Message from the Dean

Welcome to the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS).

At CNHS we take pride in offering world-class degree programs at both bachelor’s and master’s level that are externally accredited for their rigorous standards of academic excellence. Importantly, we focus on many of the key issues of current concern surrounding sustainable environmental development and human health in the UAE, the Middle East region and beyond. Our faculty from a wide range of backgrounds possess a wealth of expertise and experience. Through continuous academic support and advising, our students are able to nurture their intellectual passions and develop a capacity for life-long learning, whatever their science major of choice. Ensuring that our graduates acquire the critical skills and knowledge needed for successful careers and to assume the leadership roles of the future is our college priority.

CNHS is similarly energetic as one of the most research-active colleges, contributing to Zayed University’s growing reputation as a leading research institution. With an established history of successful grant funding and outstanding laboratory facilities, output from joint faculty and student projects regularly appears in top scientific journals. Published research has tackled a diversity of themes, including: human health and nutrition, psychology, environmental quality, natural resources, renewable energy, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, mathematical and statistical modelling, climate change and natural hazards, amongst others. Our strong links with the community, government departments and the industrial sector through outreach and networking enables CNHS to provide expert consultancy and strategic advice on national priorities across environment and health.

We hope you enjoy browsing our college website. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information.

James Terry

Professor and Dean