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Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is responsible for the training of Nurses at all levels. It currently runs a number of programmes including post-basic Certificate and Diploma in Mental Health…

Department of Midwifery & Obstetrics Nursing Department of Nursing & Midwifery Education
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8 Departments
2 Courses

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, the faculty which prepares medical/dental students for their clinical practice by training them on the scientific basis of medicine and dentistry.…

Department of Anatomy​ Department of Biochemistry and Genetics Department of Chemical Pathology Department of Histopathology
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2 Departments
4 Courses

Faculty of Information Systems and Technology

The Institute of Public Administration & Management has pioneered computing education in Sierra Leone since 1988 when the Department of Computer Studies began offering the Diploma in Computing…

Department of Information Systems Department of Information Technology
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3 Departments
10 Courses

Faculty of Accounting and Finance

The Faculty of Accounting and Finance of the Institute of Public Administration, and Management (IPAM) University of Sierra Leone is a provider of high quality academic and professional education …

Department of Banking and Finance Department of Accountancy Department of Financial Services
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2 Departments
5 Courses

Faculty of Leadership and Governance

Welcome to the faculty of Leadership and Governance (FLG) at IPAM-USL. The FLG prepares and equip and equip students with the knowledge and skills in the public and private sector disciplines. The…

Department of Sustainable Development Department of Public Administration
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3 Departments
13 Courses

Faculty of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

You are welcome to this Faculty as you make your choice to study any of our Courses. Over the years, our Courses have evolved to cover many disciplines in Business, Management, Procurement and Ent…

Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department of Procurement,Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department of Human Resource and Management
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Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry​

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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences currently runs a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician), BPharm. (Hons) (Pharmacy O…

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0 Departments
1 Courses

Faculty of Public Health

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3 Departments
6 Courses

Faculty of Arts

This is one of the traditional faculties of the Humanities in the College. The Faculty currently has two Institutes, namely: the Institute of Gender Research and Documentation (INGRADOC) and the I…

Department of History and African Studies Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
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7 Departments
10 Courses

Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences

This Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences at Fourah Bay College is the faculty that trains students in the core sciences. The Faculty currently has seven departments, namely: the …

Department of Marine Biology and Oceanography Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry Department of Geography
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0 Departments
4 Courses

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Fourah Bay College provides specialized training in engineering and architectural disciplines. The faculty equips students with tech…

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3 Departments
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Faculty of Economics and Development Studies

The Faculty of Economics and Development Studies (FEDS) is one of the new faculties carved out of the old Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. As the name implies, it carries the economics, account…

Department of Accounting and Finance Department of Population and Development Studies
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3 Departments
4 Courses

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences is now a stand- alone Faculty, following a University re- engineering Project in 2021, which saw the then Faculty of Social Sciences and Law split into three faculti…

Department of Political Sciences Department of Sociology and Social Work Department of Peace and Conflict Studies
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4 Departments
5 Courses

Faculty of Communication, Media and Information Studies

This is a new faculty largely drawn out of the traditional Faculty of Arts. The then Institute of Library Information and Communication Studies (INSLICS) and the Department of Mass Communication w…

Department of Communication & Public Relations Department of Creative Multimedia Department of Information Sciences and Data Management Department of Journalism and Media Studies
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1 Courses

Faculty of Laws

The Faculty  of Laws at Fourah Bay College   is one of the three new faculties that emerged out of the University's re-engineering Project in 2021. It was a graduation f…

Department of Law Department of Criminal Justice
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Faculty Directory

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Professor Ahmed Bangura
Award-Winning Research Active

Professor Ahmed Bangura

Professor of Computer Engineering

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Robotics
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Dr. Fatima Sesay
International

Dr. Fatima Sesay

Associate Professor of Public Health

Department of Public Health

Epidemiology Global Health Infectious Diseases
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Professor John Koroma
Award-Winning

Professor John Koroma

Professor of Literature

Department of English Language & Literature

African Literature Postcolonial Studies Creative Writing
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Dr. Mariama Jalloh
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Dr. Mariama Jalloh

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science

Climate Change Sustainable Development Conservation Biology
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Professor Ibrahim Turay
International Research Active

Professor Ibrahim Turay

Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

Development Economics Monetary Policy International Trade
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Dr. Aminata Kargbo
Award-Winning

Dr. Aminata Kargbo

Associate Professor of Law

Department of Law

Human Rights Law Constitutional Law International Law
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Faculty Spotlight

Highlighting exceptional contributions and achievements

Dr. Samuel Johnson

Dr. Samuel Johnson

Professor of Public Health

Research Impact

Led groundbreaking research on Ebola virus transmission patterns, resulting in improved containment strategies adopted by the WHO across West Africa.

"Our research aims to not only advance scientific knowledge but to directly impact health outcomes in communities across West Africa."

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Dr. Isatu Kamara

Dr. Isatu Kamara

Associate Professor of Engineering

Innovation & Impact

Developed innovative low-cost water filtration technology now implemented in 50+ rural communities, providing clean water to over 100,000 people.

"Engineering solutions must be accessible, sustainable, and culturally appropriate to make a lasting impact in developing regions."

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Professor David Cole

Professor David Cole

Professor of Economics

Policy Influence

Appointed as economic advisor to the government, helping shape national economic policy and sustainable development initiatives.

"Economic theory must translate into practical policies that create opportunities and improve living standards for all citizens."

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