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To reflect and cover all the growing teaching and research activities covered in biology, biomedicine medicine, midwifery, nursing, radiology, the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM) has been officially renamed the Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (DHML).
This change reflects the department’s expanding scope, its interdisciplinary ambitions, and the university’s strategic focus on addressing complex health challenges through research, education, and innovation. It also responds to evolving national healthcare workforce needs and increased public investment in health professional education.
Launch of new Bachelor’s programmes
Since 2020, the Department has grown exponentially with the launch of eight Bachelors: the Bachelor in Medicine in 2020, the four specialised Bachelors in Nursing Sciences in 2023, the Bachelor in Nursing Sciences – Nurse Responsible for General Care in 2024, the Bachelor in Midwifery Sciences and the Bachelor in Health Sciences – Medical Technical Radiology Assistant in 2025. These programmes complement the department’s longstanding strengths in life sciences and biomedicine and reflect a strategic expansion toward science-based professional education. In addition, the focus on biomedicine has been accelerated at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
New specialisations in medical oncology and neurology
In September 2021, the University of Luxembourg added to the existing general medicine training two new medical specialisations for students holding a Master’s degree in medicine: medical oncology and neurology. These developments build on the department’s strong foundations in translational and cancer research.
New research activities in nursing and midwifery
Two research groups have been recently added, with several others planned to launch in the coming months.
- The Nursing Sciences research group covers nursing sciences and preventive healthcare with a specific focus on pediatric palliative care, quality of life, ethical practice, health equity, and mentoring in nursing education.
- The Luxembourg Midwifery Innovation in Research and Education research group focuses on strengthening education, collaboration, and professional identity within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
These additions broaden the department’s research portfolio.
‟ The new name reflects the evolution of the department’s activities across life sciences, medicine and a growing range of health professions. It more accurately represents our current teaching and research profile and recognises our role in supporting national healthcare education needs.”
Head, Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences