Mission Statement

To offer a leading scholastic experience that is centered on both creativity and depth of thought while inbreeding innovative leaders, and to add to the body of knowledge the boosting elements of cooperation and congruence in education, support, and continuous erudition. Our differentiation perception stems from the global perspective and the 21st-century skills in education. The school of health sciences promote and maintain the highest level of achievement through continuous learning, research quality, and community services in the field of physical therapy, public health and clinical nutrition. The Department offers a comprehensive liberal educational program through varieties of teaching methodology, laboratory, clinical experiences and field training which are culturally and ethically sensitive. The school provides evidence-based practice according to the highest professional standards by the incorporation of recent research findings into professional practice.

Our efforts are realized through Strategic build-up and Innovation, constant Market Scanning and Adaptation, Research and Creativity, Learner centrism, and Diversity Management.

General Information

The school of Health Sciences special duty is to encourage and, promote the well-being and health needs of our society which have and are evolving over the years: an aging population, increased socio-cultural, professional and daily activities…. School of health sciences intended goal is in line with the principles outlined by the World Health Organization’s statements about physiotherapy, public health and nutrition.

WHO statement about physiotherapy: “Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments.”

WHO statement about public health “Public Health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society”

WHO statement about nutrition: “Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity.”

At AUE the health science programs are a blend of innovation with Business and theories with praxis.
AUE’s School of health sciences offers Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs in an array of emphases and certificates. All of the programs are defined in their respective section (Programs of Study). Minors are available in various activities respectively.

Accreditation

AUE’s School of Fine Arts Programs are accredited by various national and international governmental and non-governmental bodies.

Advisory Committees

The School’s main advising Committee is drawn from the Board of Trustees itself, enriched by leading medical executives, famous scholars, and government officials. The board along with the president, and faculty, are always there to provide counsel on the School’s programs. The strive is always to boost the School’s quality and excellence in educating and crafting future leaders.

The School’s Learner Advisory Council provides an excellent means of communication between learners and faculty. Members of this committee include learners from all programs and class years within the school and representatives from various business learner organizations.

Advisors

Each academic department has a set of advisors who coordinates the procedures of their respective departments, represent their department on the various needed committees, namely the one concerned with learner petitions. Divisional advisors advise all undergraduate business learners and are also available to help business learners with their special problems.

Admission

Admission to AUE’s School of heath sciences is regular, the criteria for admission are subject to change as enrollment demands vary.

Startup Admission

Startup admission to the School of health sciences generally takes place upon entry as a first-year learner. The academic credentials required will vary during each admission cycle and are determined by the Office of Admission. The process is straightforward and comprehensive and considers many variables to establish the context of a learner’s achievements and demonstrated potential to be successful in the rigorous curriculum.

Transfer Admission

Learners who may be transferring from other institutions may pursue admission through a non-competitive process. Learners must meet the following admission requirements:
Current AUE learners: To be admitted into the School of health sciences from another AUE school or program, a learner must have at least 30 graded credit hours.
Transfer learners from another college or university: To be admitted into the School of health sciences from another educational institution, a learner must have earned at least 30 graded credit hours, have an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. Transferred courses will be limited only to those with grades of 70 and above. Maximum transferred credits will be restricted to 50 % of the overall program requirements. Transfers will require the approval of the academic council of the university.

Accelerations of Studies

Learners may accelerate their programs by registering for more loads than the average 15 hours per semester needed to complete the program in eight semesters (6 regular+2 summer modules). Registrations of up to 19 credits hours are permitted in a regular semester or eight hours in a five- or six-week summer term. Course loads exceeding these limitations require permission from the Students’ Affairs and the Registrar. Requests are normally considered only if the learner earned more than a 3.00-grade point average or is a senior who is graduating…

Programs of Study

The School of Business offers the following Degree levels:
* Undergraduate
* Graduate
* Continuous Learning Programs

The School of health sciences offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in the following programs and concentrations:

Bachelor’s Degrees of physiotherapy and kinesiology: Learners must successfully complete 144 Credit hours ( 4 – 5 years ) program – Typically designed for an optimum time of 4 years.

Bachelor’s Degrees of public health: Learners must successfully complete 99 Credit hours ( 3 – 5 years ) program – Typically designed for an optimum time of 3 years.

Bachelor’s Degrees of clinical nutrition : Learners must successfully complete 99 Credit hours ( 3 – 5 years ) program – Typically designed for an optimum time of 3 years.

The concentrations are also offered for the Degrees of Masters of Science (MS) in the same emphases. Learners must successfully complete 39 credits hours (2- 4 years) program- Typically designed for an optimum time of 2 years.

The School of health sciences offers also Minors in various arts fields to its Learners and other AUE schools. The learners must complete successfully all the minors requirements before graduating from their majors. Other Non- health science Programs learners can follow a business minor provided that the courses Prerequisites and Corequisites criteria are met, with the recommendations of their advisors.

