Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Public Health is designed to provide student with sufficient knowledge, research skills and competency in a wide variety of areas that will prepare him/her for a career in public health and epidemiology research, academia and leadership. The program embraces both course work as well as original research work completion. The combination of unique courses will cover several public health topics, epidemiology, bio-statistics, and research methodology. This 54-credit hours PhD program is typically finished in four to six years. The program will intend to contribute to the advancement of the UAE knowledge-based economy through community engagement and knowledge transfer. The program will enhance scientific innovation through research and establish the UAEU as a leader in public health research within the country and region.