Master of One Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks

University Rank:#901

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers the Master of One Health as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Online and Campus in Fairbanks - Alaska campuses in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for one health and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Master of One Health

Explore how the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment — and learn how to work together to develop effective public health management plans that will benefit your community.

The master's degree in One Health at UAF is the only degree of its kind in Alaska and the Circumpolar North. Combining training and hands-on practice, the program is an integration of science, culture, history, communication and more. You can focus your One Health master's degree in Community Advocacy or Biomedical Sciences.

You don't need in-depth scientific knowledge or biomedical research experience to pursue your master's in One Health at UAF — our program is about gathering expertise and communicating effectively to provide solutions. When you graduate, you'll have the skills to manage One Health challenges at the community, state, federal and international level.

What is One Health?

One Health is an approach to designing and implementing public health programs, policies, legislation and research that emphasizes the link between human health, animal health and environmental health.

One Health isn't a new concept, but it's quickly gaining importance: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 6 out of every 10 infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals. Factors such as climate change and human population growth are accelerating disruptions to habitat and environmental health.

One Health is interdisciplinary and inclusive. It relies on community members working with scientists, health practitioners, tribal leaders and government agency personnel. Through the One Health master's program, you'll learn to communicate effectively across these diverse stakeholder groups to create realistic, sustainable solutions that benefit public health.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of One Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Entry Requirements

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

at least 18 years old, or
have a high school diploma, or
have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Have a high school diploma, and
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
Submit ACT or SAT test scores
- If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

Proof of English Proficiency
Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

Minimum required English proficiency:

A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of One Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of One Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks

To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application.

Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.

Master of One Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks