The Department of Biology which was founded in 1967 was later reorganised in 1982 to embrace eight divisions. The aim of the Department is to encourage scientific thinking and to provide the students with the necessary up to date theoretical knowledge and practice in the field. The divisions of the Department are: Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Ecology, General Biology, Hydrobiology, Molecular Biology and Zoology.The Department is rich in laboratories related to all the fields of study. Applied Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Ecology and Botany Laboratories are equipped with the latest technology. Moreover, there are some laboratories for research in specific areas such as Aquatic Life, Genetics, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. Lectures and laboratory work are the primary methods of teaching and assessment is generally by examinations, coursework and fieldwork.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
In order to be considered for this program, secondary education or an equivalent overseas program has to be completed and for national applicants, enough points should be achieved on the national university entrance exam, score type MF-2.