Faculty Overview
The Faculty of Medical Sciences at South Mediterranean University prepares students to become highly skilled healthcare professionals through innovative education, practical training, and scientific discovery.
Our programmes combine classroom learning with extensive laboratory practice, clinical exposure, and industry experience, ensuring graduates are ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare.
Degrees Awarded
Faculty Vision
Excellence in education, advanced research, and continuous, sustainable community service.
Faculty Mission
To provide modern healthcare education and actively contribute to the development of scientific research and medical knowledge, serving the community locally and globally and promoting sustainable development.
Faculty Objectives
- Offer advanced academic programmes that ensure high-quality education and respond to healthcare labour-market needs.
- Graduate healthcare professionals capable of innovation, professional practice, and regional competitiveness.
- Enhance scientific research that addresses healthcare issues and contributes to national development.
- Promote innovation, continuous development, professional ethics, and lifelong learning.
- Strengthen community partnerships through healthcare, educational, and awareness activities.
Programme Overview
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
- Bachelor of Anaesthesia Technology (BAT)
Programme Duration
Four years of full-time academic study, laboratory education, clinical training, and professional development.
Accreditation
Delivered in collaboration with MAHSA University, Malaysia, using an internationally aligned curriculum. Eligible graduates receive dual certification from SMU and MAHSA University.
Programme Philosophy
Integrating scientific knowledge, practical laboratory training, clinical excellence, professional ethics, innovation, and lifelong learning to prepare competent healthcare professionals.
4-Year Programme Structure
Foundation Year
- Foundation Medical Sciences
- Basic Chemistry
- Human Biology
- Introduction to Healthcare
- Laboratory Fundamentals
- Academic and Professional Skills
Core Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology Foundations
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Laboratory Practice
Clinical and Applied Sciences
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Clinical Skills Development
- Research Methods
- Healthcare Practice
Advanced Professional Practice
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Placement
- Professional Ethics
- Healthcare Management
- Research Project
- Industry and Hospital Training
Learning Facilities
Facilities supporting practical medical science education.
Modern spaces for pharmaceutical education and experimentation.
Practical facilities for pharmaceutical preparation.
Controlled environments for healthcare skills training.
Practical learning in human anatomy and biomedical sciences.
Study of human body systems and physiological processes.
Practical investigation of microorganisms and disease.
Laboratory study of biological and chemical processes.
Advanced simulation for clinical competence and safety.
Why Choose Medical Sciences?
Learn using contemporary scientific and laboratory facilities.
Practise clinical procedures in realistic training environments.
Receive guidance from qualified healthcare educators.
Connect academic learning with professional healthcare practice.
Develop scientific inquiry, analysis, and research capabilities.
Benefit from supportive and interactive learning experiences.
Faculty Values
Global Recognition
Through SMU's partnership with MAHSA University, students follow an internationally aligned curriculum. Eligible graduates receive dual certification, enhancing their global career opportunities.