School of Health Sciences (SHS)

School of Health Sciences (SHS)

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Overview

THE School of Health Sciences (SHS), of the University of Technology, Mauritius since its establishment in 2015 has expanded its programmes within the scope of life sci-ences while keeping in mind educational polyvalence via the inclusion of modules which are interdisciplinary in nature and offered via a blended teaching/learning approach. The School currently offers 10 programmes; with 2 postgraduate courses, MSc Mental Health and MSc Health Services Management, and 8 undergraduate study programmes, BSc Environmental and Public Health, BSc Public Health Engineering (top-up), BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching (top-up), Diploma in Bioanalytical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Studies, and Diploma in Sports Training, Coaching & Exercise. The programmes at SHS cater for both part-time and full-time students in an effort to support young professionals in their academic endeavors. We provide a broad spectrum of opportunities for the graduate students in the likes of coaching, personal training, Sporting coordination and in the field of education. The Diploma in Bioanalytical Laboratory Technology is a key course to prime students with a keen interest in the diagnostic field either in medical or research laboratories. The Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Studies has been designed to address the training of the workforce in pharmacies with the vision of making Mauritius a pharmaceutical hub. The MSc Mental Health bridges elements of psychology and psychiatry while the MSc Health Services Management further characterizes the components of medical health systems ranging from health promotion to financial and procurement services which are essential within institutional platforms. Furthermore, the School provides cutting-edge medical education with its affiliated partner, Anna Medical College, with a revamped 5-year MBBS degree. Our strong pool of full time academics with an expertise spectrum spanning fields such as neurosciences, immunology, neutraceuticals, molecular and cellular biology, analytical biochemistry and sports among others, allows further access to Mauritians and interna-tional students wishing to join the School for doctoral programmes. The School is further gearing up to increase its programmes over the coming years and renew its ambition to be a focal point in health sciences across the African continent.

Undergraduate Programmes

Free
All Levels

BSc (Hons) in Industrial Biotechnology (Top up)

This undergraduate diploma, developed in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute …

Free

BSc (Hons) in Industrial Biotechnology (Top up)

9 Lessons
3 hours
All Levels
What you'll learn
The programme has been designed to cover the different concepts, principles and theories of Green biotechnology, Marine biotechnology, Stem cell engineering, Gene therapy, Drug discovery, Biomedicine, Entrepreneurship, and the Legal Framework in Biotechnology.
Free
All Levels

Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology

This undergraduate diploma, developed in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute …

Free

Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology

18 Lessons
3 hours
All Levels
What you'll learn
The programme has been designed to cover the different concepts, principles and theories of Pharmaceutical biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Food science & biotechnology, Environmental biotechnology, Tissue engineering, Proteomics, Instrumentation, and Biorisk management.
Moreover, the Diploma programme includes a 15 weeks work placement to provide students with a holistic and hands-on educational experience that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and prepares them for real-world challenges and opportunities.
Free

BSc (Hons) Gerontology

This undergraduate degree has been developed taking into account the …

Free

BSc (Hons) Gerontology

29 Lessons
3 hours
What you'll learn
Understand the demographic shifts that have led to population ageing.
Take stock of ageism and promote healthy ageing
Differentiate between the social and psychological changes that occur with age.
Understand the major theories and concepts key to the study of ageing.
Understand basic health policy as it applies to population aging.
State the challenges facing older people and their caregivers.
Free

BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching (top-up)

This course is designed to enable students with an existing …

Free

BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching (top-up)

11 Lessons
3 hours
What you'll learn
Draw upon a wide range of theoretical and practical perspectives and academic disciplines to enhance their existing knowledge of sports science and coaching
Application of the acquired in-depth knowledge and methodical competencies to independently plan, execute and evaluate coaching sessions and sports leisure events according to resources available, age and skill level of individuals or teams
Develop independent thinking and research skills to produce an original piece of research work in a specialist area of sports
Develop further key transferable skills (intellectual, vocational and interpersonal) that are required to pursue a range of employment opportunities in the sports industry
Free

Diploma in Sports Training, Coaching and Exercise.

This Diploma has been designed for those interested in developing …

Free

Diploma in Sports Training, Coaching and Exercise.

19 Lessons
3 hours
What you'll learn
Draw upon a wide range of theoretical and practical perspectives and academic disciplines to enhance their existing knowledge of sports science and coaching
Application of the acquired in-depth knowledge and methodical competencies to independently plan, execute and evaluate coaching sessions and sports leisure events according to resources available, age and skill level of individuals or teams
Develop independent thinking and research skills to produce an original piece of research work in a specialist area of sports
Develop further key transferable skills (intellectual, vocational and interpersonal) that are required to pursue a range of employment opportunities in the sports industry

Postgraduate Programmes

Free
All Levels

MSc Mental Health.

This MSc degree integrates several perspectives of psychological, biomedical, legislative …

Free

MSc Mental Health.

13 Lessons
3 hours
All Levels
What you'll learn
This challenging field of study teaches students about neuroscience, neuropsychology and the biological aspects of how the brain functions.
Free

MSc Health Services Management.

Learn the necessary management skills and knowledge through a range …

Free

MSc Health Services Management.

13 Lessons
3 hours
What you'll learn
Provide an understanding of sustainable management principles and their application to the complex health services environment.

Short Courses

Free

Short programme in Unleashing the Child’s Potential: Parenting Skills

At an early age children display natural abilities during their …

Free

Short programme in Unleashing the Child’s Potential: Parenting Skills

12 Lessons
45 hours
What you'll learn
Perform microbiological tests
Apply routine analytical techniques
Perform chemical and quality control tests
Perform biological procedures
Process and analysis of human samples
Prepare, standardize and use solutions and reagents
Process, interpret and report data
Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
Plan and conduct laboratory work safely

Academic Staff

avatar for Mr. Valaydum NAGAISSENMr. Valaydum NAGAISSEN
Lecturer
avatar for Dr. Manish PUTTEERAJDr. Manish PUTTEERAJ
Senior Lecturer
avatar for Dr(Mrs). Meera Jhoti SOMANAH BHUGOWANDEENDr(Mrs). Meera Jhoti SOMANAH BHUGOWANDEEN
Senior Lecturer
avatar for Dr(Mrs). Marie Anouchka Veronique NEWTONDr(Mrs). Marie Anouchka Veronique NEWTON
Lecturer
avatar for Dr(Mrs). Amitabye LUXIMON RAMMADr(Mrs). Amitabye LUXIMON RAMMA
Senior Lecturer

Administrative Staff