BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences offers a three-year Undergraduate programt that leads to a Bachelor of Science. The multidisciplinary nature of the program allows students to cover a broad range of subjects, whilst gaining both theoretical knowledge in the classroom and practical hands-on experience in the laboratory in a wide variety of laboratory techniques.
Students are exposed to a multiphase curriculum that provides knowledge in basic sciences, clinical pathology, Infectious Disease, haematology, clinical chemistry, humanities, management, principles of research, and epidemiology and biostatistics. In addition to laboratory training, students are trained to analyze laboratory test results as an essential step in the process of diagnosis and patient care.
The Program is available at the Achrafieh campus in partnership with St. George Hospital University Medical Center, Souk el Gharb Campus, and the Main Campus, where students conduct their training in collaboration with hospitals located in the north of Lebanon.
The Degrees We Offer
| DEGREE |
YEARS |
TOTAL CREDITS |
| BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Bacc + 3 |
94 Credits |
Pre-Medical Track
Students who consider the option of a medical career can choose to enroll in a Pre-Medical Track. This gives students the opportunity to complete premedical courses in three years (101 credits), train for the MCAT, and be eligible to apply to Medical School, alongside their BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Undergraduate Program Mission
The mission of the program is to improve the health of the community by educating students to become resourceful, multidisciplinary, competent, and ethical individuals in the field of medical laboratory sciences. The program is committed to educational excellence by providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to fulfill current and future professional roles and leadership positions as members of the healthcare team. Students are prepared to pursue advanced studies and careers in the academia and different industries. In addition, the program is dedicated to expanding knowledge and improving scientific thinking through research and investigation.
Undergraduate Program Learning Objectives
The BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences will meet the following objectives to accomplish its mission:
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- Give students an in-depth theoretical understanding of different subjects in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
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- Provide hands-on laboratory experiences with the opportunity to explore conventional and new methods in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
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- Provide students with experiential learning in the different laboratory medicine department sections.
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- Educate students to develop professional conduct and develop the highest standards of ethics.
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- Assist students in developing problem-solving abilities and research skills.
Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, graduates will be able to:
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- Perform accurate and specialized routine tests on human and non-human samples.
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- Analyze and interpret medical laboratory data.
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- Apply safe laboratory practices by adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
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- Meet the requirements necessary to pass the Lebanese Medical Laboratory Colloquium.
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- Demonstrate awareness of students’ responsibility to the profession and to the community.
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- Demonstrate an appropriate professional attitude when interacting with patients, peers, and healthcare professionals.
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- Follow ethical guidelines in their practice.
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- Develop into independent learners and critical thinkers.
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Laboratory Internship
The internship is a professional training and experience in an actual laboratory setting. It is an essential course in the degree that aims to extend and widen the scope of knowledge and operational/adaptive skills of students by exposing them to “real-time” situations and challenges within the context of organizations/entities involved with addressing needs related to laboratories and the management.
Learning Objectives
The Professional Internship allows students to:
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- Experience real-time operational settings, function as a member of a team and appreciate dynamics within the context of their host organization.
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- Be exposed to tasks and activities performed by practitioners involved in budgeting, finance, human resources, and marketing in laboratory management settings.
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- Be exposed to decision-making and administrative processes and develop interpersonal skills.
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- Expand their professional and social networks and develop more evident perspectives of their needs, interests, and concerns.
After Graduation
A career in Medical Laboratory Sciences combines an aptitude for science with the desire to help others. Laboratory scientists are highly skilled professionals who can begin their professional careers working in a medical laboratory, in acute care, or community hospitals, or in pharmacy and pharmaceutical industries.
Experienced Laboratory Sciences graduates have many career options. This includes clinics, private laboratories, research laboratories, public health agencies, and NGOs. Positions within the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries are also an option.
Our highly competitive graduates can apply for a Master’s program (graduate studies). Graduates can also pursue higher education in medicine, clinical laboratory sciences, public health or graduate studies in biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a two-year graduate program leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Program provides an advanced level of education and training for candidates with a background in medical laboratory sciences as well as basic science or biomedical sciences.
