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Why study the Bachelor of Science in Public Health?
The UAE has vast public health challenges. This degree will provide teaching and learning situations that will build up student’s knowledge of human public health issues and practices that are relevant to the UAE. The program will provide a career focused training that fits the needs of the UAE and community development. Public health focuses on large-scale health issues, determinants, and solutions. Graduates will deal with complex health issues, such as controlling communicable diseases and improving health care policies. Students can specialize in a range of fields including health policy management, environmental health and health promotion. The internship and undergraduate capstone project must be completed within the area of specialization. Public health job opportunities are offered by but not limited to the health authorities, hospitals, insurance companies and public health research centers.
Who is it designed for?
The B.Sc. in Public Health is designed for students who thrive on making a positive impact on the lives of others. This program is ideal for students with an interest in the connection between the local community and general health issues. It is designed for students who want to promote and maintain a healthier community in the UAE. Whether you are interested in research, statistics, health policy or working directly with people, there is a place for you in the field of Public Health.
How long would it take me to complete the degree?
The B.Sc. in Public Health requires 120 credit hours for graduation (approximately 4 years), including a summer internship
What will I learn in the Program?
Graduates of the Public Health Program will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
- Define the core areas of public health (Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Health service Administration/Health Policy Management and Social & Behavioral Science)
- Analyze health related issues that are common in the community of the UAE and global public health.
- Define public health problems and public health assets across the ecological model and understand ethical practice and research.
- Define and explain the public health functions of promotion, protection and assurance and their role in protecting the health of the public.
- Explain recommended solutions for defined problems using knowledge of the broad and interconnecting causes of the UAE’s health problems.
- Effectively communicate (orally and in writing) health related issues and activities to professional and lay audience and explain the cultural sensitivity in public health practices.
- Compare strategies for implementing and evaluating health programs therefore improving the health status in communities in the UAE.
- Compare private and public health sectors that support public health within the UAE.
- Demonstrate leadership skills while supporting public health problem solving.
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The Program Coordinator is Dr. Deena Elsori, an Assistant Professor in Biology at Abu Dhabi University. The courses of the program will be taught by Abu Dhabi University full-time experienced faculty, all of whom have both theoretical and practical knowledge with PhD degrees from well-recognized North American and European Universities.
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For questions about degree plan and related information contact
Fares M. Howari, Ph.D
Chair of Applied Science & Mathematics,
Managing Director, Abu Dhabi University Center of Excellence for Environment Health and Safety,
Professor of Environmental Sciences & Engineering
College of Arts and Sciences
Abu Dhabi University, P.O.Box 59911, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2 5015345
Fax: +971 2 5860183
Email: Fares.howari@adu.ac.ae
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Core courses for this program include (but are not limited to):
Three different degree concentrations (learning paths) have been developed to assist students in program planning. The degree concentrations include:
For each of these degree concentrations the students must take four specific courses in the academic area of the concentration. |
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Public health job opportunities are offered by but not limited to the health authorities, hospitals, insurance companies and public health research centers. Most career opportunities for Public Health graduates are found in the following fields:
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All application forms and supplementary information can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Registration. Applications for admission should be submitted by the date set by the Office of Admissions and Registration. Applicants must meet the standards set by the College of Arts and Sciences for all Natural and Applied Science programs. Please contact the College for details.
120 Credit Hours
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| ARL100 - A | Communication Skills in Arabic I | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| ARL105 - A | Communication Skills in Arabic II | ARL 100 - A | 3 |
| ENG 100 | English I | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English II | ENG 100 (C grade) + UNS 100 | 3 |
| ENG201 | Business & Technical Communications | ENG 105 | 3 |
| ISL100 - A | Islamic Culture | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| ITE100 | Introduction to Information Technology Applications | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| MTT 101 | Mathematics for Science and Technology | MTG 100 or Math Placement Test | 3 |
| PHI300 | Professional Ethics | ENG 105 | 3 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| SOC201 | UAE & GCC Society | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| STT100 | General Statistics | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| UNS100 | University Study Skills | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| ASC301 | Research Report Writing | STT 100 | 3 |
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| BIO 205 | General Biology I | ENG 100 + UNS 100 | 3 |
| BIO 205L | General Biology Laboratory I | BIO 205 | 1 |
| CHE 205 | General Chemistry I | ENG 100 | 3 |
| CHE 205L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | CHE 205 | 1 |
| ENS 205 | Introduction to Environmental Science | ENG 100 + UNS 100 | 3 |
| PBH 205 / EHS205 | Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety | ENG 100+ UNS 100 | 3 |
| PBH 101 | Introduction of Public Health | ENG 100+ UNS 100 | 3 |
| PBH 220 | Principles of Epidemiology | STT 100+ (PBH 101 or PBH 205) | 3 |
| PBH 210 | Biostatistics | STT 100 | 3 |
| PBH 200 | Determinants of Public Health | BIO 205+ CHE 205 + PBH 220 | 3 |
| PBH 215 | Introduction to Health Management | PBH 101 or PBH 205 | 3 |
| PBH 300 | Health Sociology | PBH 101 | 3 |
| PBH 310 | Principles of Health Promotion | PBH 200 | 3 |
| PBH 410 | Research Methods for Public Health | PBH 210+ PBH 220 + ASC 301 | 3 |
| PBH 399 | Public Health Research Seminar | PBH 101+ ASC 301 | 1 |
| PBH 320 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | PBH 200 | 3 |
| PBH 325 | Global Health Challenges | PBH 200 | 3 |
| PBH 420 | Practice of Health Promotion | PBH 310 | 3 |
| PBH 400 | Internship | 90 credit hours | 6 |
| PBH 499 | Undergraduate Research | PBH 410+ 60 Credit Hours | 3 |
| PBH 305 / EHS 305 | Occupational Health and Safety | ENS 205 + PBH 205 | 3 |
| PBH 425 | Maternal and Child Health | PBH 200 | 3 |
| PBH 405 | Chronic and Infectious Diseases | PBH 200 | 3 |
Note: Students can take four additional specific courses to earn a degree concentration, as specified below
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| PBH 340 | Program Planning and Evaluation | PBH 310 | 3 |
| PBH 345 | Career Preparation in Health Promotion | PBH 310 | 3 |
| PBH 440 | Health Communication | PBH 310 | 3 |
| PBH 445 | Social Action for Sustainability and Health | PBH 310 | 3 |
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| PBH 350 | Management Control in Health Organization | PBH 215 | 3 |
| PBH 355 | Current Issues in Health Policy | PBH 215 | 3 |
| PBH 450 | Health Care Systems | PBH 215 | 3 |
| PBH 455 | Health Policy and Strategic Planning | PBH 215 | 3 |
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
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| PBH 430 / EHS 430 | Health Risk Management | ENS 205 + EHS 205 | 3 |
| PBH 415 / EHS 415 | Environmental Health Regulation and Compliance | ENS 205 + EHS 205 | 3 |
| PBH 460 | Environmental Epidemiology | EHS 205 + PBH 220 | 3 |
| PBH 435 | Environmental Intervention: Policy and Practice | ENS 205 + EHS 205 | 3 |
