Department of Public Health

On the 20th of January 2023, students of the "Public health" department participated in an environmental activity organized by Ferrero Trading Lux S.A. as part of their corporate social responsibility towards green environment and sustainability. The students planted more than 30 Ghaf trees at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture showing a valuable commitment in promoting life sustainability and protecting the UAE natural resources.

Marzhan Sagintayeva“When it comes to our planet, time is ticking and every second matters. This is one of the reasons I chose this major, however I truly love Environmental Science and believe it’s the right path for me, for many reasons. I have been introduced to so many courses, such as micro-biology and water and waste. The course focuses on all the different areas of ecology.”

“In the future, I see myself as a scientist in the field of ecology and the environment and potentially continue into medicine.”

“Environment and health come together hand in hand - this is because an environment has to be healthy for humans to stay healthy. It's a win-win situation between humans and nature. Healthy environment results in healthy humans which results in better crops and animal products.

I was drawn to ‘Public Health’ as a major because I am interested in human health and how that ties in with the environment. I feel that there are many ways to help solve these issues

‘Only One Earth’ to me means that there is no “planet B” so we have to focus on restoring what we already have and working on living a sustainable life and healthy environment free from pollution so that we can live a healthier life both mentally and physically.”

Abbas Kazem

Our Environmental Health student, shares his experience as the Senior Food Trade Hygiene Officer at Dubai Municipality

In the interview with Al Khaleej, Abbas talks about the whole process of food inspection, the rules that need to be followed and the precautionary measures he takes to keep his family safe

Dinara

I have always been interested in both the health and the business aspect of the health industry and I was pleased to discover that CUD offers this unique program. In many developing countries, there is a big shortage of trained personnel to manage the administration of healthcare institutes. After completing my degree from CUD I wish to go back to Azerbaijan and improve the health system in my country. With the expert guidance of my professors here at CUD, I am very confident of fulfilling my ambitions.

Mackline

I have been born and brought up in Dubai and chose to pursue my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Management here at CUD. The facilities here are fantastic and the staff are very warm and welcoming. I am extremely passionate about the environment and hence I chose this course as I see myself bringing about some positive changes to the earth so that we can live in a safer and healthier place.

Elizabeth

I was looking to study a health-related Bachelor degree and CUD was one of the few institutions in the UAE that offered a course like this. The program consists of a good blend of health, business and management-related subjects that makes the degree varied and interesting, while retaining a strong vocational focus. The opportunity to take elective courses allows you to specialize in your area of interest or retain a broad perspective, depending on your own priorities, and the flexible timing of the program is a great help in managing studying alongside family life. Covering all of the important practical aspects of management, applied in the context of health-related services, I think the program is a strong foundation for a career in hospital management or related roles.

Aisha

I chose Environmental Health Management because I have always wanted to make a difference in the world and help people in a unique way. As part of my degree, I had the chance to learn from some of the most qualified professors in the field and worked closely with students from different backgrounds and nationalities. I’d like to own my own business one day; one that emphasizes the importance of recycling and educates the community on the importance of waste management.

Nada Hashish

I was looking for a degree that was different from the conventional business courses, and this program offered me the opportunity to do something that would help me to make a difference in my future career. The program offers insights into a wide variety of environmental issues, from waste management to marine conservations.

All of the professors are extremely enthusiastic about the subject and make the learning process interactive and industry-relevant, through guest speakers and field trips that help us to understand how the academic theories are put into practice in the professional world. Outside the classroom, the University offers an excellent program of extracurricular activities that provides the perfect balance to academic life.

Abdulrahman Mohamed

The appeal of the Health Organization Management degree is that it combines both business-related and health-related subjects in one program, providing a good grounding in the operational and management considerations of running a business, while bringing in the science of healthcare-based systems.

This, combined with the experience of the professors, make for a very interesting blend of courses that offer different insights into hospitals and medical facilities management from a corporate perspective. The program has a highly vocational focus and I can already see that there will be many different career options open to me when I graduate.

Abdel

CUD has given me so much in many ways and, above all, a good education. I selected CUD because they have given me the opportunity to study my course of choice as well as other interesting majors. One more thing I love about CUD is that it is multi-cultural; we have different nationalities that interact with one another and share their experiences. I intend to go back to Somalia and work on improving the environmental and health situation there.

Sadin Ismail Al Falasi

Working in the waste management department at Dubai Municipality, I am responsible for all of the treatment systems and for supervising the companies operating in the field of waste treatment and material recovery. I was motivated to take the Environmental Health Management program to acquire the skills to support the development and sustainability of Dubai through my profession. CUD provided me with a unique and outstanding learning experience that taught me all the theories and principles to succeed in my career. It is one of the top tier universities, not only in Dubai, but across the region.