Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) To identify the major infectious diseases associated with animals and describe their epidemiology
(2) To understand the link between environmental health and animal, plant, human health
(3) To understand and recognise the potential public health threat associated with Climate Change
(4) To understand approaches to addressing a range of typical public health problems associated with
domestic animals and wildlife that can occur
(5) To understand the role of the public heath specialist in a multidisciplinary team addressing One Health issues
(6) To interpret animal health surveillance data and devise control interventions
(7) To understand the essential components of investigations into outbreaks of food or water borne disease
(8) To understand the regulatory environment for food safety globally
(9) To understand the challenges ensuring Global Food Security
Indicative Module Content:
Animal, plant and environmental health issues associated with Public Health