Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology
An advanced professional programme spanning fungal diseases of people and animals, laboratory diagnosis, antifungal resistance and infection prevention.
Programme identification
- 1.1Programme name
- Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Master
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Medical, Veterinary & One Health Mycology. 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)
- 10 months (40 weeks) · 432 hours in total · 12 modules of 36 hours · 40 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: 1 February 2027 to 19 November 2027. Enrolment closes on 25 January 2027. Following intake: 4 October 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Programme description
The Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology is an advanced professional programme covering fungal diseases of both people and animals over twelve modules. It begins with fungal biology, taxonomy and host-pathogen interactions, then works systematically through superficial and subcutaneous human mycoses, invasive yeast and mould infections, endemic mycoses and veterinary mycoses. The second half develops laboratory expertise in clinical methods and molecular diagnostics, examines antifungal drugs and resistance, and addresses epidemiology and infection prevention, before students complete a substantial capstone project.
Few programmes bring medical and veterinary mycology together, yet many pathogens, resistance problems and prevention challenges are shared across species. This master suits health, veterinary and laboratory professionals who already have a foundation in mycology and want to take on specialist or coordinating roles. The tutor is selected for senior mycological experience in human or veterinary practice. The capstone is an applied project, such as a laboratory, surveillance or prevention initiative, developed with tutor supervision and presented in a final review.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in one health, useful in areas such as human and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, public and animal health agencies, pharmaceutical and animal health industries, academic research.
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 advanced professional programme spanning fungal diseases of people and animals, laboratory diagnosis, antifungal resistance and infection prevention.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Fungal biology and taxonomy; Host-pathogen interactions; Superficial and subcutaneous human mycoses; Invasive yeast infections.
- Put them into practice: Invasive mould infections; Endemic mycoses; Veterinary mycoses; Clinical laboratory methods.
- Apply everything to a real case: Molecular diagnostics; Antifungal drugs and resistance; Epidemiology and infection prevention; Capstone project.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your tutor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Integrate fungal biology and host interactions to explain disease in people and animals.
- Compare human and veterinary mycoses across pathogen groups and species.
- Select and interpret classical and molecular diagnostic methods.
- Analyse antifungal resistance data and support stewardship activities.
- Lead an applied mycology project from design to presentation.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Health, veterinary and laboratory professionals.
4.2Entry requirements
A previous Fungaris course or diploma in medical or veterinary mycology, or equivalent professional experience in a laboratory, health or veterinary setting, is expected.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Senior biomedical scientist in mycology
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratory specialist
- Infection prevention and control lead
- One Health programme coordinator
- Medical affairs specialist in antifungals
- Research associate in medical or veterinary mycology
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fungal biology and taxonomy | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 02 | Host-pathogen interactions | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 03 | Superficial and subcutaneous human mycoses | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 04 | Invasive yeast infections | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 05 | Invasive mould infections | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 06 | Endemic mycoses | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 07 | Veterinary mycoses | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 08 | Clinical laboratory methods | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 09 | Molecular diagnostics | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| 10 | Antifungal drugs and resistance | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| 11 | Epidemiology and infection prevention | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| 12 | Capstone project | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| Total | 432 |
12 modules × 36 hours = 432 hours: 80 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.
- Fungal phylogeny and classification
- Cell biology and physiology
- Reproduction and population genetics
- Virulence factors
- Innate and adaptive antifungal immunity
- Immune evasion strategies
- Dermatophytoses
- Implantation mycoses
- Superficial yeast infections
- Candidaemia and invasive candidiasis
- Cryptococcosis
- Emerging and resistant yeasts
- Invasive aspergillosis
- Mucormycosis
- Fusarium and other moulds
- Histoplasmosis and blastomycosis
- Coccidioidomycosis and paracoccidioidomycosis
- Talaromycosis and sporotrichosis
- Companion animal mycoses
- Production animal mycoses
- Zoonotic transmission
- Specimen handling and microscopy
- Culture and phenotypic identification
- Histopathology overview
- PCR and sequencing
- MALDI-TOF identification
- Antigen and biomarker testing
- Drug classes and mechanisms
- Resistance mechanisms
- Susceptibility testing and stewardship
- Epidemiology of fungal disease
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Prevention programmes
- Project scoping and design
- Supervised development
- Presentation and review
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
An applied capstone project, such as a laboratory, surveillance or prevention initiative, addressing a fungal disease problem in human or veterinary health.
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 11 hours a week for 40 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
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, exercises in each module and a capstone project developed under the tutor's supervision and reviewed at the end of the programme.
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 One Health 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
Master Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Master 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 1 February 2027 is open until 25 January 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: £2,520
- Full payment before the start: £2,016 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation (£1,008) and 10 monthly instalments of £151.
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 Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology?
A previous Fungaris course or diploma in medical or veterinary mycology, or equivalent professional experience in a laboratory, health or veterinary setting, is expected.
How is Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology taught?
Live online, in 12 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, exercises in each module and a capstone project developed under the tutor's supervision and reviewed at the end of the programme.
What is the final project?
An applied capstone project, such as a laboratory, surveillance or prevention initiative, addressing a fungal disease problem in human or veterinary health.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Master 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.
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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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments. All prices are stated in pounds sterling (GBP).