A fully funded research doctorate in public health and epidemiology (60/72 credits) across biostatistics, health economics, genomics and applied AI in public health.
Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)
PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).
Graduates pursue academia, ministries of health and public-health agencies, disease surveillance and epidemiology, and global-health and health-policy research.
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)
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