Department of Allied Health Sciences

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Overview

The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) was established in 2010 as part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Sargodha. It offers teaching, clinical practice and research in Allied Health Sciences and serves students, scholars, and professionals interested in Physical Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Imaging Technology. The Department is dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and hands-on experience, we provide a dynamic learning environment where students integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Our curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, ensuring that our graduates are well-equipped to excel in their careers and contribute positively to the community. Our dedicated faculty is committed to nurturing a community of passionate, skilled, and compassionate healthcare professionals who will have a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. Our vision is to become a recognized center of excellence in Allied Health education, research, and clinical practice. We aspire to foster innovation, ethical practice, and leadership in healthcare, empowering our students to make impactful changes in the local and global health communities. Our mission is to: • Deliver a rigorous academic program that blends theory, research, and practical application while promoting continuous learning and professional development through state-of-the-art facilities and methodologies. • Encourage ethical standards and compassion in patient care and community engagement through research and innovation in allied health sciences to advance clinical practice and healthcare outcomes. • Our overarching mission is to advance the health and prosperity of Pakistan's citizens, as well as the global community, through research and the preparation of highly proficient Allied Health Professionals.The Department of AHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs: • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): This program equips students with the skills necessary to assess, treat, and manage patients with physical impairments, promoting mobility and rehabilitation. Prepares the graduates to become a licensed physiotherapist capable of diagnosing and treating movement dysfunctions caused by injury, disease, or ageing. The curriculum emphasises clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, diagnostic imaging, and evidence-based practice. • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BS MLT): The BS in Medical Laboratory Technology (BS-MLT) degree program is designed to bridge the gap between medical science and clinical diagnosis. Medical Laboratory Technologists are vital members of modern healthcare teams, working behind the scenes to perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses. By utilizing state-of-the-art automated analyzers and high-precision diagnostic instruments, our graduates provide clinicians with the accurate, evidence-based data required to detect diseases early, monitor treatments, and save lives. • Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology (BS MIT): BS Medical Imaging Technology is a dynamic, technology-driven degree that bridges medical science and advanced diagnostic innovation. It empowers students to master modern imaging modalities, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Angiography etc for accurate disease detection and diagnosis. The program develops skilled, competent, and compassionate professionals committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality healthcare. Through scientific knowledge and hands-on clinical training, graduates become essential contributors to modern diagnostic medicine. Join us at the Department of Allied Health Sciences, where we are dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals who will make a meaningful difference in the world.

Vision

Our vision is to become a recognized center of excellence in Allied Health education, research, and clinical practice. We aspire to foster innovation, ethical practice, and leadership in healthcare, empowering our students to make impactful changes in the local and global health communities.

Mission

Our mission is to:
• Deliver a rigorous academic program that blends theory, research, and practical application while promoting continuous learning and professional development through state-of-the-art facilities and methodologies.
• Encourage ethical standards and compassion in patient care and community engagement through research and innovation in allied health sciences to advance clinical practice and healthcare outcomes.
• Our overarching mission is to advance the health and prosperity of Pakistan's citizens, as well as the global community, through research and the preparation of highly proficient Allied Health Professionals.

Degree Programs

Our diverse and varied degree programs are designed to uplift research aptitude and instill skill based knowledge to cater the needs of job market.

Research

Our innovation in research is the true reflection of our distinguishing position as a higher education institution. We provide a pathway to our faculty and research scholars to bridge together laboratory research, commercial potential, and solution-focused innovation.

News & Updates

The campus remains abuzz with literary and scholarly events to keep our energetic youth engaged in debates and discussion stimulating critical thinking

Faculty Members

Our resourceful faculty, efficient in providing opportunities for research and mentoring, is devoted to enrich the institutional heritage of quality education, thus, creating a substantial academic experience for the students.

Our People

Living and working across the globe in myriad professional positions, our alumni are torchbearers of the integrity of our institution as well as an inspiration for the generations of students at Sargodha University.

“At SMC, I experienced a worthy toil which strengthened my knowledge, cleared my vision, and inspired me to achieve my ambition to serve humanity with dedication. ”

Aeima Batool at VIVIR Health Care, Australia
2012-2017

“The resources at Sargodha Medical College - its professors, our fellow students and the libraries, created valuable learning opportunities for me and gave me the confidence to master anything I wish to accomplish in my life.”

Aneeqah Wajid at Royal Hospital, Oman
DPT (2011-2016)

“Department of AHS is a right choice to grow professionally as it imparts an education which is a all-encompassing combination of theory and practice. ”

Abdul Qadeer

“Department of AHS is providing me the platform to think broadly and it has furnished plentiful opportunities to polish my skills for my future professional growth.”

Saad Joyya