Director
| Melhem, Nada |
| Executive Committee | Hannoun, Salem (MIS Program Coordinator) Melhem, Nada (MLS Program Coordinator) |
The Division of Health Professions at the Faculty of Health Sciences hosts jointly with the Faculty of Medicine the following programs: medical audiology sciences (MAS, currently frozen), medical imaging sciences (MIS) and medical laboratory sciences (MLS). Students are hosted at the Faculty of Health Sciences and undergo their clinical training to complete their graduation requirements at the American University of Beirut-Medical Center (AUBMC).
Mission
The Division of Health Professions, run jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine, provides excellent educational curricula in all its majors with intensive hands-on training, preparing students to deliver outstanding health services to the patient and community. The division conducts creative research linked to clinical medicine and public health. The division adheres to ethical values and promotes quality care with dignity and respect.
Vision
The Health Professions Division is a leading program in the region, preparing innovative and versatile health professionals who impact health and advocate patient rights.
Policy on Registration of Courses During Practical Training
At the Division of Health Professions, students are required to abide by the time allocated for the clinical training at AUBMC. Any student registering for a course during that time will be dropped automatically from the course.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Audiology Sciences
Note: This program is frozen.
This program is run in coordination with the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine. The mission of the medical audiology sciences (MAS) program is to prepare students for a successful career in audiology by providing them with a foundation in liberal arts education, coupled with a high-quality clinical education that is underpinned by the fundamental sciences of audiology and a rigorous scientific approach. The academic program is designed to produce skilled clinicians who follow professional standards and ethical principles while serving individuals with hearing or balance disorders in Lebanon and the region. Through various professional and community service activities, the program strives to build in its students the importance of continuing education, developing leadership skills, as well as advocating and supporting the needs of all persons with hearing and vestibular disorders. The mission of the program is consistent with the mission of the institution in that it stresses the importance of providing academic excellence in teaching and research, inspiring students to become leaders in their professional field, as well as helping students develop a lifelong sense of learning and civic responsibility.
Promotion
For promotion from year I to year II, students must complete a minimum of 33 credits. For promotion from year II to year III, students must complete a minimum of 68 credits.
Residency Requirements
As per AUB policy, students must earn their final forty-five (45) credits while in residence (refer to the General University Academic Information section). Given the structured curriculum, nature of the practical training, and course offerings, students of the Faculty of Health Sciences must meet the following minimum residency requirements. The minimum number of credits is 45. However, the maximum number of credits will depend on course equivalency.
Students pursuing the medical audiology sciences major are required to register for four regular terms.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in medical audiology sciences, students must:
- Pass a minimum of 103 credit hours after freshman science class or its equivalent.
- Obtain a minimum grade of C+ in each of ORLG 220, ORLG 230, ORLG 240, and ORLG 250.
- Achieve a total cumulative GPA of 2.3.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.3 in the major field of study.
Course Descriptions
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences
Coordinator and Assistant Professor
| Hannoun, Salem
|
| Visiting Assistant Professor | Makki, Malek |
| Clinical Educator | Abbas, Saly
|
This program is jointly run with the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the Faculty of Medicine.
Mission
The mission of the medical imaging sciences (MIS) program is to provide students with excellence in imaging education. MIS aims to produce academically and clinically competent radiographers who will become patient advocates in their field and perform their duties with empathy and respect towards all patients.
Promotion
For promotion from year I to year II, students must complete a minimum of 39 credits. For promotion from year II to year III, students must complete a minimum of 70 credits.
Residency Requirements
As per AUB policy, students must earn their final forty-five (45) credits while in residence (refer to the General University Academic Information section). Given the structured curriculum, nature of the practical training, and course offerings, students of the Faculty of Health Sciences must meet the following minimum residency requirements. The minimum number of credits is 45. However, the maximum number of credits to be taken will depend on course equivalency.
Students pursuing the medical imaging sciences major are required to register for four regular terms.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in medical imaging sciences, students must:
- Pass a minimum of 102 credit hours after freshman science class or its equivalent.
- Achieve a total cumulative GPA of 2.3.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.3 in the major field of study.
Curriculum for BS in Medical Imaging Sciences
Course Number |
Course Title |
Lecture Hrs./ Week |
Lab Hrs./ Week |
Credits |
|
Fall 1 |
| MIMG 201 | Introduction to MIS | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ENGL 203 | Academic English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ARAB 2xx | Understanding Communication (Arabic) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cultures and Histories (History of Ideas) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HUMR 246 | Human Morphology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Introduction to Psychological Sciences | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Term Credit Total |
17 |
|
Spring 1 |
| MIMG 206 | Principle of Imaging I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MIMG 206L | Principle of Imaging I Laboratory | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| ENGL 204 | Advanced Academic English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NURS 201 | Introduction to Nursing Practice | 1 | 3 | 2 |
PHYL 246 | Physiology for Nursing Degree Students and Undergraduates | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Modern Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Term Credit Total |
17 |
|
Summer 1 |
| MIMG 202 | Imaging Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DGRG 220 | Clinical Practicum I | 0 | 8 | 2 |
|
Term Credit Total |
5 |
|
Fall 2 |
| MIMG 203 | Medical Imaging Equipment I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MIMG 207 | Principle of Imaging II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EPBS 203 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Cultures and Histories Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DGRG 230 | Clinical Practicum II | 0 | 12 | 4 |
HPCH 240 | Workshop in Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 0 | 10 | 0 |
|
Term Credit Total |
16 |
|
Spring 2 |
| MIMG 204 | Medical Imaging Equipment II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MIMG 205 | Introduction to Principles of Diseases | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MIMG 208 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EPBS 213 | Survey Methods | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DGRG 240 | Clinical Practicum III | 0 | 8 | 2 |
|
Term Credit Total |
13 |
|
Summer 2 |
| DGRG 250 | Clinical Practicum IV | 0 | 8 | 2 |
|
Term Credit Total |
2 |
|
Fall 3 |
| MIMG 210A | Research Project I | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| HMPD 204 | Introduction to Health Services Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Bio Medical Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Societies and Individuals Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HPCH 205 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DGRG 260 | Clinical Practicum V | 0 | 12 | 4 |
|
Term Credit Total |
16 |
|
Spring 3 |
| MIMG 209 | Quality Management and Image Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MIMG 210B | Research Project II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cultures and Histories Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DGRG 270 | Clinical Practicum VI | 0 | 12 | 4 |
|
Term Credit Total |
16 |
Course Descriptions
|
Modes of Analysis |
Understanding Communication - English and Arabic (9) |
Cultures and Histories (9), Human Values (3) |
Societies and Individuals (9) |
Understanding the World (7), Quantitative Reasoning (5) |
Major Courses (26+2+3+18) |
Other required courses (11) |
Community
‑Engaged Learning (3) |
| Lecture Course (9+12 +9+7 +3+26 +11+3) | Required Arabic Course: (3)
Required English Courses: ENGL 203(3), 204(3) | Cultures and Histories (9)
Phil 205 (3) | PSYC 201(3)
HMPD 204 (3)
Elective (3) | PHYL 246(4)
PHYS 205(3)
EPBS 203(3)
EPBS 213(2) | MIMG 201(2), 202(3), 203(3), 204(3), 205(3), 206(3), 207(3), 208(3), 209(3) | HUMR 246 (3)
NURS 201 (2)
Free Elective (3)
HPCH 203 (3) | HMPD 204 (3) |
| Lab (1+2) | | | | EPBS 203(3) | MIMG 206L (2) | | |
| Research Project (1+3) | | | | EPBS 213(2) | MIMG 210A (0), MIMG 210B (3) | | |
| Practical Training (18) | | | | | DGRG 220(2), 230(4), 240(2), 250(2), 260(4), 270(4) | | |
| Workshop(0) | | | | | | HPCH 240 | |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
| Coordinator | Melhem, Nada M. |
| Professor | Melhem, Nada M. |
| Associate Professor | Haddad, Nabil |
| Lecturer | Bou Hamdan, Mirna |
| Instructors | Khatib, Rolla; Lababidi, Maya |
This program is jointly run with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine.
Mission
The medical laboratory sciences (MLS) program graduates committed healthcare professionals to serve and improve the health needs of individuals and communities. Our graduates are highly skilled professionals who perform analytical tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids to provide laboratory information for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Moreover, our degree guarantees immediate career opportunities and constitutes the foundation for advanced graduate studies in medicine, basic sciences, and public health.
Promotion
For promotion from year I to year II, students must complete a minimum of 31 credits. For promotion from year II to year III, students must complete a minimum of 70 credits.
Residency Requirements
As per AUB policy, students must earn their final forty-five (45) credits while in residence (refer to the General University Academic Information section). Given the structured curriculum, nature of the practical training, and course offerings, students of the Faculty of Health Sciences must meet the following minimum residency requirements. The minimum number of credits is 45. However, the maximum number of credits to be taken will depend on course equivalency.
Students pursuing the medical laboratory sciences major are required to register for four regular terms.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in medical laboratory sciences, students must:
- Pass a minimum of 103 credit hours after freshman science class or its equivalent.
- Achieve a total cumulative GPA of 2.3.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.3 in the major field of study (LABM and MLSP courses).
Curriculum for BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Course Number |
Course Title |
Lecture Hrs./ Week |
Lab Hrs./ Week |
Credits |
|
Fall 1 |
| BIOL 201 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHEM 208 | Brief Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM 209 | Introduction Organic Laboratory | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| ENGL 203 | Academic English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cultures and Histories (History of Ideas) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Term Credit Total |
15 |
|
Spring 1 |
| ARAB 2xx | Understanding Communication Arabic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIOC 255 | Biochemistry for MLSP | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENGL 204 | Advanced Academic English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHYL 246 | Physiology for Nursing Degree Students and Undergraduates | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Cultures and Histories Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Term Credit Total |
16 |
|
Fall 2 |
| LABM 201 | Clinical Chemistry I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MLSP 201 | Clinical Hematology I | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MLSP 203 | General Microbiology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MLSP 207 | Immunology and Blood Banking | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MLSP 208 | General and Diagnostic Virology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HPCH 240 | Workshop in Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Societies and Individuals Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cultures and Histories Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Term Credit Total |
18 |
|
Spring 2 |
| LABM 202 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LABM 210 | Cytology and Histological Techniques | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| MBIM 223 | Parasitology for MLS students | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| MLSP 202 | Clinical Hematology II | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MLSP 204 | Systematic Bacteriology | 3 | 4.5 | 4 |
| MLSP 259 | Diagnostic Serology | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Term Credit Total |
17 |
|
Summer 2 |
| Practical Training in Laboratory Medicine | - | - | 4 |
|
Term Credit Total |
4 |
|
Fall 3 |
| EPBS 203 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HMPD 204 | Introduction to Health Services Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LABM 233 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LABM 235 | Medical Mycology | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Practical Training in Laboratory Medicine | - | - | 8 |
|
Term Credit Total |
17 |
|
Spring 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Bio-Medical Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HPCH 205 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LABM 231 | Clinical Laboratory Quality Systems | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MLSP 211 | Seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Practical Training in Laboratory Medicine | - | - | 8 |
Term Credit Total
|
16 |
Practical Training in Laboratory Medicine
The practical training in laboratory medicine covers practical experience and application of theoretical knowledge in the following areas of laboratory medicine for the credits indicated below:
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| LABM 220 | Clinical Chemistry and Endocrinology | 4 |
| LABM 230 | Clinical Hematology and Reception | 4 |
| LABM 240 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| LABM 250 | Clinical Parasitology and Urinalysis | 2 |
| LABM 260 | Serology | 2 |
| LABM 270 | Blood Banking | 2 |
| LABM 280 | Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnosis, and Histotechniques | 2
|
Course Descriptions
|
Modes of Analysis
|
Understanding Communication - English and Arabic (9)
|
Cultures and Histories (9), Human Values (3)
|
Societies and Individuals (6)
|
Understanding the World (11), Quantitative Reasoning (3)
|
Major Courses (34+20)
|
Other required courses (6)
|
Community
‑Engaged Learning (3)
|
|
Lecture Course (9+12+6 +12+30+6)
|
Required Arabic Course: (3)
Required English Courses: ENGL 203(3), 204(3)
|
Cultures and Histories electives (9)
PHIL 205 (3)
|
HMPD 204 (3)
Elective (3)
|
BIOL 201(4)
CHEM 208(3)
PHYL 246(4)
EPBS 203(3)
|
MLSP 201(3), 202(3), 203(3), 204(4), 207(2), 208(2), 259(1)
LABM 201(2), 202(3), 210(2), 231(1), 233(2), 235(1)
MBIM 223(4)
|
BIOC 255(3)
HPCH 203 (3)
|
HMPD 204 (3)
|
|
Lab (4+4)
| | | |
BIOL 201(4)
CHEM 209(2)
EPBS 203(3)
|
MLSP 203(3),
MLSP 204(4),
MBIM 223(4)
| | |
|
Seminar (1)
| | | | |
MLSP 211(1)
| | |
|
Practical Training (20)
| | | | |
LABM 220(4), 230(4), 240(4), 250(2), 260(2), 270(2), 280(2)
| | |
|
Workshop(0)
| | | | | |
HPCH 240
| |
MBIM 223 is a major required course in the discipline. However, it is not counted in the major average. Only LABM and MLSP courses count towards major average.