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His Highness
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President of the United Arab Emirates
Fatima College of Health Sciences
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His Highness General
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
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Fatima College of Health Sciences
Royal Decree
The Institute of Applied Technology was founded in
2005 through a Royal decree of His Highness Sheikh
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United
Arab Emirates, as a corporate body with full financial
and administrative independence.
The establishment of the Institute was an initiative
of General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. His Highness envisioned
IAT as a world class Technical-Careers Education
system that would produce the scientists, engineers
and technicians needed by the UAE to build a
knowledge-based economy.
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Governance and Mandate
The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) is the parent organization that overseas, among
other technical and educational institutions, the Fatima College for Health Sciences.
The IAT’s Board of Trustees:
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H.E. Engineer Hussain Al Hammadi
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Tayeb Kamali
Vice Chairman
Dr. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi
Board Member
Dr. Reyadh Abdullatif Almehaideb
Board Member
Dr. Yousef Ebrahim Al Akraf
Board Member
Eng. Faisal Mohamed Albakery
Board Member
Eng. Dhafer Ayedh Al Ahbabi
Board Member
Mr. Ibrahim Hassan Nassir
Board Member
Mr. Rabea Saleem Al Junaibi
Board Member
Mr. Mohamed Ali Zainal Albastaki
Board Member
Fatima College of Health Sciences
Message from the Managing Director
Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) is an educational entity
governed by the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT). Founded in
2006, FCHS has become established as a leading health education
provider in the UAE.
The College has a number of valuable international agreements to
ensure the quality of its educational programs. Moreover, the programs
offered by FCHS are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research.
IAT educational system is mandated to develop the knowledge and
skills that will help the workforce become more flexible and responsive
to the needs of local workforce markets, while enabling the UAE
economy to compete globally. IAT's additional contractual obligation is
to young Emiratis, every student attending our learning campuses will
be afforded the opportunity to prepare for their future career by
participating in a personalized work-integrated learning process and
programs that are student-centered, surrounded by supportive
services, and is driven by intellectual rigor.
As the Institute of Applied Technology continues to grow the UAE’s
knowledge-based economy, students are encouraged to explore FCHS
and to embrace the opportunities offered for an exciting and rewarding
career within health.
Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi
Fatima College of Health Sciences
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Fatima College of Health Sciences
An entity of the Institute of Applied Technology
Established in 2006, the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) aims
to meet the United Arab Emirates growing need for skilled healthcare
professionals. The college started by offering the BSc. in Nursing
program in 2006 and has, since then expanded to offer more than 10
degree programs at BSc. and Diploma levels in Health Sciences. The
nursing program is operated in collaboration with Griffith University in
Australia.
In addition to the Bachelor Degree, the school of nursing offers a
bridging program for diploma-holding practitioner nurses. The
program was designed to graduate local students in the nursing field
and to upgrade the education of the diploma holder nurses already in
the health sector.
The college has a mandate to help the health sector in Abu Dhabi and
UAE in general to satisfy its needs by graduating well educated and
trained nurses.
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Fatima College of Health Sciences
Accrediting Body & Partners
The health professions are occupations that work together as a team with
physicians, dentists or primary health care specialists to deliver quality health care.
Based on the demand for such specialties in the UAE, and in order to strengthen
the newly launched Health Sciences Programs (BSc. & Diploma in, Pharmacy,
Physiotherapy, Radiography & Medical Imaging and Health Emergency
(Paramedic). FCHS has signed an agreement with Monash University that aims to
establish, develop and deliver first class, innovative Health Sciences Programs in
FCHS which will be sanctioned by local and international agencies to grant
globally recognized graduate degree programs in health sciences, focusing on
higher diplomas and bachelor degrees. Graduates from these programs are
eligible for licensing by Health Authority Abu Dhabi.
The Health Sciences programs prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and
values to advance in the health profession; to meet the health care delivery
demands and work in a variety of settings with diverse patients, families and
communities.
Graduates are prepared to assume supervisory, managerial and/or educational
positions. In addition, successful completions of these programs allow students to
pursue graduate education in the health care field.
