Division of Health Sciences (UQROO)

It is the only academic division that simultaneously integrates three bachelor's degree programs in the study of health sciences in the Southeast region of Mexico.

Due to its geographical proximity to other countries, it has a significant student population from Belize, Central and South America.

[8] In November 2008, the University Council authorized the creation of the DCS-UQROO, the budget and the academic offer with the three bachelor's degree programs.

[9] However, the DCS-UQROO's new building (where all administrative staff, academics and students were subsequently transferred) was formally opened on Saturday 23 October 2010.

[15] In late 2015 and early 2016, the careers of Medicine and Nursing, obtained Level 1 accreditation granted by the Inter-institutional Committees for Evaluation in Higher Education (CIEES).

"[10] At the same time, Salus was the Roman goddess of healing, cleansing and sanitation, equivalent of Hygieia, daughter of Asclepius in Greek mythology.