BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences offers a three-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science. The program combines rigorous theoretical training in the classroom with hands-on laboratory experience and clinical rotations in leading Lebanese hospitals, preparing graduates for careers as clinical laboratory scientists, for medical school, and for graduate study.

The curriculum spans the full breadth of the modern clinical laboratory: basic sciences, clinical pathology, microbiology and infectious diseases, hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, molecular diagnostics, research methods, epidemiology and biostatistics, and the humanities and management foundations expected of healthcare professionals.

The program is offered in two tracks, a regular track and a pre-medical track, at three campuses: the Main Campus (Al Kurah), the Dekwaneh Campus (Beirut), and the Souk El Gharb Campus (Aley), with clinical training at Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center, and Mont Liban Hospital, and at partner hospitals across North Lebanon, the Chouf, and Aley.

THE DEGREES WE OFFER

Program mission

The BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences educates the next generation of laboratory scientists for Lebanon's healthcare system and beyond. Through rigorous science coursework, hands-on laboratory training, and supervised clinical rotations in the Faculty's partner teaching hospitals, the program prepares graduates who are competent at the laboratory bench, credible members of the clinical care team, and strong candidates for medical school, graduate study, and leadership roles across the health sector.

Program learning objectives

The BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences is designed to:

1. Provide comprehensive theoretical instruction in all major disciplines of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
2. Deliver practical and experiential learning in laboratory medicine, including conventional and emerging technologies.
3. Develop students' ability to think critically, solve problems, and apply research-based evidence in laboratory practice.
4. Promote adherence to ethical, professional, and safety standards in clinical and research environments.
5. Prepare students for national certification exams and for continuing education or graduate studies.
6. Foster teamwork, leadership, and communication skills for integration into interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

 
Upon graduation, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in performing accurate and reliable laboratory testing across all major disciplines, including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics, and urinalysis.
2. Apply principles of laboratory science, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice in the interpretation and evaluation of laboratory results.
3. Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and regulatory standards, including infection control, biosafety, and hazardous materials handling.
4. Demonstrate ethical behavior and professional responsibility in accordance with national and international codes of conduct.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, peers, and healthcare professionals in both oral and written formats.
6. Engage in self-directed learning and demonstrate readiness for lifelong professional development, including the pursuit of advanced degrees or certifications.
7. Work collaboratively in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment, showing leadership, adaptability, and respect for others.
8. Meet the qualifications required to pass national/international certification exams

Clinical internship

The clinical internship is the capstone of the BS program, a supervised professional experience in an active hospital laboratory, taken in the final year of study.
During the internship, students:

• - Rotate through the major sections of a teaching hospital laboratory: clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, immunology and serology, molecular diagnostics, and blood banking.
• - Perform and interpret laboratory tests under the supervision of certified laboratory scientists and pathologists.
• - Participate in the operational workflow of the laboratory, from sample reception through testing, validation, and reporting.
• - Function as members of the healthcare team and develop the professional communication expected in clinical practice.
• - Build the network and the practical competencies needed to move directly from graduation into the workforce or into graduate study.

 
For full curriculum, course descriptions, and program details, please refer to the FHS Undergraduate Handbook.