One Health

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Shape a Better World for Humans, Animals, and the Environment

Our master’s degree in One Health prepares you to tackle complex health challenges by focusing on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. You’ll gain a holistic understanding of health issues, emphasizing collaboration across sectors to address pressing global challenges like pandemics, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

Unity is a leader in sustainable degrees, and our One Health program is ideal for those interested in creating a more resilient and equitable future through the integration of health disciplines, offering career paths in roles such as epidemiologist, environmental health officer, or policy analyst in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

CAREER OUTLOOK

What Can I Do With a Master’s in One Health?

85 K

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, including Health jobs in the U.S., 2023*

$ 80 K

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, including Health average pay, 2024*

+ 8 %

Estimated U.S. job growth through 2033*

*Source: O*Net/U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

In the MS in One Health Program You’ll Learn To:

Analyze ethical considerations in One Health practices, assessing the impact on human, animal, and environmental well-being
Assess health interconnections to develop strategies that simultaneously promote the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems
Integrate principles from various disciplines to create solutions for complex health challenges within the One Health framework
Manage interdisciplinary One Health projects, collaborating with diverse entities to address complex health issues

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What You Will Study

One Health
Course Examples

Environmental Health and Ecosystems

This course explores the interconnections between environmental factors and health, analyzing how changes impact human and animal well-being. You will assess risks and devise mitigation strategies, covering environmental risk assessment, pollution control, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and biodiversity conservation through practical applications and case studies.

Animal Health and Well-Being

This course explores animal health within the One Health framework, addressing disease identification, prevention, and control, including zoonotic diseases affecting both animals and humans. You will gain insights into the interconnectedness of animal and human health, examining ethical considerations and best practices for promoting the well-being of diverse animal species.

Epidemiology and Zoonotic Disease

This course applies epidemiological principles to the One Health framework, exploring the interaction of human, animal, and environmental factors in disease dynamics. You will develop expertise in designing and conducting interdisciplinary epidemiological studies, analyzing health data across species, and creating strategies for disease surveillance and control. The emphasis is on collaborative approaches to address emerging infectious diseases and chronic health issues.

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Learn More About Degrees and Careers in One Health

One Health is an interdisciplinary approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes collaboration among various sectors, including human health, veterinary medicine, environmental science, and other relevant disciplines. The goal of One Health is to achieve optimal health outcomes for people, animals, and ecosystems by addressing health issues at the intersection of these domains.

This approach recognizes that the health of each is closely linked and that a comprehensive understanding and collaborative strategies are essential to prevent and control diseases, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure the well-being of all living organisms.

This MS in One Health program is grounded in the understanding that the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health is vital to create balanced and optimized well-being for all. By treating animal health and public health equitably, the curriculum creates an integrated approach to addressing the complex challenges at the intersection of health and the environment including new challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the advancement of One Health principles in research, policy, and practice.

Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Thanks to our promise to keep tuition flat through 2030, you won’t be burdened with unexpected increases or fees.

Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.

The timeframe for completion is up to you! Enroll in 6 credits per term and complete the program within just one year. Alternatively, opt for part-time study by taking one course at a time. Whichever path you choose, we’re here to support your educational journey every step of the way. Contact your concierge or advisor to create your personalized plan.

Research Core: 15 credits

RSCH 510 Research Fundamentals
MATH 510 Tools and Technologies for Data Analysis
MATH 525 Quantitative Research Design and Statistics
MATH 530 Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
RSCH 610 Research Communication

Major Program Core: 15 credits

HLTH 510 Introduction to One Health
ESCI 510 Environmental Health and Ecosystems
ANIM 525 Animal Health and Well-being
HLTH 610 Epidemiology and Zoonotic Disease
HLTH 615 Applied One Health Research and Project Management

For a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.

The Master of Professional Science (MPS) is a graduate degree designed to combine scientific knowledge with practical skills relevant to the workforce. Unlike traditional science degrees, the MPS emphasizes hands-on experience and professional development, preparing students for careers that require both expertise in science and the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. MPS programs focus on a range of skills that are directly applicable to the workplace:

Project Management: Students learn to plan, execute, and manage projects, often in scientific or environmental settings.
Communication: Emphasis is placed on effectively communicating complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public.
Policy Analysis: Students gain the ability to understand and analyze policies related to their field, making them valuable assets in governmental and organizational decision-making processes.
Technical Proficiency: Students develop a range of specialized skills and techniques relevant to their discipline, such as animal training, conservation advocacy, environmental monitoring, or other tools essential to their field.

The MS degree is a traditional graduate program focused on deepening scientific understanding through research and academic study.

