Shape the Future of Health. Protect Communities. Make a Global Impact.
Public Health is about solving real-world challenges—from preventing disease outbreaks and promoting mental well-being to addressing climate change, advancing health equity, and building healthier communities. Our Bachelor of Public Health combines science, innovation, and hands-on learning to prepare you with the knowledge, practical skills, and leadership experience needed to tackle today's most pressing health challenges. Join the next generation of public health professionals driving positive change and creating healthier, more resilient communities—locally and globally.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
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|---|---|
Type |
Undergraduate |
Credit Hours |
120 |
Duration |
4 years4 -- 4
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Language |
English |
Study mode |
Full Time |
Intake |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Delivery mode |
Day |
Campuses |
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain |
Through this public health bachelor degree program, the only undergraduate program of its kind in the UAE, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of the people in your community
About the program
Public health is about creating a healthy, happy society – helping to prevent health problems. This public health bachelor’s degree will allow you to be a part of this solution. Through this Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, the only undergraduate program of its kind in the UAE, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of the people in your community by focusing on tackling the underlying causes of ill health, promoting health and wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities.
This Public Health bachelor degree defines the core areas of public health – epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, biostatistics, health service administration, health policy management and social and behavioural science. Emphasis will be on complex health issues such as the control of communicable diseases and the improvement of health care policies. You will be able to specialize in a range of fields including health policy management, environmental health and health promotion.
Within this undergraduate in Public Health, you will research public health challenges common to both the UAE and global communities, compare private and public health sectors within the UAE and outline strategies for the improvement of all areas in the UAE’s public health sphere.
The reputation of our students and faculty in the market means we are regularly invited to work with Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH) - on public awareness campaigns, the hosting of the DOH Public Health Forum at ADU and other health related initiatives. This gives you a multitude of volunteer opportunities to put the theory into practice at the same time as positively influencing the health of the community in which you live.
Introduction to Public Health is also offered as a stand-alone course (elective) and is hugely popular. Students can study a minor in Public Health and Happiness and Positive Psychology will also be offered as an elective course available to all students.
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Testimonials
I chose to study Public Health because I wanted to be part of something that uplifts communities and transforms lives. This field allowed me to explore the root causes of health challenges and discover how meaningful, lasting change can be achieved. Throughout my journey, I've learned to see health not just as the absence of disease, but also as a reflection of equity, environment, and education. Studying Public Health opened my eyes to the power of prevention, policy, and compassion. This degree has shaped my career and influenced how I view the world
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Hala Hassan Sukkar - Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
This program will prepare you to move into the field of public health employment. Many organizations within the public, private and voluntary sector offer career opportunities including health authorities, insurance companies, hospitals and public health research centers. A variety of occupational roles are possible within the areas of health services administration, bio-statistics/epidemiology, health education/behavioural science, environmental health, nutrition and public health practice.
Graduates of this program have gone onto work in organizations such as Daman National Health Insurance, Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, SEHA and Abu Dhabi National Rehabilitation Center.
Entry requirements
High School Curriculum |
Minimum Grade * |
Language Proficiency |
Remedial Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE Advance | 70% |
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Not Applicable |
| MOE General | 70% | ||
| MOE ADEK | 70% | ||
| UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017) | 70% | ||
| UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017) | 70% | ||
| **American / Canadian | 70% | ||
| **British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE(Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) | 70% | ||
| **Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh | 50% | ||
| **International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
* Students who achieved a score below maybe admitted conditionally, depending on the program and the minimum requirement of the Ministry of Education. Please contact the Admission, Enrollment and International Affairs Department for more information, admissions@adu.ac.ae
** Foreign curriculum or curriculum which does not follow the UAE curriculum are required to submit an Equivalency Letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Tuition fees structure & calculation
Tuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
General Education
27
credit hours
College Requirements
14
credit hours
Majors
61
credit hours
Major Electives
6
credit hours
Open Electives
12
credit hours
Scholarship and financial aids
Scholarships
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
