Detailed Information
VET20180 - Introduction to One Health (Credit) - 2017
Are you interested in global health issues? Interested in examining the medical, veterinary, environmental and political issues that impact on our health and the health of animals? Then this module might interest you. In an accessable way we will introduce the concept of One Health and the close links that exist between public health, veterinary medicine and the environment we live in, with an emphasis on infectious diseases. One Health advocates a unified veterinary, medical and environmental approach to combat zoonotic and emerging infections. This introductory module is suitable for veterinary, medical and human and veterinary nursing students, students of the life sciences, politics, and those with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry / business. It will provide an overview of concepts relevant to understanding the global impact of infectious disease.
Semester 2
Level 2
Lectures: Wednesdays, 14:00 - 16:00
No Tutorials.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 28 April - Sunday, 6 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 8 May – Saturday, 19 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Gerald Barry