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The MSc One Health: Environment, Animal and Human Disease course explores the links between human health, animal health and environmental pressures, preparing graduates to respond to complex global health challenges.
MSc
12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
September, January, May
The MSc One Health: Environment, Animal and Human Disease course helps you develop a critical understanding of the connections between human disease, animal health and environmental change.
You will explore how climate change, pollution, urbanisation, deforestation, habitat loss, zoonotic infection and antimicrobial resistance shape health outcomes across species and communities. The course takes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on biomedical science, microbiology, zoology, public health, veterinary medicine, environmental science and policy.
You will study core themes in One Health, environmental, animal and human health, research design and a masters research project. Optional modules allow you to explore areas such as emerging diseases, food and environmental microbiology, global health economics, infection control and zoonoses.
This course is for graduates and professionals interested in the One Health approach to managing disease and health challenges. It is suited to those with backgrounds in biology, biomedical science, zoology, veterinary medicine, environmental science, public health, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, health policy or related areas.
Graduates can pursue roles across research, public health, animal and human health, environmental sectors, infection control, health policy, education and industry. The course also supports progression to further research or doctoral study.
Study human, animal and environmental health as connected systems.
Learn across biomedical science, public health, environmental science, infection control and policy.
Explore climate change, zoonotic infection, antimicrobial resistance and emerging diseases.
Optional modules run depending on student numbers.
The course is delivered at UWS Lanarkshire Campus using lectures, tutorials, workshops, group work and student presentations. Teaching materials and resources are available through the virtual learning platform.
Assessment is designed to develop independent learning, critical thinking, analysis, communication and the ability to apply One Health thinking to real-world challenges.
The course supports careers across research, public health, animal and human health, environmental sectors, education, health policy, industry and infection control.
Students will require a personal laptop.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Postgraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Applicants will typically have an Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 classification in a subject relevant to One Health.
Relevant subject areas include biology, biomedical science, zoology, veterinary medicine, environmental science, public health, allied health professions such as nursing or pharmacy, health policy or related subjects.
Recognition of prior learning equivalent to PG Dip level, or three years of work experience in a relevant One Health sector, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University English language requirements.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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