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  Environment and Human Health MSc/PgDip/PgCert


Online University of Exeter    Public Health and Sport Sciences

Full time & Part time September PGDip, MSc, PGCert See Programme Description
Environmental Sciences (13) Medicine (26)

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Are you passionate about the intricate connections between the environment and human health? Look no further than our exciting programme, the Environment and Human Health MSc/PgDip/PgCert. Delivered primarily online, this programme allows you to explore the impact of climate change, air pollution, social inequalities, and access to green spaces on health and wellbeing. With contributions from experts at the world-leading European Centre for Environment and Human Health, you'll critically analyze evidence from qualitative and quantitative sources. Plus, you have the option to specialize in Pandemics, Antimicrobial Resistance, or Global Health. Join us and become equipped for a rewarding career in public health, environmental health, and more.

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Overview

  • You will investigate the intricate relationships between contemporary global human health and the environment. 
  • You’ll explore how factors such as climate change, air pollution, microbes, social inequalities and access to green and blue spaces impact health and wellbeing impact health, whilst critically analysing evidence from a range of qualitative and quantitative sources. 
  • The programme is delivered primarily online, allowing you to study from wherever you are in the world. Online learning is augmented by two intensive in-person weeks, Foundation Week (Autumn term) and Dissertation Week (Spring/Summer term), both delivered at the beautiful Penryn campus in Cornwall.
  • The programme is strongly linked to the research of the world-leading European Centre for Environment and Human Health, with contributions from other experts from the University of Exeter and key partners such as Public Health England.
  • Part-time registration is structured to permit study alongside existing work or other commitments where feasible.
  • Once registered, if you wish to, you can choose to undertake an optional specialism in Pandemics, Antimicrobial Resistance or Global Health for the full MSc award (including 2-yr and 3-yr part time routes).
  • Upon graduation you will be well placed to move into a range of rapidly developing professions in environment and human health 

Course content

This exciting programme, delivered primarily online, is ideal for graduates who are planning or already undertaking a career within public health, health promotion, environmental health and protection, occupational health and related diverse research and practice fields.

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Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.




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