University of Balamand

Emphasis in teaching is directed to introduce students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, organ systems and environmental biology; promote active, hands-on experience with modern technology; prepare students to go on to professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, medical sciences, biotechnology or science education; prepare students to enter the workforce directly, as research assistants, data analysts, teachers of science and members of marketing teams in the pharmaceutical and health industries; Equip students with enough knowledge to pursue graduate studies

Lab facilities are designed to support research which contributes to the understanding of several biological topics, enhance the ability to analyze /criticize scientific works, develop the skills of writing proposals, conduct experiments, write manuscripts for publication, develop the student ’s technical skills by offering dedicated courses to provide the student with hands-on one on-one mentoring in research techniques, promote independent thinking and autonomous research, develop skills for presenting scientific findings, and prepare the student to pursue higher studies.

Biochemistry

The primary mandate of the Department of Biology is to provide excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers a comprehensive program, which exposes students to the full range of biological sciences. Our undergraduate three-year curriculum introduces students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, and environmental biology. It also emphasizes active, hands-on experience with modern technology. Small class sizes with an emphasis on laboratories and tutorials foster ongoing, productive interactions between students and faculty.

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full time, part time

The Department offers a two-year graduate program leading to the MSc degree in Biology and provides training in many areas mainly in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Microbiology. The emphasis in our program is on development of the intellectual and technical skills necessary for independent research. Formal course requirements are largely intended to fill gaps in the student’s background and to bring him/her up to date with the most recent findings in the appropriate research areas. A major part of the program is a thesis embodying original research work.

yes

full time, part time

Ph.D. programme (cotutorship program)

full time

full time

full time

Ph.D. Joint with other universities

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full time

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full time

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full time

Master in Financial Economics

We aim to provide an environment conducive to learning in an optimal setting. This is facilitated by small class sizes, which allow for more interaction and ideas exchange. We make sure that students have access to appropriate material for learning, and assessments focus on learning outcomes completion as well as on strengthening the analytical skills of students. The instructors also have an open doors policy, which allows the students to reach out for help whenever they need to.

The faculty members focus on research in the following areas: Economic Development, International Trade, International Finance among others. Papers are presented in international conferences and published in journals. Cooperation between faculty members for research is strongly encouraged.

Our program aims to provide a solid training in economics. Our graduates develop a strong knowledge base covering all the important aspects of the discipline, as well as analytical skills. They are also encouraged to develop research and quantitative skills as well as critical thinking. For those who wish to engage in graduate studies, they are equipped with all the tools that allow them to adapt to different tracks in the field of economics and business.

yes

full time

Curriculum Design; Educational Leadership; Educational Technology

full time, part time

full time, part time

Medical education at the University of Balamand is a four-year program, of which the last two years consist of clinical training at St. George Hospital University Medical Center. Academic goals and objectives are achieved through a modular integrated curriculum that advocates character building resulting in advocacy, commitment to human rights, and proactive community involvements; providing students with the means to find value and reward in their relations with peers, team members, patients and family members; building problem-solving and fact-finding capacity...

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The University of Balamand - Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences encourages its academic staff members who are interested in research. it emphasizes on the value of sciences, research and excellence with particular concentration on the multidisciplinary perspective of medicine and health and the fundamental leadership role of the physician in team dynamics.

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Infectious Diseases; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology

the four years of education and clinical patient-oriented training form an integrated modular continuum that emphasizes an analytical inquisitive process of learning based on active hands-on acquisition of knowledge and skills through closely supervised a

yes

full time

Our curriculum is competency based and our teaching/learning methodology is interactive and participatory. We empower students to be active learners. Our focus is on developing students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment. This is ensured through one to one mentoring and continuous follow-up. The information gained is enhanced by the clinical exposure that helps them develop their cognitive and psycho-motor capacities. Students actively contribute to their own evaluation by discussing with their mentors their strengths and weaknesses to reach their learning objectives.

Being committed to research, one of our educational objectives is advancing nurses abilities as members of an inter-disciplinary health care team, in practice and research. Two of our nursing faculty are active members in the Faculty Research Committee. Also, we are involved in different fields of research including: Maternal and child health; Women’s sexuality and health; Nursing education; Inter-professional education; Gerontology nursing and chronic care; Community health nursing.