Diploma in One Health Mycology
An integrated view of fungal threats shared by humans, animals, plants and ecosystems, including resistance, climate and surveillance.
Programme identification
- 1.1Programme name
- Diploma in One Health Mycology
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Diploma
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Mycology & Fungal Science. A Fungaris programme of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 6 months (24 weeks) · 192 hours in total · 8 modules of 24 hours · 24 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own programme, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: 11 January 2027 to 25 June 2027. Enrolment closes on 4 January 2027. Following intake: 12 April 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Programme description
The Diploma in One Health Mycology takes an integrated view of fungal threats shared by people, animals, plants and ecosystems. You will start with the One Health approach applied to fungal disease, then study human fungal pathogens and priority lists, fungal diseases of animals and wildlife, and plant pathogens in the context of food security. Later modules examine how antifungal use in medicine and agriculture interacts to drive resistance, how climate change is shifting fungal threats, how genomic surveillance supports outbreak investigation, and how policy, communication and preparedness can reduce impacts.
Fungal threats cross sectoral boundaries, yet responsibilities and data are often split between health, veterinary, agricultural and environmental agencies. This diploma suits public health, veterinary and environmental professionals who need to work across those boundaries. It is educational and does not provide clinical or veterinary qualifications. Teaching is live, case-based and draws on recent outbreaks and policy documents. In the final project you will prepare a One Health preparedness brief on a chosen fungal threat, mapping sources, transmission routes, surveillance gaps and coordinated actions across sectors.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in fungal science, useful in areas such as public health, veterinary and wildlife health, agriculture and food security, environmental policy.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This programme gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgement and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the programme able to apply its content professionally and with judgement. In short:
An integrated view of fungal threats shared by humans, animals, plants and ecosystems, including resistance, climate and surveillance.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: The One Health Approach to Fungal Disease; Human Fungal Pathogens and Priority Lists; Fungal Diseases of Animals and Wildlife.
- Put them into practice: Plant Fungal Pathogens and Food Security; Antifungal Use Across Medicine and Agriculture; Climate Change and Shifting Fungal Threats.
- Apply everything to a real case: Genomic Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation; Policy, Communication and Preparedness.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your tutor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Apply the One Health framework to fungal disease problems.
- Summarise key fungal threats to humans, animals and plants.
- Explain how antifungal use across sectors drives resistance.
- Interpret genomic surveillance data in outbreak investigations.
- Prepare cross-sector preparedness and communication plans.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Public health, veterinary and environmental professionals.
4.2Entry requirements
A professional or academic background in health, veterinary, agricultural or environmental science is expected. No equipment is needed.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- One Health programme officer
- Public health epidemiologist with fungal focus
- Veterinary or wildlife health surveillance officer
- Plant health and food security analyst
- Policy adviser on antimicrobial resistance
- Risk communication specialist
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The One Health Approach to Fungal Disease | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 02 | Human Fungal Pathogens and Priority Lists | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 03 | Fungal Diseases of Animals and Wildlife | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 04 | Plant Fungal Pathogens and Food Security | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 05 | Antifungal Use Across Medicine and Agriculture | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 06 | Climate Change and Shifting Fungal Threats | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 07 | Genomic Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| 08 | Policy, Communication and Preparedness | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 192 |
8 modules × 24 hours = 192 hours: 48 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Principles of One Health
- Fungi at human, animal and environmental interfaces
- Institutions and frameworks
- The WHO priority pathogens list
- Major invasive mycoses
- Populations at risk
- Companion and farm animal mycoses
- Amphibian and bat diseases
- Trade and wildlife disease spread
- Crop losses to fungal disease
- Cereal rusts and blast
- Global food security implications
- Azoles in clinics and fields
- Environmental resistance hotspots
- Coordinated antifungal stewardship
- Thermal adaptation of fungi
- Range shifts and new hosts
- Extreme weather and outbreaks
- Whole-genome sequencing for surveillance
- Outbreak investigation methods
- Data sharing across sectors
- Policy instruments and regulation
- Risk communication
- Preparedness planning
5.3Company placement
This programme does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
A One Health preparedness brief on a chosen fungal threat with coordinated cross-sector actions.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your tutor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 8 hours a week for 24 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Assessment includes participation in live sessions, case-based exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your tutor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the Fungal Science school coordinates the content and quality of this programme. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The tutor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Diploma Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrolment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
- A short CV or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrolment for the intake starting on 11 January 2027 is open until 4 January 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: £1,120
- Full payment before the start: £896 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation (£448) and 6 monthly instalments of £112.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organisation. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the programme and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for cancelling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrolment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Diploma in One Health Mycology?
A professional or academic background in health, veterinary, agricultural or environmental science is expected. No equipment is needed.
How is Diploma in One Health Mycology taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Assessment includes participation in live sessions, case-based exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
What is the final project?
A One Health preparedness brief on a chosen fungal threat with coordinated cross-sector actions.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Diploma in One Health Mycology?
The natural next step is Master in Mycology.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This programme does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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