Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development
Academic School
School of Sciences
Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development
The Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, represents a progressive approach to higher education—where academic knowledge meets professional skill, technology meets healthcare, and education translates into employability and service to society.
Established in 2025 under the School of Sciences, the Department is dedicated to developing a new generation of skilled, competent and industry-ready healthcare professionals. Its academic foundation has evolved from MANUU's successful initiatives, including Bachelors programmes in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Medical Imaging Technology (MIT), followed by postgraduate programmes and the introduction of Emergency & Trauma Care Technology (ETT).
The Department also offers an interdisciplinary academic environment encompassing Bachelors and Masters programmes in Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Imaging Technology, Emergency & Trauma Care Technology, and Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory Sciences , aligning its academic vision with the broader objectives of the Skill India programme and the growing demands of the healthcare sector.
At its core, the Department follows a skill-driven, practice-oriented and industry-responsive model of education. Well-equipped laboratories, practical training, workshops, seminars, extension lectures and academic collaborations provide students with opportunities to transform theoretical learning into professional competence. Its collaborations with leading healthcare institutions, including Medicover Hospitals and Omega Hospitals, further strengthen exposure to contemporary practices and emerging developments in allied health and vocational sciences.
The Department also places strong emphasis on innovation, research, continuous curriculum development and professional development. With academic autonomy and a commitment to competency-based education, it continually seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world healthcare requirements.
With a clear vision of “Skill, Knowledge, Innovation and Employability,” the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development aspires to become a dynamic academic hub for allied health and vocational education—empowering learners with the expertise, confidence and professional values required to contribute meaningfully to modern healthcare and society.
Department-Vocational-Studies-Skill-Development 9440366462 S Maqbool AhmedProf .S. Maqbool Ahmed is presently working as Professor and Head of Botany with an additional responsibility as Nodal Officer of the Department of Vocational Studies & Skill Development under School of Sciences. He has obtained his Master and Ph.D Degree from Barkatullah University, Bhopal. He has also held the position of OSD-Exams, subject coordinator of Botany, Zoology and certificate course of Food and Nutrition in DDE, I/c Principal of MANUU, Polytechnic, Coordinator of Paramedical Programs, Coordinator of UGC Schemes, (CCMES), Incharge of Horticulture of MANUU Campus, Overseas Co-Ordinator and member in various committees. He was a recipient of the Best Teacher Award from former Chief Election Commissioner of India Mr.T.N.Seshan. He has secured First Position in the Barkatullah University during the academic year 1988-90. He has been Teaching for the last 25 Years and before joining MANUU he has worked as Research Fellow in Regional College of Education (NCERT) Bhopal in one Project sanctioned by CSIR-NEERI. He also worked as a Lecturer in Botany in Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhopal.
Prof.S Maqbool Ahmed has visited Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Jeddah and Madina) for conducting Convocation (Certificate Distribution Ceremony) of MANUU students. He has received two Research Grants and His research areas are Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology and Environmental Science. He has several Ph.D scholars under his supervision.
He has published more than 35 Research Articles in National and International journals and participated in number of conferences / Seminars and workshops, further to his credit, he has published 10 books.