Objectives
The Faculty of Science is the leader in science and research, assisting in the
development of the country's science, technology, economy and human resources.
Our objective is to:
• Promote and optimize the role of technology in all aspects of national growth
and development.
• Produce skilled and competent manpower capable of independent thinking and
creativity.
• Promote research-based teaching and learning.
• What could be more important than understanding the world we live in and how
it works?
• Do you want to be a graduate who can discover, create and learn and to be in
unprecedented, nation-wide demand?
• Do you want to be attractive to employers and have good earning potential?
Since its official opening in 1976 and its relocation, this year, to the new Debbeih Campus the Faculty of Science continues to be committed to recruiting high caliber students and promote interdisciplinary research within without the University. I am determined to carry this banner and encourage our outstanding graduate students enrich our academic environment, inspire, teach and challenge our undergraduate students, and go on to lead extraordinary careers in industry and academia.
I place no less emphasis on the quality of our undergraduate programs. The content of our programs is constantly brought up to date to reflect the latest in scientific and technological advances to expand the students' horizons even more.
The exceptional dedication of our students, faculty and staff, and our collaborations with other institutions, industry and government ensure that the Faculty is well poised to succeed in our rapidly changing world. I am delighted you are all sharing this remarkable journey with me.
Professor Hanafy Holeil
Dean, Faculty of Science
History of the Faculty
The Faculty of Science was established in 1976. It started with the Department of Physics followed by the Department of Mathematics in 1978, the Department of Chemistry in 1988 and finally the Department of Biology and Environmental Science in 1998. In 2008, the Faculty moved from Beirut Campus to the Debbeih Campus which was purposely built to partly house the Faculty. Today, the Faculty is a home for more than 1200 undergraduate and postgraduate students studying towards degrees in these departments.
In 2005, the Faculty adopted the Credit Hour System throughout its entire curriculum in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs, thus providing a simple education scheme for its students.
The Bachelor Degree requirements consist of a total of 132 Credit Hours. First year students enlist in either the General Science group or the Biological & Environmental Science group.
The standard duration of study for a Bachelor Degree in Science in the 8 specializations is 8 semesters. There are two general semesters of study for the students of the General Science group, and four semesters of general study for the students of the Biological and Environmental Science group.
To be accepted for an undergraduate degree, applicants must:
• hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosen undergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;
• pass an admission examination in English Language.
1. Applicants for any of the postgraduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor
Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university.
2. Applicants for the Master Degree must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from
Beirut Arab University or any recognized university with a minimum CGPA grade of
“C”; or a Specialized Graduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA grade of “C” or its
equivalent.
3. Applicants for the PhD Degree must hold a Master degree from Beirut Arab
University or any other recognized university that qualifies him/her to pursue
their PhD.Master & PhD students should pass the TOEFL exam with at least an
average of 500, or IELTS, or its equivalent in other languages before
registering for the thesis.
1. Research biologists study the natural world.
2. Biologists may develop public health campaigns to defeat illnesses.
3. Biologists in management and conservation careers are interested in
solving environmental problems and preserving the natural world for
future generations.
4. Life Science Educators enjoy working with people and encouraging them
to learn new things.
5. Teaching introductory and advanced biology courses in schools,
colleges and universities.
New directions
in biological careers
There are many careers for biologists who want to combine their
scientific training with interests in other fields.
Here are some examples:
1. Biotechnology: Biologists apply scientific principles to develop and
enhance products, tools, and technological advances.
2. Forensic science: Forensic biologists work with police departments
and other law enforcement agencies.
3. Politics and policy: Science advisors work with lawmakers to create
new legislation on topics such as biomedical research and environmental
protection.
4. Business and industry: Biologists work with drug companies and
providers of scientific products and services to research and test new
products.
5. Economics: Trained professionals work with the government and other
organizations to study and address the economic impacts of biological
issues.
6. Mathematics: Biologists in fields such as bioinformatics and
computational biology apply mathematical techniques to solve biological
problems.
7. Science writing and communication: Journalists and writers with a
science background inform the general public about relevant and emerging
biological issues.
Career areas in
Chemistry
Graduates have wide career prospects in the private and public
sectors such as:
1. Manufacturing and processing industries.
2. Industries related to petroleum, chemical, ceramic, oleochemicals,
polymer, food, electronics, the environmental, mining, pharmaceuticals
and health-related industries.
3. Agriculture industries.
4. Government agencies, including forensic science, police, customs and
patents, defence, education (secondary schools, matriculation colleges
and universities) and research.
Career areas in Physics
1. Universities and government research institutions
2. Commercial research organizations
3. The defence industry
4. The nuclear industry
5. The National Health Service (NHS)
6. Engineering, information technology and manufacturing companies
Career areas in
Mathematics
1. PhD programs that lead to academic or high level research
careers.
2. Teaching middle school or high school.
3. Combining mathematics with a concentration in economics and finance
to pursue a career in the finance industry.
4. Preparing for actuarial exams to pursue a career in the insurance
industry.
5. Combining mathematics with computer science and/or electrical
engineering courses to pursue a career in the high-tech industry.
6. Combining mathematics with computer science and courses in arts and
design to pursue a career in publishing, advertising, or Television or
Film.
7. Combining mathematics with biology and statistics to pursue a career
in the new field of bioinformatics.
Career areas in Computer
Science and IT
1. Computer Communications Specialists
2. Research Analysts
3. System and Security Administrators
4. Computer Engineers
