One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. One Health is not new, but it has become more important in recent years. This is because many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, plants, and our environment. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID): One Health
About the MHS, One Health program
The University of Florida Master of Health Science in Environmental and Global Health with a Concentration in One Health is the first program of its kind in the United States. Our innovative degree prepares students to find solutions to current and emerging health issues through transdisciplinary coursework, professional training, and mentorship. We are focused on cultivating a unique systems-thinking approach that incorporates public, environmental, and veterinary disciplines so that our students stand out when they begin their professional careers.
Online/part-time option
The M.H.S. program is offered on-campus, online AND part-time. These non-traditional options were carefully designed with working professionals and non-local students in mind.
Register for special events
Participate in EGH’s special events, such as our weekly Seminar Series or our monthly webinars. View our schedule and registration at the link below.
Career placement
M.H.S. graduates find success in academia, health departments, food and pharmaceutical industries, federal agencies, consulting firms, occupational safety, and other organizations, both domestic and international.
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With any questions about our M.H.S. program or admissions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Click below to submit a contact form.
Meet Our students and alumni
Meet: Trystan Bordeau
After graduating with my B.S. from the University of Tennessee, I worked as a biological scientist studying the effects of contaminants on water filtration systems. As of June 2023, I am an Associate Ecotoxicology Technician working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory studying the effects of contaminants on aquatic ecosystems.
Meet an MHS Alumni
Adriana Cheraso
Adriana Cheraso joined the M.H.S. program in Fall 2018. While taking classes, she’s actively working with our faculty on air quality research for a new green space at UF Health Shands Hospital.
Meet an mhs online alumnUS
Michael Leach
Michael Leach completed the M.H.S. online program while working full-time as a physician assistant. Through our program, he learned the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to public health issues.
MEET AN MHS ALUMNA
Haley Johnson
Meet Haley Johnson, an M.H.S. One Health alumna from the Department of Environmental and Global Health.
Curriculum
The Master of Health Science in Environmental and Global Health with a Concentration in One Health program is a 39-credit degree program that combines courses from various disciplines, offering students a variety of knowledge and training. Students develop their programs based on their academic and career goals, choosing to focus on agricultural impacts, biosecurity, entomology, vector borne diseases, zoonoses, animal health, food production, pathogen detection and identification, environmental controls and pollution science, and more. The curriculum includes 12 credits of core public health courses, 15 credits of one health courses, 9 credits of electives, and 6 credits for our students’ capstone experience. Visit here to view more information about the M.H.S. curriculum.
Tuition and program costs
Enrolled campus M.H.S. students will pay regular tuition rates set by the state. Online M.H.S. students will pay approximately $650 per credit hour plus applicable fees. If you are planning to utilize a tuition waiver for this program, please contact Victoria Houghton at torilovejoy@phhp.ufl.edu.
Financial aid
Applications and eligibility requirements for financial aid can be found at the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) site. The University of Florida code for the FAFSA is 001535.
For information regarding federal or private loan eligibility, or financial aid processing questions or concerns, please contact Student Financial Aid at 352-392-1275 or by visiting www.sfa.ufl.edu.
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If you would like to request more information about the program, please fill out this form.
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Program news
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A closer look at UF emergency management with Brady Nettina
PHHP student and UF emergency manager Brady Nettina responds to emergencies during hurricane season and year round.
PHHP undergraduates experience One Health immersion in Greece with new study abroad trip
The inaugural study abroad trip, a collaboration between UF and the University of Ioannina, focused on understanding the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health — the basis of the…
At NASA, PHHP alumna zooms out on public health
Since 2019, Helena Chapman, M.D., Ph.D., has supported a team that monitors Earth from above, logging environmental data to aid in public health surveillance and disease reporting.
