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The University of Edinburgh: International Animal Health (Online Learning)
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
If you are looking to build your expertise in animal disease control, zoonoses, and global health, the University of Edinburgh’s International Animal Health (Online Learning) programme offers a flexible, career-enhancing route to a globally recognised qualification. The programme is delivered fully online, allowing you to study part-time or intermittently around your professional and personal commitments.
Our programme is designed for:
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veterinary professionals
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epidemiologists
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laboratory workers
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public health officers
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animal health policymakers
It will enable you to develop the skills needed to address pressing challenges at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. Within a one-health framework, you will explore topics, such as:
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transboundary animal diseases
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zoonotic infections
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veterinary epidemiology
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animal disease surveillance
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disease transmission between livestock, wildlife and people
By the end of the MSc in International Animal Health, you will have gained a deep understanding of how infectious diseases spread among animals and across species, including zoonotic risks to humans.
This interdisciplinary degree prepares you for impactful roles in veterinary public health, international development, government policy, research and beyond. Many of our graduates go on to secure leadership roles, shape policy, or pursue further study, including PhDs.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Professional Development Diploma
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
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