Global Applications in One Health and One Welfare, MSc/PGDip/PGCert at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MSc/PGDip/PGCert Global Applications in One Health and One Welfare is an online interdisciplinary course examining the links between human, animal and environmental health and welfare. It is taught by the School of Veterinary Medicine and suits graduates in biological, bioveterinary and biomedical subjects as well as animal science, zoology, veterinary nursing or medicine, social science, law, policy or public health.

Faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 3 years part-time (also suitable for full-time study) | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Introduction to One Health and One Welfare, Global Applications of One Health, Global Applications of One Welfare and a Research Project. Options include Ecosystem Health and Welfare, Human-Animal Interactions, Leading Change in One Health and One Welfare, Assessment and Management of Pain in Animals, and Human Factors and Interdisciplinary Skills. Each module runs over 12 weeks.

Career pathways

National and international organisations, charities, healthcare, conservation, research and academia, and leadership roles.

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Entry requirements

Non-standard applicants are welcomed and recognition of prior and work-based learning may be available. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent). Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time (also suitable for full-time study)

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