MSc Planetary Health

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.

We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. In particular, we welcome applications from professionals with experience (e.g. working in companies, government, or third sector organisations) designing or implementing projects, programmes, or policies that aim to diminish inequalities.

International qualifications

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You must take these courses
Ethical Data Futures (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11027
10 credits
Knowledge Integration and Project Planning: Planetary Health (fusion on-site)
Must be passed and taken during Full Year

EFIE11205
20 credits
Futures Project: Planetary Health (fusion on-site)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

EFIE11213
40 credits
Introduction to Planetary Health: Core Skills and Concepts (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11396
20 credits
Global Governance of the Human Health-Environment Nexus (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11398
20 credits
Futures Methods (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11410
10 credits