The Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter is designed for those seeking to understand and address the complex interdependencies between our planet's health and our own wellbeing. You will delve into critical issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, exploring their profound impacts on public health and societal resilience. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about interdisciplinary approaches and eager to develop the analytical skills needed to tackle global environmental and health challenges. It provides a robust foundation for further study or a career focused on planetary health.
This full-time, on-campus Postgraduate Diploma is studied over two years. Your learning will be guided by compulsory modules in contemporary environment and human health, alongside evidence interpretation for health research. You will have the flexibility to choose optional modules in areas like nature, health and wellbeing, environmental health risks, or planetary health, tailoring your studies to your specific interests. Through rigorous academic inquiry and engagement with current research, you will graduate with the expertise to contribute to vital work in public health, environmental policy, and sustainable development.