Tunisia launches its first 'One Health' master's program

Tunisian universities are adapting their academic offerings to align with international scientific research paradigms by launching an innovative "One Health" master's program. This new course of excellence, a collaboration between the University of La Manouba and the University of Tunis El Manar, is set to open its doors for the upcoming academic year.

The transdisciplinary program is designed to cultivate national experts capable of modeling health crises and anticipating ecological ruptures. It emphasizes a global approach to human, animal, and environmental health. The initiative stems from a strategic academic alliance that integrates the expertise of the Tunis Faculty of Medicine with the technical capabilities of the Sidi Thabet National School of Veterinary Medicine, fostering essential synergy between human and veterinary medicine.

This advanced training is primarily aimed at active professionals and recent graduates from faculties of medicine, biological sciences, agronomy, and environmental sciences. The curriculum is structured to break down traditional disciplinary silos, offering a systemic perspective on contemporary threats. Students will develop specialized skills to guide resilient public policies in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.

Interested candidates can submit their applications through the inter-university digital portal until August 23, 2026. The program's development aligns with international strategic orientations set by UN bodies, particularly the World Health Organization, which has stressed the urgency of establishing permanent links between research laboratories, healthcare structures, and biodiversity observatories. The Tunisian program thus meets global standards for addressing critical issues such as the spread of zoonotic diseases, the management of emerging pandemics, and the challenge of antimicrobial resistance.