Program Overview

Program Overview

The Microbiology and Chemistry program at Ain Shams University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of microbiology and chemistry. The program aims to develop students' academic knowledge and creative skills, preparing them for careers in research, industry, and other fields.

Program Mission

The program's mission is to provide a distinct and multidisciplinary educational service, producing qualified professionals and research calibers capable of competing in the labor market and contributing to scientific research advancement.

Program Objectives

The program's objectives are:

1. To improve the quality of education and deliver an exceptional educational service that links microbiology and its applications with chemistry.
2. To continuously update teaching and learning strategies, encouraging remote education and developing students' creative skills.
3. To ensure the integration of program disciplines by merging educational and laboratory resources.
4. To provide an interactive educational system that develops accessing methods, motivates outstanding students, and offers support programs for struggling learners.
5. To ensure self-development of the program and periodic updating of curricula, focusing on applied fields related to microbial biotechnology and chemistry of natural products.
6. To achieve effective involvement of stakeholders in various microbiology and chemistry fields.
7. To enhance students' research skills by adopting analytical teaching systems, group work activities, and research projects.
8. To develop faculty members and supporting staff to keep pace with continuous progress in the field of specialization.
9. To encourage cooperation and exchange of experiences with other research and academic institutions.
10. To modernize laboratories and develop communications and information technology infrastructure.

Program Features and Job Opportunities

The program is unique in that it is the only microbiology department among science faculties in Egypt. The department provides educational and research services to undergraduate and graduate students, aiming to equip students with new practical skills in the field of specialization. Graduates of the program are highly sought after in the job market due to their high educational and training level.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is based on the college's internal regulations, which require students to complete 140 credited hours for dual specialties. The program is open to the top 60 applicants.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• 30 credited hours of college requirements, comprising 12 credited hours of general basic sciences and 18 credited hours of basic sciences required for the specialization.
• 102 credited hours of program requirements, comprising 40 credited hours of compulsory courses, 11 credited hours of elective courses, and 51 credited hours of compulsory and elective courses in the dual specialization.

Elective Courses

Students can choose one elective course from the following options:

• One credited hour for a course on work skills.
• One credited hour for a course on the history and philosophy of science.
• One credited hour for a course on environmental culture.

Compulsory Courses

Compulsory courses include:

• One credited hour for a course on safety and security.
• Four credited hours for English language courses.
• One credited hour for a course on scientific thinking.
• One credited hour for a course on research ethics.

Program Requirements

Program requirements include:

• 140 credited hours for dual specialties.
• Completion of college and program requirements.
• Passing all compulsory and elective courses.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the program should be able to:

1. Acquire basic knowledge of natural sciences.
2. Collect and present scientific data.
3. Interpret, analyze, and evaluate collected data using scientific methods.
4. Acquire a comprehensive scientific approach to identify and solve problems related to microbiology and chemistry.
5. Understand microbial interaction and metabolism in different environments.
6. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all branches of microbiology, including virology, mycology, bacteriology, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
7. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all branches of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
8. Use information and communication technology effectively.
9. Develop skills for independent lifelong learning.
10. Work independently and as part of a team.
11. Commit to professional ethics principles.