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BMS 34110A Neurobiology I 3 BMS 302 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

Fundamentals of Innovation and
FWS 310 3 ENG 200 + Completion of 60 credit hours
Entrepreneurship PUBLIC HEALTH
Spring BMS 34210A Immunology I 3 BMS 23010C
(Semester 6)
Technical Communications for the
FWS 305 3 ENG 200 + Completion of 45 credit hours
Workplace
BMS 34130A Cancer Biology I 3 BMS 23010C
BMS 34120 Human and Evolutionary Genetics 3 HMG 35110B
Total Credit Hours 18

Fourth Year (Senior)

Code Title Credit Prerequisite(s)
Introduction to Counselling Theory and
HND 228 Skills 3 ENG 200 + Completion of 45 credit hours
Fall HMG 44110A Inherited Neurological Disorders 3 BMS 34110A
(Semester 7)
HSC 410 Healthcare Research Methodology. 3 HSC 205 + Completion of 80 credit hours
HMG 442 Inherited Immunodeficiencies 3 BMS 34210A
Total Credit Hours 12
Winter
Semester MMG 4401 Molecular and Medical Genetics Placement 2 3 Completion of 102 credit hours
Total Credit Hours 3
Program Mission undergraduate capstone project must be completed within
HMG 44911 Human Genetics Research Report 3 HMG 44910 the area of specialization. Public health job opportunities
Spring HMG 2301 Medical Genetic Counselling 3 HMG 2201 The UAE has vast public health challenges. This degree are offered by but not limited to the health authorities,
will provide teaching and learning milieu that will build up hospitals, insurance companies, and public health research
(Semester 8) BMS 34010C Bioinformatics 3 BMS 23010C student’s knowledge of human public health issues and centers. The B.Sc. in Public Health is designed for students
practices that are relevant to the UAE. who thrive on making a positive impact on the lives of
HMG 44130A Inherited Cancer Genetics 3 BMS 34130A + HMG 442 others. This program is ideal for students with an interest in
Total Credit Hours 12 Program Overview the connection between the local community and general
health issues. It is designed for students who want to
The B.Sc. in Public Health program has received international promote and maintain a healthier community in the UAE.
accreditation by the Agency for Public Health Education
Accreditation (APHEA), which provides international and The program benefits from external partnerships with
transparent quality recognition in public health education renowned international universities such as the University
and training. of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and the University
of Arizona. These collaborations extend through joint
The program will provide a career focused training that fits supervision of student undergraduate research projects,
the needs of the UAE and community development. Public course certification, and faculty and student exchange
health focuses on large-scale health issues, determinants, programs.
and solutions. Graduates will deal with complex health issues,
such as controlling communicable diseases and improving Whether you are interested in research, statistics, health
health care policies. Students can specialize in a range of policy or working directly with people, there is a place for
fields including health policy management, environmental you in the field of Public Health.
health, and health promotion. The internship and

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