Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology is a large scientific and educational center, participates in the training of highly qualified specialists in demand in the production and business structures of Kazakhstan and abroad. The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, has 90 years of experience in the training of a specialist in biology. There are state and public figures among graduates of the Faculty, as well as business representatives who actively participate in the development of educational programs, practical training of students, and are provided with practical bases. Graduates of the faculty work in Kazakhstani and foreign research institutes; in the field of pharmacology and criminology; at the largest industrial enterprises of the country; in medical centers; In educational centers; in educational institutions.
Dean
Kurmanbayeva Meruyert, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Meruyert.kurmanbayeva@kaznu.edu.kz
Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, 050040, al-Farabi Ave., 71, Main Educational Building 6, 209-Dean's office
Faculty
Dear friends!
Welcome to the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology is the oldest in the university, which has been founded since the foundation of the Kazakh State University in 1934. At present, in accordance with the ongoing scientific research, modern educational programs for the training of specialists, the faculty is called the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology.
Today, it is a major innovative scientific and educational center with two Scientific Research Institutions (SRI): SRI of Issues in Biology and Biotechnology and SRI of Issues in Ecology, where fundamental and applied research on numerous directions of modern biology, ecology, biotechnology, biomedicine are being done, involving both teachers and students.
The Faculty has four departments:
- Department of Biodiversity and Biological Resources,
- Department of Biotechnology,
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics,
- Department of Biophysics, Biomedicine and Neuroscieces,
as well as Biological Clinics and Agrobiological Center.
There is also Biological Museum, one of the important subdivisions of the Faculty, with more than 5000 copies of stuffed carcasses, endemic and rare species are being unique objects of research. At present, more than 1500 students, undergraduates and PhD students study and work at the Faculty. A highly qualified teaching staff are busy training biologists, biotechnologists, and fishery specialist. Masters and PhD students are being trained in some leading universities and research centers all over the world.
Prominent scientists and leading experts from the Institutions of the National Academy of Sciences in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as employers, also take part in training the students. The Faculty has trained nearly 15000 specialists in different areas of the biological science, working in research institutions, industry, institutions of higher and secondary education of our Republic, as well as in countries of near and far abroad: Harvard, Texas, Virginia universities of the USA, Universities in France, Canada, the UK, Germany, and Russia. There are state and public figures among graduates of the Faculty, as well as business representatives who actively participate in the development of educational programs, practical training of students, and are provided with practical bases.
Due to the active international cooperation with some leading scientific centers and universities, the teaching stuff creates real opportunities for academic mobility. The students are able to study at foreign universities for 1-2 semesters and as a result of a successful implementation of training programs can get a double diploma of both al-Farabi KazNU and foreign university. All the teachers and students of our Faculty are constantly improving their language skills. Every year more than 30 scientists from foreign universities come to deliver lectures and conduct master classes on modern trends of biology and biotechnology.
All the students, are engaged in research and most of them receive scholarships and have a good opportunity to take part in scientific workshops at different international conferences.
Dear applicants and those who are interested in gaining a prestigious education providing a stable career, we are looking forward to You at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology.
Welcome to a fascinating student life full of exciting events!
Bachelor's degree programs
The program is aimed at the formation of a Bachelor of natural Sciences with practical skills and competencies in the field of biology, able to work in research, environmental protection, sanitary-epidemiological and other institutions.
To prepare a highly qualified specialist in the field of biomedicine, who owns modern scientific research methodology and skills to work on modern equipment for biology, medicine, biotechnology and other industries.
Qualitative training of specialists for scientific research and diagnostic institutions and industrial enterprises, capable of assessing the current state, problems and prospects for the development of biotechnology; determine the needs of society in biotechnological products, solve professional problems in the field of biotechnology, formulate production tasks in a professional language and implement them using modern technologies
High-quality training of specialists for research, diagnostic institutions and manufacturing enterprises. The implementation of the educational program is aimed at the formation of the personality of a specialist capable to: - solve professional problems in the field of microbiology, to identify microorganisms in laboratory and working conditions; - characterize microorganisms-pests of various industries and use methods to combat them; - use the information and communication technologies necessary for the work; - plan the experimental work in compliance with all microbiological safety standards; - form a personal educational trajectory.
The program is aimed at training a competitive expert possessing theoretical knowledge in field of general and molecular genetics and practical skills in conducting genetic research in the field and laboratory conditions; able to accomplish practical tasks in fields of biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, ecology, forensic studies, preservation of germplasm and other areas of professional activity which require the knowledge and skills of the expert in genetics.
