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 It
is indeed my pleasure to welcome to the Faculty of Health & Applied
Science all new and returning students for the academic year
2007/2008. A special welcome is extended to the new students of the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing course who constitute the first batch
of entrants to this new addition to the Faculty’s courses offerings.
The Faculty of
Health & Applied Science has been in existence for approximately 48
years, being the first Department to be instituted after the inception
of the College of Arts, Science & Technology, (CAST) in 1958. The
Faculty has evolved over the years from a mere Service Department to a
full-fledged Faculty offering a total of fourteen courses of study,
(two Certificates, two Associate Degrees, nine Bachelors/Bachelor of
Science and one Master of Philosophy courses).
The courses
offered in the Faculty are distinguished by the flexibility in design
and delivery modes. The mix of degree, associate degree and
certificate courses are delivered as full-time, part-time, evening,
day release, modular summer or combinations thereof.
The Faculty of
Health and Applied Science, formerly, the Science Department, has
enjoyed a long and enviable tradition of offering courses which
satisfy the national and regional manpower needs. The disciplines are
usually work place oriented, practical-based and scientifically and
technologically relevant.
The
accreditation of courses in the Faculty of Health and Applied Science
has become a priority issue. Three of the Undergraduate Bachelor’s
degree courses (Medical Technology, Pharmacy and Health Sciences) have
obtained accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica, and two
others (Environmental Health/Public Health Inspection and public
Health Nursing) are awaiting the accreditation report from the
Accreditation Body.
The faculty is
poised to expand into a College of the Health Sciences with many
schools comprising a range of health disciplines including Nursing,
Pharmacy, Public Health, Sports Science and several other Health
Professions.
The Faculty of
Health and Applied Science strives for excellence in the delivery of
all its offerings. In keeping with the University's mission, it is
committed to providing high quality and flexible courses of study.
If your interest
lies within the health profession or a science-based/science education career,
the Faculty of Health & Applied Science is the place to be.
I want to remind
each of you however, that success comes with hard work and discipline.
I therefore challenge you to get adjusted quite early to the
University environment and then settle down to the business of
achieving your academic goals.
I extend a warm
welcome to all prospective students and encourage you to become a part
of our unique family. We offer you a secure, bright and successful
future.
Eugenie
Brown-Myrie
Dean, Faculty of Health & Applied Science
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