Global Strategy in Environmental Health and Sustainability MSc

Program Overview

The Global Strategy in Environmental Health and Sustainability MSc at Ulster University is a full-time postgraduate online course that equips students with the knowledge and skills to become environmental health professionals. The program focuses on the global role of environmental health in protecting communities and delivering a healthy, sustainable future, and is designed to match the skills and knowledge required for careers in environmental protection, health and safety, housing standards, food safety, health promotion, and emergency planning.

Program Outline

Global Strategy in Environmental Health and Sustainability MSc at Ulster University 2024/25 entry - Full-time Postgraduate Online Course

Degree Overview:

It will equip you with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to become an environmental health professional. Throughout each element, it links the cross-cutting themes of strategy, policy, and intervention. You will be equally at home in a strategic or operational role, in a local or global setting.

The program's objectives are to:

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to become environmental health professionals.
• Develop critical thinking skills in students related to environmental health issues.
• Promote understanding of the UN Sustainability Goals and the role of environmental health in achieving them.
• Prepare students for leadership roles in environmental health, both locally and globally.

The program is taught by skilled academics and experts in the field, and students will study a range of modules aligned with the learning objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the values and principles of Environmental Health.

Outline:

The program is structured around five core disciplines of environmental health:

• Food safety and integrity
• Public protection and well-being
• Health & safety
• Housing and communities
• Environmental protection and sustainability
Students will also study six principles of environmental health:
• The maintenance and protection of human health is at the centre of all environmental health action.
• The protection of the most disadvantaged who suffer disproportionately.
• The need for democratic government and governance.
• Cooperation and partnership.
• Sustainability.
• Environmental health issues are truly international in character.

The program consists of the following modules:

• Year One:
• Food Safety, Security, and Nutrition
• Sustainable Housing and Communities
• Law and Sustainability in a Global Context
• Emergency Planning, Response, and Resilience
• Effective Communication for Health and Sustainability
• Sustainable Development - Strategy for a Secure Future
• Environmental Protection and Sustainable Technologies
• Research Methods and Project
• Year Two:
• Dissertation
• Elective modules (from a range of options)

Assessment:

Assessment is designed to assess student achievement of the stated learning outcomes for each module.

Teaching:

The profiles of many academic staff can be found on the departmental websites.

Careers:

Other:

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees

£7,000.00

International Fees

£17,090.00

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.