Prepare to face the impact of climate change on health
Extreme events, pollution, new disease patterns, the world needs professionals capable of responding. This Postgraduate gives you the tools to act, make decisions, and lead.
- Practical focus on environmental health and health impacts;
- Direct links to institutions and the job market;
- Development of strategic skills;
- Preparation for leadership roles.
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WHY THIS TOPIC IS URGENT
Climate change is already transforming population health.
Heatwaves, extreme events, pollution, and environmental degradation are creating increasingly complex risks and demand informed, multidisciplinary responses.
The question is no longer “if”, but “how to respond”.
This Postgraduate prepares professionals who can:
- Anticipate impacts;
- Support decision-making;
- Implement real, evidence-based solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO
Throughout the programme, you will develop skills to:
- Analyse the impact of climate change on health;
- Assess environmental risks and their effects on populations;
- Develop mitigation and adaptation strategies;
- Lead projects and initiatives in complex contexts;
- Work with scientific data to support decisions;
- Communicate risk to different audiences (technical and non-technical).
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAMME DIFFERENT
Why this Postgraduate at NOVA NSPH?
- Strong practical and professional component: direct application in real contexts.
- Connection to the job market and institutions: partnerships with public and private entities and the health sector.
- Real-world experience during the programme: applied projects, internships, and field engagement.
- Strategic focus, not just technical: preparation for decision-making and leadership roles.
- Network and employability: direct contact with key organisations in the field.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With this Postgraduate, you will be able to:
- Work in public bodies and environmental and health policy;
- Join planning and climate-risk response teams;
- Develop adaptation and mitigation projects;
- Work in consultancy, international organisations, or NGOs;
- Progress into coordination and leadership roles.
EXPERIENCE + NETWORK
Throughout the programme, you will have direct contact with:
- Institutions in the fields of health and environment;
- Public and private bodies;
- Companies and real-world projects.
This translates into:
- Practical experience;
- Valuable networking;
- Increased employability.
WHO IS IT FOR
This Postgraduate is for:
- Professionals with experience who want to progress into strategic roles;
- Those already working in health, environment, or public policy;
- Individuals who want to take action on the impacts of climate change;
- If you have professional experience and want to take the next step in your career, this programme was designed for you.
CREDIBILITY
Message from the programme coordination:
“This programme prepares professionals capable of transforming scientific knowledge into practical solutions for the challenges of climate change and health.
Through strong links with institutions and fieldwork, students develop applicable and relevant skills for the job market, strengthening their capacity for intervention and leadership.”
Carla Martins
Do you want to play an active role in responding to climate and health challenges?
Apply to the Postgraduate’s in Environmental Health and Climate Change.
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