The University of Hull has unveiled its innovative MSc Health and Climate Change course, designed to equip current and prospective health leaders with the tools to confront the challenges posed by climate change. This comprehensive program delves into the intricate interplay between climate shifts and human health, offering strategies to mitigate its impact and adapt to it, with a focus on public health measures.
The course enables students to research the scope of climate change and analyse its potential effects on various health issues, such as cardiorespiratory disease, vector-borne diseases, infections, immunity, nutrition, and health inequalities.
The University is now accepting applications for International applicants for this one-year, full-time Master’s program for September 2024-25. The international student’s enrollment will begin from the beginning of October 2023 and it will remain open until the end of June 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or its international equivalent in a relevant health sciences field.
- Some experience (paid or unpaid) in a health-related setting.
The programme is designed to highlight the interdisciplinary between climate and health, and by participating in teaching sessions, blended learning, and conducting their research, students will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnections between human health and the environment.
A partnership with local authorities, the university established an MSc program that aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills to become leaders in health and climate change fields.
MSc in Health and Climate Change graduates can pursue various careers in the environmental and human health fields. They can conduct research in universities, work in international organisations, work in local and regional authorities, and contribute to mitigation and adaptation policies. Students can work with international organisations leading public health and climate change responses, such as the UN and the WHO.