- Concepts in One Health (20 Credits)
- Environmental, Animal and Human Health (20 Credits)
- Research Design (20 Credits)
- Masters Research Project (60 Credits)
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
MSc One Health: Environment, Animal and Human Disease
The MSc One Health: Environment, Animal and Human Disease focuses on the internationally recognised emerging health field examining the connectivity between human and animal health, and the environment.
Lanarkshire September January
Duration
1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The MSc One Health: Environment, Animal and Human Disease is a unique degree focusing on the internationally recognised emerging health theme that examines the connectivity between human and animal health, and the environment.
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With zoonotic disease transmission on the increase and environmental pressures such as pollution and climate change impacting both human and animal health, a multidisciplinary approach looking at the interaction between these areas is recognised as essential to tackling global health management and policy.
Programme structure
Course Modules
Explore the academic structure of this programme year by year.
- Food and Environmental Microbiology
- Global Health Economics & Health Systems
- Principles of Infection and Disease Control
- Zoonoses
- Ecology and Control of Emerging Diseases
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 for the full course
£2,700 per 20-credit module
*Fees shown are the international (all other EU plus non-EU) rate for 2026/27. Scottish, UK and Republic of Ireland, and Channel Island/Isle of Man rates differ — see the official course page for the full breakdown.
English language
Entry Requirements
English language proficiency requirements for direct master's entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
This is UWS's standard requirement for postgraduate taught degrees; alternative English qualifications are evaluated case-by-case.
Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.