Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Public and One Health is offered by the Department of Public and One Health of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Thessaly. It focuses on prevention, health promotion, and the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health. Students acquire knowledge in epidemiology, environmental health, public health, and risk management. The program contributes to the development of scientists who support integrated approaches to population health.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide services in the fields of health needs assessment, prevention, health promotion, environmental protection, the use of health services, and the evaluation of public health interventions.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Public and One Health aims to educate scientists with knowledge in public health, prevention, health promotion, evidence-based evaluation of interventions, and environmental protection within the One Health framework. Students develop skills in assessing health needs and designing interventions.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in prevention, health-needs assessment, intervention design, and evaluation of public health actions. It includes internship, a final thesis, and applications within the One Health framework.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in public and One Health, developing students’ abilities in health-needs assessment, prevention planning, and evaluation of interventions. Graduates gain capabilities in applying evidence-based approaches to improve health and protect the environment.