Bachelor in Biology for One-health

Biology for One-health is a bachelor's degree taught in English at Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Napoli, Italy, with a duration of 3 years. This field applies biological science to the One Health concept, which recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected and studies them together rather than in isolation. Typical coursework includes general and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, and physiology, alongside subjects that specifically address how diseases and health risks move between animal populations, humans, and the environment. Students generally study topics such as zoonotic diseases, which pass between animals and humans, environmental factors that influence disease spread, and the biological basis of public health challenges. Coursework often introduces students to epidemiology basics, immunology, and the biological mechanisms underlying infectious disease, as well as broader ecological and environmental science relevant to understanding health at a systems level. Laboratory work is typically a significant part of the curriculum, giving students practical training in biological techniques such as microscopy, molecular analysis, and basic laboratory methods used in biomedical and environmental research. Students may also be introduced to data analysis methods used in biological and health-related research. Because the One Health approach spans human medicine, veterinary science, and environmental science, students in this field develop a broad biological foundation combined with an understanding of how health issues connect across species and ecosystems. Graduates of this type of program typically pursue further study in fields such as veterinary science, medicine, public health, or biomedical research, as well as entry-level roles in laboratories, environmental health organizations, and public health agencies. Napoli, with its established university and surrounding biodiversity, provides a relevant academic setting, and English-medium instruction supports an international group of undergraduate science students.