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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Climate Change & Planetary Health (online)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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?
Lectures and practicals for this online programme will be delivered during the UK timezone, on weekdays, usually between 09.00-17.00.
What you will learn - Find out how global environmental systems (such as heat stress, food systems, air pollution, and biodiversity loss) affect human health
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Interpret studies to make informed decisions and understand theoretical underpinnings so you can turn evidence into action
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Apply and evaluate methods to quantify the impact of climate change on health, policies and practices
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Learn to co-develop solutions and engage with a large range of audiences to bring about change
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Discover how to promote and support population health in a sustainable way.
Duration This course can be studied one year full-time; part-time or split-study over two years.
Delivery methods Lectures and practicals for this online programme will be delivered during the UK timezone, on weekdays, usually between 09:00-17:00.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entry requirement to be considered for master’s degrees admission at the School is at least one of the following: Applicants for the MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Climate Change & Planetary Health (online), including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entry requirement to be considered for master’s degrees admission at the School is at least one of the following: Applicants for the MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Climate Change & Planetary Health (online), including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
What if health wasn’t just treated, but transformed? What if your ambition could help shape healthier futures for all? At the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the world’s leading minds in public and global health come together to face complex challenges with clarity, compassion and conviction. Our students and staff explore the science that shapes the future of public health, and trains the future of public health with the expertise, confidence and credibility to drive change that lasts – locally, globally and across generations.
This is LSHTM. Where your ‘what ifs’ become your reason why.
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