ABOUT THE FACULTY
The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology, through the Faculty of Health Sciences, trains professionals in administrative management, teaching, research and healthcare work. These programs seek to develop skills through academic spaces and practices, transferring knowledge to the work field. Programs include Bachelor's Degrees in Medical Records and Health Statistics, Health Education (Health Promotion), Physiotherapy, General Psychology and Occupational Health and Safety, integrating teaching, research and extension.
The Faculty of Health Sciences stands out for its high employability, flexibility in study modalities, alliances with entities in the health sector, and teachers with extensive experience. It has facilities such as a Physiotherapy center and a simulation laboratory. In addition, it publishes the magazine SALUTA, where articles and essays on Health Sciences are found, and guarantees research protocols with its Bioethics Committee.
The Faculty focuses on training caring, committed and entrepreneurial professionals, with innovative programs updated to the needs of society.
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The 2023 graduating class of General Psychology at UMECIT makes a donation to FUNDACÁNCER as a closing event for the commemoration of Psychologist's Day
As part of the closing of the commemorative activities for Psychologist's Day in Panama, the 2023 graduating class of the Bachelor's Degree in General Psychology of

Psychology Week 2026 strengthened academic training and human well-being from a holistic perspective
Under the motto "Psychological Roots: Understanding the Origin of Human Wellbeing", the Psychology Department of UMECIT successfully developed Psychology Week

Psychology Week 2026: a day of reflection and learning
The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT) opened Psychology Week 2026 with an enriching academic day held on

An environmental awareness day promoted a culture of recycling at the Veneto B headquarters
In commemoration of International Recycling Day, second-semester students of the Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management Administration developed an awareness day

Occupational Safety and Health students strengthen their skills in specialized confined space training
As part of UMECIT's commitment to practical training and the development of high-level professional skills, four students from the Bachelor's Degree in

Academic tour introduces Psychology students to the use of the Gesell camera
Last Friday, May 8th, students from the Psychology degree program at the La Chorrera campus participated in an academic tour of the Psychological Clinic.