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Vision & Mission
The Vision
To be the provider of excellence in Health Sciences education
in the United Arab Emirates.
The Mission
Fatima College of Health Sciences is committed to:
• Prepare knowledgeable and skillful professionals, who will deliver evidence-based
practice in different health care settings.
• Provide flexible, dynamic and culturally sensitive curricula that are responsive to
the changing health care needs in the UAE.
• Nurture a culture of applied and operational research.
• Foster community-oriented services in collaboration with external health care
providers and the public at large.
• Provide high quality student-centered learning environments utilizing
technological innovation and promoting critical thinking.
• Create supportive and productive teaching-learning environments that foster
lifelong learning.
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Why study at FCHS?
Fatima College of Health Sciences offers different Health Sciences Programs in two main campuses
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with the intention of expanding to Al Gharbia campus. Currently there are
approximately 600 students enrolled in these programs taught by more than 30 faculty members.
FCHS offers students the opportunity to aquire the knowledge and develop a range of skills:
Health Skills
• Ability to work in the clinical environment
• Infection prevention
• Caring for patients and their families
• Rapid response to emergency situations
Communication Skills
• An understanding of audiences, content and purpose
• Writing health documents ranging from informal status reports to formal project reports
• Developing and delivering health presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work with other health professionals
Cognitive Skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Evaluate situations and identify solutions
• Enhanced knowledge of health, nursing and medicine
Personal Skills
• Developing life skills essential for a professional career
• Responsibility for patient care and safety
• Leadership of health teams
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Careers in Health Care
Nursing
Nurses graduating with a BSc in Nursing will provide holistic, nursing and practice to patients and
their families. Contemporary nursing careers offer a wealth of opportunities to contribute to the
health and wellbeing of society in primary, secondary and tertiary settings.
Pharmacy
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice pharmacy, the field of health sciences
focusing on the effect of medications and their safe use. Pharmacists undergo college-level
education to understand biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs, drug uses and therapeutic
roles, side effects, potential interactions, and monitoring parameters. Professional interpretation
and communication of this specialized knowledge to patients, physicians, and other health care
providers are functions which pharmacists provide, and are central to the provision of safe and
effective drug therapy.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy, often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical
therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential
within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation.
This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing.
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Radiography & Medical Imaging
A Radiographer & Radiologic Technologist, also known as Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS),
performs imaging of the human body for diagnosis medical problems. Radiographers work in
hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Although many graduates pursue a career in general
radiography and computed tomography, opportunities exist to specialize in ultrasound, magnetic
resonance imaging, mammography, management, research and in industry as medical
applications' specialists.
Health Emergency (Paramedic)
Paramedics are an integral part of the health care system. They provide unscheduled health care
for individuals experiencing a health emergency. Paramedics initiate care and determine
appropriate referral of patients to enable continuing care needs. A paramedic is also required to
work with other emergency services to respond to mass casualty incidents in a range of situations.
Medical Services
Graduates from the “Medical Services” Programs are prepared to work in a range of occupational
fields in the medical and health care sector. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, health centers and
other institutions providing medical care. In addition, they work in healthcare related institutions
and organizations.
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Health Sciences Programs
Masters of Science
Bachelor
of
Physiotherapy
Bachelor of
Radiography
& Medical
Imaging
Year 3
Higher Diploma
in
Pharmacy
Higher Diploma
in
Physiotherapy
Higher Diploma
in
Radiography
PHARMACY
PHYSIOTHERAPY
RADIOGRAPHY
& MEDICAL
IMAGING
Year 1
Year 4
Bachelor
of
Pharmacy
Year 2
Year 5
Post Graduate Diploma (Specialties: Clinical Diabetes Education, Pediatrics, or Critical Care)
NURSING
Bachelor
of
Paramedics
Higher Diploma
in
Paramedics
Higher Diploma
in
Medical Services
PARAMEDICS
MEDICAL
SERVICES
Common Year
5.0 and above
Admission Requirements
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Bachelor
of
Nursing
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Less than 5.0
Grade 12
High School Score (Science Stream): 80% for Pharmacy; 70% for other Programs; 60% for Medical Services
High School Score (Other Streams) : 85% for Pharmacy; 80% for other Programs; 70% for Medical Services
General Requirements Unit
General Requirements Unit provides the common year for the College education. It is designed to
give students a breadth of knowledge and understanding across the major disciplines of science,
social science, information technology and humanities. It is also designed to help students develop
such lifelong skills as critical thinking, writing and communication.
Continue to Year 2 of Health Sciences Programs
Introduction to Biostatistics
Chemistry - Lab
2 nd Semester
Chemistry
Islamic Culture
Human Biology - Lab
Human Biology
English for Health Professions II
Basic Health Skills II
ICLT - II
Common
Year 1
EL Communications Skills II
Physics for Health Professions - Lab
Physics for Health Professions
1 st Semester
Mathematics
Introduction to Psychology
Biology - Lab
Biology
English for Health Professions I
Basic Health Skills I
ICLT - I
EL Communications Skills I
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing Program
This is a full time 4 year program that leads to the award of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The
Program comprises theoretical and clinical courses in addition to clinical placements within a
variety of health care settings.
Nursing Bridging Program
This program is available to nurses who hold a Diploma in Nursing. This “Bridging” program is
offered full-time (2 years) and part-time (4 years).
The nursing degree has main areas of study including;
• Medical and Surgical Nursing (adult)
• Maternity and Child Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing (adult)
• Contemporary Nursing
In addition, during the second, third and fourth years of the program, students undertake clinical
practicum were they spend some time in hospitals where they practice their theoretical knowledge
about diseases and their nursing management.
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Course Details
Contemporary
Nursing
Transitions to
Practice
Research for Health
Professionals
Adapting to
Health Changes in
the Older Adult
Community Health
& Diversity
Leadership &
Management for
Health
Professionals
2nd Semester
Human Responses
in Crisis
Complex Clinical
Practice
Pathophysiology
& Pharmacology 2
Child & Family
Nursing
1st Semester
Acute Nursing
Health Law &
Ethics
Pathophysiology
& Pharmacology 1
Wound & Pain
Management
Nursing Practices
Clinical Health
Assessment
The Science of
Infection Control
Anatomy &
Physiology 2
Perspectives on
Nursing, Health,
Culture & Society
Psychosocial
Health Across the
Lifespan
Anatomy &
Physiology 1
1st Semester
Clinical Health
Assessment
2nd Semester
Year 4
2nd Semester
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year 3
Year 1
1st & 2nd
Semester
1st Semester
Year 2
Health Promotion
Transition to a
Career, Registered
Nursing
Aspects of
Nursing, Adults,
Children and
Families
Anatomy and
Physiology,
Infection Control
Common Year
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
Pharmacists are health professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage a patient's
understanding and utilisation of medications, in order to optimise medicines-related health
outcomes. The degree has four streams of study:
• enabling sciences
• applied pharmaceutical sciences
• clinical and therapeutic sciences
• pharmacy practice sciences
During third and fourth year, students undertake work placements in hospitals and community
pharmacies through the professional experience placement program. The program provides an
understanding of the processes involved in, for example, providing primary health care, drug
information, and clinical pharmacy services in different practice environments.
Major areas of study
• Enabling knowledge: includes various aspects of chemistry, physiology, biochemistry,
microbiology and pharmacology.
• Drug delivery: focuses on formulation of medicines, pharmacokinetics and various dose-forms.
• Integrated therapeutics stream: deals with major disease states, epidemiology, their diagnosis,
the chemistry and pharmacology of medicines used to treat these conditions and the clinical
practice aspects of treating the whole patient.
• Pharmacy Practice: the clinical application of the science outlined above and includes
experiential placements
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Course Details
Bachelor
2nd Semester
Year 4
PAC4472
PAC4382
Advanced
therapeutics
Integrated therapeutics:
Neurology and oncology
Integrated
therapeutics: Psychiatry
Context for practice III
PAC4261
PAC4441
PAC4451
PAC4371
Drug delivery and
development
Integrated therapeutics:
Endocrinology and renal
Integrated therapeutics:
Dermatology and pain
Professional experience
placement program
PAC3252
PAC3432
Elective Suggestions
PAC3362
Drug Delivery II
Integrated therapeutics:
Infectious disease
Current aspects of
pharmaceutical research.
OR - Leadership, OR Community engagement
Context for practice II
PAC3191
PAC2412
PAC3421
Microbiology and
immunology
Integrated therapeutics:
Introduction and
cardiovascular
Integrated therapeutics:
Respiratory and
gastrointestinal disease
2nd Semester
Bachelor
PAC4462
1st Semester
Year 5
PAC4482
1st Semester
Bachelor of Pharmacy
PAC3241
Drug delivery,
disposition and
dynamics
(PAC3351, PAC3362) (PAC4371)
Year 1
2nd Semester
Diploma
PAC2342
Drug delivery and
disposition
Basis of drug action II
Context for practice I
Pharmacy in a public
health context
1st Semester
Year 2
PAC3351
PAC2151
PAC2161
PAC2171
PAC2331
Biochemistry and
molecular biology
Cell function, communication
and pathology
Basis of drug action I
Pharmacists as
communicators
PAC1222
PAC1132
PAC1142
PAC1322
Drug Delivery I
Systems Physiology
Chemistry of
Biomolecules
Pharmacy,
Health & Society II
PAC1111
PAC1121
PAC1311
Introduction to
Physiology
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacy,
Health & Society I
1st Semester
Diploma
PAC2182
1st & 2nd
Semester
Year 3
PAC2232
2nd Semester
Exit Point - Diploma in Pharmacy
PAC1211
Physicochemical
Basis of Pharmacy
Common Year
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are health care professionals who focus on prevention, assessment and treatment
of physical disorders and the promotion of movement and health.
The degree has five themes of study:
• Personal and professional development
• Population, society and health
• Fundamental knowledge of health science
• Applied practice & Research
The Physiotherapy Degree is based on a fully integrated curriculum and includes interdisciplinary
studies. In Year 1, the curriculum is structured around patient centred learning. Conditions for
which people typically seek physiotherapy, provide the context for integrating learning about
biomedical sciences and physiotherapy skills. In the later years of the course, the focus moves from
campus based patient scenarios and observational visits, to learning in a clinical environment.
Graduates develop a skill set and are well-equipped to continue learning.
Physiotherapy Themes
Bachelor of Physiotherapy curriculum encompasses five themes present longitudinally throughout
the course and built on in a hierarchical manner in progressive units.
Theme 1: Personal and professional development
Theme 2: Population, society and health
Theme 3: Fundamental knowledge of health science
Theme 4: Applied practice
Theme 5: Research
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Course Details
Bachelor
2nd Semester
Year 4
Advanced clinical
placement 1
Advanced clinical
placement 2
Clinical placement 1
Integrated
curriculum 5
2nd Semester
Bachelor
Elective clinical placement
1st Semester
Year 5
Paediatric clinical
placement
1st Semester
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Transition to health
practice 2
Physiotherapy practical
(neurological)
Clinical placement 2
Clinical placement 3
Transition to health
practice 1
Research 5
Physiotherapy theory
(advanced practice)
Physiotherapy practical
(advanced practice)
Year 1
2nd Semester
Diploma
Physiotherapy practical
(neurological)
1st Semester
Year 2
Physiotherapy theory
(neurological)
Integrated
curriculum 3
Research 3
Physiotherapy theory
(cardio respiratory)
Physiotherapy practical
(cardio respiratory)
2nd Semester
Diploma
Research 4
Integrated
curriculum 2
Research 2
Physiotherapy theory
(musculoskeletal 2)
Physiotherapy practical
(musculoskeletal 2)
Integrated
curriculum 1
Research 1
Physiotherapy theory
(musculoskeletal 1)
Physiotherapy practical
(musculoskeletal 1)
1st & 2nd
Semester
Year 3
Integrated
curriculum 4
1st Semester
Exit Point - Diploma in Physiotherapy
Common Year
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Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging
Radiographers are health professionals who work in collaboration with radiologists and other
specialist medical practitioners to provide patients with a range of diagnostic examinations.
