Overview

A NEW FIELD IS EMERGING

Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting not only natural ecosystems, but also socio-economic conditions and human health globally. As temperatures rise, weather patterns alter and the frequency of extreme climate events increases, a direct and profound impact on individual and public health emerges. Infectious diseases, pollution, heat waves and other climate-related factors put the health of vulnerable populations at risk, making an integrated and informed approach to addressing these issues crucial.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

In this context, the need for a Master in HEALTH IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE program arises from growing scientific evidence linking climate change to a wide range of health problems. Students will learn to identify and analyze patterns of disease spread, evaluate the impact of extreme climate events on health, and design effective interventions that can be implemented at community, national, and global levels. The ability to translate scientific research into concrete actions and informed policies will be at the heart of training, preparing professionals to operate effectively in a field that is set to become increasingly relevant.

Ultimately, this master's degree not only responds to an academic and professional need, but also to a moral and social imperative: to protect the health and well-being of future generations. In doing so, the program stands as a key pillar in the global fight against the effects of climate change, educating and empowering those who will be on the front lines of public health advocacy in a rapidly changing world.

More info: https://www.healthimpact.unito.it/do/home.pl

This Master's program is organized by the Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences at the University of Turin, Italy.

Accreditation

Italian Ministry of Education

Programme Structure

Master classes will be held the 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon (Central European Time) of each month.

Course Curriculum:

The program covers the following key areas:

Introduction to Climate Change; Environmental Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health

Health and Climatic Extremes; Pollution, Allergens, and Climate Change

Infectious Diseases and Climate Change

Specific Impacts and Risk Assessment; Management of Environmental Disasters

Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice; Food Security; Mental Health and Climate Change; Socio-economic Vulnerability

Capstone Workshops
Portfolio Development & Presentation

Final score: The Student Portfolio & Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

This 12-month program consists of 60 credit hours, including 50 hours of live online classes (around 6-9 hours per month).

Delivered

Online

Self-paced, Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Turin, Italy

Disciplines

Public Health Climate Studies & Meteorology Health Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Our International Master's program welcomes applicants with:

Degrees from the pre-Bologna system (all disciplines).
First-level degrees (DM 509/99 and DM 270/2004, all disciplines).
Second-level degrees (DM 509/99 and DM 270/2004, all disciplines).
Equivalent foreign qualifications, as determined by Article 2.5 of the Master Regulations.

No specific professional qualifications are required. Graduating students are welcome to apply, provided they obtain their degree before the program starts.

Competency in English is required. However, no certificate is required. (A confident level of proficiency is strongly suggested as all courses will be conducted in English.)

More info: https://www.healthimpact.unito.it/do/home.pl

Work experience

All disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Total tuition fee € 2,500.00 + accessory fees (€ 16 duty stamp + € 1.5 SIAE tax)

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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