NATURE, HEALTH AND WELLBEING CPD COURSE

Who Is it For?

The course is well suited to anyone across all sectors interested in the nexus of natural environments and human health. This can include SMEs, NGOs, and charities delivering nature-based activity programs, government agencies interested in nature or health, and local authority teams working in natural infrastructure, nature recovery, and public health. 

*No pre-requisites or specialist knowledge are required to undertake this course, which is well suited to interdisciplinary learning. 

About the course

This course will explore how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of people in a variety of different ways. It will address the relationship between nature and health, how the relationship works, why this matters for the environment, public health and sustainability, as well as how you can apply these learnings in your own practice.

This course investigates the potential for the natural environment to be harnessed as a resource to improve human health and wellbeing. The potential mechanisms, moderators, and applications for these health benefits will be explored, considering large data sets and key studies linking nature and exposure and health, both within the UK and around the world.

Led by national and international experts from The European Centre for Environment and Human Health, this four-day course will be delivered virtually. 

What will you learn

• What’s the relationship between nature and health? 
• How does the relationship work – by which mechanisms? 
• Who does nature-health work for (and not work for)? 
• Why does this matter for the environment, public health and sustainability? 
• How can you apply these learnings in your own practice? 

CPD Accreditation

Accreditation applied for through The Royal College of Physicians.

Delegate Feedback: 'The programme provided a rich blend of evidence-based insights, practical tools, including evaluation methods, that deepened my understanding of how nature-connected approaches can support individual and community wellbeing. The course brought together leading researchers and practitioners, creating an inspiring environment for discussion, reflection and collaboration. I came away with a renewed sense of purpose and a stronger foundation for integrating nature-based principles into my personal and professional practice. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of nature, wellbeing and applied behavioural insights.'

DELEGATE FEES 

Early Bird Rate - £600 (closes 16th December 2026)

Standard Rate - £660

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), University of Exeter Staff and Students Rate - £400

Low and Middle Income Countries Rate - £250 

For organisations we are able to offer a discount on the standard delegate rate for bookings of 5 people or more. To discuss further please email [email protected]  

Delivery Format

This course will be delivered via half-days online via zoom. The sessions will use a combination of participatory methodologies including presentations, group discussions and breakout groups.

The course includes a pre-reading week, a reflection week, and some self-directed study. We advise you to make every effort to join all sessions to gain the most out of the course. But if you are unable to attend the sessions are recorded and made available to delegates.  

Certificates

At the end of the course the University of Exeter FHLS CPD team will send delegates a certificate outlining learning outcomes.