Course summary
Climate change is the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century, according to the World Health Organisation. The MSc Health and Climate Change is a course for current or future health leaders who are prepared to meet that challenge head-on. Local, regional, national and international authorities and organisations need to research, produce and implement strategies and policies that account for the impact of changing climates on public health, and the private sector needs to adapt to these policies. However, there are very few workers in the UK and worldwide with the specialist knowledge that these jobs require. This MSc Health and Climate Change focuses on the impact of climate change on human health and explores strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change from a public health perspective. We study what climate change is and investigate the predicted consequences of climate change on, for example, cardiorespiratory disease, vector-borne diseases, infections and immunity, nutrition and health inequalities. Taking a “think globally, act locally” stand, we cover both impacts of environmental change on public health and local, place-based mitigation and adaptation strategies. We have established collaborations with local authorities and organisations and we have paired up with existing and successful MSc programmes at the University to ensure that we help our graduates acquire the skills and the expertise that they need to become leaders in their chosen field of health and climate change.
Modules
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Core modules: Environmental Change in the Anthropocene Environmental and Energy Data Analysis Environmental Change and Health 1 Environmental Change and Health 2 Infection and Immunity Frontiers in Planetary Health Dissertation (Health and Climate Change)
Assessment method
You'll be taught by academic staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Engineering, as well as a range of guest speakers, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the interactions between climate and health. Through taught teaching sessions, blended learning and your own research, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the interconnectedness between human health and the environment.
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
Entry requirements
You will have a minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree or international equivalent in a programme related to health sciences, for example: health sciences, medicine, public health, biomedical science and biomedical sciences. Some (any, paid or unpaid) experience in a health setting, for example in a healthcare provider, a public health department in local, regional or national authorities, a clinical setting, a pharmacy, a vaccination centre, ambulance services, a clinical or (bio)medical research laboratory, a national health system, a public health data/bioinformatics analysis group, a (bio)medical charity. Professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria (excluding Social Work).
English language requirements
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements
https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
England | £12500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £12500 | Whole course |
Wales | £12500 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £12500 | Whole course |
EU | £18000 | Whole course |
International | £18000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX