Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is located at Faridkot and is a notable medical institution in India.
This was established owing to the Act passed by the Punjab state Legislature in 1998.
This is a state university as well as the member of AIU- the Association of Indian Universities.
This university is also a member of the Association of SAARC Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities, London.
This university is funded by UGC, the University Grants Commission, and is an integral part of the World Health Directory of Medical Schools. This university is fifth in India of this kind and the foremost in Punjab.
History
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences was founded under the 1998 Act passed by the Punjab government state Legislature in the memory of Saint Farid. This university has great pride as it has produced many medical professionals.
Educational Streams
BFUHS is a trendsetter in developing apposite modes as well as models of Health Care courses in undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Health Sciences. The awards of MBBS, MS/ MD/ PG Diploma/BDS or even B Sc (Nursing) and M Sc (Nursing) by this university are well recognized by the Punjab Government.
These courses have been tailored with the prospectus of need of the medical field. It is dedicated towards providing education as well as training that is community and need based programs. There are many colleges, institutions as well as research centers affiliated under this university that nurtures professional courses on health sciences.
Facilities
BFUHS maintains a well stocked library for students of all levels. These students can also access the computerized library system as well as are given high standard support from university. There are several laboratories equipped with right machinery and tools. The entire campus is well maintained and neat.
Departments
The departments offered here include dental sciences, ayurveda, medical science, nursing sciences, physiotherapy and homeopathy. |
