Public Health — study plan
- 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.