Master of Public Health
About This Programme
A 30-credit Master of Public Health (one year full-time) in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems and policy and public-health leadership, with a dissertation.
Course Highlights
- Regionally tailored to UAE and wider MENA public-health priorities
- Core in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems and policy, and public-health leadership
- Electives in outbreak modelling, risk assessment, chronic and infectious disease, genomics, and environmental health
- 6-credit dissertation with a seamless pathway to PhD studies
What You'll Study
On-campus study offered full-time over three semesters or part-time over five, pairing 24 credits of core and elective coursework with a 6-credit dissertation and applied practice with UAE health authorities.
Core Courses
- PUBH 601 Recent Advances of Public Health2 credits
- PUBH 602 Epidemiology3 credits
- PUBH 603 Biostatistics2 credits
- PUBH 604 Health Systems and Policy3 credits
- PUBH 605 Leadership and Effective Communication in Public Health Practice2 credits
Electives (select 4)
- PUBH 610 Programming and Coding Basics for Public Health3 credits
- PUBH 611 Modeling and Genomics for Outbreaks and Epidemics3 credits
- PUBH 612 Quantitative Risk Assessment and Predictive Modeling3 credits
- PUBH 613 Chronic Diseases of Public Health Relevance3 credits
- PUBH 614 Maternal and Child Health3 credits
- PUBH 615 Social and Behavioral Determinants in Public Health3 credits
- PUBH 616 Global Environmental Health: Challenges and Innovations3 credits
- PUBH 617 Genomics in Public Health3 credits
- PUBH 618 Infectious Diseases of Public Health Relevance3 credits
Dissertation
- PUBH 699 Dissertation Research6 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates take up roles in public-health practice, health policy, epidemiology, and health authorities across the UAE and MENA region, with a pathway to a PhD in Public Health.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CAA (MoE)
Programme Details
Award
Master of Public Health
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's degree in a health, medical, life-science, or related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, plus English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 91).
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Public Health
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.