Climate Change & Planetary Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of LondonClimate Change & Planetary Health MSc is a postgraduate degree at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 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:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: London
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: London
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