Course Details
Course Name
MSc Health and Global Environmental
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Manchester
Course Subject
- Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7560
Outside EU: 13860
Universities
University of Salford
Description
This course provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary postgraduate study of health and global environmental issues. Management of interrelationships between the health of the environment and the public is a significant challenge for the 21st century. You will develop knowledge and skills necessary to engage in planning and decision making to improve the health of populations at global and national levels to enter into a career in the sector of modern Environmental and Public Health Practice, or to continue your professional development.
Seeking to develop graduates who are able to play a leading role in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of health and environmental policy initiatives, successful completion of this course will enable you to cope with rapid social, technological and organisational change through promoting an understanding of relevant concepts. This course also develops your critical and analytical ability in relation to global environmental issues and public health.
Recognised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as having cognate degree status, the expertise developed through studying this course will also assist you in developing knowledge and skills relevant to the 2016 UK Public Health and Knowledge Framework Register.
You have the opportunity to join our Facebook and/or LinkedIn group both of which include graduates in addition the current students. These groups are used as forums for debate and discussion allowing for interactions between alumni and current students. These groups provide access to professional networks and resources to assist in career planning. Events relevant to the programme are regularly advertised through these group pages.