Master in One Health Mycology
An integrated program on fungi across human, animal, plant and environmental health, with surveillance, policy and cross-sector practice.
Program identification
- 1.1Program name
- Master in One Health Mycology
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Master
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Medical, Veterinary & One Health Mycology. A Fungaris program 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 program, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: February 1, 2027 to November 19, 2027. Enrollment closes on January 25, 2027. Following intake: October 4, 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Program description
The Master in One Health Mycology is an integrated program on fungi across human, animal, plant and environmental health. Over twelve modules, students build from One Health principles and the role of fungi in ecosystems and climate to human, animal and wildlife fungal diseases. They then examine plant pathogens and food security, mycotoxins in the food chain, agricultural fungicides and resistance, and fungi in indoor and built environments. The final modules develop skills in surveillance, genomic epidemiology, policy, communication and governance, followed by a capstone project.
Fungal threats such as azole resistance, wildlife pandemics and crop diseases cross sector boundaries, and responding to them requires professionals who can work across disciplines. This master suits public health, veterinary, agricultural and environmental professionals with prior relevant experience. Instructors are selected for experience in one or more of the four sectors. The capstone project is a cross-sector initiative, such as a joint surveillance or policy proposal, designed with stakeholders in mind and developed under instructor supervision.
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 public, animal and plant health agencies, environmental agencies, international and non-governmental organizations, academic research.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This program gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgment and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the program able to apply its content professionally and with judgment. In short:
An integrated program on fungi across human, animal, plant and environmental health, with surveillance, policy and cross-sector practice.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: One Health principles; Fungi in ecosystems and climate; Human fungal diseases; Animal fungal diseases.
- Put them into practice: Wildlife and biodiversity; Plant pathogens and food security; Mycotoxins and the food chain; Agricultural fungicides and resistance.
- Apply everything to a real case: Indoor and built environments; Surveillance and genomic epidemiology; Policy, communication and governance; Capstone project.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your instructor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Apply One Health principles to complex fungal problems.
- Connect human, animal, plant and environmental fungal diseases through shared drivers.
- Evaluate the links between agricultural fungicides and clinical resistance.
- Design integrated surveillance using epidemiological and genomic data.
- Develop and communicate cross-sector policy proposals.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Public health, veterinary, agricultural and environmental professionals.
4.2Entry requirements
A previous Fungaris course or diploma, or professional experience in public health, veterinary, agricultural or environmental work, is expected.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- One Health program manager
- Policy adviser in health, agriculture or environment ministries
- Zoonoses and environmental health coordinator
- International organization technical officer
- Food safety and plant health strategist
- Research associate in One Health
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | One Health principles | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 02 | Fungi in ecosystems and climate | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 03 | Human fungal diseases | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 04 | Animal fungal diseases | Foundations | 3 | 36 |
| 05 | Wildlife and biodiversity | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 06 | Plant pathogens and food security | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 07 | Mycotoxins and the food chain | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 08 | Agricultural fungicides and resistance | Practice | 3 | 36 |
| 09 | Indoor and built environments | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| 10 | Surveillance and genomic epidemiology | Application & project | 3 | 36 |
| 11 | Policy, communication and governance | 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.
- One Health concepts and history
- Systems thinking
- Institutions and frameworks
- Fungal roles in ecosystems
- Climate effects on fungi
- Ecosystem change and disease
- Major human fungal diseases
- Vulnerable populations
- Global burden
- Companion and production animals
- Zoonotic fungal diseases
- Veterinary public health
- Wildlife fungal pandemics
- Biodiversity consequences
- Conservation responses
- Major fungal crop diseases
- Food security impacts
- Plant health surveillance
- Toxigenic fungi in crops
- Human and animal exposure
- Regulatory controls
- Fungicide use patterns
- Environmental selection of resistance
- Cross-sector stewardship
- Damp buildings and health
- Healthcare built environments
- Urban environments and fungi
- Integrated surveillance systems
- Genomic tools
- Data sharing across sectors
- Policy development
- Risk communication
- Governance and coordination
- Stakeholder mapping and design
- Supervised development
- Presentation and review
5.3Company placement
This program does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
A capstone cross-sector initiative, such as a joint surveillance system or policy proposal, addressing a fungal One Health problem.
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 instructor 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, cross-sector exercises in each module and a capstone project supervised and reviewed by the instructor.
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 instructor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the One Health school coordinates the content and quality of this program. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The instructor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Master Certificate
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Master Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization 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 enrollment
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 résumé or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrollment for the intake starting on February 1, 2027 is open until January 25, 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: $3,350
- Full payment before the start: $2,680 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation ($1,340) and 10 monthly installments of $201.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organization. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the program 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 canceling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrollment 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 One Health Mycology?
A previous Fungaris course or diploma, or professional experience in public health, veterinary, agricultural or environmental work, is expected.
How is Master in One Health 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, cross-sector exercises in each module and a capstone project supervised and reviewed by the instructor.
What is the final project?
A capstone cross-sector initiative, such as a joint surveillance system or policy proposal, addressing a fungal One Health problem.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Master Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This program 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 installments. All prices are stated in US dollars (USD).