MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans and Animals 12 months Postgraduate Program By London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is delivered jointly by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It addresses a broad range of topics under the One Health paradigm and provides a foundation in the principles of diseases in the context of sociological systems, global health and food safety. Students develop skills related to methodology, transdisciplinary interactions and using a systems approach. By the end of this programme, students should be able to: - understand the One Health concept and approach problem solving using a transdisciplinary methodology - understand the origin, context and drivers of infectious disease at the human, animal and environment interface - evaluate impacts of multi-host infections on human, animal and ecosystem health and economics directly, or indirectly via food, vectors or the environment - develop a One Health systems approach to complex disease issues in monitoring, surveillance, diagnosis, prevention and control - critically review published literature - design and complete a research project Duration: one year full-time or split-study over two years. Graduates from this programme will have the knowledge and skills provided by experienced scientists in order to be able to respond rapidly and effectively to outbreaks of disease as well as controlling endemic disease at the interface between humans, animals and the environment.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is delivered jointly by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It addresses a broad range of topics under the One Health paradigm and provides a foundation in the principles of diseases in the context of sociological systems, global health and food safety. Students develop skills related to methodology, transdisciplinary interactions and using a systems approach. By the end of this programme, students should be able to: - understand the One Health concept and approach problem solving using a transdisciplinary methodology - understand the origin, context and drivers of infectious disease at the human, animal and environment interface - evaluate impacts of multi-host infections on human, animal and ecosystem health and economics directly, or indirectly via food, vectors or the environment - develop a One Health systems approach to complex disease issues in monitoring, surveillance, diagnosis, prevention and control - critically review published literature - design and complete a research project Duration: one year full-time or split-study over two years. Graduates from this programme will have the knowledge and skills provided by experienced scientists in order to be able to respond rapidly and effectively to outbreaks of disease as well as controlling endemic disease at the interface between humans, animals and the environment.

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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. Founded by Sir Patrick Manson, LSHTM began as the London School of Tropical Medicine in 1899 at the London Docks, and nineteen students formed the first intake admitted on 2 October 1899. LSHTM is now based in Bloomsbury, where it has two main sites at Keppel Street and Tavistock Place. Today, our staff, students and alumni work in government, academia, international agencies and health services across the world. This year, LSHTM celebrates 120 years of health innovation.

LSHTM delivers expert training to the next generation of global health leaders to strengthen systems and prevent outbreaks. All of these programmes are taught at postgraduate level and are taught by experts in their field. Students will receive rigorous training in a wide range of disciplines, which will equip them with the tools and advanced research skills they need to launch their public health career.


LSHTM is highly ranked in various university league tables:

•#1 in Europe for research impact in sciences by CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019

•#3 in the world for public health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020

•#4 in the world for Infectious Diseases in US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2021

•Awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2017

•Named #1 University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2016/17


An internationally recognised research institution, LSHTM:

•Is a dynamic, international environment: students and alumni come from over 150 countries with over 40% from outside Europe.

•Has global career prospects: LSHTM graduates work in over 180 countries worldwide.

• Has full-time and part-time study options available, as well as flexible, online courses & intercalated study of Medical degrees. Research degrees and short courses (London-based and online) are also available.

•Belongs to the prestigious University of London consortium.


Free Online Courses

LSHTM also offers a range of free online courses as a way for students and professionals benefit from our cutting-edge research and world-class teaching.

These courses cover important topics linked to global health and give an introductory overview at postgraduate level. Courses are regularly updated and available at different times of the year, and new courses are continuously developed.

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