Universities & Programs
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Nutrition Science (B.Sc), Medicine
Program Description:
Nutritional science is a branch of medical sciences that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals and community to achieve sustainable development in food products and nutrition systems. The program is designed for students who wish to delve more deeply into nutritional sciences and related research. Graduates of Nutritional Sciences (B.Sc) will have the ability to work in the fields of education, research, consultancy services to individuals and community and could also participate in food and nutrition program planning and policy making.
In this B.Sc. level the student learns both the rudimentary and application aspects, which includes the investigation and analysis of the requirement along with the skills in dietetics. Job opportunities are wide in the field of nutrition both in public and private sector
Objectives:
- To develop basic counseling skills as dietitian.
- To get proper training in the field of food service management
- To focus on the food science discipline and trained to work at food industry.
- To teach various food processing techniques to start small scale food industry as entrepreneur
- To improve human health and promote healthier societies by training future professional nutritionists.
Admission Requirements
To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Undergraduate Admission Requirements.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31, and the deadline for the February intake is October 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
M. Pharm, Medicine
Program Description:
M.Pharm, is a field in medical sciences, designed to meet the pharmacy-related medical needs of society. The school’s curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills both in theory and practice. The curriculum provides graduates with the opportunity to work in industrial and pharmaceutical companies, quality control laboratories, poison control centers, cosmetic companies, cellular pharmacology, herbal medicine, biotechnology research, and academia.
Objectives:
Pharmaceutical scientists are expected to have sufficient general knowledge in different areas of pharmaceutical sciences and be able to meet related needs of the society. The general aims of this field are as follows:
1. Meeting the general educational and research needs to better understand pharmaceutical sciences and all related factors.
2. Knowing all scientific and practical research in the area of pharmaceutical sciences.
3. Increasing knowledge and skills in:
- Thorough knowledge of the existing drugs in pharmacopoeia
- The ability to manage general and specialized pharmacies and guiding patients and doctors to use pharmaceutical products correctly.
- Making of drugs and cosmetics at pharmacy level
- Making of drugs and cosmetic products at industrial level.
- Quality and quantity control of pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics.
- Preventing poisoning and drug side effects
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences references
- The ability to recognize and plan for all health and pharmaceutical related issues at a national level.
- Cultures and mindsets of different peoples
- Research and educational subjects
- Promotion of professional ethics
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31, and the deadline for the February intake is October 31.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.A. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Oral Hygiene Technician ( A.S.), Dentistry
Discription
The field of Oral Hygiene Technician is a paradental discipline. It was launched as a new field in order to train skilled manpower to improve the level of community awareness about oral health and the prevention of oral and dental disease.
The vision of this discipline is to play a major role in improving oral health indicators. Following the development of oral health care insurance coverage, it is expected that training of them at a much lower cost than therapist can reduce the burden of dental caries and periodontal diseases in the community.
Objectives:
The purpose of this program is to train expert and skilled personnel in order to:
- Increase the public awareness of the community, especially target groups, in maintaining healthy teeth.
- Teach the correct method of tooth brushing, gum massage and the use of hygiene products in face-to-face and group training of people.
- Scaling and surface root planning correctly for the covered population, especially target groups
- Simple studies to assess the current status of oral health in the community and report its descriptive results.
- Cooperate in the implementation of national oral health programs.
- Assist the dentist in dental clinics.
- Manage infection control and co-operate its running in the dental services centers.
- Provide healthy nutrition education to target groups.
- Perform students’ school entrance examinations and periodic examinations, and provide results to the school authorities and the head of the oral health team (dentist).
- Teach various fluoride application methods and fluoride therapy for target groups.
General Competencies
The general competencies expected for graduates include communication skills, health education, collaborative research and writing reports, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, managerial and executive skills, and professionalism.
Specific Competencies and Skills (Special Qualifications)
Specific Competencies and Skills expected for graduates of this field include:
- Screening in professional settings such as oral health care centers, maternal and child health centers, schools and kindergartens, disability and elderly care centers, population centers for target groups
- Preventive services for children and mothers
- Communication skills with professional, age, sexual and demographic groups
- Communication skills with organizations, institutions and social media
- Oral health education for community members
- Physical and psychological well-being of the work environment to improve the safety of patients
- Use of materials, equipment and specific equipment based on duties
- Measuring oral health indicators including CPITN, OHI, dmft, DMFT
| Field | Dentistry |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | A.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Nursing (B.Sc), Medicine
Description
Nursing is an independent program, and is a sub-branch of medical science. Nursing graduates, as a member of health care team, will be working in areas related to health care, education, research, consultancy, prevention, management, and rehabilitation. B.Sc. in nursing is the first level of nursing education which has been developed based on scientific and religious criteria. Nursing education at the B.Sc. level trains professional nurses, who, as a general staff nurse, would be able to take a responsibility of health assessment, coordination and implementation of care for individuals and families in different areas of practice.
The mission of nursing education at B.Sc. level is to train knowledgeable, committed, competent, and efficient professionals, who, by gaining professional abilities and latest knowledge, are capable of providing, maintaining, and improving health care and rehabilitation services for the society that are cost effective with highest standards. This could be achieved through education, research, and development of nursing knowledge.
Based on the program, in ten years’ time, along with the fast-changing world, students will be educated based on international and regional standards, secure their position in prevention and different areas of health care, will take national jobs, deliver cost-effective and high-quality health care to improve the health of the society and the quality of patients’ lives and will be well known in the region and internationally.
Objectives:
The main aim of the program is to train nursing professionals, who, as a member of the health care team, will be able to work in areas related to health care, education, research, consultancy, prevention, management, and rehabilitation to provide, maintain, and improve the health of individuals, families, and the society.
General Competencies:
Communication skills, interviewing, educational, writing, reporting, critical thinking, problem solving, managerial skills as well as professionalism.
Specific Competencies and Skills (Special Qualifications):
Graduates’ roles include: caring, education, research, consultancy, management, and rehabilitation.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Midwifery (B.Sc), Medicine
Description:
The mission of this program is to train committed, competent, and knowledgeable midwifery professionals who are able to deliver midwifery services at different levels of prevention to patients independently as members of the health care team.
In 10 years’ time, the graduated of this program, based on the program’s principles and mission, will provide effective midwifery services to patients at the highest professional standard.
Objective:
The aims of this program include helping to promote indexes related to women’s reproductive health and families, helping to reduce problems of mother, fetus, neonate, and child as well as mortality during pregnancy, and also helping to promote normal delivery.
Principles, Values, and Beliefs
Since the family is a fundamental component of the society and the main center for human development, and since women and mothers have a central and decisive role in the family, health, and well-being of mothers and children and providing health care service for them is central in Iran’s health planning programs.
In this educational program, taking into account that pregnancy and birth are physiological and normal events in life and the fact that prevention is more important than curing, it is essential to facilitate normal conditions for reproductive events and any abnormality should be carefully identified and treated.
Access to appropriate midwifery services, regardless of race, culture, religion, place of residency, political interests, and economic and social statues, is the right of all families.
Graduates of this program have a duty to deliver high-standard, quality midwifery care to patients and use the results of researcher in accordance with national goals, ethical principles, and justice within the area of their responsibilities.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Laboratory Sciences (Medical) (B.Sc), Medicine
Introduction:
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at TUMS School of Allied Medical Sciences accept students in the program of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Associate of Science (BS.c.) level.
Medical aboratory sciences is a branch of medical sciences dealing with the analysis of blood, body fluids, and tissues for the diagnosis of diseases, treatment follow-ups, and keeping people healthy. As a graduate of the medical laboratory scientist, you'll assist physicians and nurses in choosing the best lab tests and ensure proper specimen collection methods. So, you play a vital role in the healthcare system.
Objectives:
- Learning the physical principles of machines, devices, instruments and machines used in clinical laboratories
- Familiar with physical principles and observing the internal parts of clinical laboratory devices and machines
- Familiar with different sampling methods of and their application in medical sciences researches
- Perform various biochemical tests of body fluids using routine and new laboratory methods
- Learning practical microbiology and its application in medical microbiology
- Learning the definition of humans’ pathogenic parasites and classifying different intestinal and cutaneous parasites, and studying their diagnosis and transmission of parasitic diseases
- Familiarity with cells and immune system organs, immune responses and familiar with different immunology tests
- Familiarity with virology laboratory and common methods of laboratory diagnosis of viruses
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31, and the deadline for the February intake is October 31.
Duration:
- 4 years for continuous bachelor’s programs.
- 2 years for con-continuous B.Sc. of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Courses and number of credits:
- General Courses: 22 credits
- Basic Courses: 31 credits
- Special Courses: 61 credits
- Field Internship: 16 credits
- Total: 130 credits
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Laboratory Sciences (A.S.), Medicine
Program Description:
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at TUMS School of Allied Medical Sciences accept students in the program of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Associate of Science (A.S.) level.
Medical laboratory sciences is a branch of medical sciences dealing with the analysis of blood, body fluids, and tissues for the diagnosis of diseases, treatment follow-ups, and keeping people healthy. As a graduate of the medical laboratory scientist, you'll assist physicians and nurses in choosing the best lab tests and ensure proper specimen collection methods. So, you play a vital role in the healthcare system.
Objectives:
- Learning the physical principles of machines, devices and instruments used in clinical laboratories
- Express the measurement value of each of these biochemical compounds in the diagnosis of different diseases
- Perform various biochemical tests of body fluids using routine and new laboratory methods
- Isolation and identification of bacteria in clinical samples
- Familiarity with virology laboratory and common methods of laboratory diagnosis of viruses
- Familiar with pathology techniques and learning how to prepare a slide of aspirated fluids and tissues
- Familiar with routine hematology tests
- Learning about protection and safety principles in laboratories in a way that no harm comes to technicians, colleagues or the patients while performing tests.
Duration: 2 years
Courses and number of credits:
General Courses: 13 credits
Basic Courses: 15 credits
Special Courses: 28 credits
Field Internship: 12 credits
Total: 68 credits
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | A.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Health Information Technology (B.Sc), Medicine
Program Description:
The B.Sc. of Health Information Technology (HIT) is a learning program, combining the developing field of health care with the information technology. This program prepares students to become a member of the health information management profession.
The graduates, possessing the knowledge and skills of the field, should be able to acquire the necessary health information from various sources, perform quality control of health data, do data analyses, release ethically and legally approved information and design health information systems for quality healthcare provision. They do their work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, healthcare managers and IT professionals.
Objective:
The aim of this program is to help students gain knowledge about management of departments of Health Information Technology, data storage and processing methods (organization, classification, and statistical accounting), retrieval of information, and indicators and analysis of health data.
- Rules and Regulation for coding mortality and importance of statistics application them about mortality in national and international levels.
- Familiar with applying some of management methods for management of health information technology department.
- Familiar with fundamental concepts about electronic health record (EHR) and implement of HER.
- Learning with Information architecture Models, Tools and Information Technology, application of information Technology in Medical Informatics Domain.
- Learning about structure and program health system and types of health services and programs.
- Course learner to be familiar with information technology and its application in other sciences.
- To be Familiar with the fundamental concepts of research and report development in the area of health information technology.
- To be familiar with computer network and systems security and their application in health care centers.
- To be familiar with computer data structure and health information technology stages using technical knowledge and applying computer resources to acquisitive information, information system life cycle and to model Health information systems.
- To be familiar with the structure and performance of different types of health information systems, to understand and to value of every integrated information system and software development.
- To be familiar with informative resources in medical sciences and to manage them.