Master’s in One Health Academic Information

Degree Requirements and Courses Needed

The one health degree requires 30 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.

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Why Unity Distance Education?

High Educational Value

Nationally recognized educational quality at an affordable price.

Sustainability Core

Committed to sustainable practices to prepare for a future of environmental awareness.

Personalized Guidance

Dedicated to turning career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.

Accelerated Path

Fast-track your Master’s degree and finish your program in as little as one year.

Inspiring Faculty

Connect with experts who share your passion for working in the industry.

Future Success

Ranked #1 independent university in the U.S. by the Social Mobility Index.

Multiple Start Dates

With up to 5 terms a year, you can take a break without jeopardizing financial aid.

Learning Flexibility

Balance life, work, and education by studying when and where you want

Real Students, Real Impact

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“I chose Unity because of the convenience and the variety of programs available. I was grateful to find a 100% online master’s program that focused on an area I’m highly passionate about that I can do while I live in a completely different country.”

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PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Bonnie Gulas-Wroblewski
Global Expert in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education

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Bonnie Gulas-Wroblewski
Global Expert in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education

Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski has been a professional wildlife rehabilitator for 18 years, during which time she has rescued, provided specialized care for, and released a wide variety of amphibians, arthropods, birds, fish, and mammals, ranging from monarch butterflies to rough-toothed dolphins. Skunks are her passion, and she has specialized in the care of striped, American hog-nosed, and plains spotted skunks for the last 15 years. Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski founded and serves as executive director of a small 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization in rural Texas (Dove Key Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.) and has worked or volunteered for wildlife care facilities managed by federal agencies, local governments, and other nonprofits. In addition, she was a bird behavior researcher at Brookfield Zoo and an animal keeper at AZA-certified Cosley Zoo in Illinois. Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski has served on the board of directors for several animal rescue non-profits, including Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, from which she adopted her own happy herd of misfit mules and ponies and fostered a few ornery miniature horses.

Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski’s research is transdisciplinary and ranges across a diversity of topics from paleontology to avian phylogeny to enrichment in wildlife rehabilitation settings to molecular epidemiology to mayfly ecology. She received her bachelor’s degree in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University and completed a PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University, studying skunk disease ecology and One Health (the connections between environmental, wildlife, domestic animal, and human health). Concurrently, she completed a graduate certificate in Applied Biodiversity Science and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University. Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski is also an active member of the Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group and contributed to the most recent conservation plan for this species.

She just concluded two years as an Assistant Research Scientist at Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct Species Status Assessments that are used as the scientific basis for making listing and recovery decisions under the Endangered Species Act. Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski’s other role within the Institute was as liaison to the U.S. Geological Survey’s South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, supporting research collaborations between the two agencies that serve to integrate climate science into on-the-ground natural resource management

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DVM BS in Biology

Dr. Elisa Bobrin
Global Expert in Veterinary Science and Animal Care

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Dr. Elisa Bobrin
Global Expert in Veterinary Science and Animal Care

Elisa Bobrin, DVM is a licensed veterinarian and has been teaching at the college level for over 24 years, including Manor College in the veterinary technician program and Delaware Valley University in the Animal Science Department. She received her B.S. in Biology from The American University and her D.V.M from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bobrin’s areas of interest include working with small animals (cats and dogs) and exotic animals. While in veterinary school,l she did rotations at SeaWorld and the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, she has conducted research on alligator infertility and intestinal parasites of catfish. Dr. Bobrin’s favorite subjects to teach are Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Diseases.

Dr. Bobrin has three young adult children, three rescue dogs, and one snake that keep her busy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, SCUBA diving, going to sporting events, going to the theater, trying new foods, listening to music, and relaxing by the beach.

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Carole Baskin
Global Expert in Public Health Veterinary Medicine

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Carole Baskin
Global Expert in Public Health Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Baskin was trained as a public health veterinarian with advanced training in comparative medicine and a senior fellowship in microbiology. Her focus was emerging pathogens, and she has performed research on the 1918 flu, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and helped develop ACAM 2000, a second-generation smallpox vaccine. She subsequently developed an interest in biosecurity and biosafety, which evolved into a passion for health security policy. She has served on panels at the NIH discussing issues such as dual use research of concern and has published a book on National Biosecurity.

She taught for over 12 years at the former Institute for Biosecurity at Saint Louis University, where she served as MPH programs director and Institute Director. She is now Director of Communicable Disease Prevention for the Department of Health of Saint Louis County, MO, a position she has held since 2019.

She was born in Paris, France and did her veterinary training in North Carolina, where she learned to love old school country music.