Thematic focus areas
Climate Change and Health; Environmental Sustainability; Ecosystem Approaches to Health; Global Health Challenges; Human-Nature Relationships; Public Health and Environmental Epidemiology; Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Global Inventory of Planetary Health Courses
A list of programs, courses, and certificates across different school types worldwide
The Planetary Health Alliance receives many inquiries from individuals who are seeking opportunities to enroll in courses and educational programs. This list covers a wide array of categories both virtual and in-person, including undergraduate and graduate programs, open-access courses, summer schools, and certificates.
If you know of an opportunity that could be added to the PHA Global Inventory, send details and information our way through the Contact Us form.
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Undergraduate Degree
Educational opportunities with the “Undergraduate Degree” label are opportunities encompassing an entire university degree or program at the first level of higher education (usually after high school, for example). They are also sometimes called Baccalaureate degrees. Duration is usually 3-4 years. Registration with the university is required.
Graduate Degree
Educational opportunities with the “Graduate Degree” label are opportunities encompassing an entire university degree or program at the second level of higher education (usually after an undergraduate degree or baccalaureate degree). Duration is usually 1-2 years. They are more commonly referred to as Master’s degrees. Registration with the university is required.
Doctoral Degree
Educational opportunities with the “Doctoral Degree” label are opportunities encompassing an entire university degree or program at the third level of higher education (usually after a Master’s degree). They are also commonly referred to as PhD and involve an extensive research project. Duration is usually 3-5 years. Registration with the university is required.
Enrolled course
Educational opportunities with the “Enrolled course” label are courses offered in universities or other higher education institutions. Duration is usually 1 semester. Registration with the university is required and access might be limited to certain degree programs and other requirements. Contact the university academic advisor for more information.
Certificate
Educational opportunities with the “Certificate” label are open to most individuals seeking to improve their skills or knowledge in a certain area. They can take anywhere from a few hours to several months to complete. Registration in a university is not required but there might be a fee.
Open-Access Course
Educational opportunities with the “Open-Access Course” label are open to all individuals seeking to improve their skills or knowledge and are free to access. They can take anywhere from a few hours to several months to complete. Registration with a university is not required.
Connect to a World of Planetary Health Education
Global Academic Offerings in Interdisciplinary Environmental and Human Health Studies
This extensive compilation represents a comprehensive, international overview of academic programs, courses, certificates, and degrees focused on Planetary Health—an emerging interdisciplinary field exploring the interconnections between human health, ecological systems, and global environmental changes.
20+ Countries represented including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany.
- Educational Levels: Offerings range from certificates and short courses to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Delivery Formats: Includes online, in-person, hybrid, and blended learning options
Typical course content
Impact of environmental changes on human health; Climate change mitigation, adaptation; Ecological determinants of health; Sustainable development; One Health; Environmental justice; Biodiversity and ecosystem preservation
Target audiences
Medical professionals; Public health practitioners; Environmental scientists; Policy makers; Researchers; Students and learners across multiple disciplines in any world region
Institutions offering programs include
Harvard University; Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; University of Toronto; Monash University