Overview

The Master in Public Health program from Gulf Medical University is now being offered in collaboration with the University of Arizona which is ranked among the top 1% of the universities worldwide by QS World Rankings 2018. This is the only program of its kind in UAE with an internationally recognized curriculum. MPH program is designed for working professionals with a flexible learning schedule

Who will benefit from the program?

Health professionals and professionals from general stream looking to enhance their careers in public health
Graduates from health professions (Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy) and other education programs (Management, Engineering) who are keen to develop their research skills and pursue a public health career

Researchers and public health practitioners who are passionate about ideas, collaboration, and solutions to today’s global health challenges

The graduates can pursue further career as:

Medical and Health Services Manager
Health Educator
Community Health Worker
Public Health Management Analyst
Director of Programs and Services
Health Communication Specialist
Research Scientist
Environmental Health Intelligence Analyst
Epidemiologist

Accreditation

Master in Public Health (MPH) program offered by the College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University received the initial accreditation from Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology and Demography
Public Health Program Management
Social and Behavioral Health
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Health Promotion Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

44 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants shall meet all admission criteria for entry into the higher education programs offered by the University, as laid down in the Standards (2019) published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, UAE.
The applicant shall be a Graduate of Science / Health or Biological Sciences in an accredited school in the UAE or an IMED-listed medical school outside the UAE with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent.
The Applicant must have proficiency in spoken and written English. The applicant can fulfil the English proficiency requirement via the Emsat or TOEFL or IELTS. Furthermore UA CESL Endorsement Exam (only for Arizona track) minimum requirements are listed below.

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Tuition Fees

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57750 AED / year

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57750 AED / year

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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