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.
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The faculty follows the LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorate) framework and is structured into six major departments:
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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.
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).
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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.