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Khalifa University/Programmes/PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology

PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology

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About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in public health and epidemiology (60/72 credits) across biostatistics, health economics, genomics and applied AI in public health.

Course Highlights

  • Research spans epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health systems and policy
  • Includes applied AI in public health, genomics and personalized prevention, and infectious and chronic disease control
  • 60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation
  • Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

  • Required coursework and PhD seminar
  • Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Systems and Policy
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence in Public Health
  • Genomics and Personalized Prevention
  • Infectious Disease Management and Chronic Disease Prevention

Dissertation

  • Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.25/4.00 (or direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50 and a GRE quantitative score >=150). Applicants submit two reference letters, a statement of purpose, a research statement and a CV, and complete an interview.
English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Careers

Graduates pursue academia, ministries of health and public-health agencies, disease surveillance and epidemiology, and global-health and health-policy research.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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