About the school
School of Health and Medical Science
The School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS) at LIMU is the first and only school in Libya that offers various and comprehensive health sciences programs under one distinctive umbrella. With such reorganization of both under-and postgraduate programs of health sciences, we anticipate efficient and quicker services, reduced operational costs, better distribution of operating budgets, data-based decision-making, and a decrease in the effect of employees and staff members turnover.
We also expect that the transition will face some challenges that can be easily dealt with. These challenges may include initial implementation cost, time needed to adopt full operation, training needs of employees, and promoting the transition among the stakeholders and the public.
School leadership
The Strategic Plan of the SHMS (2024–2030)
The Strategic Plan of the School of Health and Medical Sciences (2024–2030) provides a forward-looking framework that guides the School toward academic excellence, scientific research advancement, and meaningful community engagement, in alignment with the vision and mission of the Libyan International University. The plan emphasizes innovative learning and teaching approaches, research and innovation, a strong quality assurance culture, advanced technology adoption, effective partnerships, societal engagement, and the promotion of noble values. Developed through a participatory and evidence-based approach, the plan is grounded in comprehensive internal and external environmental analyses, with active stakeholder involvement. It outlines clear strategic
objectives supported by measurable key performance indicators and practical implementation plans. Ultimately, the plan aims to prepare highly competent health professionals and position the School as a leading academic institution contributing effectively to healthcare development and community well-being.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1: Developing Learning and Teaching Strategies.
Goal 2: Enhancing Innovation and Scientific Research.
Goal 3: Promoting a Culture of Quality Assurance.
Goal 4: Adopting and Keeping Pace with Technological Advancements.
Goal 5: Promoting Noble Values.
Goal 6: Enhancing Effective Contribution to Community Activities.
Goal 7: Developing Effective Local, Regional, and International Partnerships.
Goal 8: The Individuals.
LIMU-SMHS The Transition
The Libyan International Medical University (LIMU), a private university established in 2007 in Benghazi, offers undergraduate and some postgraduate programs across several faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, and newly added faculties of Law and Nursing. Postgraduate programs include Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Biochemistry, and Healthcare Management. In June 2024, LIMU began transitioning from a functional structure to a process-based model, reorganizing into three major schools: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Information Technology and Engineering, and, starting September 2024, the School of Health and Medical Sciences. This transformation reflects LIMU’s commitment to continuous development, aiming to impact both local and international communities through strategic goals rooted in the university’s founding values.