The aim of the educational program is to form professional competencies of high-quality specialist training for research institutions and industrial enterprises. These specialists are involved in the creation of instruments and equipment, in the development of new procedures based on interdisciplinary knowledge, in research aimed at obtaining new information to solve new problems. The implementation of the educational program is aimed to form the personality of a specialist capable to: - solve professional problems in the field of biological engineering, based on knowledge of the structure of basic biological macromolecules, biotechnological processes; - use the basic concepts of probability and statistics; statistical methods and probability distribution schemes associated with bioengineering data; - develop promising and innovative biomedical technologies aimed at creating diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic medical and veterinary drugs; - use basic image processing technologies, design and analyze diagnostic and visualized measuring systems; - build a personal educational trajectory.
The purpose of the ЕP: The program is aimed at training competitive, qualified, competent specialists with theoretical knowledge in the field of aquaculture and fisheries and practical skills to perform fisheries research in the field and laboratory conditions; able to perform the set practical tasks in the field of aquaculture, Hydrobiology, ichthyology, fishing, freshwater fish farming and in other areas of professional activity that require the knowledge and skills of a specialist in fisheries and industrial fishing.
To train competitive specialists in the field of neuroscience, guided by moral and ethical principles in their professional activities and possessing professional competencies that meet the requirements of employers carrying out professional activities in the scientific, medical and socio-industrial spheres, governmental and business structures based on modern concepts and methods of neuroscience from the perspective of interdisciplinary neuroscientific approaches in conducting research and applied works on the development of safe and effective artificial intelligence technologies, the development of diagnostic algorithms in the study of brain functions in health and disease, capable of planning and running neurotrainings for organizations, to determine effective strategies in neuroscience.
The purpose of the educational program of the bachelor's level in the direction of training "6B08402 - Aquaculture and Aquatic Biological Resources" is the training of competitive, qualified, competent specialists focused on the modern market, with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of the history and current state of the field of aquaculture and aquatic biological resources, who possess methods of innovative technologies for the conservation, protection, reproduction and cultivation of various aquaculture objects, capable of performing production and practical tasks in the field of their professional activities.
Master's degree educational programs
Training of highly qualified specialists with a system of knowledge in biology, pedagogy, psychology, with a holistic view of modern achievements in the natural sciences to work as a teacher in the educational field and a researcher in educational and scientific centers.
Training of highly qualified specialists for scientific and educational activities who have systematic knowledge in the field of theoretical, practical, experimental biology and medicine, who are able to independently generate and implement scientific projects as well as integrate the knowledge of related scientific fields into the context of their own scientific research.
The program is aimed at shaping the personality of a competitive, qualified young specialist with a high level of thinking, able to work with scientific and technical information; able to use local and foreign experience in professional activities; systematize and summarize information on the use of production resources; capable of implementing a quality management system for biotech products in accordance with the requirements of Kazakhstani and international quality standards; noticeable for working in biotech, environmental, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, optimally prepared for future positions with greater responsibility, with high level of professional culture, able to solve modern issues of science and production and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify ways and choose means for development of advantages and elimination of disadvantages.
The program is aimed at training a competitive expert with theoretical knowledge in the field of general and molecular genetics and practical skills in performing genetic research under the field and laboratory conditions; able to solve scientific and practical issues in fields of biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, ecology, paleontology and other spheres of professional activity which need the knowledge and skills of professional geneticist.
Training of a competitive specialist with a system of professional and professionally specialized competencies, able to navigate theoretical and practical issues in the field of geobotany, which studies the patterns of distribution of vegetation in space, time throughout the territory and areas of water bodies of the globe
The program is aimed at training highly qualified biologists with professional and personal competencies, research and analytical skills, basic knowledge in the field of general biology, ecology, biomedicine, biotechnology, which will enable them to effectively implement and apply their knowledge and skills in research and environmental protection, medical, sanitary-epidemiological, agricultural, educational institutions and industrial enterprises.
High-quality training of specialists for research institutes and food production. The implementation of the educational program is aimed at shaping the personality of a specialist capable of: • solve professional problems, production tasks in the field of food biotechnology using modern methods and technologies; • apply enzymatic and microbiological processes, methods of genetic engineering in food technologies, • to control production using new research methods of food combinatorics; • assess the current state of food safety; conduct quality control of raw materials and finished food products; •
The purpose of the educational program - is to train highly qualified specialists with competitive knowledge and skills, with developed language competence, capable of working in research institutions, enterprises in the field of fisheries and aquaculture.
