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 Public Health

Department of Public Health

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Public Health at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Baha University was established in 2006 to meet the community's need for public health professionals. The Department of Public Health is one of the vital departments in the field of health care, as it focuses on promoting health, preventing diseases, and protecting communities. This department aims to improve the quality of life by understanding the social, environmental, and psychological factors that affect the health of individuals and communities.

Vision

To be a premier public health program in education, research, and community serving at the national and international levels

Mission

Providing competent public health specialist focusing on education, research, and community services.

Goals

  • Implement a competent public health program that meets the needs of the community and the recent international standards.
  • Prepare competent specialists and lifelong learners for the public health workforce.
  • Encourage and motivate students and public health professionals to contribute to research and scientific conferences nationally and internationally.
  • Equip the graduates with the knowledge and skills that enables them to implement community service programs.

PROGRAMS

The department currently offers a Bachelor of Public Health program for both male and female students.

ACADEMIC CONSULTING

  • All faculty members have to announced and hang on their schedules on their office doors. The schedules have included information about the members academic counselling and advising hours, teaching hours, administration hours, and clinical hours.
  • All students are allocated to academic advisors.
  • The department provides at least two hours official consultation time every week for all students.
  • Departmental Academic Counseling and Advising Committee is available to assist, facilitate, evaluate, and monitor students’ progress in the curriculum.
  • Students’ periodic reports for guidance are saved to follow the academic performance of students.

For more information about the process of academic guidance, counseling and support, please see the Academic Counseling and Students Support Handbook for all students in the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION

The department in the meantime seeks to be accredited by the NCAAA.

CONTACT US

Head of Public Health Department

Dr. Basim Ahmed G Othman

Publichealthdept@bu.edu.sa