Health at Durham is an exciting programme of world-leading research, education, engagement and impact. We look at health through three inter-related themes:
As an undergraduate or taught postgraduate student you can explore subjects such as public policy, work and health, and the history of philosophy of medicine and disease. From neuroscience and anthropology to medical humanities and classics, we have undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines. We can also support placement opportunities in healthcare environments.
You can also find out more about our programmes in molecular and cellular research and healthcare technologies, as well as climate, sustainability and agriculture.
Explore below some of the wide-ranging opportunities available to you in this dynamic field of study.
"We know that things like runaway climate change, reliance on fossil fuels and increasing conflict over scarce water resources are having a real impact on human health, particularly in the poorest communities. If you're interested in tackling these challenges we'd love you to join us!"
BSc Health and Human Sciences explores social and biological perspectives on health and disease, from the level of cells to societies.
Studying Health and Human Sciences allows you to investigate pressing questions about contemporary health issues, including health inequalities and reproductive choices. This is an exciting and highly interdisciplinary field which overlaps with many other areas, including applied subjects such as public health and evolutionary medicine.
We offer a range of exciting and innovative programmes covering many subject areas and disciplines to help you become a global leader of change. Take a look at our options below:
Our graduates are equipped with a diverse and practical knowledge base, which includes highly transferrable skills such as designing research projects, handling data ethically, and communicating sensitively across language and cultural barriers and communication.
Employers worldwide value this skill set, particularly where creativity, curiosity and the ability to understand human diversity are at a premium.
Our graduates apply their knowledge directly in fields as diverse as health, community work, conservation, education, international development, culture, and heritage.
Our MSc course dives deep into the important role physical activity plays in today’s society. On the course you'll explore how movement is influenced by public health policies, the spaces we live in, and the challenges that limit physical activity.
Anthony is an MSc student at Durham studying within the department of Sport & Exercise Sciences, he explains how you can craft your own academic experience, with a particular focus on individual strengths and interests.
"There is a warmth and established openness amongst the students and the staff in the Anthropology department, which makes me feel relevant and part of a growing family of academics. The intellectual stimulation that I continuously receive in this environment is an amazing and unquantifiable experience"
At Durham, our academic staff conduct forward-thinking, interdisciplinary research that has an impact on communities all over the world.
Contact our team:
/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/health-at-durham/Community-Health-Garden.png)
