Doctorate Programs in Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates

The Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program at the College of Food and Agriculture is within the common framework of the UAE University Ph.D. Program. The objectives of the program are to provide students with (1) expertise in the fundamental principles of modern nutritional science, (2) detailed conceptual and technical skills in the identified area of specialized research interest, (3) strong written and oral communication skills, and (4) the opportunity to conduct dissertation research that will contribute to the body of knowledge in nutrition. -

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Public Health is designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge, research skills, and competency in a wide variety of areas that will prepare him/her for a career in public health and epidemiology research, academia, and leadership. The program embraces both coursework as well as original research work completion. The combination of unique courses will cover several public health topics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology. This 54-credit hours Ph.D. program is typically finished in four to six years. -