One Health

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Tuition GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Degree MSc

Duration 12 months

Delivery Online

Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Language English

Program Overview

The One Health at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the One Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

Duration: 12 months
Language of instruction: English
Study mode: Online
English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Tuition: GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the One Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

Healthcare Professional
Clinical Researcher
Health Policy Analyst
Public Health Specialist
Medical Writer
Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

The Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) scheme is aimed at working professionals who want to advance their knowledge through postgraduate-level learning, without the time, or financial commitment, of a full award.

You may take a maximum of 50 credits worth of courses over two years and gain a University of Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit.

You can also choose to continue your studies after one year and put credits towards a postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or full Masters degree. Any time spent taking courses through the PPD scheme will be deducted from the amount of time you have left to complete the higher award.

To view the short courses available within the PPD scheme and details on how to apply, please visit the credit-bearing standalone short courses page.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme is intended for high calibre students with a scientific background. A degree in the following would be advantageous:

Veterinary Medicine
Medicine
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Ecosystem Health
Environmental Sciences
Social Sciences
Economics

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information

Start Date October 2025
Language English
Duration 12 months