Course summary
- 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, whilst critically analysing evidence from a range of qualitative and quantitative sources.
- The programme is delivered in person on the Penryn campus.
- 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 in health and environment sectors.
- Part-time registration is structured to permit study alongside existing work or other commitments where feasible.
- Once registered, if you wish and dependant on relevant module availability, you can choose to undertake an optional specialism in Pandemics or Global Health for the full MSc award (including 2-yr and 3-yr part time routes).
- Subject to funding, this programme offers students and recent alumni the opportunity to apply for a grant to support attendance at an academic or professional conference in environment and human health as part of the de Freitas Conference Bursary.
- Upon graduation you will be well placed to move into a range of rapidly developing professions in environment and human health.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include Biomedical, Bioscience, Environmental, Physical Health, Medical, Geography, Geology, Social Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Business Studies, Media Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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