Why this programme

• Ranked in the top 10 for Veterinary Medicine by Complete University Guide 2023.
• The University of Glasgow is renowned for its world-changing research and teaching in One Health.
• The University is ranked in the world top 20 for Veterinary Science by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
• Endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OiE) and other organisations, the concept of One Health recognises the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations. 
• By enrolling in the One Health course at Glasgow, you’ll build an understanding of the interconnectedness of public health, environmental issues and medicine. We welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds, including medical professions, biosciences, environmental sciences and economics. 
• Our online MSc One Health 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.
•  at the University of Glasgow is vibrant and wide-ranging. Examples include the world-leading research being carried out into eliminating rabies, the surveillance of anthrax in Africa, and research on Lyme disease in the Outer Hebrides. It is this ongoing research that inspires the innovative, multinational ideas running throughout our multidisciplinary programme.
• Over 95% of the research submitted by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework in 2021.
• Throughout the master’s in One Health online programme, we also raise awareness of cultural and societal factors that influence how One Health approaches are translated into practice.

Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.

• Watch our Online One Health Q&A webinar with faculty Professor Mark Roberts and Dr Christina Naula
• About online study

Career prospects

The One Health programme is designed for medical and veterinary professionals interested in furthering careers in science and for graduates in other related disciplines intending to work in a One Health framework.

The modular structure gives you the flexibility to choose a line of study to suit your interests or career goals, covering a range of science and health-related fields.

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.

Career prospects for graduates of the One Health programme are broad.

Career prospects for graduates of the One Health programme are broad. For example, graduates would be qualified to pursue an academic career (PhD) in One Health and associated subjects such as zoonotic diseases, public health, antimicrobial resistance, and health economics, or they may be employed by:

• International health organisations (such as the WHO, FAO, OIE)
• Local agencies
• Government agencies (such as DFID or public health sector)
• Non-governmental organisations

Other career paths include working for bio-technology and pharmaceutical companies or scientific journals. To learn more, read our article about where an MSc in One Health can take you.

Please contact our team if your own background is not listed and you would like to know if our MSc programme would be suitable for you.

"It has been refreshing to think outside the confines of daily professional experiences. The academic focus has stimulated me to strengthen my critical thinking and reasoning, and the breadth of the study has changed and broadened my perspectives – I think this is very important." 
Judith Taggart, Online One Health student

Entry requirements

To be accepted for this programme, you must have:

• At least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (i.e. Biosciences, Medicine, Veterinary, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics) from a recognised institution.

When submitting your application, please include:

• Your Curriculum Vitae
• A supporting statement

Please request information to speak to our team if your qualification is not listed and you would like to discuss your eligibility for our postgraduate One Health programme.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• An English language certificate/evidence of your English language ability may be required
• Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
• A copy of the photo page of your passport (non-EU students only)

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.

You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.

For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, check Frequently Asked Questions

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form. 

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, you should visit the Application Troubleshooting/FAQs page.

Please ensure all documents are correctly named and are uploaded before you submit your application to prevent any delays with your file.

All documentation must be attached to your online application, but please remember your student recruitment coordinator is here to support you by reviewing it before you upload it, so feel free to send them over to your student recruitment coordinator before you submit your application. 

• Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
• Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible. 
• Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
• Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Online taught masters degrees begin in January, April and September. 
• Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript. It is important to upload official copies of your transcripts and certificates for your full academic history, from Undergraduate onwards. For example, if you have a bachelors and a masters degree, you must send documents from both degrees. 
• English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
• Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

Application deadlines

• This programme is not currently accepting applications

More information about this programme

• Studying online
• About the One Health programme
• Try a One Health taster course
• Meet the Academics

Watch our webinars:

• Online One Health programme overview with programme directors Professor Mark Roberts and Dr Christina Naula
• Online One Health Q&A with the programme directors
• Virtual Learning Environment Demonstration