Branch 3 of the Faculty of Public Health was established in 1981 in the North district in order to promote health and scientific development in the various Lebanese regions. Teaching began with the specialization of Nursing Sciences and the Branch expanded to include a number of specializations (in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) that respond to the needs of the North district.

Available Specializations

Bachelor’s Degree (3 years)

1.     Health and Environment

2.     Laboratory Sciences

3.     Nursing Sciences

4.     Nutrition and Dietetics

5.     Radiologic Sciences

Specialized Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

1.     Medical and Social Work

2.     Midwifery

3.     Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree

1.     Professional Master’s in Microbiology and Quality and Food Safety

2.     Professional Master's in Quality, Safety and Control of Care-Related Risks

3.     Professional Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics

4.     Professional Master’s in Applied Health Sciences

5.     Research Master’s in Applied Biotechnology

6.     Research Master’s in Medical Microbiology: Microbial diseases - Advanced diagnostic techniques - Standardization and applied bioinformatics

7.     Research Master’s in Health and Environment

Successive Directors

Dr. Mustafa Al Helwa: 1988 – 1996

Dr. Mohammad Ziade: 1997 – 2000

Dr. Ousama Chalhoub: 2000 – 2003

Dr. Mohammad Rifi: 2003 – 2006

Dr. Moamen Baroudi: 2007 – 2010

Dr. Mohammad Rifi: 2010 – 2015

Dr. Hiba Mawlawi: 2015 – 2018

Dr. Mohammad Rifi: 2018 – 2021

Dr. Mohamad Ziade: 2021 – Present