The program offers two tracks for specialization: Infectious Disease and Immunology, Diagnostic Molecular Biology.
The Degrees We Offer
| DEGREE |
YEARS |
TOTAL CREDITS |
| MS in Clinical Laboratory Science- Infectious Disease and Immunology |
Bacc + 2 after BS |
30 Credits |
| MS in Clinical Laboratory Science- Infectious Disease and Immunology |
Bacc + 2 after BS |
30 Credits |
MS Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Mission
The mission of the program is educating professional scientists to contribute in research in the areas of Infectious Disease, immunology and molecular biology at both national and international levels.
Program Learning Objectives
The MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences will meet the following objectives to accomplish its mission:
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- Provide students with theoretical and practical skills in molecular biology, clinical Infectious Disease and immunology using classical techniques and modern technology.
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- Formulate and implement a research scheme designed to test an original hypothesis related to a research project.
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- Develop student’s skills for conducting in-depth research, gathering data, writing extensive literature reviews, and making accurate conclusions.
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- Analyze and interpret research data, present and debate relevance of findings to the general field of interest.
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- Equip students with necessary skills for a successful career in hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, and academia.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, graduates will be able to:
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- Perform accurate laboratory testing and experiments in Infectious Disease, immunology and molecular biology.
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- Write a research proposal and apply for funding.
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- Formulate and test hypotheses using appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis of data.
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- Launch a research project that addresses an identified gap in the literature in the area of clinical laboratory sciences.
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- Analyze experimental results using appropriate controls and determine their strength and validity.
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- Communicate clearly and effectively in their area of expertise.
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- Serve as a successful senior technologist in clinical laboratories.
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- Be a competitive candidate for a job in pharmaceutical industries, or for doctoral studies.
After Graduation
A career in Clinical Laboratory Sciences combines an aptitude for science with the desire to be of service to the community. Graduates are well prepared to pursue doctoral studies in a related discipline, or career opportunities as senior technologists in hospitals or private clinical laboratories, pharmaceuticals, industries, or research.
Professional Master Degree in Laboratory Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a two-year graduate program leading to a Professional Master degree in Laboratory Sciences with a Laboratory Management focus.
Students develop enhanced problem-solving abilities and capacities to function more actively in Laboratory Management through supervised professional training in an actual laboratory setting. The internship provides the students with hands-on training in lab finance and budgeting, implementation of quality management, database and information systems, and management skills; as well as developing personal managerial and leadership skills.
To be eligible for admission to the program, candidates should have completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biology or a related discipline.
The Degrees We Offer
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YEARS |
TOTAL CREDITS |
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Professional Master Degree in
Laboratory Management
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Bacc + 2 after BS |
34 Credits |
Program Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare students for leadership positions in laboratory management. By engaging graduates in multidisciplinary internships, students are positioned to become effective managers in health and industrial organizations.
Program Learning Objectives
The Professional Master degree in Laboratory Management will meet the following objectives to accomplish its mission:
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- Strengthen students’ understanding and administrative skills in quality assurance, quality improvement and laboratory management.
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- Provide students with in-depth knowledge in human resources, marketing, budgeting and healthcare management.
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- Familiarize students with various information and database management systems.
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- Provide students with opportunities to conduct training in various healthcare and industrial settings with high standards of professionalism.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, graduates will be able to:
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- Develop laboratory policies, rules, and regulations.
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- Develop managerial skills to effectively supervise and evaluate laboratory personnel.
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- Manage and sustain a profitable laboratory of high standards.
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- Apply national and international guidelines in different laboratory settings to achieve accreditation
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- Demonstrate leadership abilities and professional conduct in laboratory settings.
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- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functions, current issues and trends involved in the management of human resources in a laboratory setting.
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- Display competence and confidence in working with various clinical and industrial laboratories as a quality officer.
After Graduation
The Professional Master degree in Laboratory Management will enable graduates to assume leadership roles in management, research, technology, disease surveillance and education in the field of Laboratory Medicine.