Graduation Requirements

In the Bachelor of physiotherapy and kinesiology program, learners must successfully complete a minimum of 144 credit hours, as indicated below:

1. 27 credit hours of General University Required courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
2. 102 credit hours of Core Business Foundation with a minimum GPA of 2.0
3. 15 credit hours of Major with a minimum of 2.00 in both the Major GPA and the Cumulative GPA.

In the Bachelor of Public health and Nutrition program, learners must successfully complete a minimum of 99 credit hours, as indicated below:

1. 27 credit hours of General University Required courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
2. 60 credit hours of Core Business Foundation with a minimum GPA of 2.0
3. 12 credit hours of Major with a minimum of 2.00 in both the Major GPA and the Cumulative GPA.

In the Master’s Degree of health science programs, learners holding a Bachelor’s degree in health science related majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above are accepted. Non- health science learners with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher can sign for an MS – after a positive opinion from the Academic Committee and might be required to pass remedial courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

An MS learner must successfully complete 39 credit hours as indicated below:

1. 21 credit hours of Core Required courses
2. 12 credit hours of Emphasis Required courses
3. 6 credit hours of Major Elective courses

Health Science Curriculum Requirements Facts

As precised by the School of health science Study Plan requirements, all health science programs are constituted from courses as follows:

University General Requirement Courses: All University Programs must fulfill those courses requirements offered externally to the school of healthsciences. They are designed to constitute an integrative aspect to the university so that a learner signs for the University and not only to an individual Program in a segregated perspective. Those courses are at the core of the liberal education perspective and are designed to equip the student with a 360 ̊ of perspective and competencies needed to breed a multi-intelligence posture.
Health Science Capstone Experience: In addition to completing the program’s foundation courses and theoretical criteria, all health science learners must complete a Health Science Capstone Experience. You should complete the business foundation and core first. The Health Science Capstones are senior-level experiences that are writing and speaking intensive, provide for multiple skill development, and integrate the Fine Arts coursework you have already completed.
Diversity Requirement: You must complete at least one course that provides an understanding of diversity and general diversity perspectives.
Communication Requirement: All health science programs require at least one Communication art course requirement. Also, each major and emphasis incorporates communication across the curriculum so that writing and speaking skills are important characteristics of each and every program.
Theoretical Courses: Most of the health science Courses carry a theoretical perspective. This theory usually is validated by following primary references from leading acclaimed edition houses.
Practical Courses: All health science programs require at least two practical courses requirements. Also, each major and emphasis incorporates practicums across the curriculum so that practical skills are important characteristics of each and every course throughout the program.
Grade Point Average: A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average in health science courses is required for graduation.
Mathematics Requirement: All health science learners must complete one basic Math course or equivalent-such as applied statistics.
Residency Requirements: AUE programs are essentially full resident-based. All health science majors must complete at least 50 percent of the health science courses required for their health science degree at one of AUE’s campuses. Transfers are calculated based on these criteria.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Any degree in health science studies and all health science programs and emphases aims to equip the students for the dynamics of today’s global business world with more than necessary skills, ensuring their full congruence with the University and school’s Mission and the United Nation’s SDGs. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability to development.

Upon graduation the graduate will:

Generally and broadly:

• Have essential knowledge of various disciplines in health sciences.
• Possess problem-solving capabilities.
• Have an awareness of social and ethical issues.
• Be committed to civic engagement.
• Use written and oral communication effectively.

Technically:

• Demonstrate essential knowledge acquired in the disciplines: physiotherapy and kinesiology, public health and clinical nutrition.
• Propose a solution to a problems using quantitative and/or qualitative reasoning.
• Examine the social and ethical issues involved in a hhealth related cases.
• Demonstrate the process and benefits of being engaged in civic service.
• Deliver an effective oral presentation.
• Demonstrate effective written communication.

Career Prospects

Job demand for heath science graduates is on the rise those days. Majoring in our programs and emphases of health sciences equip the learner with enough flexibility of attitude to change as the business environment dictate, and skills sets enough to make him tall wherever she/he stands. That gives the graduates a wider scope of fields and ensures their easy marketability.

The career areas related to health sciences are voluminous, some of which are:

• General Management and Production
• Entrepreneurship
• Consulting
• Operations and Project Management
• Market Research
• Hospitals;
• Private clinics or physiotherapy practices;
• Medical and long-term care facilities for the elderly;
• Rehabilitation centres specializing in neurological, cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal, burnt…;
• Sports centres and clubs;
• Thermal centres;
• Patients’ homes (home treatments);
• Teaching;
• Community Health Networks;
• Schools;
• Private industries;
• Management/administration;
• Research facilities.