Students who are interested in improving health conditions in countries around the world may considering pursuing study in the field of global health. In this field, students may examine various disciplinary perspectives to understand the causes of disparate health systems and seek to develop long-term healthcare solutions.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.