The Department of Community Health Sciences is one of the oldest academic departments within the College of Applied Medical Sciences. Its primary focus lies in preparing qualified national professionals to serve the healthcare sector, contributing to the enhancement of community health, improving the quality of nutritional and therapeutic care provided to patients, promoting health awareness, and empowering individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Additionally, the department is committed to advancing healthcare services and preserving environmental health.

The Department of Community Health Sciences strives to fulfill its educational, research, and community service mission by offering a range of complementary programs aimed at improving community health. These include Clinical Nutrition, Health Education, Health Services Administration, Environmental Health, and Medical Records. The department offers undergraduate programs for both male and female students, as well as postgraduate programs. The undergraduate curriculum begins at the fourth level and includes specialized courses that integrate both theoretical and practical aspects, spread across six semesters. Following this, students are required to complete a mandatory internship year. In its pursuit of keeping pace with advancements in the field of community health sciences, the department has consistently updated its curricula, teaching methods, lecture halls, and facilities, such as the Clinical Nutrition and Health Education laboratories, equipping them with state-of-the-art scientific devices and educational models.

Vision
To achieve global leadership in community health fields through excellence in academic programs, scientific research, and community service.

Mission
To prepare specialized professionals with competitive capabilities in the field of community health, produce distinguished scientific research that contributes to building a knowledge-based economy, participate in the health development of the community, and inspire community engagement to positively impact health promotion.

Objectives

• Deliver high-quality educational programs aligned with the latest scientific advancements at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Prepare competent allied health professionals capable of delivering exceptional healthcare services in specialized fields of community health sciences.
• Encourage and promote multidisciplinary collaborative research, supporting applied and community-centered studies.
• Promote health literacy and instill values and attitudes that facilitate the adoption of healthy lifestyles among community members.
• Provide high-quality healthcare services through skilled graduates and contributions from faculty members.
• Offer scientific and practical consultancy services and continuous medical education programs for specialists in community health fields.
• Strengthen partnerships with service sectors and community organizations related to health promotion by fostering collaboration and linking academic processes with societal health needs and labor market demands.