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20260412890The program prepares dentists to assess community oral health needs, design and evaluate preventive and promotive programs, conduct population-based research, analyze oral health data, and contribute to oral health policy and systems improvement. It integrates the core domains of public health with dental public health practice, including epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral sciences, environmental health, ethics, policy, leadership, field experience, and master's research.
To achieve excellence in education, research, and professional practice in dental public health through preparing highly qualified graduates capable of advancing population oral health and contributing to evidence-informed public health practice.
The Master of Science in Dental Public Health program aims to provide advanced education and research training in dental public health, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to assess population oral health needs, design and evaluate public health interventions, and translate scientific evidence into effective oral health programs, policies, and best practices.
Last Modified Date: 13/07/2026 - 12:01 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPHE 801 | Introduction to DPH | 3 | None |
| DPHE 804 | Biostatistics | 2 | None |
| DPHE 805 | Introduction to Epi | 2 | None |
| DPHE 807 | Behavioral Science | 1 | None |
| DPHE 809 | Environment and Oral Health | 2 | None |
| DPHE 806 | Research Methods and Design | 2 | None |
| DPHE 808 | Public Health Ethics and Law | 1 | None |
| DPHE 815 | Oral Epi | 2 | DPHE 805 |
| DPHE 816 | Oral Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | 2 | DPHE 807, 815 |
| DPHE 895 | Seminars | 1 | None |
| DPHE 825 | Public Health Policy and Program Management | 2 | None |
| DPHE 819 | Data Collection and Management | 3 | DPHE 804, 805 |
| DPHE 871 | Critical Appraisal (1) | 2 | None |
| DPHE 881 | Field Experience in DPH | 8 | DPHE 801, 804, 805 |
| DPHE 872 | Critical Appraisal (2) | 2 | DPHE 871 |
| DPHE 896 | Current Issues in DPH | 1 | DPHE 895 |
| DPHE 899 | Master Thesis | 9 | All courses |
Course Code: DPHE 801
Course Code: DPHE 804
Course Code: DPHE 805
Course Code: DPHE 807
Course Code: DPHE 809
Course Code: DPHE 806
Course Code: DPHE 808
Course Code: DPHE 815
Course Code: DPHE 816
Course Code: DPHE 895
Course Code: DPHE 825
Course Code: DPHE 819
Course Code: DPHE 871
Course Code: DPHE 881
Course Code: DPHE 872
Course Code: DPHE 896
Course Code: DPHE 899
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPHE 810 | Survey Research Methods | 2 | DPHE 804 and DPHE 805 or 815 |
| CM 806 | Chronic Disease Epidemiology | 2 | DPHE 805 |
| DPHE 854 | Advanced Biostatistics in PH | 3 | DPHE 804 |
| CM 820 | Clinical Trials | 2 | CM 803, CM 805 or DPHE 805 |
| DPHE 826 | Leadership and Communication Skills | 2 | DPHE 801 |
| DPHE 855 | Course Title Healthcare Economics | 2 | None |
| DPHE 858 | Program Planning, Management and Evaluation | 3 | DPHE 807, 816 |
Course Code: DPHE 810
Course Code: CM 806
Course Code: DPHE 854
Course Code: CM 820
Course Code: DPHE 826
Course Code: DPHE 855
Course Code: DPHE 858
