BSc in Public Health
Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences
Study Programme Details
| City: | Abu Dhabi, Al Ain |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Admission Sessions: | Autumn Session, Summer Session, Spring Session |
| Study Format: | Full Time |
| Mode of Study: | Fully on Site |
About this Study Course
Public health is about creating a healthier, happier society by preventing health problems before they arise. Our BSc in Public Health, the only undergraduate program of its kind in the UAE, empowers you to become a pivotal part of this mission. By focusing on the root causes of ill health, promoting wellness, and addressing health disparities, this degree offers you the chance to make a lasting impact on your community.
The program delves into core areas such as epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, biostatistics, health service administration, health policy management, and social and behavioral science. With an emphasis on tackling complex health issues like communicable disease control and health care policy improvement, you can also specialize in fields such as health policy management, environmental health, and health promotion.
Overview
In our BSc in Public Health program, you will explore and research public health challenges that affect both the UAE and global communities. You will learn to compare and contrast the private and public health sectors within the UAE, devising strategies to improve the nation’s public health infrastructure. Our program’s reputation is strengthened by active collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), where our students and faculty are regularly involved in public awareness campaigns and health initiatives.
This provides you with numerous volunteer opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, directly benefiting your community. Additionally, you can take elective courses like Introduction to Public Health and minor in Public Health and Happiness and Positive Psychology to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Admission Requirements
- High School Curriculum
- Minimum Grade: 70%
- Language Proficiency:
- EmSAT: 1100
- IELTS: 5
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- TOEFL CBT: 173
- ITP: 500
- Cambridge: 154-161
- IESOL/SESOL: B1/B2
- Pearson PTE: 36-41
- Accepted Curriculums:
- MOE Advance: 70%
- MOE General: 70%
- MOE ADEK: 70%
- UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017): 70%
- UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017): 70%
- American / Canadian: 70%
- British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School): 70%
- Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh: 50%
- International Baccalaureate: 24 points
- Introduction to Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Promotion
- Environmental Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Service Administration
- Health Policy Management
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Communicable Disease Control
- Health Care Policy Improvement
- Specializations in Health Policy Management, Environmental Health, and Health Promotion
Credit Hour Cost (Aed): AED 1,230 – AED 1,585
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates from our Public Health program have achieved remarkable success in various health sectors, working with both governmental and non-governmental organizations. For instance, alumni like Fatima Al Mansouri have gone on to lead significant public health campaigns, focusing on disease prevention and health education.
The demand for public health professionals is rising, and our program equips you with the skills needed to meet this demand. Through rigorous coursework and practical experiences, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of public health issues and solutions, making you a valuable asset in the evolving job market.
Visa Requirements:
For visa information, please visit United Arab Emirates page for student visa and student life.
