Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences (FAMS) was established in Albaha University in 1426H in response to the needs of the community of the specialized cadres in Applied Medical Sciences. The Faculty relies on the latest academic standards based on the scientific method and the development of developmental and analytical approaches and Psychomotor skills, and not just acquiring and retrieving specific information through lectures, panel discussions, scientific teaching, practical training, and developmental research to cope with medical developments and the pace of economic development. The Faculty has five study programs offered by five academic departments: Laboratory Medicine Department, Dental Health Department, Nursing Department, Optometry Department and Community Health Sciences Department (public health). Although, Optometry program was stopped from accepting new students and has now been under activation.

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Department of Nursing

Department of Nursing

Vision

That the department be pioneering and distinguished in the field of education, nursing practices, scientific research, and community service at the local and national levels

  That the department be pioneering and distinguished in the field of nursing education, scientific research, and community service at the local and national levels

Message

Preparing highly qualified and competent nurses in the fields of education, research and community services who are able to innovate and compete at the national level within the scope of societal needs and Islamic and professional values.

Preparing to qualify highly skilled and competent nurses in education, research and community services, and to be able to innovate and compete at the national level within the scope of social needs and Islamic and professional values.

Objectives

  •  Providing an opportunity of distinguished education for student to become competent and responsible nurses

  • Graduate highly qualified nurses who are able to work in all nursing work settings

  • Provide an opportunity for research in nursing fields which contribute to enhancing students’ abilities

  • Providing community services through engaging students and faculty members in community field work

  • Fulfill Professional Sustainability and labor market needs 

  • Keeping in touch with  technological advances and recent evidence in the field of health care and education