Radiographers more specifically facilitate patient diagnosis and management through the creation
of medical images using a variety of medical imaging modalities including traditional x-ray
radiographic imaging; digital fluoroscopy and digital vascular imaging; computed tomography,
mammography, bone mineral densitometry, medical ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
Radiographers play a pivotal role in selecting and implementing the most appropriate examination
protocols which will answer the clinical questions.
This program provides a professional education in general radiography, computed tomography,
general medical ultrasound, digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging to facilitate
entry into the radiography profession. Throughout the course, the physical and biomedical
sciences are closely integrated with radiographic and medical imaging science and methods.
Students will develop an understanding of scientific research in general and its application within
radiographic practice. Under supervision, students will develop a range of professional skills in
relation to the assessment and management of patients and implement radiographic and medical
imaging techniques from an evidence based perspective. In final year, students will extend their
radiographic knowledge into magnetic resonance imaging, pediatric imaging, digital subtraction
angiography, functional imaging and bone mineral densitometry.
Study Themes
The units of study illustrated on the Course Map have been organized within the following study
themes:
1. Enabling physical and biological sciences
2. Radiographic imaging science and methods
3. Medical imaging science and methods
4. Professional skills and clinical practice
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Course Details
Year 4
2nd Semester
Bachelor
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 6 (DSA & BMD)
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 7 (Paediatric Imaging)
Medical Imaging Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 4
FRD4051
FRD4091
2nd Semester
Year 5
FRD4052
1st Semester
Bachelor of Radiography & Medical Imaging
Bachelor
FRD4062
FRD4061
FRD4092
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 4 (Medical Ultrasound 2)
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 5 (Imaging Science of Hybrid
Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods)
Medical Imaging Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 3
FRD3032
FRD3052
FRD3082
Physical Principles of Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
Medical Imaging Science and
Methods 2 (Computed
Tomography 2) - Methods 3
(Medical Ultracound 1)
Medical Imaging Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 2
FRD3051
FRD3081
Medical Imaging Science and
Methods 1
(Computed Tomography 1)
Medical Imaging Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 1
1st Semester
FRD3031
Radiology Biology 4 and
Sectional Imaging Anatomy
Physical Principles of Medical
Imaging Dosimetry
2nd Semester
FRD3021
FRD3062
FRD2022
FRD2042
FRD2072
Digital Image Processing &
Clinical applications
Radiographic Imaging Science
& Metods 4 (Mammography)
Radiographic Professional Skills
& Clinical Practice 4
FRD2021
FRD2041
FRD2071
Radiographic Imaging Science &
Metods 3 (Advanced General
Radiographic Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 3
Year 2
Diploma
Year 1
1st Semester
Diploma
Radiology Biology 3
FRD1022
FRD1042
FRD1072
Radiology Biology 2
Radiographic Imaging Science &
Metods 2 (General Radiography 2)
Radiographic Professional
Skills & Clinical Practice 2
FRD1041
FRD1071
Radiographic Imaging Science &
Metods 1 (General Radiography 1)
Radiographic Professional Skills
& Clinical Practice 1
1st & 2nd
Semester
Year 3
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Exit Point - Diploma in Radiography
Radiology & Contrast Radiography)
FRD1011
FRD1021
Radiologic Physics & Radiation
Protection - Radiology Biology 1
Common Year
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Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
The Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) BEH(P) degree provides the graduate with the
practical skills and knowledge required of an Emergency Medical Technician Advanced
(Paramedic) at a beginning practitioner level.
The second year aims to provide students with the adequate preparatory coursework to enter the
professional phase of the Degree. All units in first year provide an introduction to the generic
competencies expected of university studies, eg. accessing information, critical analysis and essay
preparation, etc. In year one, students will also be introduced to biomedical sciences, social
sciences, human development and biological concepts that underpin clinical paramedic practice.
The third year is the first of the two-year professional phase. Students study concepts of
professionalism and core clinical skills, including clinical problem-solving and decision-making. In
this year students will begin to explore common emergency medical conditions and conditions
related to trauma.
