Environment and Human Health (Taught)

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

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page