Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science

Full Time

Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science

University of Helsinki
  • € 36,000
    1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Masters
    DEGREE
  • Autumn
    DURATION

Introduction

Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science is a Masters program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

In the Master’s Programme in One Health at the University of Helsinki, you study health challenges that connect humans, animals and the environment. The programme combines life sciences, ecology and social sciences, with thematic courses, an internship, a capstone project and a research thesis.

The programme totals 120 ECTS credits and takes two years. Teaching is mainly on the Viikki Campus and draws on six faculties. You build depth in at least two specialisation areas, and you can do your internship in Finland or abroad. The University of Helsinki says the programme prepares graduates for work in public authorities, research institutes, international agencies, NGOs and the health and food sectors.

Modules

  • Foundations of One Health
  • Professional and Academic Development
  • Advanced Studies in One Health
  • Elective Studies
  • Internship
  • Capstone Project
  • Master’s Thesis
  • Thesis Seminar

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Helsinki.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

This programme is for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, such as biology, veterinary or biomedical science, environmental science, or agriculture and forestry, or in pharmacy, medicine, public health or the social sciences. It also suits early-career professionals who want to move into One Health roles in public authorities, research institutes, NGOs or the health, food and biotechnology sectors.

Courses Units

More Information

  • public authorities and agencies at municipal, national, EU and international level
  • project officer
  • manager
  • policy or regulatory advisor
  • risk assessor
  • research institutes and universities
  • research coordinator
  • analyst
  • doctoral researcher
  • the health, food and biotechnology sectors
  • food and water safety officer
  • biosecurity advisor
  • sustainability lead
  • NGOs and consultancies
  • health security
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • health systems
  • science communication
  • stakeholder engagement

Scholarships

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.

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