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20260412890The Master of Public Health program is a graduate-level, two-year thesis-based program designed for professionals including physicians, public health officials, policymakers, and recent graduates seeking advanced training in public health. The program emphasizes both research and practical application, with a required thesis and a concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics that align with core public health competencies. It comprises a structured curriculum that includes a combination of required and elective courses alongside a master's thesis, totaling 40 credit hours. The program focuses on producing professionals with advanced competencies and leadership skills necessary to address local and global health challenges, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices, rigorous academic training, and adherence to ethical standards in the field. It aims to advance academic and professional standards, equip graduates with strong research capabilities, and prepare them for leadership roles in academia, healthcare, and community services. The concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology prepares students to analyze health data, design public health research, and apply statistical methodologies to epidemiological studies, reinforcing the program's emphasis on building research and analytical skills for evidence-based decision-making in public health. Admission requirements, including a bachelor's degree in a related field, English language proficiency, and additional criteria such as letters of recommendation or interviews, further underscore the program's academic standards and comparability with international programs.
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To be The Benchmark For Medical Academic Excellence in the Middle East
Program Mission The mission of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to provide rigorous academic and practical experiences to equip public health agents of change: dedicated to improving population health, establish preventative measures for disease, disability, premature mortality within effective community partnership. Graduates are trained to do research and promote health equality, with careers in government health agencies, healthcare systems, and non- profit organizations.
