Nursing and Allied Health

If you want to specialize in working with botanical medicine, then you should look at a major in Homeopathy. You will learn how to use herbs to promote better health and stimulate well-being. Moreover, you will also learn about the effect of good nutrition on people’s health.

The following universities offer this major:

• International University, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}

Are you interested in using laboratory research to diagnose and help patients? Then a major in Medical-Lab Technology might be something for you. Within this major, you will focus on research and diagnostic techniques in the field of human biology. For example, you will learn to use the microscope to examine urine, blood, or stool samples. This field is rapidly developing, so you will learn about the latest technologies.

The following universities offer this major:

• International University, Phnom Penh
• Norton University, Phnom Penh
• University of Health Sciences / Université des Sciences de la Santé, Phnom Penh
• University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh

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Are you interested in healthcare surrounding childbirth? Then a major in Midwifery might be something for you. You will learn how to perform health checks on women during pregnancy, prepare them for birth, assist them during labor and support them after labor. Midwives work together very closely with their patients, so it is important that you are good at communication and enjoy working directly with others.

The following universities offer this major:

• Angkor University, Siem Reap
• International University, Phnom Penh
• Life University, Sihanoukville
• Norton University, Phnom Penh
• University of Health Sciences / Université des Sciences de la Santé, Phnom Penh
• University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}

Do you want to help patients with both physical and emotional needs? Then you should check out a major in Nursing. You will learn about all kinds of healthcare aspects: from checking vital signs and administering injections, to assisting in daily activities such as bathing and feeding. After graduation, you can apply this knowledge in various workplaces such as hospitals, care homes, or doctors’ offices.

Interview with a Nursing student

MON Chantha (21) is majoring in Nursing and is a year 2 student at the University of Puthisastra. She decided to take this major because she realised there were not enough nurses in Cambodia, and she wanted to learn about health care and protection against diseases. She says that the subject she likes most is Anatomy, because she wants to know everything about the human body. She also likes the experience she gets learning at school and as an intern at hospitals and she hopes to work at a public hospital in Phnom Penh after graduation. Chantha mentions that you have to study 6 days a week for this major.

Chantha’s tips for high school students: most high school subjects are important so you should study hard and be patient if you want to get results.

The following universities offer this major:

• Angkor University, Siem Reap
• International University, Phnom Penh
• Life University, Sihanoukville
• Norton University, Phnom Penh
• University of Health Sciences / Université des Sciences de la Santé, Phnom Penh
• University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}

Are you interested in healthcare concerning the eyes? Then you should take a look at a major in Optical Science and Optometry. This major looks at the way light is captured via the eyes, and how the human eye can flaw in capturing this. You will also learn how to make use of the latest technologies to diagnose and treat people’s visual impairments.

The following universities offer this major:

• National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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If you want to help people recover from injuries and other physical discomforts, then a major in Physiotherapy is just for you. You will learn how to diagnose and treat patients, by means of physical manipulation and exercise plans.

The following universities offer this major:

• International University, Phnom Penh
• University of Health Sciences / Université des Sciences de la Santé, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}

Would you like to use your technical skills to specialize in using radiology to diagnose patients? Then a major in Radiology sounds like the right fit for you. You will learn how to use X-rays and MRIs to diagnose patients. A solid foundation in mathematics can be very useful when majoring in Radiology.

The following universities offer this major:

• International University, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}