Al-Quds University earns full international accreditation (NAACLS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences: the first in Palestine and the second outside the United States.

This accreditation enables Al-Quds University students of Medical Laboratory Sciences to continue their studies worldwide in the field of Medicine.

It allows Al-Quds University graduates to work in the United States and across the globe.

It enables students to apply for the American Board certification.

It serves as a global passport for Al-Quds University students to work and pursue their studies at the world’s most prestigious universities.

Al-Quds University has obtained full international accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Al-Quds University has received full academic accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) for a period of five years. This accreditation enables graduates of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program to apply for the American Board certification and work in the United States and around the world.

Al-Quds University is the first Palestinian university and the second university internationally outside the United States to obtain this prestigious accreditation, which is based on specific standards related to the quality of academic programs and alignment with the best global practices in medical education.

This achievement came after a series of intensive and comprehensive field visits that covered all components of the academic and training program, along with a thorough evaluation of the educational environment, academic facilities, infrastructure, and institutional policies of Al-Quds University.

The University’s Vice President for Health and Medical Affairs, Prof. Rania Abu Seir, stated, “This step represents the culmination of Al-Quds University’s strategic vision to enhance the quality of medical education and align its academic programs with the evolving needs of the labor market and the best global practices. In doing so, the university contributes to improving healthcare standards and advancing the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Palestine and the region.”

Dean of the Faculty of Health Professions, Prof. Abu Seir, further emphasized that this accreditation holds exceptional significance, as it officially confirms that the curriculum, teaching staff, laboratories, and equipment in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program have surpassed the rigorous standards established in the United States. This makes the program a comprehensive educational environment that produces medical professionals capable of excellence, innovation, and effective contribution to the advancement of the healthcare sector.

She added, “This international accreditation marks a historic milestone in Al-Quds University’s journey of academic excellence. It represents a prestigious global recognition of the quality and distinction of its academic programs—particularly the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at the Faculty of Health Professions—which is now qualified to prepare laboratory medical professionals according to the most advanced international standards.”

This international accreditation brings with it a set of exceptional advantages. It not only grants graduates unprecedented global recognition but also serves as an outstanding launching platform toward broader academic and professional horizons. It opens doors for them to pursue medical studies and specialized postgraduate programs at the world’s most prestigious universities, as well as to access career opportunities in leading hospitals, medical centers, and research institutions worldwide—empowering them to compete strongly in both local and global job markets.

By keeping pace with the latest global developments in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences, the program ensures that students are well-prepared to excel in advanced diagnostic laboratory fields and specialized disciplines such as hematology, medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, and immunology. This, in turn, creates genuine opportunities for students to specialize in emerging and vital areas that align with the latest global trends in the healthcare and research sectors.

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is the leading U.S.-based and internationally recognized body responsible for granting academic accreditation to Clinical Laboratory Science programs. Through its rigorous standards, it ensures the quality of educational programs and the preparation of graduates who meet the highest international professional benchmarks.