School of Health Sciences, Coming Soon!!

Vision

To be a premier institution for health sciences education, research, and innovation, producing graduates who are competent, ethical, and dedicated to improving health outcomes in Zambia and beyond.

Mission

The School of Health Sciences is committed to training health professionals who combine academic excellence, clinical competence, and community service. Through rigorous programs, applied research, and partnerships with health institutions, the school will contribute to strengthening Zambia’s healthcare system and advancing global health.

Academic Focus

The School of Health Sciences will align its programs with the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZQF), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and relevant professional councils such as the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) and the General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNC). Areas of specialization will include:

Nursing and Midwifery: Preparing compassionate, skilled practitioners for diverse healthcare settings.
Public Health: Training professionals to address community health challenges, epidemiology, and health promotion.
Biomedical Sciences: Equipping students with laboratory and diagnostic expertise.
Pharmacy and Pharmacology: Focusing on safe, effective medication use and pharmaceutical innovation.
Nutrition and Dietetics: Addressing food security, wellness, and preventive health.
Health Systems Management: Developing leaders in healthcare administration and policy.

Academic Programs (Planned)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSc Public Health)
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Certificate Programs in Community Health, Laboratory Technology, and Health Records Management
Postgraduate Pathways in Health Systems Management, Epidemiology, and Clinical Leadership

Institutional Role

The School of Health Sciences will serve as a strategic pillar of Chasefu University College, contributing to:

National Health Priorities: Supporting Zambia’s vision for universal health coverage and improved healthcare delivery.
Community Engagement: Partnering with hospitals, clinics, and NGOs to provide outreach and preventive health services.
Capacity Building: Addressing shortages of qualified health professionals in rural and underserved areas.
Research Impact: Generating evidence-based solutions to public health challenges, including communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Academic Culture

The school will foster:

Excellence in Clinical Training: Hands-on practice in laboratories, hospitals, and community settings.
Ethical and Professional Standards: Upholding integrity, compassion, and accountability in healthcare.
Innovation and Technology: Integrating ICT, telemedicine, and modern diagnostic tools into teaching and practice.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encouraging teamwork across nursing, public health, biomedical sciences, and management disciplines.