The Department of Biology offers a combination of modern and multi-disciplinary coverage of the vast area of Biology. The aim of the Department is to provide the essential requirements for a solid undergraduate education in various biological disciplines to produce knowledgeable and competitive graduates to advance to professional or graduate programs or enter employment in the public and private sectors.

The Department offers undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology, pollution, biomonitoring, and microbial biology. The undergraduate and graduate programs offer students numerous research opportunities in well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities. These programs emphasize practical experience in the laboratory section of the courses as well as during fieldwork.

The students are also exposed to the necessary research experience, skills in scientific writing, and seminar presentations. The courses offered in the Department are designed to provide a solid background in the biological sciences and to develop an integrated scientific perspective. The academic staff of the Department are highly trained with professional experience gained through research activities and networking with Government agencies, the private sector, and international bodies.