The course will provide an overview of key issues in One Health using relevant examples from current research in this area. A major focus will be the interdisciplinary nature of One Health and how disciplines collaborate to contribute to an in depth understanding of disease dynamics and how threats can be addressed.

Teaching will be delivered over 5 weeks online.

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1. Written assignment (60%), for example assessed discussion boards. The maximum word count for this assignment will not exceed 1200 words. ILOs assessed: 1-4

2. Written assignment (40%), for example a reflection following the discussion boards. The maximum word count for this assignment will not exceed 800 words. ILOs assessed 1-4.

The course aims to introduce the framework of One Health and key concepts within. Using examples from current research, students will explore an integrative approach to human, veterinary and ecological health. Students will learn to recognise and appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations and the interconnectedness of public health, environmental issues, veterinary and human medicine and how these relate to neighbouring and overarching concepts.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand the historic development of the One Health framework and its interdisciplinary nature, distinguishing different interpretations of the One Health framework.

2. Appraise the interconnectedness of public health, environmental issues, veterinary and human medicine.

3. Describe how different disciplines contribute to a greater understanding of complex health and disease threats.

4. Analyse and describe the relationships between complex societal and cultural factors influencing health, environmental issues, veterinary and human medicine, using relevant examples.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.