Bachelor of Science in Biology

By the time that undergraduate students receive their degree from our programs, they will:

1. Have gained sufficient understanding of the different biological facts and concepts.
2. Have acquired knowledge on the most updated findings in different biology fields of study.
3. Be able to think logically, communicate clearly and criticize their acquired biological knowledge and experimental skills.
4. Be able to use scientific instrumentation and information technology and have acquired written, oral, and multimedia scientific communication skills.
5. Be able to exert their acquired technical skills to successfully perform basic research techniques.
6. Have acquired enough knowledge and skills to join and excel in professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, medical sciences, biotechnology and science education.
7. Be outstanding members of the workforce by having adequate skills to retrieve, evaluate and communicate information from the scientific literature, electronic databases, and experimental data.
8. Have enough skills to formulate and evaluate experimental research models based on observations of biological phenomena and apply quantitative methods to solve biological problems.

Hold a secondary school certificate recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, obtain “permission” from the Equivalence Committee for foreign programs, competitive admission based on 50% SAT and 50% grades 10 and 11 averages.

• Core subjects: The program focuses on modern biology, including general, molecular, cell, and environmental biology.
• Experiential learning: There is a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory work and tutorials to foster interaction between students and faculty.
• Key skill development: Students gain experience with modern technology and scientific research methods.