To train specialists of masters in the field of neuroscience with professional competencies that meet the requirements of employers carrying out professional activities based on modern methodological approaches of neuroscience, aimed at solving theoretical and applied problems to identify patterns of functioning of the nervous system, the development and implementation of innovative neurotechnologies in the scientific, socio-economic, medical, educational spheres of society capable of consolidating the world scientific and practical experience in neuroscience guided by moral and ethical norms and principles in professional activity
Educational programs of doctoral studies
High-quality training of the interdisciplinary specialist of the highest qualification in the field of biology capable to interpret the basic principles of modern natural science and biology; to possess modern methodology of scientific search and skills of work on the scientific modern experimental equipment, and also to systematize and interpret scientific theories and concepts of the latest directions of biology for the purpose of further application of this knowledge at implementation of dissertation research; to carry out independent research on the basis of correct descriptions of the object and subject of research, the choice of methodology with a projection on the development of promising innovative areas of Biophysics; to assess and determine the importance of a product of their own and other scientific activities, to present and defend their own scientific opinion in scientific discussions, using their working language; to participate in the development of modern theoretical and experimental research methods to create new promising tools in the organization of work on the practical use and implementation of the results.
The program is aimed at the formation of a professional personality of a specialist who is able to interpret and summarize fundamental knowledge that ensures a holistic perception of the scientific picture of the world, the latest theories in the field of biomedicine; developing students' ability to self-improvement and self-development, the needs and skills of self-creative mastering new knowledge, as well as the training of specialists able to solve modern scientific and practical problems in the field of natural sciences and biomedicine, to carry out research, management and teaching activities in higher educational institutions.
Qualitative training of an interdisciplinary specialist of the highest qualification in the field of biophysics, able to interpret the basic principles of modern natural science and biophysics; possessing a modern scientific research methodology and skills to work on modern scientific biomedical experimental equipment, able to systematize and interpret scientific theories and concepts of the newest areas of biophysics and biology with the aim of further applying this knowledge in the implementation of the dissertation research and ready to carry out independent scientific research based on an adequate description object of study, the choice of methodology with a projection on the development of promising The innovative directions biophysicist. A biophysicist is able to assess and determine the significance of a particular product of his or other scientific activity, to reasonably represent and defend his own scientific opinion in scientific discussions using their working language; ready to participate in the development of modern theoretical and experimental research methods in order to create new promising tools and to organize work on the practical use and implementation of their results.
The purpose of the educational program is to prepare highly qualified specialists who are competitive in the international labor market and who meet the modern demands of science, education, management and production; possessing comprehensive knowledge in the field of biotechnology and related disciplines; able to independently creatively plan and implement original fundamental and applied research, synthesize and integrate innovative knowledge to solve scientific and industrial problems in biotechnology and related fields, as well as create advanced technologies, contributing to scientific and technological progress, socio-economic and cultural development of society
The program is aimed at formation of expert’s personality possessing critical thinking and knowledge in the field of general and molecular genetics, gene and cell engineering; able to work with the databases of genetic data obtained from various professional sources, carry out systemic, molecular and population analyses and give a statistically significant evaluation of the experimental data in hand; able to join discussions on genetic topics, substantiate own scientific point of view related to the issues of modern genetics; work in a transdisciplinary and multi-vector team.
Training of specialists-geobotanists for various spheres of economic activity, achievement of high quality of postgraduate professional education at observance of obligatory requirements to level of preparation of doctoral students, stimulation of independent educational, research and professional activity of doctoral students.
The purpose of the educational program is to prepare highly qualified specialists with professional and scientific competencies and skills capable of carrying out all kinds of research and teaching activities to meet the needs of science, education and production in the field of fisheries and agriculture.
Nurturing of competitive scientists-researchers with universal and subject-specialized competencies, and systemic understanding of the problems of neuroscience, ready to carry out analytical and expert activities in related fields of neuroscience. To form specialists with the potential to create original research that makes a significant contribution to the development of world neuroscience, capable of integrating into the international scientific community, bearing moral and ethical responsibility for scientific research, contributing to technological progress and socio-cultural development of society.
The purpose of the educational program is to train highly qualified, competitive in the international labor market, scientific personnel in the field of virology with professional competencies corresponding to the global labor market, using information technologies in scientific, educational and production activities based on modern interdisciplinary methodology of fundamental and applied virology research.
Educational programs
Bachelor: at the adress 71 al-Farabi ave., Almaty,
SSC "Keremet",
tel. +7 727 377 33 30.
In.: 1000
Мaster's and PhD degree: at the adress 71 al-Farabi ave., Almaty
SSC "Keremet",
tel. +7 727 377 33 30 - Admissions Office
In.: 1000