Section 5 in The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Act, 1998
5. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be, -(i)to establish uniformity in standards of education in all Faculties of Health Sciences including modern system of medicine, dental medicine and surgery, Indian Systems of Medicine, Homeopathy and various paramedical and paradental disciplines such as Nursing, Medical laboratory technology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Speech therapy, with a view to enhancing the quality of such education and consistently aiming to modernise, improve and achieve the highest standards of academic excellence at all levels;(ii)to promote and carry out research in various disciplines of Health Sciences with special focus on social and economic relevance of such research, and with emphasis on occupational, and environmental health issues affecting the people;(iii)to establish and develop study centres integrating all disciplines relevant to health sciences especially those which are not presently included in the syllabi and curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses. These shall include but not be restricted to, population sciences, health system and health services management, human resource development, educational technology, bio-informatics and telematics and continuing education in health sciences;(iv)to promote the development and use of information technology as a part of technological infrastructure with a view to providing attractive and innovative facilities for studies in various modalities of information technology including telecommunications and access to Internet, Libnet, Medlars and other networks;(v)to enhance computer literacy amongst health professionals, faculty and students; and(vi)to attain the highest standards of academic excellence by providing the necessary physical infrastructure and creating an intellectual environment conducive to free flow of ideas and meaningful exchange of information.
