Climate Change & Planetary Health

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

About this course

We’re all familiar with news stories of wildfires, flooding, diseases. Understanding the connection between planetary and human health is vital if we want to change the trajectory and create a liveable planet for future generations.

Join us to unravel the impact of climate change on diverse populations around the world and analyse how our behaviour influences the planet. You’ll build confidence in assessing links, anticipating problems, finding solutions and intervening early. You’ll develop specialist skills to become an agent of change. Ready to work towards a sustainable planet and healthy population?

What you will learn

  • Find out how global environmental systems (such as heat stress, food systems, air pollution, and biodiversity loss) affect human health

  • Interpret studies to make informed decisions and understand theoretical underpinnings so you can turn evidence into action

  • Apply and evaluate methods to quantify the impact of climate change on health, policies and practices

  • Learn to co-develop solutions and engage with a large range of audiences to bring about change

  • Discover how to promote and support population health in a sustainable way.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate