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Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences - UNIVERSITÀ DI TORINO

APPLICATION OPENS: 12 FEBRUARY 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 APRIL 2025

The climate is changing and so is our health. Join us and be part of the solution!

Be part of the solution

First level master 

HEALTH IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

ELEGIBILITY AND SELECTION

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Our International Master's program welcomes applicants with:

  • Degrees from the pre- Bologna system (all disciplines).
  • First-level degrees (DM 509/99 and DM 270/2004, all disciplines).
  • Second-level degrees (DM 509/99 and DM 270/2004, all disciplines).
  • Equivalent foreign qualifications, as determined by Article 2.5 of the Master Regulations.

No specific professional qualifications are required. Graduating students are welcome to apply, provided they obtain their degree before the program starts.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

Admission to the Master’s program in HEALTH IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE is based on the following: 

  • Bachelor's degree (any discipline).
  • Competency in English (No certificate is required. However, a good level of proficiency is strongly suggested as all courses will be conducted in English).
  • Strong motivation for mastering skills to advance a healthier future for people and planet.

Enrollment in the Master's Program is limited to 25 students. The Selection Committee will carefully review all applications, assessing candidates' curriculum vitae and required registration materials (as detailed in the "registration procedure" section of the website). Eligible candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview to discuss their aspirations for the program.

 

Registrations on the University website can be made from 09 May 2025 to 16 May 2025.

  • Reprocessing 19 May 2025
  • REPECHAGE and enrollment from: 20 May at 9:30 AM to 21 May 2025 at 3:00 PM
  • Reprocessing and closing 22 May 2025

The Scientific Committee, with a reasoned decision, may in derogation activate the Master with a lower number of enrolled students, subject to financial congruence.

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Application opens: 12 February 2025

Application deadline: 30 April 2025

The application is not binding and has the sole purpose of admission to the selections.

To be admitted to the selection, the applicant must register on the University portal from 12 February at 9.30AM to 30 April at 3.00PM the methods of registration on the University portal and for the Master's selections are INDICATED HERE, then login at https://my.unito.it/ reserved area.

PLEASE NOTE:

the MUR Decree n. 930 of 7/29/2022 regulated the possibility of simultaneously enrolling in two university study courses (Download here the text of the Decree).

The candidate, if enrolled in a bachelor's, master's degree, research doctorate, specialization or master's degree established by an Italian University, BEFORE enrolling in the master's degree are required to check whether simultaneous enrollment in this course is possible.

We recommend consulting the University website containing all the updated information (available here).

If the candidate is already enrolled or intends to enroll in another university course, he or she must attach the self-certification required by the MUR Decree to the enrollment documentation (download here).

 

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

After submitting your online application via the University Portal, please email the following documents to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. to complete the application process:

1.    confirmation of the online application (please specify the Master's program you are applying for)
2.    Curriculum vitae
3.    Self-certification required by the MUR Decree n. 930 of 29/7/2022 (if applicable)

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EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE AND MASTER'S PROGRAM

Health Impact of Climate Change Master’s Program

This 12-month program consists of 60 credit hours, including 50 hours of live online classes (around 6-9 hours per month).

Master classes will be held the 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon (Central European Time) of each month.  

Program Structure:

  • Online Instruction: Includes 50 hours of live online lectures and pre-recorded content, complemented by individual study. A minimum of 70% attendance in live online sessions is required.
  • Capstone Workshops: Students engage in a real-world project on a topic of their choice, mentored by leading experts from around the world.
  • Portfolio Development & Presentation: Combines individual work and feedback sessions to create a portfolio showcasing student work and culminating in a final presentation.

 

Course Curriculum:

The program covers the following key areas:

  1. Introduction to Climate Change; Environmental Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health
  2. Health and Climatic Extremes; Pollution, Allergens, and Climate Change
  3. Infectious Diseases and Climate Change
  4. Specific Impacts and Risk Assessment; Management of Environmental Disasters
  5. Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice; Food Security; Mental Health and Climate Change; Socio-economic Vulnerability
  6. Capstone Workshops
  7. Portfolio Development & Presentation

 

Final score: The Student Portfolio & Capstone Project:

The Portfolio is a collection of tracked activities (e.g., reports from working groups held during the courses, small class projects, and reflections). It will evolve with each student during the overall duration of the program and will represent a personal collection of experiences, reports, and perspectives. 

