AGW specialisation

Planetary Health

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A matter of care

How do environmental influences and climate change affect personal health, but also our healthcare systems? The answers to these questions are complex – and crucial for the future. That is precisely why we have developed study modules on a topic that is still largely unique in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland – Planetary Health.

Climate change is already a major cause of numerous diseases today. In the Planetary Health specialisation, you can therefore explore global environmental changes, their impact on our health, and possible courses of action at various levels.

The healthcare industry needs to become more sustainable, and we want our students to be able to play an active role.
Prof. Dr. Nicole Weydmann Prof. Dr. Nicole Weydmann

Details of the specialisation

Entry requirements

To apply for AGW, you need a university entrance qualification, i.e. either the general university entrance qualification (Abitur), the subject-specific university entrance qualification, the technical college entrance qualification, or a recognised equivalent qualification.

AGW - Planetary Health specifics
Planetary Health module - information from the PDF flyer

Education for a healthier future

The four modules offer practical, interdisciplinary learning. They focus on the interactions between human health and the ecological limits of our planet. Topics include the ecological footprints of hospitals, sustainable nursing practices, environmental psychology, and politics and economics.

Download file:Flyer: AGW - Planetary Health

What's covered
Your career prospects

By learning about sustainability concepts in healthcare and acquiring skills for transformative action in healthcare, as a health scientist you will be able to actively combat climate change and make an important contribution to improving health in the future.

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