MPH in One Health and Planetary Health
Key Facts
Overview
One Health is one of the most emerging disciplines in the realm of public health. The One Health paradigm focuses on the holistic and interconnectedness of animals, humans, plants, and their shared environments to acknowledge and solve complex public health problems. The discipline integrates a multidisciplinary approach towards animal-human relationships and the resultant zoonosis, cross-species spillover events, and epidemics or pandemics.
Planetary health is considered a part of One Health and is defined as “the health of human civilization and the natural systems on which it depends”. It is an emerging interdisciplinary specialty primarily focused towards characterization and quantification of the human health impacts of manmade disruptions of Earth’s natural ecosystems.
The One Health approach is based on the principle that the health of a community is heavily dependent on its environment and its interactions with other species. The COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated the capacity of a zoonosis event to transform into a world-changing pandemic. This has put emerging diseases at a research priority, highlighting the role of expert professionals with a multisectoral perspective. Professionals from varied backgrounds like veterinary medicine, public health, health policy, ecology, clinical medicine, microbiology collaborate at local, regional, national, and global levels to optimize health outcomes.
The MPH One Health/Planetary Health program provides a thorough understanding of underlying mechanisms for the transmission of diseases between species and the facilitating environments. The program matrix will help you to develop a constructionist approach toward emerging one-health issues of the world.
The program is comprised of 138 ECTS credits and can be completed in about 18 months. For a detailed list of courses taught in this program, please refer to the curriculum.
After completion of 42 credits, an interim qualification of Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management is awarded. This part of your studies only includes coursework. This is followed by the completion of additional 72 credits via coursework and 24 credits via dissertation under the guidance of a mentor.
Curriculum
Specialization Courses:
Concept of One Health/Planetary Health
Environmental Health & Climate change
Human Exposure Science
Surveillance of Human and Animal Diseases
Outbreak Investigations
Emerging Zoonotic diseases
Agriculture/Livestock/Animal shelters management
Disease Modelling
Introduction to GIS and Spatial Data Analysis
Wildlife Disease Management
Environmental Law and Policy
Electives (Any two)
One Health Epidemiology
One Health: Situation Analysis and Systems Thinking
Environmental Epidemiology
Vector-Parasite Interactions
Dissertation
This program is conducted fully online in an asyncronous format.
Once you are enrolled you will be provided a username and password to login to our e-Campus. All the courses that you are supposed to study will be available in your account. You can log in and complete your courses at any time of your convenience. Study materials are provided in the form of lectures, reading materials, additional videos, research papers, and so on. The faculty can be contacted for any assistance when required. All tests and assignment submissions also take place via the e-Campus. For more information please refer to the online learning section of the website.
How much does it cost?
Optional Dual Degree
With this program, you have an option to pursue a second master's degree (MBA in Healthcare Leadership) via our partner institution, Rushford Business School, Switzerland via credit transfer.
How does it work?
Once you are nearing the completion of your master's degree from James Lind Institute, you will be transferred to Rushford Business School for the completion of the following additional courses:
- Managerial Skills
- Managerial Economics
- Cutting Edge Leadership
- International Business Environment
- Financial Management
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Leadership and Managing Human Capital
- Financial Management & Decision Making in Healthcare
- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality
JLI will handle all the administrative and transfer requirements on your behalf.
How much time will this take?
It takes an additional 6 to 9 months to complete these and is a great way to earn a 2nd master's degree if you wish to.
Will it cost extra?
Yes, there is an additional fee for this pathway. Please check our online fee calculator for the exact amount.
Can I take up the dual degree later?
Yes, you can opt for the dual degree pathway later, even after your JLI master's degree completion. It is not required to opt for it right from the start.
Who is this pathway recommended for?
If you are someone who wants to earn two degrees in relatively less time and in a cost-efficient way then you should consider this option.
How to apply for this pathway?
You will see an option to select the dual degree pathway during the application process for your chosen MPH program.
So, which degrees exactly will I receive upon completion of the dual pathway?
Use the toggle switch below for an explanation:
From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
From Rushford Business School:
MBA in Healthcare Leadership
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From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
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Career Opportunities
The program provides a comprehensive understanding of ecological epidemiology, socio-ecological systems, and global health, and will enhance your skills in using transdisciplinary interactions.
This degree will empower you to explore careers in the fields of veterinary medicine, environmental health, infection control, diseases surveillance, policy development, and community education.
