WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

School Description

The School of Allied Health Sciences is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by producing highly skilled, compassionate, and versatile professionals. Designed to meet the evolving demands of global medicine, the School bridges the gap between foundational clinical knowledge and specialized diagnostic care.

From day one, students engage in an interdisciplinary learning environment that blends cutting-edge scientific theory with hands-on clinical practice. By offering a diverse portfolio of specialised and industry relevant programmes i.e. ranging from technical vocational diplomas to advanced doctoral research and holistic medicine, the School empowers graduates to become leaders, innovators, and vital pillars of the healthcare ecosystem.

Strategic Pillars

The School closely works around on these primary strategic pillars:

Clinical Excellence & Practical Mastery

Hands-on clinical training: Ensures student readiness through rigorous laboratory work, simulated environments, and external clinical attachments. Industry-standard competencies: Equips students in the Diploma in Opticianry and Applied Health Science programs with immediate, employable technical skills.

Advanced Nursing Leadership & Research

Academic progression: Drives the future of healthcare administration and clinical practices through advanced Master’s and Doctorate in Nursing pathways. Evidence-based research: Fosters scholarly inquiry to influence healthcare policy, improve patient outcomes, and elevate global nursing standards.

Holistic & Integrative Healthcare

East-meets-West paradigm: Promotes a comprehensive view of patient wellness by embedding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into modern health frameworks. Diverse treatment modalities: Prepares practitioners to offer alternative, preventative, and complementary therapeutic solutions alongside standard clinical treatments.

Interprofessional Collaboration & Ethics

Team-based care: Simulates real-world medical environments by encouraging collaboration across various health disciplines. Patient-centric ethics: Cultivates strong professional integrity, empathy, and ethical decision-making as core traits in every graduate.

Programmes

DIPLOMA IN OPTICIANRY
Programme Reference	MQA/PA17235
MOHE Approval No.	JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/e25/00499
Academic Level	MQA Level 4 (Diploma)
Credit Hours	100 Credit Hours
Semester	17 weeks x 6 Semesters
Duration	Full-time: 3 years

The school has established a complete education system from undergraduate to doctoral level. The curriculum is fully aligned with international standards and all courses are taught in English.

Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.