Master of Science in One Health
Programme Description
The Master of Science in One Health is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. It emphasizes a collaborative approach to address...
The Master of Science in One Health is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. It emphasizes a collaborative approach to addressing global health challenges, such as zoonotic diseases, food safety, and environmental sustainability.
Key Focus Areas:
Zoonotic Diseases: Understanding and managing diseases that spread between animals and humans.
Environmental Health: Exploring the impact of environmental factors on public health and ecosystems.
Food Safety and Security: Ensuring safe and sustainable food systems.
Policy and Governance: Developing strategies to address health challenges through effective policies.
Research and Innovation: Conducting advanced research to find solutions to complex health issues.
Key Focus Areas:
Zoonotic Diseases: Understanding and managing diseases that spread between animals and humans.
Environmental Health: Exploring the impact of environmental factors on public health and ecosystems.
Food Safety and Security: Ensuring safe and sustainable food systems.
Policy and Governance: Developing strategies to address health challenges through effective policies.
Research and Innovation: Conducting advanced research to find solutions to complex health issues.
Career Opportunities
A Master of Science in One Health opens up a variety of career opportunities that focus on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Here are some potential career paths:
Public Health Specialist: Work on disease prevention and health promotion at the community or global level.
Epidemiologist: Study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
Veterinary Public Health Officer: Focus on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should normally hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Public Health Animal Health, Environmental Health or Biological Sciences with relevant industrial experience in vaccines and diagnostics among other relevant exposure Agricultural scientists with experience in plants health professionals and Food scientists with qualifications from any recognised University.
Environmental and Life Sciences
Public Health and Veterinary Sciences
Dean: Dr Mlamuleli Mhlanga (Acting Dean)
mmhlanga@lsu.ac.zw
+263 812 856 976
Lupane State University Main Campus