Study our postgraduate degree programme in International Animal Health at the University of Edinburgh. Our flexible online learning programme builds on a solid foundation of biological, immunological, pathological and epidemiological principles.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in veterinary medicine, agricultural science, biology or a related science discipline.
We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience, this may include working in areas related to research, diagnostics, field experience and educational establishments where the focus is on animal health issues; please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.
International qualifications
To find international equivalent qualifications, select where you studied from the country or region list.
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You must take these courses
Pathogen strategies for transmission and survival
INAH11001
20 credits
Host responses to infection
INAH11002
20 credits
Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
INAH11027
20 credits
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