Why Health Sciences?

Welcome to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Sharjah, a center of excellence for health sciences education and research. Established in 1998 under the esteemed guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, CHS has evolved into a prestigious institution. In 2022, it earned the distinction of being named the top College of Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates by the Times Higher Education rating.

At present, over 2300 carefully selected students, get offered a diverse array of undergraduate programs including B.Sc. degrees in Environmental Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physiotherapy, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, Medical Diagnostic Imaging and Healthcare Management. Furthermore, our graduate-level offerings encompass programs such as the M.Sc. in Physiotherapy, Environmental Health, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Applied Nutrition. The College will soon be adding a PhD program in Physiotherapy, a Master of Public Health, and a Master in Medical Diagnostic Imaging Programs. A new department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is also to be added soon.