Program Overview

Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers a comprehensive education for individuals passionate about improving health and preventing illness on a broader scale. This graduate-level degree equips students with the knowledge and skills to address complex health and environmental challenges, analyze health data, shape policies, and implement effective interventions.

Program Overview

The program blends classroom instruction with experiential learning, preparing graduates for diverse and impactful careers. Whether you're a recent graduate or a working professional seeking career advancement or a transition into the public health field, the MPH program provides flexible learning options tailored to your needs.

Program Benefits

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree delivers numerous benefits aligned with the UAE's healthcare vision and international public health priorities. The program provides graduates with the expertise to tackle complex challenges, ranging from disease prevention to health policy development, supporting the UAE's Vision 2030 focus on building a world-class healthcare system and fostering community well-being.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MPH program have a wide range of career paths to explore across various sectors, including:

• Health Policy Analyst
• Public Health Educator
• Healthcare Administrator
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Global Health Specialist
• Healthcare Consultant
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
• Health Services Researcher
• Nonprofit Organization Director
• Health Communications Specialist
• Epidemiologist
• Biostatistician

Accreditation Status

The Ministry of Education, UAE awarded the program accreditation on November 1, 2024.

Program Educational Aims (Goals)

Within a few years of graduation, MPH graduates will be equipped to:

• Advance public health knowledge and practices, contributing to improved population health and well-being.
• Strengthen human resource capacities in public health through comprehensive training and education.
• Address the health needs of diverse and underserved communities using hands-on, learner-focused strategies.
• Foster professional growth and service opportunities in public health, supporting the development of both graduates and faculty.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MPH program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in public health to analyze factors influencing community health.
• Examine the complex patterns of the public health paradigm and their impact on the environment and policy development at local and global levels.
• Understand and apply core principles of managing, leading, and financing public health organizations.
• Design, implement, and evaluate public health programs and strategies using research and quantitative skills.
• Critically analyze and synthesize epidemiologic data to address public health challenges locally and globally.
• Interpret the interactions of human, social, and economic dynamics within health organizations using managerial, epidemiological, and economic tools.
• Make effective managerial decisions autonomously, even under uncertain conditions.
• Evaluate tools and techniques in public health finance, strategy, organizational behavior, marketing, and information technology to manage public health organizations effectively, both globally and in the UAE.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member to utilize organizational resources and achieve strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrate continuous personal and professional growth, fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and the independent acquisition of knowledge and skills in public health and management.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in various professional contexts.

Program Completion Requirements

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree will be awarded upon fulfilling the following criteria:

• Successful completion of 42 credit hours within the MPH program.
• Achievement of a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Completion of at least 75% of the program credits at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).
• Submission and successful completion of the dissertation at CUD.

Program Structure

Program Requirements

• Program Major Requirements: 39 credit hours
• Elective Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours: 42 credit hours

Program Structure-Master of Public Health

The program consists of the following courses:

• MPH 600: Determinants of Health (3 credit hours)
• MPH 601: Epidemiology for Public Health (3 credit hours)
• MPH 602: Biostatistics (3 credit hours)
• MPH 603: Studies in Environmental Health and Sustainability (3 credit hours)
• MPH 604: Health Leadership and Management (3 credit hours)
• MPH 605: E-Health Innovation (3 credit hours)
• MPH 606: Occupational Health and Safety (3 credit hours)
• MPH 607: Public Health Policy and Advocacy (3 credit hours)
• MPH 608: Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
• MPH 609: Research Methods in Public Health (3 credit hours)
• MPH 610: Dissertation (6 credit hours)
• MPH 620: Practicum (3 credit hours)
• MPH xxx: Elective Course (3 credit hours)

List of Elective Courses

• MPH 630: Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credit hours)
• MPH 640: Health Data Analytics (3 credit hours)

List of Remedial Courses

• MPH 500: Principles of Public Health (3 credit hours)
• MPH 501: Fundamentals of Environmental Health (3 credit hours)
• MPH 502: Fundamentals of Healthcare Management (3 credit hours)