MSc in Environment and Human Health

The MSc in Environment & Human Health is an innovative postgraduate programme delivered on the Penryn Campus, near Falmouth in the beautiful south of Cornwall.

Linking strongly with the Centre’s research, students investigate the intricate and complex relationships between contemporary global human health and the environment. Modules on the MSc cover the fundamental ways in which our health depends on the environment, as well as the ways in which wellbeing will be affected by a changing environment.

Key topics include climate change, air pollution, antimicrobial resistance in the environment, social inequalities, as well as the importance of access to green and blue spaces. Students are supported to explore how these factors impact health and wellbeing, whilst critically analysing a range of different forms of evidence. There is also the opportunity to take modules from other programmes delivered by the University, or to specialise in specific topics.

The Masters benefits from expert-led teaching from staff at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health. Professionals from bodies such as the World Health Organisation and the UK Health Security Agency also deliver sessions. Students learn through lectures, small group work and self-directed learning, and benefit from the flourishing University resources on the Penryn Campus.

There are many different ways that you can study with us. You could take one or more individual modules, with the option to working through enough to get a full degree. If you wanted to enrol on the full Masters, you can do this full time over one year, or part time over two or three years. Alternatively, you could enrol to do a PG Diploma version of the course.

For more information and to submit an online application please visit the University of Exeter’s MSc web pages.

Continuing Professional Development

We run two CPD courses, working with our colleagues in the Medical School CPD team. These are again tied closely to our world leading research, and are delivered by Centre researchers with guests from a range of our partner organisations. More information and booking is via the CPD pages.

Nature, health and wellbeing

This course explores how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of people in a variety of different ways. It addresses the relationship between nature and health, how the relationship works, why this matters for the environment, public health and sustainability, as well as how you can apply these learnings in your own practice. The course investigates the potential for the natural environment to be harnessed as a resource to improve human health and wellbeing.  The potential mechanisms, moderators, and applications for these benefits are explored, considering large data sets and key studies linking nature and health, both within the UK and around the world.

Led by national and international experts from The European Centre for Environment and Human Health, this four-day course is delivered virtually. You can sign up here.

A ‘One Health’ Perspective of Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognised as a significant global threat to healthcare and society. AMR is a leading cause of death globally and has been referred to as a ‘silent pandemic’. Recent estimates suggest that 5 million people die each year from antibacterial resistant infections, with the cumulative impact upon the global economy placed at $100 trillion by the year 2050. AMR was added to the UK National Risk Register in 2014, alongside climate change, pandemic influenza, and terrorism.

In this course, we take a ‘One Health’ approach to understanding antimicrobial resistance: we consider the important roles that humans, animals, and the environment play in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Find out more and sign up here.

Undergraduate teaching

Centre teaching staff contribute a range of teaching for undergraduates within the University of Exeter Medical School and beyond. Key activities include:

• Leading four modules delivered at the Penryn campus:
  • Health, Place & Wellbeing
  • Living with Environmental Change
  • Frontiers in Global Health
  • Oceans and Human Healt
• Delivering various aspects of the University of Exeter BMBS and BSc Medical Sciences, particularly those relating to global and planetary health.
• Guest lectures and teaching across the university on topics related to Centre research.