Duration: 4 Years
Program Curriculum
The total number of credits includes as follows:
General Courses 22 Credits
Basic Courses 30 Credits
Specialized and Internship 62 Credits
Field Internship 16 Credits
Total 130 Credits
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Dentistry
Description:
D.D.S. is a six-year program which consists of a competency-based educational plan with emphasis on prevention caring, so that graduate students, besides sufficient and comprehensive knowledge in up-to-date dentistry sciences, have the skills for visiting patients and treating different kinds of oral and dental diseases. In this program, students pass basic sciences in two years and then enter the clinic for four years in order to pass courses in all dentistry departments and learn the diagnosis of different kinds of diseases in each department. The student completes a total of 207 credits within six years. As a result of working with numerous patients, students will become highly skilled in their clinical stage.
Objectives:
The primary mission of Tehran University of Sciences' School of Dentistry is to provide access to high quality, publicly-funded dental education to regions in order to develop dentists who will make a personal commitment to serving the needs of rural and underserved communities through outreaching programs that are especially attentive to minority and underserved populations.
Students learn about the upstream factors that affect the health outcomes, such as personal behaviors, health care quality and access, social, cultural and economic factors, and the built and natural environment
The educational mission of TUMS is to graduate dentist with the ability and desire to improve the health of all people by alleviating suffering and eliminating healthcare disparities through their leadership in patient care, research, education, health care administration, and the community.
After completing the educational program for the D.D.S. degree, our graduates will be able to:
- Prepare highly qualified dental hygiene healthcare professionals.
- Apply their knowledge and skills to the practice of dentistry, including formulating an appropriate problem list, a set of competing hypotheses, and a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.
- Progress in the development of self-directed life-long learning skills, including the recognition of personal educational needs, selection of appropriate learning resources, and evaluation of progress.
- Gain professionalism through a commitment to professional responsibility, ethical principles, reflective practice, and self-improvement.
- Gain communication skills, including effective and humane interactions with patients, colleagues, health care personnel, and members of the community.
- Function as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.
- Incorporate pedagogy that fosters problem solving and critical thinking skills as a basic feature of the curriculum.
- Gain the flexibility to allow for enrichment, adaptability to learning styles, and developing alternate careers.
- Recognize the role of technology in the educational process and access to information for the efficient and effective practice of dentistry.
- Continuously evaluate by appropriate outcome data to ensure quality and continuous improvement.
Program Duration: 6 years
| Field | Dentistry |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | M.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Anesthesia (B.Sc), Medicine
Description:
Bachelor of Science in anesthesia is one of the disciplines in medical sciences in which the students train in principles and methods of anesthesia, the related equipment and medication. The students also learn about taking care of patients under local and general anesthesia pre, peri, and postoperatively. Furthermore, acquiring the methods and principles of acute pain management services emergencies is within the curriculum. The graduates can work in teaching hospitals under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The mission of the program is to train graduates who can take care of patients (under the supervision of an anesthetist) in post anesthesia care units (PACU), provide acute pain management services (APMS) and help in cardiopulmonary and cerebral resuscitation (CPCR). The vision of the program is to provide active learning, innovation, acquisition of new clinical knowledge and skills, and optimum patient care so that the program will be the best and with the highest standards in the region (Middle East).
Objective:
Familiarity with care techniques and principles of acute pain control together with critical situations and medical emergency measures are also among students’ training courses.
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
- Studying the patients’ records, their history of disease and informing the anesthesiologist
- Performing antiseptic measures, sterilization, cleansing and maintenance of the required instruments
- Taking care of, accompanying, and transferring the patients to the operation room
- Monitoring the anesthesia equipment and preparing the required tools and medication
- Cooperating with the doctor in monitoring the patients and recording the patients’ vital signs
- Cooperating with the doctor in placing the patient in proper position for operation
- Cooperating with the anesthetist in anesthesia induction, local anesthesia and other therapeutic measures
- Cooperating with the anesthetist in bringing back patients to consciousness
- Monitoring the patients in PACU
Duration: 4 years
Program Curriculum
Total Course Credits
General 22 Credits
Basic, Specialized and Internship 92 Credits
Field Internship 16 Credit
Total 130 Credits
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | B.S. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |