International Health Sciences University
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International Health Sciences University (IHSU) is a private non-residential university
in Uganda
.
, a southeastern section of Kampala
, Uganda's capital and largest city. IHSU's campus is located on the top floor of the building that houses International Hospital Kampala
. The road distance from the central business district
of the city to Namuwongo is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi). The coordinates of the university campus are:00 18 18N, 32 36 36 (Latitude:0.3050; Longitude:32.6100).
, a conglomerate of health-related businesses that include:
The university incorporated the Uganda Health Management Institute (UHMI), and the International Hospital School of Nursing (IHSON) as the two founding faculties of the university. In December 2010, the university held its maiden graduation ceremony, held at the university campus at Namuwongo
, a suburb of Kampala
.
The chancellor of the University is Justice Julia Sebutinde of the International Criminal Court
. The Vice Chancellor is Dr. Nick Wooding. The Chairman of the University Council is Dr. Moses Galukande. Dr. Ian Clarke
, the founder of the university, was a member of the University Council until he relinquished that responsibility in 2010. The current members of the Council are listed at this reference:
Courses can be pursued (a) full-time (b) part-time (c) on-campus or (d) via remote e-learning.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
.
Location
IHSU has its main campus at 4686 St. Barnabas Road, NamuwongoNamuwongo
-Location:Namuwongo is bordered by Lugogo to the north, Nakawa to the northeast, Kiswa and Bugoloobi to the east, Muyenga to the southeast, Kisugu and Kabalagala to the south, Kibuli to the west and Kololo to the northwest...
, a southeastern section of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital and largest city. IHSU's campus is located on the top floor of the building that houses International Hospital Kampala
International Hospital Kampala
International Hospital Kampala , is a private, upscale, tertiary care medical facility owned by International Medical Group, the largest provider of private medical services in Uganda. As of July 2009, the hospital has a capacity of eighty beds.-Location:The hospital is located in Namuwongo in...
. The road distance from the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of the city to Namuwongo is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi). The coordinates of the university campus are:00 18 18N, 32 36 36 (Latitude:0.3050; Longitude:32.6100).
Overview
International Health Sciences University is a member of the International Medical GroupInternational Medical Group
International Medical Group , is a conglomerate of health-related businesses, headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. IMG is the leading provider of private medical services in Uganda.-History:...
, a conglomerate of health-related businesses that include:
- International Hospital KampalaInternational Hospital KampalaInternational Hospital Kampala , is a private, upscale, tertiary care medical facility owned by International Medical Group, the largest provider of private medical services in Uganda. As of July 2009, the hospital has a capacity of eighty beds.-Location:The hospital is located in Namuwongo in...
(IHK) - 200 bed state-of-the-art tertiary care hospital - International Air Ambulance (IAA)
- International Medical Foundation (IMF)
- International Health Sciences University (IHSU) - Began classes in 2008
The university incorporated the Uganda Health Management Institute (UHMI), and the International Hospital School of Nursing (IHSON) as the two founding faculties of the university. In December 2010, the university held its maiden graduation ceremony, held at the university campus at Namuwongo
Namuwongo
-Location:Namuwongo is bordered by Lugogo to the north, Nakawa to the northeast, Kiswa and Bugoloobi to the east, Muyenga to the southeast, Kisugu and Kabalagala to the south, Kibuli to the west and Kololo to the northwest...
, a suburb of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
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History
IHSU was established and admitted the first class of students in August 2008.The chancellor of the University is Justice Julia Sebutinde of the International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression .It came into being on 1 July 2002—the date its founding treaty, the Rome Statute of the...
. The Vice Chancellor is Dr. Nick Wooding. The Chairman of the University Council is Dr. Moses Galukande. Dr. Ian Clarke
Dr. Ian Clarke
Dr. Ian Clarke is a physician, missionary, philanthropist, politician and entrepreneur, resident in Uganda.-History:Dr. Ian Clarke was born in South Armagh, Northern Ireland in 1952....
, the founder of the university, was a member of the University Council until he relinquished that responsibility in 2010. The current members of the Council are listed at this reference:
Schools and Institutes
, IHSU has one school and one institute:- Institute of Health Policy and Management
- School of Nursing
Postgraduate Degree Courses
- MBA Health ManagementHealth administrationHealth administration or healthcare administration is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, hospital networks, health care systems, and public health systems...
- MScMSC- Computers:* Mario Strikers Charged* Microsoft Common Console Document, file for the Microsoft Management Console* Microelectronics Support Centre* Microsoft Corporation* MIDI Show Control* Message Sequence Chart...
Public HealthPublic healthPublic health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals" . It is concerned with threats to health based on population health...
Courses can be pursued (a) full-time (b) part-time (c) on-campus or (d) via remote e-learning.
Undergraduate Degree Courses
- BBABBABBA may refer to:*Bachelor of Business Administration, degree*Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an NGO against child labour in India*Backyard Brawlers Association, a wrestling promotion based primarily out of Rockville Centre, NY*Balanced Budget Act, U.S...
Health Management - BScBSCBSC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Science and technology* Bachelor of Science , an undergraduate degree* Base Station Controller, part of a mobile phone network; see: Base Station subsystem...
Public Health - BScBSCBSC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Science and technology* Bachelor of Science , an undergraduate degree* Base Station Controller, part of a mobile phone network; see: Base Station subsystem...
Economics & Policy Management - Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNScBSNBSN is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:* A Non-profit Biotechnology Organization, Biotechnology Society of Nepal* Badan Standardisasi Nasional or National Standardization Agency of Indonesia...
)
Diploma Courses
- Diploma Public Health
- Diploma Community Health
- Diploma Healthcare Leadership and Management
- Diploma Health Promotion Education
- Diploma in International Health and Development
- Diploma in Health Policy and Planning
Certificate Courses
- Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare
- Health Law and Regulations
- Health Communication: Theory and Practice
- Population, Poverty, and Health
- Health and Development
- Gender, Health, and Development
- Healthcare Management and Administration
- Refugee Health Management
- Strategic Planning and Management for Healthcare Organizations
- Quality Management in a Healthcare Setting
- Human Resource Management for Health
- Health Economics for Developing Countries
- Health Policy Analysis
- Healthcare Accounting
See also
- Education in UgandaEducation in UgandaThe system of education in Uganda has a structure of 7 years of primary education, 6 years of secondary education , and 3 to 5 years of post-secondary education...
- List of universities in Uganda
- International Medical GroupInternational Medical GroupInternational Medical Group , is a conglomerate of health-related businesses, headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. IMG is the leading provider of private medical services in Uganda.-History:...
- International Hospital KampalaInternational Hospital KampalaInternational Hospital Kampala , is a private, upscale, tertiary care medical facility owned by International Medical Group, the largest provider of private medical services in Uganda. As of July 2009, the hospital has a capacity of eighty beds.-Location:The hospital is located in Namuwongo in...
- Dr. Ian ClarkeDr. Ian ClarkeDr. Ian Clarke is a physician, missionary, philanthropist, politician and entrepreneur, resident in Uganda.-History:Dr. Ian Clarke was born in South Armagh, Northern Ireland in 1952....
- List of medical schools in Uganda