Global Strategy in Environmental Health & Sustainability - Online

The MSc Global Strategy in Environmental Health and Sustainability is a perfect choice if you are passionate about the future health and well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.



The programme embeds the core principles of environmental health throughout the programme directly linked to the attainment of UN Sustainability Goals. 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.



You will be taught by skilled academics and experts in their field and study a range of modules aligned to the learning objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and wider values and principles of Environmental Health.



Conversion Course

Are you looking to pivot your career or expand your expertise?



This programme provides the perfect opportunity to transfer your skills to a different sector with no need to have a background in the subject area.



Students are expected to attend all classes associated with the programme and be punctual and regular in attendance.



A student who has not been in attendance for more than 3 days through illness or other cause must notify immediately the Course Director. The student shall state the reasons for the absence and whether it is likely to be prolonged. Where the absence is for a period of more than 5 working days, and is caused by illness which may affect their studies, the student shall provide appropriate medical certification in accordance with the General Regulations for Students.



Students who are absent without good cause for a substantial proportion of classes may be required to discontinue studies, in accordance with the General Regulations for Students.

Year one

• Food Safety, Security and Nutrition

• Occupational Health and Safety in an International Context

• 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

A second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification.



In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to the above, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

This course is taught online so you can study where you want, when you want.

Start Date: September 2025

Career options

There is significant demand for environmental health practitioners in many countries working in a variety of fields directly and indirectly related to environmental health. They are employed in local and central government roles, voluntary sector organisations, and in the private sector across a wide range of disciplines including environmental protection, health and safety, housing standards, food safety, health promotion and emergency planning.



Analysis of advertised jobs within United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) and The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) web sites indicates a demand for graduates at MSc level for a wide range of posts working on and leading projects across the globe. The skills and knowledge base of graduates from this course are designed to match many of these jobs and the learning outcomes are aligned to UNESCO sustainable development educational goals.



As an existing environmental health practitioner the MSc will provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress your career, gain promotion and take on a leadership role. As a graduate from another discipline the skills and knowledge gained on the MSc, combined with your existing knowledge, will prepare you for a career as an environmental health practitioner providing access to the many career opportunities in this field.



Successful completion of the programme will also be an excellent preparation for further postgraduate study at PhD level. This will provide various career routes including into research and academia.