PgDip One Health & Infectious Disease at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This online distance learning programme takes an integrative approach to human, veterinary and ecological health with a focus on infectious disease, including economic considerations and policy making to translate One Health research into practice. It is part-time only and structured for progression from PgCert to PgDip to MSc.

Duration: 24 months part-time (online) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Themes in One Health, One Health - From Research to Policy, Zoonotic Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases and Climate Change and One Health; Year 2 adds a 20-credit core course and two 20-credit optional courses.

Career pathways

Graduates prepare for specialised or leadership roles in academia, private industry and international organisations such as the WHO, FAO, WOAH and UNEP, or continue to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in biomedical sciences, biological sciences, ecosystem health, environmental sciences, life sciences, medicine, public health, veterinary biosciences or veterinary medicine; other disciplines may be accepted, and significant relevant work experience may be considered with lower qualifications (provide a CV and personal statement). International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted).

GBP 10,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total cost for the PgDip, payable in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits Source

Intake: September

Duration: 24 months part-time (online)

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