Program Overview
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. 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.
MPH graduates are equipped to contribute meaningfully to these national objectives, with specialized knowledge in areas such as epidemiology, health promotion, and policy analysis. Globally, the program aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those emphasizing good health and well-being. It prepares professionals to address critical international health issues and create lasting positive change.
With the healthcare industry experiencing rapid growth and an increasing demand for qualified professionals, MPH graduates enjoy excellent job prospects, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on population health both locally and globally.
Graduates of the MPH program have a wide range of career paths to explore across various sectors, including Ministries of Health, government bodies, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, consultancy firms, and pharmaceutical or health technology companies.
MPH graduates often pursue roles such as:
- 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
Graduates can also pursue advanced studies, such as a PhD in related fields, to specialize further and enhance career prospects, including academic and high-level research roles.
The Ministry of Education, UAE awarded the program accreditation on November 1, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Malcolm Price
Associate Professor
Email: malcolm.price@cud.ac.ae
Phone: +971 4 7096 2829
Office: HUB First Floor - Office 48
Program Structure
| Requirements | Compulsory
Credit Hours |
Elective
Credit Hours |
Total
Credit Hours |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Major Requirements | 39 | 03 | 42 | |||
| Total | 39 | 03 | 42 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | 600 | Determinants of Health | None | 3 |
| MPH | 601 | Epidemiology for Public Health | Co-requisite: MPH 600 | 3 |
| MPH | 602 | Biostatistics | None | 3 |
| MPH | 603 | Studies in Environmental Health and Sustainability | None | 3 |
| MPH | 604 | Health Leadership and Management | None | 3 |
| MPH | 605 | E-Health Innovation | None | 3 |
| MPH | 606 | Occupational Health and Safety | None | 3 |
| MPH | 607 | Public Health Policy and Advocacy | None | 3 |
| MPH | 608 | Health Promotion | None | 3 |
| MPH | 609 | Research Methods in Public Health | Completed 18 Credit Hours | 3 |
| MPH | 610 | Dissertation | MPH 609 | 6 |
| MPH | 620 | Practicum | Completed 18 Credit Hours | 3 |
| MPH | xxx | Elective Course | 3 | |
| Total | 42 | |||
List of Elective Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | 630 | Environmental Impact Assessment | MPH 603 | 3 |
| MPH | 640 | Health Data Analytics | MPH 602, MPH 605 | 3 |
List of Remedial Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | 500 | Principles of Public Health | None | 3 |
| MPH | 501 | Fundamentals of Environmental Health | None | 3 |
| MPH | 502 | Fundamentals of Healthcare Management | None | 3 |