In the fourth year students study the paramedic management of patients with conditions affecting
mental health and health conditions at various life stages. Students begin to explore the concepts
of leadership and clinical mentoring, research and evaluation, and the broader scope of emergency
preparedness and multi-casualty situations.
A Thematic Approach
There are five themes within the BEH(P) Degree which provide a continuity of approach across
units and serve to link these units to professional practice. They are the following:
• Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development
• Theme 2: Population Health and Society
• Theme 3: Foundations of the Paramedic Clinician
• Theme 4: Community-based Emergency Health (CBEH)
• Theme 5: Science, Knowledge and Evidence
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Course Details
Year 4
2nd Semester
Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
1st Semester
Bachelor
BEH3012
BEH3022
BEH3032
BEH3042
Clinical Leadership
and Emergency
Preparedness
Research and Contemporary
Challenges in CBEH
Paramedic
Management of
Critical Care Specialty
Situations
Advanced Paramedic
Clinical Practice 3
BEH3011
BEH3121
BEH3031
BEH3051
Paramedic
Management of
Medical Conditions
Paramedic Management of
Toxicological and
Environmental Conditions
Paramedic Clinical
Practice 2
Paramedic
Management of
Mental Health
Year 3
2nd Semester
Exit Point - Diploma in Emergency Health (Paramedic)
Year 2
2nd Semester
1st Semester
Diploma
Year 1
1st & 2nd
Semester
1st Semester
Diploma
BEH2012
BEH2022
BEH2142
BEH2032
Paramedic
Management of
Respiratory Conditions
Paramedic Management of
Trauma
The Paramedic in the
Community
Paramedic Clinical
Practice 1
BEH2011
BEH2021
BEH2131
BEH2121
Professionalism and
Community Based
Emergency Health
Systems
Evidence Based Practice,
Research & Population Health
within CBEH Services
Paramedic
Management of
Cardiovascular
Conditions
Paramedic
Management of
Maternal and
Neonatal Health
BEH1102
BEH1022
BMA1902
NUR1202
Clinical Concepts of
Paramedic Practice 2
Pharmacotherapy in CBEH
Human Structure and
Function 2
Legal Issues and
Concepts
IPE1011
BMA1901
BEH1011
Foundations of Health in
Primary Clinical Care
Human Structure and
Function 1
Clinical Concepts of
Paramedic Practice
BEH2041
Human Development
and Health Across the
Lifespan
Common Year
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Admission Requirements
Health Sciences Programs
1. A secondary high school certificate or its equivalent,
obtained within the last three years of the application
submission deadline, attested by Ministry of Education.
2. IAT secondary certificate or a high school with a
minimum percentage of 70%* for science stream; and
may consider high school certificates in other streams
with a minimum percentage of 80%**, for admission to
Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy,
Bachelor of Radiography & Medical Imaging, or Bachelor
of Emergency Health (Paramedic). Bachelor of Pharmacy
(Science stream 80%, other streams 85%) programs.
3. IELTS score > 5.0 (Academic) or equivalent; UAE national
applicants with a lower score may join the Foundation
Program.
4. Applicants should not be older than 23 years.
5. Medical Clearance is required for admission.
6. Females only.
* 60% for Medical Services Programs
** 70% for Medical Services Programs
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Following conditions are required to obtain entry into
Nursing Bridging Program:
Nursing Bridging Program
• Nursing Diploma from an accredited institute.
• Academic IELTS with Band 6.0.
• Valid UAE Nursing licensure.
• Only UAE National students may transfer credits to
Fatima College.
FCHS - Abu Dhabi Campus
Near Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 3798, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2 507 8765
Fax: +971 2 401 8243
Contact Us
FCHS - Al Ain Campus
Near Tawam Hospital, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 24162, Al Ain
Tel: +971 3 7035500
Fax: +971 3 7035401
FCHS - Madinat Zayed Campus
Baynounah Institute of Science & Technology
Al Gharbia, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 57788, Madinat Zayed
Tel: +971 2 884 3001
Fax: +971 2 884 9196
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Website: www.fchs.ac.ae