Overview

This pioneering Digital Health program from Khalifa University is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary expertise necessary to lead in the digital transformation of healthcare in the UAE and beyond. Developed in collaboration between the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, the MSDH program uniquely integrates advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and biomedical sciences to address critical healthcare challenges.

Key facts

With a strong focus on personalized medicine, telehealth, digital biomarkers, and data-driven decision-making, students gain practical experience in cutting-edge areas like AI-enhanced medical imaging, wearable technologies, and natural language processing for clinical applications. The program emphasizes ethical AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship, fostering leaders capable of delivering impactful, equitable, and scalable healthcare solutions.

Through engagement with world-class faculty and access to advanced research labs, students are prepared to thrive in academic, clinical, governmental, and industry roles. Joining Khalifa University’s MSc in Digital Health means becoming part of a transformative initiative aligned with UAE Vision 2030—empowering graduates to shape the future of digital health both locally and globally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Health Technologies and Innovation
Data Science and Generative AI
Ethics in Digital Health
Medical Signal and Image Analysis Methods
Connected Healthcare
Digital Twin in Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 (The test must be taken at a test center as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted) or equivalent, or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
Admission interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

150000 AED / year

≈ 150000 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

150000 AED / year

≈ 150000 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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