Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz
Faculté des Sciences Dhar El Mahraz | |
Main entrance of the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz | |
| Type | Public science faculty |
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| Established | 1980 |
Parent institution | Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University |
| Location | , 34°01′53″N 4°58′42″W / 34.0315°N 4.9782°W |
| Website | www |
The Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz (French: Faculté des Sciences Dhar El Mahraz; FSDM) is a major Moroccan public institution of higher education and scientific research. Established in 1980, it is the oldest science faculty within the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA) in Fez.[1]
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Academic Departments
The faculty follows the LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorate) framework and is structured into six major departments:
- Biology: Focusing on animal/plant biology and health sciences.
- Chemistry: Specialized in organic, inorganic, and environmental chemistry.
- Physics: Covering renewable energy, materials science, and nuclear physics.
- Mathematics: Including pure mathematics and applied modeling.
- Geology: Specialized in hydrogeology and natural resource management.
- Informatics: Focusing on artificial intelligence and software engineering.
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Research and Innovation
FSDM is a leading research hub in the Fez-Meknes region, contributing significantly to the national scientific production. It is home to the specialized Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-food, and Health, which collaborates on national health and environmental strategies.[2]
The institution also provides high-level expertise to the CNRST and organizes international gatherings such as the International Congress on Quality in Food Systems (ICIQFS).[3]
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Statistics and Impact
As a pillar of the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, the faculty manages a significant portion of the university's 86,000 students. It plays a critical role in the "Generation Green" strategy through its research in agricultural biotechnology and food safety.[4]
References
- ^ "FSDM Dhar El Mahraz Profile". Infoschool.ma. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-food and Health" (PDF). USMBA. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Academic recruitment and responsibility positions". CNRST. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Higher Education Statistics 2016-2024" (PDF). ENSSUP. Retrieved 6 February 2026.