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Established in 2025, the College of Health Sciences (CHS) began with two CAA-accredited undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BScPT). At CHS, students are prepared for real healthcare careers through a strong mix of classroom learning, clinical placements, and advanced simulation training. Our graduates enter the workforce ready to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care that meets the needs of hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and community health settings across the UAE and beyond.
The College features a state-of-the-art Simulation Center, where students learn in realistic hospital and rehabilitation environments. Using high-fidelity manikins, immersive scenarios, and virtual reality (VR) technologies, students practice their clinical skills in a safe environment before working with real patients. This hands-on approach builds confidence, critical thinking, and professional competence.
The American University in the Emirates is institutionally licensed by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) under MOHESR. Both the BSN and BScPT programs are CAA accredited, ensuring students graduate with recognized qualifications that meet national and regional healthcare workforce needs.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the American University in the Emirates is committed to preparing practice-ready, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professionals who contribute to the UAE’s and the global community’s health and wellbeing. Guided by AUE’s mission, the CHS provides high-quality, interdisciplinary education, research, and community engagement in Nursing and Physiotherapy. Through evidence-based teaching, immersive simulation, clinical training, and leadership development, the College equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and values to advance healthcare excellence, address national workforce needs, and promote lifelong learning, innovation, and social impact.
- Design and implement curricula in Nursing and Physiotherapy that meet UAE CAA and international accreditation standards.
- Ensure all programs are outcomes-based, competency-driven, and aligned with national healthcare priorities.
- Embed evidence-based teaching strategies, flipped classrooms, simulation, and digital/VR technologies in learning.
- Provide structured simulation-based training and supervised clinical placements to ensure safe, competent practice.
- Establish partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community providers for diverse clinical exposure.
- Develop student competencies in critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Goal 3: Foster Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Objectives:
- Cultivate student skills in self-directed learning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
- Prepare graduates for licensure examinations (DHA, DOH, MOH) and professional certification.
- Integrate interprofessional education to prepare students for collaborative healthcare environments.
Goal 4: Promote Global Citizenship and Leadership in Healthcare Education
Objectives:
- Embed cultural competence, ethics, and global health perspectives within the curriculum.
- Encourage student participation in leadership, peer mentoring, and academic support initiatives.
- Develop graduates who can contribute to healthcare innovation and leadership within the UAE and globally.
It is my privilege to welcome you to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the American University in the Emirates (AUE).
Since its establishment in 2025, CHS has been dedicated to preparing students for meaningful healthcare careers through our CAA-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BScPT) programs. With a strong integration of classroom learning, clinical placements, and advanced simulation training, we ensure that our graduates enter the workforce with the confidence, competence, and compassion required in today’s healthcare environments.
Our state-of-the-art Simulation Center allows students to train in safe, realistic hospital and rehabilitation settings, using high-fidelity manikins, immersive scenarios, and VR technologies. This hands-on approach strengthens critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making before students transition into real clinical practice.
Guided by AUE’s mission, the College emphasizes student-centered education, clinical excellence, professional development, and global citizenship. We are committed to equipping future nurses and physiotherapists with the skills, values, and leadership qualities to contribute to the UAE’s healthcare priorities and to serve communities worldwide.
As Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, so rightly stated:
“Nurses and other healthcare professionals are the heart of healthcare. Without a workforce that is educated, empowered, and inspired, there is no health for all.”
I warmly invite you to discover the opportunities CHS offers and to join us in shaping a healthier future.
Dean
College of Health Sciences
American University in the Emirates
Faculty
Dr. Corrien Van Belkum
Associate Professor