Climate and Health in a Global Perspective

Do you want to understand how climate change affects health—and what we can do about it? This course provides a clear introduction to the connection between climate and public health, with knowledge relevant to healthcare, urban planning, environmental policy, and global development.

You will gain insight into:

• The science behind climate change: causes, measurement methods, and effects.
• The health effects of climate change: how extreme weather, air pollution, and food safety affect physical and mental health.
• Climate change and disease: the spread of vector- and water-borne diseases and links to heart and lung disease.
• Adaptation and mitigation strategies: international initiatives and local solutions to reduce risks.
  
  

The course gives you the tools to understand and take action—for a sustainable future where health and climate go hand in hand

This is an X-course

By studying x-courses, you can supplement your education with new perspectives and knowledge. The courses are specially designed to suit those who are already studying by being:

• short
• flexible
• offered on campus, online or in a hybrid format.

Those who are enrolled at Lund University for the current semester have priority for course places, but everyone is welcome to apply.

Read more at lunduniversity.lu.se/x-courses

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

This is an online course divided into four modules. Each module includes recorded lectures, readings, discussion forums and multiple-choice exams. You can progress at your own pace, unlocking each module after completing the previous one.

By completing this course, you will gain fundamental knowledge that can help you advance in existing roles or transition to new careers where climate and health intersect, in areas such as:

• Healthcare and public health – Understanding climate-related health risks is important for doctors, epidemiologists, and public health policymakers.
• Urban planning and environmental policy – Learn how to design climate-resilient cities and policy measures that protect communities from climate-related health problems.
• Sustainable development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Many international organizations focus on climate adaptation and health, creating job opportunities in research, advocacy, and project management.
• Food security and agriculture – Climate change affects food production and nutrition. This course provides insights relevant to sustainable agriculture and food policy.
• Sustainability and risk management in business – Companies need experts who understand the health risks of climate change in order to develop sustainable strategies and resilience plans.

Prerequisites

General requirements

Selection criteria

Priority is given to applicants who have applied before deadline and are registered to a course or a programme at Lunds University the semester before this course starts. After that seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 17,083
First payment: SEK 17,083

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.