A research doctorate in public health and epidemiology.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
24 credit hours (18 required plus 6 electives). Minimum 54 credit hours total, typically completed in 4 to 6 years.
Select 3 elective courses (6 credit hours).
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).
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
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.