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Public Health — study plan

Abu Dhabi University College of Health Sciences

Credit hours
120
Levels
4
Courses
43
Degree
bachelor

The Public Health study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

General Education Requirements 27 credits

Code Course Credits
ARL101 Communication Skills in Arabic I 3
FWS211 Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence 3
ENG200 English II 3
FWS305 Technical Communication for the Workplace 3
USS001 University Study Skills 0
FWS310 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
FWS205 UAE and GCC Society 3
ITD100 Introduction to Information and Digital Technology 3
STT100 General Statistics 3
ISL100 Islamic Culture 3

College Requirements 14 credits

Code Course Credits
BIO205 General Biology I 3
BIO205L General Biology Laboratory I 1
HSC205 Biostatistics 3
CHE205 General Chemistry I 3
CHE201L General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
HSC101 Medical Terminology 3

Major Compulsory Requirements 63 credits

Code Course Credits
EHS205 Introduction to Environmental Health & Safety 3
PBH101 Introduction to Public Health 3
PBH110 Introduction to Happiness & Positive Psychology 3
ENS205 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
HSC200 Introduction to Health Management 3
HSC201 Fundamentals & Determinants of Public Health 3
PBH310 Principles of Health Promotion 3
PBH300 Health Sociology 3
PBH305 Introduction to Global Health 3
PBH399 Public Health Research Seminar 3
PBH400B PH Internship II 3
HSC410 Healthcare Research Methodology 3
HSC210 Epidemiology & Population Health 3
HSC305 Occupational Health and Safety 3
PBH420 Practice of Health Promotion 3
PBH400A PH Internship I 3
PBH425 Maternal and Child Health 3
PBH405A Common Chronic Diseases 3
PBH320 Community and Public Nutrition 3
PBH405B Common Infectious Diseases 3
PBH499 Undergraduate Research 3

Major and Open Electives 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ME1 Major Elective 1 Elective 3
ME2 Major Elective 2 Elective 3
OE1 Open Elective 1 Elective 3
OE2 Open Elective 2 Elective 3
OE3 Open Elective 3 Elective 3
OE4 Open Elective 4 Elective 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Public Health

How many credit hours is Public Health at Abu Dhabi University?

Public Health at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Public Health at Abu Dhabi University?

The study plan for Public Health spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Public Health award?

Public Health at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.

Is Public Health offered at other universities?

Yes, Public Health is offered at at least 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.

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