Environment, Climate Change & Health

Subjects: Environment;Climate Science;Healthcare

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Over the past twenty years, there's been a growing focus on the visible changes in our environment and climate, and more importantly, on the health impacts of these changes. Environmental shifts pose significant physical and mental health risks. We're seeing a rise in infectious diseases like TBE, Lyme disease, and chikungunya fever. Cardiovascular issues and even anaphylactic shock are becoming more common. Allergies, including contact allergies and dermatitis, are on the rise, and there's a notable increase in certain types of cancer. To tackle these climate-related challenges effectively, universities must prioritize the subjects of environment, climate protection, and health. It's crucial to highlight the interactions between these areas. By embedding these topics centrally in study programs, we can better prepare for the future.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

UNIcert III: Pass Cambridge Proficiency: Pass Cambridge Advanced: Grade B Cambridge First:Grade A IELTS: Band 7.5 TOEFL iBT: 95 TOEFL ITP: 627 German Abitur certificate is not automatically accepted, but can be submitted for examination if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive. When B2 is required UNIcert II: Pass or better Cambridge Proficiency: Pass or better Cambridge Advanced: Grade C or better Cambridge First:Grade B or better IELTS: Band 6.5 TOEFL iBT: 80 TOEFL ITP: 543 German Abitur certificate if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive.

Qualification Requirements

The admission requirement is a bachelor's degree in economics, social, natural or health science, health economics, nursing, philosophy & economics, medicine or public health or teaching profession at public schools (Bachelor, First State Examination, Master) with a final German grade of 2.5 or better. The bachelor degree should reflect at least lectures comprising 30 ECTS-points within health and/or natural science, preferably (human-)biology, (bio-)chemistry and geosciences. Equivalency Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determinde conclusively until the application process is under way. For this reason, no information can be provided in advance. Admission Procedure Your qualification will be evaluated in an aptitude assessment process. The decision on the admission of the students is made by a committee on the basis of the applications received (aptitude test)