Overview
With a curriculum that integrates local health priorities, cultural and ethical considerations, and global best practices, students gain interdisciplinary expertise across medical sciences, environmental health, and public policy. The program offers hands-on experience through partnerships with leading public health authorities, access to cutting-edge research, and opportunities for real-world application. Graduates are equipped with leadership, communication, and evidence-based research skills to impact public health practice, policy, and academia. Designed for future leaders, the program also offers a seamless pathway to PhD studies, preparing graduates to shape the region’s health landscape.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Public Health at Khalifa University, a graduate will be able to:
- Assess public health challenges using evidence-based methodologies and effectively communicate findings and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of health systems using established frameworks and ethical principles.
- Propose equitable public health programs that are efficient and sustainable.
- Formulate innovative public health policies that address the needs of diverse populations with integrity and accountability.
- Demonstrate strategic leadership, systems thinking and entrepreneurial skills in public health.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Recent Advances of Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Health Systems and Policy
- Programming and Coding Basics for Public Health
- Modeling and Genomics for Outbreaks and Epidemics
- Quantitative Risk Assessment and Predictive Modeling
- Chronic Diseases of Public Health Relevance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Public Health View 10 other Masters in Public Health in United Arab EmiratesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
- A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 (The test must be taken at a test center as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted) or equivalent, or
- Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
- A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
- Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
- Admission interview.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents5000 AED / year≈ 5000 AED / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5000 AED / year≈ 5000 AED / year
Living costs
Abu Dhabi
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Funding
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