About the Program
The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the main departments in the Faculty of Science and was established in the academic year 1994/1995 when the Faculty of Science was founded. The Department of Biological Sciences covers all fields included in the biological sciences, such as ecology, botany, zoology, biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and biotechnology. Additionally, undergraduate students are required to take some compulsory courses from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The Department of Biological Sciences grants bachelor's and master's degrees, and the department has graduated hundreds of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The bachelor's program aims to develop highly competent professionals specialized in the field of biological sciences, who are also capable of contributing to the application and dissemination of knowledge in biological sciences. It has the ability to engage in continuous professional development and achieve developmental job objectives. It also aims to train students on the optimal use of the technologies and tools available in the department and on continuous self-learning after university. It also aims to connect the university with the medical and industrial sectors.
As for the master's program, it includes the thesis option and the coursework option. Where sufficient flexibility has been taken into account in this program so that students from the Department of Medical Sciences, Medical Analysis, Public Health, and Agriculture can join this program.
This program aims to encourage basic and applied research in the field of biological sciences, focusing on research that contributes to national development. It also aims to equip and qualify master's students with knowledge, skills, and behaviors that enable them to excel in postgraduate studies and scientific research, fostering a spirit of independence and initiative, and instilling a culture of quality, development, and continuous excellence toward improvement.
Vision & Mission
Vision
The Department of Biological Sciences at Al al-Bayt University seeks to advance the scientific journey, develop research skills, and enhance its methodologies by providing a scientific environment that nurtures both scientific and practical expertise and strengthens capabilities. The department also aims to achieve excellence at all academic levels in both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences at Al al-Bayt University focuses on achieving integration in all aspects of educational and practical branches of biological sciences, increasing research and awareness through strategic planning and training for all staff through targeted training programs aimed at contributing to the development of scientific knowledge and research, working on human resource development, and interacting with all segments of the local community.
Program Objectives
- Graduating qualified university students equipped with scientific and practical experience to work in available positions and bear job responsibilities. Graduating qualified university students equipped with scientific and practical experience to work in available positions and bear job responsibilities.
- Raising the level of teaching and developing scientific research strategies to benefit the department and positively impact the local community. Raising the level of teaching and developing research strategies to benefit the department and positively impact the local community.
- Developing the use of educational tools and modern technologies to enhance teaching and advance scientific research in all fields of biological sciences. Developing the use of educational tools and modern technologies to enhance teaching and advance scientific research in all fields of biological sciences.
- Teaching general courses for the College of Science departments and other disciplines related to biological sciences, and working on their development to keep pace with advancements in various sciences. Teaching general courses for the College of Science departments and other disciplines related to biological sciences, and working on their development and keeping up with advancements in various sciences.
- Providing the opportunity for undergraduate students to join graduate programs within the department according to the needs of the local community. Providing the opportunity for undergraduate students to enrolll in graduate programs within the department according to the needs of the local community.
- Developing cooperation in research and scientific fields between national, regional, or international educational institutions thru participation in seminars and conferences. Developing cooperation in research and scientific fields between national, regional, or international educational institutions thru participation in seminars and conferences.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand the standard biology core courses
- To demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate theoretical, computational, and/or experimental skills required to solve problems in their area of specialization
- To apply the proper analytical, computational, and experimental methods to evaluate and test the concept or hypothesis under investigation
- To solve multidisciplinary problems by integrating biology with advanced sub-disciplines and related fields
- To develop professional reports and deliver oral presentations to varied audiences
- To propose a research project either individually or as part of a team
- To support diverse, interdisciplinary teams in achieving a common goal
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Advising Plan
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