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Department of Biological, Chemical and Global Health Sciences

We connect laboratory discovery with real-world application, developing solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.

About the Department of Biological, Chemical and Global Health Sciences

The Department of Biological, Chemical and Global Health Sciences brings together expertise in Biology, Chemistry, and Global Health to address urgent environmental and public health challenges. We connect laboratory discovery with real-world application, developing solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our approach is rooted in translational science, preparing students to become agile problem-solvers who combine scientific rigor with cross-disciplinary collaboration. Supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Biomarkers, EARTH, and CNS Labs, the Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics Lab, and advanced analytical and materials characterization facilities, our faculty and students conduct research that serves society and advances a healthier, more sustainable world.

 

In Motion

  • Professor Seham Elmrayed

    Faculty Helps Develop First International Growth Standards for Pre-Term Babies

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  • Professorr Hesham Sallam is holding a skull in his hands. His sweatshirt reads the letters "A U C"

    Discovery of 30-Million-Year-Old Leopard-Sized Carnivore Skull in the Egyptian Desert

School of Sciences and Engineering

Are you ready to pursue your dreams and make a positive impact on the world? Explore our academic programs here!

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Facilities

Our state-of-the-art laboratories provide a dynamic learning environment where you can put theory into practice. From day one, you will have access to cutting-edge equipment and technologies that will enhance your learning experience and enable you to conduct groundbreaking research.

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Premedical Track

The premedical track is now available at Nancy Hopkins Department of Biology. While any major at AUC is eligible for the premedical track, certain disciplines offer more direct relevance to medical school requirements.

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Research

Research at the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Global Health Sciences reflects the diverse expertise of our faculty and spans multiple interdisciplinary fields. 

Accreditation

ABET - Applied and Natural Science
Supreme Council of Universities
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BS in Biology
  • The Biology (BSc) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria. 
  • It also has an equivalency by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU).
BS in Chemistry
  • The Chemistry (BSc) program has an equivalency by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU).
  • It is also accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). CSC Accreditation
M.Sc. in Biotechnology  

Equivalency by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU).

M.Sc. in Chemistry  

Equivalency by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU).

Ph.D. in Applied Sciences  

Equivalency by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU).

Contact Us 

Department of of Biological, Chemical and Global Health Sciences

The American University in Cairo

t 20.2.2615.4856

Email: [email protected]