Summary for One Health Course
The One Health International Course at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is a summer program designed for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students to explore the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. The course emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches to emerging and re-emerging diseases, integrating theoretical learning with hands-on field experiences. It follows a hybrid learning model equivalent to 3 credits or 135 total hours, combining pre-arrival asynchronous activities with an intensive six-day on-site program in Yogyakarta. Upon completion, participants receive an e-certificate, an academic transcript, and valuable international networking opportunities.
The program further enriches the learning experience through field visits to locations where One Health approaches are actively implemented at the human-animal-environment interface—such as in disease surveillance systems, livestock management facilities, or ecosystem monitoring sites. In addition, students will collaborate closely in multinational and multidisciplinary teams to develop a mini-project, allowing them to directly apply their newly acquired knowledge to tangible challenges in disease prevention, surveillance, and control. The course adopts a hybrid learning model equivalent to 3 credits or 135 total hours of student work, effectively combining pre-arrival asynchronous activities such as guided readings, video lectures, and preparatory assignments with the intensive, hands-on on-site component in Yogyakarta. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an e-certificate and an official academic transcript as formal recognition of their achievements. Moreover, they will gain valuable opportunities to build an international professional network, connecting with peers, experts, and institutions from around the world.