The culminating experience of our program is the multi-week Capstone Project, an excellent opportunity for students to gain real-world experience aligned with a subject area of their choice. During the workshop, students will apply their skills with the support of an expert in their chosen field, putting their theoretical knowledge into practice.

Contacts

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Secretariat hours: from Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm

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  • WHY THIS MASTER?

     A NEW FIELD IS EMERGING

    Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting not only natural ecosystems, but also socio-economic conditions and human health globally. As temperatures rise, weather patterns alter and the frequency of extreme climate events increases, a direct and profound impact on individual and public health emerges. Infectious diseases, pollution, heat waves and other climate-related factors put the health of vulnerable populations at risk, making an integrated and informed approach to addressing these issues crucial.
     
    BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
     
    In this context, the Master in HEALTH IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE aims to train a new generation of leaders and professionals capable of understanding and responding effectively to the impacts of climate change on individual and public health. Through an interdisciplinary approach that spans both environmental and health sciences, the program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to scientifically assess health risks, develop adaptation and mitigation strategies, and influence public policies for all the levels.
     
    The need for such a program arises from growing scientific evidence linking climate change to a wide range of health problems. Students will learn to identify and analyze patterns of disease spread, evaluate the impact of extreme climate events on health, and design effective interventions that can be implemented at community, national, and global levels. The ability to translate scientific research into concrete actions and informed policies will be at the heart of training, preparing professionals to operate effectively in a field that is set to become increasingly relevant.
     
    Ultimately, this master's degree not only responds to an academic and professional need, but also to a moral and social imperative: to protect the health and well-being of future generations. In doing so, the program stands as a key pillar in the global fight against the effects of climate change, educating and empowering those who will be on the front lines of public health advocacy in a rapidly changing world.
     

    Please note that according to the CNFC Resolution of 17th July 2013, "Healthcare professionals who attend, in Italy or abroad, post-graduate training courses specific to their category and during the exercise of their professional activity, are exempt from the ECM training obligation."

    More information HERE

     

  • ACQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    This International Master's program in the Health Impact of Climate Change trains professionals to become the next leaders in addressing the growing health challenges posed by our changing climate. The program provides the theoretical and practical training needed to improve processes and behaviors within healthcare systems, public entities, and related industries.

    Graduates will be equipped to:

    • Master the complexities of climate change and its impact on human health.
    • Analyze the intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and community health.
    • Understand the impact of resource consumption (energy, water, materials) on both human and planetary health.
    • Evaluate and advocate for policies that promote climate resilience and health equity.
    • Communicate effectively and implement strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate-related health risks.

  • FEES/PERIOD/VENUE

    TUITION FEE

    Total tuition fee € 2,500.00 + accessory fees (€ 16 duty stamp + € 1.5 SIAE tax)

    • First instalment to be paid at the moment of matriculation/enrolment: € 1,500.00
    • Second instalment to be paid by October 2025

    More information on Contribution and Tuition Fees Regulation a.y. 2023-2024(see page 38)

    Check the How to pay section on the UniTO Tuition Fees page

     

    PERIOD

    The duration of the program is from May 2025 and will conclude in May 2026.

    Online classes are held from 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m (Central European Time) every other Friday of each month. (Around 6-9 hours each month.)

     

    VENUE

    Classes will take place online using the WebEx platform. 

  • TITLES RELEASED

    Upon successful completion of the program (including a minimum of 70% attendance in live online sessions and passing all required exams), students will receive a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Impact of Climate Change.

    To be eligible for the University Master's Diploma, students must not be enrolled in any incompatible programs as defined by Article 142 of the Consolidated Law of 1933 on Higher Education (e.g., other university courses, doctoral programs).

  • SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION

    Program Leadership:

    • Prof. Savino Sciascia, Full Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Scientific Director: G. Winston Gilcrease, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences

    Scientific Committee:

    • Savino Sciascia, Full Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • David Lembo, Full Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Dario Padovan, Associated Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Cultures, Politics and Society
    • Irene Cecchi, Researcher, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Fulvio Ricceri, Associated Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Carmen Fava, Associated Professor, Università di Torino -    Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Elisa Menegatti, Full Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Giuseppe Guida, Associated Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Simone Baldovino, Associated Professor, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
    • Massimo Radin, Researcher, Università di Torino - Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences

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