Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
About This Programme
A research doctorate in public health and epidemiology.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
24 credit hours (18 required plus 6 electives). Minimum 54 credit hours total, typically completed in 4 to 6 years.
- CMHS731 Research Proposal Development1 credit
- CMHS702 Journal Club I2 credits
- CMHS703 Journal Club II2 credits
- CMHS704 Journal Club III2 credits
- CMHS705 Journal Club IV2 credits
- CMPH743 Essentials of Population Health2 credits
- CMPH744 Health Interventions, Policy and Practice2 credits
- CMPH741 Epidemiology I2 credits
- CMPH742 Biostatistics I2 credits
- CMPH713 Qualitative Research Methods1 credit
Select 3 elective courses (6 credit hours).
- CMPH751 Epidemiology II2 credits
- CMPH752 Biostatistics II2 credits
- CMPH753 Environment and Human Health2 credits
- CMPH754 Health Promotion Programs: Strategies for Development and Evaluation2 credits
- CMPH755 Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control2 credits
- CMPH756 Introduction to Health Policy and Health Economics2 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- CMCE800 Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation Research
Research areas (Institute of Public Health): epidemiological research methods and biostatistics; community health and needs assessment; health systems research (healthcare delivery, access to care, health technology assessment, healthcare financing, quality improvement, and policy evaluation).
- RSCH900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- RSCH910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.