MSc Public and Environmental Health Sciences at University of Birmingham

Unlock your potential in public and environmental health. Our accredited MSc equips you with vital skills to address real-world challenges. You will explore health impacts and earn a Master’s Degree in Public and Environmental Health Sciences.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are multiple modules you will undertake throughout the course (including your final research dissertation), accounting for 200 overall credits. 60 credits will go towards your final dissertation. Modules include Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Food Control and Hygiene Management, Health Protection Module, Public Health Integration, Occupational Health and Safety, Dissertation with Placement, Dissertation/Research Paper.

Career pathways

Upon completion of our Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc, you will be equipped to work in a diverse range of organisations across the globe. Our alumni hold influential positions in government health departments, environmental protection agencies, NGOs, multinational companies, and prestigious educational institutions, contributing to policy-making, environmental advocacy, corporate sustainability, and academic research.

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