MSc Global and Planetary Health at Durham University

Programme overview

The MSc Global and Planetary Health programme will address the profound challenges to global health and environmental sustainability that the world is facing. Our MSc in Global and Planetary Health offers an in-depth study into the challenging and complex issues which have emerged around global health and environmental sustainability and are making a real impact on the conditions and resilience of daily life across the globe. This course will be perfect if you have a background in social science and want to broaden your academic interests.

What you will study

On this postgraduate course, you will study the topics outlined in the course overview and module information sections on this page. You will explore topics in depth and develop key skills to help you excel in the workplace after graduation. Compulsory modules include Anthropology of Global Health, Society, Energy, Environment and Resilience, Planetary Health in Social Context, Dissertation (60 credits) or Vocational Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent), in any degree subject. Applicants must express a clear interest in this area of study and also within interdisciplinary learning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 30,500 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6WULV7YUSwUlM9sv5dElFa023CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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