Curriculum actions

Sustainability in the curriculum

Bristol Medical School offers specific Green Student Choice Projects throughout Years 1–3, providing students with the opportunity to explore sustainability in healthcare. These projects allow students to engage in research and practical initiatives focused on environmental responsibility within medical practice, from Culinary Medicine to a Practical Introduction to Wilderness Medicine.

A series of lectures on Planetary Physiology and Pathology are part of the curriculum, exploring the critical intersections between environmental change and human health. 

Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC)

Annually, the Medical School engages in the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) initiative, facilitating student assessment of sustainability efforts and global health impacts. This collaborative endeavor enables medical schools globally to exchange ideas, fostering continual improvement in sustainable medical education. 

Bristol Medical School have ranked 1st in the world in the 2026 PHRC, with a record 212 schools completing their reports globally. Read our full PHRC report. Find out more in our Sustainability blog.