The PhD in Public Health prepares future researchers, academics, and professionals to lead efforts in improving population health across local and global contexts. Through rigorous training, students will gain the skills to conduct original research, analyze complex health data, and address pressing health issues using evidence-based approaches. The program equips graduates to evaluate health trends and challenges, understand the wide range of factors influencing health—including environmental, social, cultural, and economic—and develop effective communication strategies, policies, and interventions. Students will also build leadership, teamwork, and ethical decision-making skills, positioning them for impactful roles in academia, government, international agencies, and the private sector.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for highly trained public health professionals who can lead and innovate in times of crisis. The PhD in Public Health at the University of Sharjah is designed to meet this demand, equipping graduates with critical public health competencies — including advanced skills in emergency preparedness — across the program’s two distinct phases. Candidates will gain hands-on experience by working toward specific public health goals under the supervision of distinguished University of Sharjah faculty and experts from leading local, regional, and international institutions, including the Emirates Health Services (EHS, MOHAP), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH, HAAD). The program offers advanced education in public health, with a strong focus on leadership, management, and the application of cutting-edge analytical and artificial intelligence tools. Graduates will be prepared to tackle complex public health policy challenges and drive meaningful organizational and societal change. Upon completion, candidates will be well-positioned to assume senior research and leadership roles in prestigious national and international organizations, such as WHO-EMRO and other global public health agencies. Importantly, the program fosters a multidisciplinary learning environment, bringing together candidates from diverse backgrounds to explore the root causes of health issues and create lasting, innovative solutions to improve population health.
Award
PhD
Duration
3 years
Qualification
PhD
Subject Area
Medicine