One Health – OH

The One Health option within the MGHD program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle these challenges effectively. Recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, this option emphasizes a collaborative, holistic approach to problem-solving, blending expertise from multiple disciplines and sectors. The program will provide cross-disciplinary training, enabling candidates to understand both the technical dimensions and the broader social contexts in which One Health challenges arise. This includes exploring the interplay between environmental changes, zoonotic diseases, food security, and public health while fostering the capacity to address these issues through systems thinking and innovative solutions.  

By focusing on integrating perspectives from fields such as veterinary medicine, environmental science, public health, and policy, the program ensures graduates are prepared to navigate the complexities of One Health challenges. The One Health option aims to prepare leaders who can bridge gaps between disciplines and sectors, offering both a broad base of knowledge and targeted skills. Through a transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral, and holistic framework, graduates will be equipped to design and implement interventions that improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment. This approach not only supports sustainable health outcomes but also addresses the systemic drivers of health disparities and environmental degradation, advancing global health equity and resilience.