Dr. Amer Ali Khaleel
Head of Biochemistry Department
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Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in biochemistry education and research, advancing biomedical innovation and contributing to the development of modern healthcare systems at regional and international levels.
Mission
The Biochemistry Department is committed to delivering high-quality, research-driven education and advanced laboratory training.
Through student-centered learning, modern pedagogical approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we prepare graduates with strong scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and professional competencies to contribute to patient care, biomedical research, and healthcare innovation in Kurdistan and beyond.
Strategic Priorities
1. Academic Excellence & Teaching Innovation
- Integrate problem-based learning (PBL), simulation, and digital platforms in ≥70% of courses
- Achieve ≥85% student satisfaction in annual evaluations
- Align curricula with international academic and accreditation standards
2. Laboratory Excellence & Practical Training
- Upgrade laboratories to meet national and international accreditation standards within 3 years
- Establish ≥3 partnerships with hospitals and research laboratories for student training
- Enhance hands-on learning through modern equipment and SOP-based training
3. Research & Innovation
- Increase faculty and student research publications by ≥30% within 5 years
- Organize annual scientific conferences and research events
- Promote interdisciplinary and applied research addressing biomedical and public health challenges
4. Community Engagement & Health Impact
- Conduct ≥2 community outreach or health screening programs annually
- Develop collaborative projects with local healthcare institutions
- Encourage student participation in community-based biomedical initiatives
5. Ethics, Professionalism & Interdisciplinary Skills
- Integrate ethics and professionalism training into ≥75% of academic years
- Implement interdisciplinary teamwork in ≥50% of practical courses
- Deliver annual workshops on leadership, ethics, and professional development
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on clinical biochemistry and laboratory diagnostics
- Integration of modern teaching methods and digital learning systems
- Active contribution to research and scientific events
- Commitment to community health and applied biomedical practice
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Biochemistry program will be able to:
- Explain the biochemical basis of diseases and interpret key clinical biomarkers
- Apply laboratory techniques such as spectrophotometry, immunoassays, and electrophoresis
- Collect, process, and manage biological samples using biosafety and infection control standards
- Perform clinical laboratory assays using standard equipment and SOPs
- Apply quality control systems and interpret laboratory results accurately
- Identify analytical errors and evaluate results in a clinical context
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical responsibility, and compliance with laboratory regulations
- Work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold academic integrity
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development
Curriculum/ Modules
| Semester 1 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5211 | English Language | 32 | 130 | 6 | University Req. | - | |
| HMU5212 | Academic Debates | 32 | 130 | 6 | University Req. | - | |
| HMU5213 | Biosafety and Biosecurity | 46 | 116 | 6 | College Req. | - | |
| HMU5214 | Kurdistan Studies | 32 | 130 | 6 | University Req. | - | |
| HMU5215 | General Chemistry | 77 | 85 | 6 | Basic Req. | - | |
| Semester 2 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5221 | Academic English and Terminology | 32 | 103 | 5 | University Req. | English Language | |
| HMU5222 | Introduction to lab. Medicine | 63 | 99 | 6 | Core Req. | Biosafety and Biosecurity | |
| HMU5223 | Biophysical Instrumentation | 32 | 103 | 5 | Core Req. | - | |
| HMU5224 | Cell Biology | 63 | 99 | 6 | Basic Req. | - | |
| HMU5225 | Academic Computing | 63 | 45 | 4 | University Req. | - | |
| HMU5226 | Medical ethics | 32 | 76 | 4 | College Req. | - | |
| Semester 3 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | - | |
| HMU5232 | Organic Chemistry | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | General Chemistry | |
| HMU5233 | General Biochemistry | 77 | 58 | 5 | Core Req. | General Chemistry | |
| HMU5234 | Analytical Chemistry I | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | General Chemistry | |
| HMU5235 | General Histology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | Cell Biology | |
| HMU5236 | Immunology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | - | |
| Semester 4 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5241 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| HMU5242 | Bio-organic Chemistry | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | Organic Chemistry | |
| HMU5243 | Biochemistry | 77 | 85 | 6 | Core Req. | General Biochemistry | |
| HMU5244 | Analytical Chemistry II | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | Analytical Chemistry I | |
| HMU5245 | Environmental Health | 32 | 76 | 4 | College Req. | - | |
| HMU5246 | Systematic Histology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Basic Req. | General Histology | |
| Semester 5 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5251 | Medical Biochemistry I | 77 | 85 | 6 | Core Req. | Biochemistry | |
| HMU5252 | Virology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | - | |
| HMU5253 | Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | Cell Biology | |
| HMU5254 | General Microbiology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | - | |
| HMU5255 | Basic Haematology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| HMU5256 | Human Genetics and diseases | 32 | 76 | 4 | Core Req. | Cell Biology | |
| Semester 6 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5261 | Medical Biochemistry II | 77 | 85 | 6 | Core Req. | Medical Biochemistry I | |
| HMU5262 | General Pathology | 60 | 76 | 5 | Core Req. | Systematic Histology | |
| HMU5263 | Medical Microbiology | 77 | 85 | 6 | Core Req. | General Microbiology | |
| HMU5264 | Clinical Haematology | 32 | 76 | 4 | Core Req. | Basic Haematology | |
| HMU5265 | Biostatistics and Research Methodology | 63 | 72 | 4 | College Req. | Academic Computing | |
| HMU5266 | Lab. management & organisation | 63 | 72 | 5 | College Req. | Introduction to lab. Medicine | |
| Semester 7 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5271 | Clinical Biochemistry I | 77 | 85 | 7 | Core Req. | Medical Biochemistry II | |
| HMU5272 | Hospital Training | 32 | 76 | 5 | Core Req. | Lab. management & organisation | |
| HMU5273 | Basic Nutrition | 32 | 103 | 6 | Core Req. | Biochemistry | |
| HMU5274 | Pharmacology | 63 | 72 | 6 | Core Req. | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| HMU5275 | Food safety and Control | 63 | 72 | 6 | Core Req. | General Microbiology | |
| Core Req. | Medical Biochemistry II | ||||||
| Semester 8 (30 ECTS) | |||||||
| Code | Module | SSWL | USSWL | ECTS | Type | Pre-requisite | |
| HMU5281 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 77 | 85 | 7 | Core Req. | Clinical Biochemistry I | |
| HMU5282 | Clinical Nutrition | 32 | 103 | 5 | Core Req. | Basic Nutrition | |
| HMU5283 | Toxicology | 63 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | Pharmacology | |
| HMU5284 | Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases | 32 | 76 | 4 | College Req. | Medical Microbiology | |
| HMU5285 | Biotechnology & Genetic engineering | 35 | 72 | 4 | Core Req. | Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | |
| HMU5286 | Graduation Research Project | 35 | 72 | 5 | Core Req. | Biostatistics and Research Methodology | |