Master of Science in Planetary Health
An interdisciplinary Master's degree exploring the intersection of environmental, human, and societal health.
Best for:Best for graduates in environmental, agricultural, life, or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary career in global and planetary health.
Overview
The Master of Science in Planetary Health at the University of Bonn is a two-year, genuinely interdisciplinary degree programme designed to break down academic silos. Students choose a specialisation in Environmental Health, Human Health, or Societal Health while taking mandatory cross-cutting modules and practical methodology courses. Embedded within active research networks like the PhenoRob Excellence Cluster, the curriculum covers machine learning, spatial data analysis, and integrated assessment modelling in the context of global challenges. Graduates are equipped for analytical and policy roles across academia, international organisations, and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Participate in compulsory interdisciplinary project groups starting in the first semester
- Complete specialised coursework across environmental, human, and societal health domains
- Apply advanced methods such as spatial data analysis, GIS, and machine learning to global challenges
- Engage with ongoing research networks and collaborative research centres
- Conduct an independent Master's thesis during the final semester
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Economics, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Geography, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Human Medicine, or a related field with a minimum average grade of 2.5
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level required via official certificate such as IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or Cambridge B2 First
Instruction: English
- Foundational academic training in a qualifying scientific or social science discipline
- Ability to work collaboratively in diverse, interdisciplinary project teams
- Quantitative or analytical aptitude relevant to data-driven environmental or health research
- Applicants from all countries are eligible
- Must hold a first professionally qualifying university degree or have earned at least 150 ECTS credits with all remaining examinations scheduled for the final semester prior to enrolment
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applications must be submitted online through the university's official application portal between 1 December and 15 July for the upcoming winter semester. Applicants should ensure all academic transcripts, grade requirements, and English language certificates are prepared and uploaded according to the portal guidelines.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
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