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MSc in Public Health

About the Program

Public health plays a vital role in promoting health and preventing disease. However, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant gaps in the public health workforce globally and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Specifically, there are two critical challenges: a shortage of qualified professionals and a disconnect between the existing skills of the workforce and the competencies needed to address current and future public health challenges. In response to these gaps, we offer a MSc in Public Health (MPH) program designed to directly strengthen the public health workforce in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This MPH trains a transformative generation of leaders in public health, equipped to face the challenges of the future. Our MPH program is built on four core pillars, aligning with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) competencies.

 

 

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives for the MSc in Public Health are:

  • PEO1 To cultivate critical inquiry and advocacy skills that empower graduates to effectively evaluate and design public health policies, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse populations.
  • PEO 2 To integrate systems thinking approaches in public health training, preparing graduates to analyze complex health challenges and foster collaboration across sectors for comprehensive solutions.
  • PEO 3 To instill leadership and communication abilities in graduates, enabling them to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to tackle public health issues and promote health equity.
  • PEO 4 To enhance the public health workforce by fostering collaborations and partnerships that strengthen research efforts, improve data systems, and address emerging public health challenges in the UAE.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSc in Public Health, a graduate will be able to:

  • PLO1 Assess public health challenges using evidence-based methodologies and effectively communicate findings and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
  • PLO2 Evaluate the strengths and limitations of health systems using established frameworks and ethical principles.
  • PLO3 Propose equitable public health programs that are efficient and sustainable.
  • PLO4 Formulate innovative public health policies that address the needs of diverse populations with integrity and accountability.
  • PLO5 Demonstrate strategic leadership, systems thinking and entrepreneurial skills in public health.