The PhD in One Health program is an interdisciplinary initiative that explores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address health issues that arise from the interaction of these three domains, such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial-resistance, , environmental health risks, and food safety, and water safety.
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Key Focus Areas:
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Human-animal-environmental health interface
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Emerging and reemerging infectious and zoonotic diseases
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Environmental and ecological determinants of health
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Multidisciplinary approaches to public health challenges
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Duration & Fees
Each PhD program has a duration of 4 years minimum and 8 years maximum, allowing students the flexibility to complete their research and academic requirements at a pace that suits their individual needs. The cost of each program is $3,000 per semester.
The University of Liberia (UL) College of Health Sciences (CHS) is collaborating with RETAIN to strengthen Liberia's scientific research capacity. This partnership involves multiple stakeholders, including PREVAIL, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), the Ministry of Health, and other prominent Liberian organizations.