Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

From pollution in the air and water, climate change and unsustainable farming and food supply chains, to population growth and concerns about hunger, obesity, or eating too much meat - the challenges of sustainable living are all around us. The MSc in Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity is an exciting partnership between Royal Holloway and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Term 1 and 2: The role of biodiversity in human and environmental health, Sustainability and human livelihoods, Innovations in food security, Data analysis and Research skills, Wakehurst Field Course and others.

Career pathways

Our graduates will have an exciting future as the next generation of scientists, policymakers and business leaders, ready to solve global sustainability challenges. There will be many future opportunities in this space for graduates with knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions to generate multiple benefits for social, ecological, and economic development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK Bachelor honours degree or equivalent at 2:2 (Honours) or international equivalent in the eligible degree subjects listed below. Eligible degree subjects include (but are not limited to) Agricultural Science, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Conservation Science, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Food Science, Genetics, Geography, Health Science, Human Biology, Horticultural Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Zoology. However, it should be noted that this is an interdisciplinary course and so we welcome students with different degrees if they can demonstrate relevant work experience. Applicants holding other degree subjects, such as social sciences and economics, should contact the Course Lead to be considered, especially if they can demonstrate relevant training and/or professional vocational experience. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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