MSc in Climate and Health - Climate on Health in Boston United States | Boston University

Utilize data-driven approaches to safeguard the environment and enhance community well-being. Featuring 400 hours of guided research, Boston University's STEM-designated MS in Climate and Health is a 34-credit program designed to equip students for research careers in academia, government agencies, healthcare institutions, private sector organizations, or advanced doctoral studies in climate health, environmental sciences, and related disciplines.

This Master of Science program offers comprehensive insight into the extensive health consequences of climate change, empowering students to leverage data analytics for environmental protection and public health advancement.

As a component of the Population Health Research initiative, the curriculum focuses on cultivating quantitative research skills essential for assessing climate intervention strategies, incorporating decision analysis techniques, statistical programming, geospatial information systems (GIS), and processing extensive climate-related spatial datasets.

Our program delivers rigorous methodological training, practical research experience under faculty guidance, and networking opportunities within Boston's vibrant professional community and beyond.

Graduates of the Climate and Health program will gain the ability to:

Assess scientific literature with critical analysis.
Develop comprehensive data acquisition and organization strategies.
Interpret and integrate research outcomes to guide policy decisions.
Formulate testable scientific hypotheses and design corresponding research protocols.
Effectively convey research findings to both specialized and general audiences.

This degree can be obtained in just 12 months through intensive full-time study starting in the summer session.

This NOAA-supported regional initiative evaluates climate-related risks affecting communities from Philadelphia to Boston, bringing together specialists in climate projections, coastal flooding, atmospheric pollution, and public health. The BUSPH research team investigates heat-related health vulnerabilities across the region, generating actionable insights for policymakers developing intervention strategies. Additional research explores evolving health threats from wildfires in our changing climate.