COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 

 

VISION

To be a center of excellence in health sciences education in the Sultanate of Oman.

MISSION

To provide quality professional health sciences education that prepares health professionals as leaders who are able to influence change in the professions, society, and health care system at national and international levels.  

CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

The CHS embraces the following core values and principles of University:

Academic Excellence: 

Promote academic excellence through the establishment of an innovative and resourceful academic institution serving, preserving and advancing the nation's heritage, identity and values via the use of high quality and affordable education programs, and research with accomplished faculty and staff to produce well-educated, highly skilled and ethical graduates.

Leadership through Research and Innovation: 

Leadership through the development of research and innovation in order to contribute to the advancement and progress of the Sultanate of Oman in particular, and humankind in general, the production, acquisition, and enhancement of knowledge and facilities a culture of sustainability and research, the enrichment of research capacity, scientific networking and ethical awareness.

Quality Management: 

Develop an administrative and managerial culture of integrated quality management. Encourage the practice of self-assessment among faculty and staff in order to advance their efficacy. Achieve continuous improvement through critical thinking, effective stewardship and deployment of resources, and an outcome-based approach.

Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development: 

Commitment to sustain the continuous development of the University. The University will sustain growth by maintaining innovative ideas, concepts and approaches that enhance university resources. Contributions to the university's growth and advancement will be achieved through partnerships, collaborations, consultancies, voluntary services, efficient linkage with private, public and civil sectors, as well as, innovative means to support students financially. This noble goal will be fulfilled by the establishment of a resourceful, non-profit entrepreneurial academic institution

 

Accordingly, the University will be defined and described by an unwavering and uncompromised commitment to the pursuit of personal growth, professional advancement, acquisition of new knowledge, discovery and celebration of truth, and realization and development of the highest standards and principles of conduct that are shared by educated men and women from across the globe.

Based on the core values and principles of UoN, CHS has adopted the following core values and principles.

• Academic Leadership
• Shared Governance
• Research Excellence
• Community Engagement
• Professional Ethics and Integrity
• Responsive to National Priorities
• Teamwork  

 

STRATEGIC PILLARS

 

Academic Distinction:

CHS will ensure the provision of invigorating learning experience that calibrate the minds of its graduates to become highly competent healthcare professionals with an ability to address existing and emerging healthcare issues through its high impact teaching and learning practices. The programs offered by the college will be informed by the trends in healthcare education and equip the graduates to be global practitioners.  

Innovative Solutions in Healthcare Research:

With prominent research personnel  onboard, CHS will continue to involve in healthcare research which are interdisciplinary, innovative and ethical. The research ambitions of  the college will be grounded on the concepts of commercialization and enhanced patient care.

Experiential Learning and Evidence based Practice:

CHS will initiate and sustain collaborations with  national and international  institutions to make sure the students get enough exposure in practice setting. Early immersion into clinical training and acquaintance to evidence based practice will be reflected throughout the curriculum.

Strong Regional Presence:

CHS will ensure its presence felt in the MENA(Middle East and North Africa) region by providing quality education, collaborative research and social initiatives.

Empowering Team Culture:

CHS will have an inclusive culture in all its operations within and outside the University. The college will partner with Omani Community in promoting health in regional and national spheres. 

 

UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES 

 

The UoN generic graduate attributes demonstrate the thrust of the University towards a student-centered approach, aimed at producing well-rounded graduates, who are broadly educated to contribute meaningfully to the progress of the society.

 

GRADUATE   ATTRIBUTES		CHARACTERISTICS
1	Possess solid knowledge in one’s respective specialization.	KNOWLEDGE
2	Consider the impact of solutions for problems in the economy, society, culture and the environment	KNOWLEDGE
3	Provide creative, innovative and effective solutions to problems.	SKILLS
4	Acquire sufficient capabilities in the arts and sciences.	SKILLS
5	Demonstrate awareness of one’s professional and ethical responsibilities.	VALUES
6	Cultivate a value for lifelong learning, and the pursuit of continuing education.	VALUES