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6 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in the United Arab Emirates

Across the United Arab Emirates, 2 universities offer 6 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences programs — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at University of Sharjah and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University.

2PhD / Doctorate
UO University of Sharjah logo
QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm D Program At

University of Sharjah — The University of Sharjah offers a Postgraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in the College of Pharmacy. The program includes didactic and clinical components focu...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
2 yearsDuration
Mode
Spring semesterIntake
Pharmacy
5PhD / Doctorate
RM Rak Medical & Health Sciences University logo
#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

PhD in Nursing

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University — The PhD in Nursing at Rak Medical & Health Sciences University provides an in-depth exploration of advanced nursing practices, research methodologies, and theoretical fra...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Nursing
6PhD / Doctorate
RM Rak Medical & Health Sciences University logo
#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University — The PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences at Rak Medical & Health Sciences University is a rigorous research-oriented program designed to equip students with advanced...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Pharmacy

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Sharjah at #328 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sharjah has the largest research record in this group, with 1,081,529 citations and an h-index of 319.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Pharmacy (3), Medicine & Health Sciences (2) and Nursing (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 4, ahead of Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (2).

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