If you want to make a difference in the wellbeing of our earth and humans, you are at the right place. We share the same ambitious goal—making a difference in the field of Public Health
Welcome to the Department of Public Health, where we aim to shape the public health discourse by educating and training tomorrow’s public health leaders who will be the driving force for change.
Public Health related concerns are some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, and the Department of Public Health at Canadian University Dubai works to address them. As a public health graduate, you will be able to play an important role in predicting and protecting the future of our planet and humankind. You will work at the forefront of the public health field as you study and serve local and global communities. A career in public health gives you the opportunity to contribute new knowledge, develop novel solutions and work with others to improve the health of people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our environment and health are pivotal to today’s world and its future sustainability; health is the focal point of humanity and without proper health systems, our existence would be at stake. Simultaneously, climate change due to global warming, pollution, the depletion of natural resources, infectious diseases, and lifestyle present serious issues that affect our long-term wellbeing. The Department of Public Health was established to provide insight and equip students with the skills required to implement the principles that they learn to real work problems and create solutions to these significant, global issues. Students learn public health by doing public health.
CUD’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health comes in line to the ‘We the UAE 2031’ which represents the governmental vision for the next decade. The vision was created to accelerate the nation’s growth in mainly in healthcare, sustainability, and other sectors. The BSc. in Public Health will contribute to the vision of positioning the UAE as one of the top 10 countries in the world for healthcare services and one of the global forces in the environmental agenda by graduating equipped students to fulfil this vision.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health with two concentrations Environmental Health Management and Health Administration are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, and deliver a well-balanced, comprehensive and student-centred education, combining academic and applied learning related to current and future public health concerns. As a graduate of the Department, you will have the knowledge and professional skills to meet the needs of the industry in the UAE and internationally, to help face the global health and environmental challenges of current and future generations.
Undergraduate Programs
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management
Students choose to study the BSc in Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health Management because it covers a wide variety of disciplines. This degree will prepare you for both the technical and professional demands of careers in the field of Environment. Students will be actively involved within their communities through planning and executing environmental projects. -
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Health AdministrationStudents choose to study the BSc in Public Health with a concentration in Health Administration because they will be involved in work that positively impacts individual lives. As a Health Administrator you will be helping to support or lead individuals who have to be hands-on with patients. This degree will prepare you to make a difference in improving patient outcomes.
Graduate Program
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Master of Public Health
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.