Inclusion of climate change and planetary health in masters of public health curricula in the UK.

ABSTRACT: Due to the many health impacts of climate change, it is imperative to equip public health professionals with the skills and knowledge to work on climate mitigation and adaptation. However, it is unclear to what extent Masters of Public Health (MPH) include climate change and related subjects in their curricula. A survey was sent to MPH directors in the UK with questions about inclusion of climate change and related subjects in the curriculum. Russell group universities and those commissioned by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education were invited to take part. A total of 27 MPH courses were included (100% response rate). Climate change and related subjects were included in optional or core modules on other subjects, with health protection and health improvement being the most common.

SUBMITTER: Pinho-Gomes AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature