Department of Applied Sciences – Chair

Meet the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Applied Sciences Bethlehem University.  The department offers two programs.  The program in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLSC), and the program in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (PINC).  

The offered programs are created to prepare students for a wide range of career and postgraduate possibilities.

Medical Laboratory Sciences is one of the most advancing fields in health sciences.  It has impacted public health policy and all its domains of risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prognostics.  The translational aspect of MLSC has enabled much more efficient and accurate preventive measures, diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and precision in future disease management and prediction.

There is no doubt that MLSC is one of the most crucial needs for a proper health care service. It is now implementing cutting-edge technology using molecular biology, and biotechnology as well as genetic diagnosis using DNA sequencing.

In addition, MLSC students at Bethlehem University are always encouraged to participate in faculty research. They mostly end up with publications and participation in national and international conferences.

The program has a minor in Biology, which enhances the practical side of the learning process and prepares graduates for jobs in the fields of Education, Biodiversity, and Environmental Sciences.

The primary objective of this program is to create a new generation of intellectuals/graduates capable of discovering and providing innovative solutions to the intricate issues of the environmental crisis, biodiversity, global warming, climate change, and pollution.

The second program offered in the department is the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (PINC) is a four-year, multidisciplinary program that integrates principles of chemistry, pharmacology, and industrial processes. 

The curriculum offers a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of chemistry, in addition to extensive practical training (chemistry labs and industrial companies) to ensure graduates are well-grounded in theory and proficient in application. The program additionally covers essential topics in pharmaceutical sciences, such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, molecular drug action, and medicinal pharmacology. 

Other courses include industrial chemical technologies, environmental chemistry, organic chemical technology, industrial chemistry, polymer technology, food analysis, water and soil analysis, and material toxicity. 

The program also includes practical training in chemical and pharmaceutical industries or in relevant centers and laboratories. Moreover, the program focuses on developing graduates’ soft skills (personal development, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, etc.) to deliver high-quality competitive graduates to the labor market.

I hope that the content of our website is useful to you. Please feel free to contact me at ghandal@bethlehem.edu, or any member of the department for further information about the programs.

Sincerely
Ghassan Handal, PhD