International Master Program in Design & Health
 The International Academy for Design & Health (IADH) and the University of Portsmouth in the UK, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the establishment of an International Master of Science Degree (MSc) on Design and Health.
This MSc programme will benefit from the contribution of internationally recognised academics, scholars and practitioners from around the world in areas such as public health, psychology, health management, architecture and economics. The programme is being led by co-directors, Prof Taraneh Dean, professor of health sciences and director of research in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work at the University of Portsmouth and Prof Alan Dilani, director-general of the IADH.
Proposed to launch with the first intake of students in September 2011, the programme will be organised within the international arena for education and research in the fields of health promotion and architectural design.
The main objectives of the program will be:
• To provide knowledge and skills on the principles & practice of health promotion by design.
• To highlight the value and success of psychosocially supportive work places and introduce practical applications.
• To provide theoretical knowledge in basic public health, health promotion by design and practical solutions to improve the human condition from a healthy buildings perspective.
• To provide knowledge of how design may affect human health and well-being as well as the economic impact of environmental design, health and stress in society
• To provide a solid foundation for further studies and research in health, design and economics.
The minimum entry qualification for the International Master of Science (MSc) on Design and Health is set to be a first level degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification from a range of disciplines from both the arts and sciences, including engineering sciences, public health, design, industrial design, economics, architecture, psychology, medicine, construction, planning, business studies, environmental science, property studies, or equivalent.
More information will be available here in forthcoming months. To register your interest, e-mail info@designandhealth.com.
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