The Diploma in Field Epidemiology (DFE) is postgraduate Diploma awarded by King Saud University College of Medicine - Riyadh and is recognized as equivalent to a Masters Degree by Saudi Council for Health Specialties, Ministry of Health and Bureau of Civil Services.
DFE Course comprises of Class room teaching and field training. More emphasis is given for the field training which includes attachments of residents with different public health department in the ministry of health, which provide them with hands on training and real time experiences.