Learn to understand the interdependencies of human, animal and environmental health, and develop the skills to work and communicate with specialists and decision makers across disciplines. 

Challenges like pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, food and water safety, climate change and biodiversity loss cannot be solved within a single discipline. The Master's Programme in One Health trains you to integrate knowledge across human and animal health, environmental sciences, food systems, governance, and the social sciences. Graduates leave with the skills to bridge sectors, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and support decision-making in complex health challenges.

The programme is coordinated by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and run in collaboration with five other faculties — Agriculture and Forestry, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Social Sciences — giving access to researchers and supervisors across all six.

Programme details:

The Master's Programme in One Health is a two-year, English-taught degree leading to a Master of Science. You build a foundation in infectious disease dynamics, food and water safety, environmental health, antimicrobial resistance, governance, and the social dimensions of health, before specialising through advanced courses and cross-faculty options.

Studies combine lectures and seminars with team-based group work, hands-on exercises, and a supervised internship in Finland or abroad. In a capstone project, you will tackle a real-world challenge. You graduate with the research, systems-thinking, and communication skills needed to translate evidence into policy and practice.

Learning outcomes:

By graduation, you have developed the knowledge, skills and perspective to work effectively across the field of One Health:

• Comprehensive Understanding of One Health Principles 
  Develop a thorough understanding of the One Health framework, including its historical context, key principles, and significance in addressing global health challenges.
• Multidisciplinary Knowledge Across Domains 
  Gain expertise in the interconnected domains of human and animal health, including their social and cultural determinants, food and water safety, environmental health, microbial and emerging infectious disease dynamics, and governance with both regional and global perspectives.
• Proficiency in Research Methodologies 
  Acquire advanced skills in research design, data collection, and analysis, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, enabling participation in multidisciplinary One Health research projects.
• Effective Communication 
  Enhance skills in written and oral communication targeting diverse audiences, including policymakers, academia, and the general public, facilitating clear and impactful dissemination of research findings and ideas.
• Career and Personal Development 
  Prepare for professional advancement and personal growth, with a focus on collaboration and lifelong learning in the One Health field, including career paths in national and international agencies, research institutions, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Application of Knowledge in Real-World Settings 
  Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges through internships and capstone projects, integrating multidisciplinary approaches. Conduct a thesis project on a One Health topic and engage in collaborative learning, cross-domain integration, and exchange of ideas through thesis seminars, fostering a supportive academic community and peer feedback.

Areas of specialisation:

To foster multidisciplinary learning, students will be encouraged to select courses from at least two thematic areas and to engage with course offerings across the participating faculties.

You may choose your specialisation from eight thematic areas and build depth through your advanced studies, electives, internship, capstone project, and master's thesis, shaping a profile that fits your interests and career goals. 

• Infectious diseases and disease ecology
• Multispecies health and resilience
• Food and water safety and security
• Environmental health and ecosystems
• Public health and health systems
• Governance, policy, and biosecurity
• Social and cultural dimensions of health
• Technological innovations in One Health