MSc Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity

Program Overview

The MSc Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity program at Royal Holloway, in partnership with Kew Gardens, equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to address global health challenges through the lens of biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, and food security. The program combines core and elective modules, field trips, and research projects, preparing students for careers in research, policymaking, and business in the field of global health.

Program Outline

Program Analysis: MSc Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity at Royal Holloway

Degree Overview:

This program, offered in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to become the next generation of scientific researchers, policymakers, and business leaders in the field of global health. It focuses on the crucial link between biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, and food security.

Outline:

The program consists of a blend of core and elective modules, delivered over 1 year for full-time students or 2 years for part-time students.

• Term 1 & 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: Two-week field trip with group research project
• Academic Integrity module
• Term 3:
• Independent Research Project (60 credits)

Assessment:

Assessments will be conducted equally by staff at both Royal Holloway and Kew. This includes various formats like:

• Essays
• Project reports
• Scientific presentations
• Data analysis assignments
• Group projects
• Quizzes and debates

Teaching:

The course employs a diverse range of teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Study visits
• Field trips
• Practicals
• Group projects
• Seminars with scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
• Skills training in communication, writing, science communication, data visualization, statistical analysis, mapping, and research skills

Careers:

Graduates are well-positioned for a range of careers, including:

• PhD programs
• Research positions
• Business roles in sustainable development and agriculture
• Work with charities, think-tanks, or policy-making bodies
• Students have opportunities for networking with future PhD supervisors and employers.
• The course includes dedicated workshops for presentation skills, science communication to the public and media, and data analysis.

Home (UK) students tuition fee per year : £10,600

EU and international students tuition fee per year: £20,500

Other essential costs : There are no single associated costs greater than £50 per item on this course.

It should be noted that students will be responsible for the costs of travel to Kew (Richmond) and Royal Holloway (Egham) to attend the course. There will be no travel costs for external study visits, field trips and the residential field course (Wakehurst). Travel, accommodation and food will be provided during the Wakehurst field course at no cost.