One Health and Infectious Disease

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Ecosystem Health, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Biosciences, or Veterinary Medicine.

We may also accept degrees in other disciplines.

We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc programme in One Health & Infectious Disease seeks to explore an integrative approach to human, veterinary and ecological health, with a special focus on infectious disease. This programme recognises the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations to improve health for all. Economic considerations and policy making to translate One Health research into practice are also considered. Furthermore, the programme aims to raise awareness of cultural and societal factors that influence how One Health interventions are planned, developed, and evaluated.

Why this programme

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the global threat of infectious disease. Other global crises that amplify this threat are increasing antimicrobial resistance and climate change. These are predicted to increase the emergence, incidence and difficulty treating infectious diseases in the future. These, and many other interacting factors, are examined in our MSc programme in One Health & Infectious Disease to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to the study of infectious diseases.

As an online learner, you will be able to experience outstanding, inclusive, and accessible education without the need for relocation.

• Our online MSc One Health & Infectious Disease programme seeks to explore an integrative approach to human, veterinary and ecological health, recognising the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations and the interconnectedness of public health, environmental issues and veterinary and human medicine.
• One Health is endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), as outlined in the Quadripartite One Health Joint Plan of Action (2022-26).
• The University of Glasgow is renowned for its world-changing research and teaching in One Health. Examples include the world-leading research into eliminating rabies, the surveillance of anthrax in Africa, and ecological factors of Lyme disease in the Outer Hebrides. It is this ongoing research that inspires the innovative, multinational ideas running throughout our multidisciplinary programme.
• By enrolling in the One Health & Infectious Disease programme at Glasgow, you’ll build an understanding of the interconnectedness of public health, medicine, veterinary medicine and ecology. You’ll find out about disease threats and how One Health approaches can be applied to surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases, including emerging/re-emerging infections.
• Throughout the Master’s in One Health & Infectious Disease online programme, we also raise awareness of cultural and societal factors that influence how One Health approaches are translated into practice.
• We welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds, including medical and veterinary professions, biosciences, environmental sciences and economics.
• Fuelled by the latest research-led knowledge, this programme is perfect for busy professionals looking to diversify or expand into careers where understanding the bigger picture is key.