College of Medical & Health Sciences
Ahlia University
About Us
Over the past few years, the demand for professional services in physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics has increased dramatically around the globe including the Gulf region. The College of Medical and Health Sciences at Ahlia University offers comprehensive programmes in Physiotherapy and Nutrition & Dietetics. These programmes produce independent, professional, skilled, reflective and analytical graduates who have acquired a strong scientific and methodical knowledge base and understand the importance of research and evidence based clinical practice.
Physiotherapists have an important role in the healthcare of patients of all ages who have lost movement or functional ability following an accident or disease, through utilising physical approach aimed at the promotion, preservation and restoration of the individual’s physical, psychological and social welfare. Similarly, professionals in nutrition, dietetics and food services contribute significantly to health promotion, disease prevention, and management through personalized dietary assessment, planning, and education, enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.
Through relieving pain, restoring function, preventing complications, improving nutritional status, and supporting long-term health, physiotherapists and nutritionists together empower individuals to lead active, independent, and healthier lives.
The College of Medical and Health Sciences is committed to training self-sufficient professionals in both fields by providing theoretical and clinical practical courses in a variety of healthcare environments.
Our Vision
- To be internationally recognised as a leading college of medical and health sciences, through promoting excellence in multidisciplinary education and research, and producing globally competitive professionals in physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics, and food services.
Our Mission
To offer high-quality programmes that foster creativity, innovation, and evidence-based education in physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, in a collegial and dynamic learning environment.
Our Goals
- Deliver high-quality programmes to meet market needs, and provide students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies needed for successful careers in healthcare, rehabilitation, nutrition, dietetics, and food service sectors both locally and regionally.
- Implement faculty development activities that enhance teaching effectiveness, academic leadership, and professional development.
- Implement impactful research initiatives that reflect faculty expertise and address critical healthcare issues regionally and internationally.
- Provide students with opportunities to engage in research, community service, and outreach activities focused on healthcare, rehabilitation, nutrition, dietetics, and food service.
- Foster agreements and relationships with the government, hospitals, industry, and the wider community.
- Recruit students with a diversity of academic backgrounds, experience and personal goals, and who meet or exceed academic requirements for the programmes.
Dean's Message
Prof. Mohamed Elissawi
DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical and health sciences field is one of the most vital sectors worldwide. Preparing future healthcare professionals with the knowledge, clinical practice, and research experience necessary to meet evolving health challenges is critical to our future development and well-being.
Here at the College of Medical and Health Sciences, we offer high-quality programmes in Physiotherapy and Nutrition & Dietetics, designed to produce highly competent healthcare professionals who apply critical thinking in clinical decision-making, demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour, and are fully prepared to thrive in diverse healthcare environments.
Through comprehensive academic curricula enriched with hands-on clinical training, research engagement, internships, and field trips, we equip our students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in education, clinical practice, and research. With such rigorous efforts and high-quality education, we qualify our students to be future highly skilled professionals in physiotherapy, nutrition, and food services in their communities regionally and internationally.
We warmly welcome you to our College and look forward to supporting your journey to become outstanding healthcare professionals.
Our Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND)
