One health in public healthcare

Description of Postgraduate Degree Course

General Information

Level: Second-Level

Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy

Duration: Duration: 1 year

Mode of Delivery: Ibrida

Location: Pisa

CFUs: 60

Admission application: Applications open until 21 October 2025

Start date: 27 November 2025

The postgraduate degree course One Health in Sanità Pubblica provides interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in the fields of animal health, human health and environmental protection. Particular attention is devoted to the range of determinants highlighted in this report, with the objective of addressing current and future challenges through the design of innovative interventions aimed at promoting global health.

Professionals acquire specific skills:

  • in managing infectious emergencies that arise from interactions among humans, animals, and the environment
  • in monitoring and responding to emerging and re-emerging threats
  • in understanding epidemiology and implementing possible prevention strategies

The postgraduate degree course also offers an in-depth understanding of the social, political, economic and ecological factors influencing action within a global multi-professional framework and in both local and international relations, identifying effective health interventions.

The training provided by the postgraduate degree course contributes to the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Objective of the 2030 UN Agenda: Good Health and Well-being.

 

Career opportunities

The postgraduate degree course trains professionals with specialised expertise in health service management and public health policy. Graduates can take on leadership roles in public and private healthcare facilities, research organisations, pharmaceutical companies, and non-governmental organisations working in the field of health. They are also qualified to coordinate and manage public healthcare initiatives, both nationally and internationally.

 

Fees

In person

Regular students:

3500 € payable in 3 instalments

  • 1400 € no later than 12 November 2025
  • 1350 € no later than 15 January 2026
  • 750 € no later than 15 April 2026

Auditing students:

1700 € in a single installment

Registration fee reductions are available for 11 students as specified in the call for applications.

Notices

Content in Italian

Link al form per agevolazioni PA - 110 e Lode:

https://forms.office.com/e/Myya5SUbhY

Link al bando per agevolazioni PA - 110 e Lode:

https://www.unipi.it/wp-content/uploads/DR_bando-PA-110-e-lode-2025-1.pdf