The Biology Department is ambitiously involved in realizing Saudi VISON 2030 towards a prosperous economy by providing innovatively advanced programs in all biological disciplines. Our aspiration to excellence and innovation in biological sciences is supported by our diverse and outstanding foundation since our inception as Zoology and Botany Departments in 1980 and the later amalgamation of both departments into the Biology Department.
The Department offers undergraduate degrees in biological sciences in four main disciplines; general biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sciences. Our graduate students are involved in research in molecular biology, microbiology, parasitology, ecology and physiology. Our commitment to service the community results in collaboration with private and public institutes in an interdisciplinary approach.
The department is supported by several research centers within the college and the university. This has facilitated foundational research spanning the diversity of life. Our faculty are driven towards innovation; several have received awards of excellence in scientific research locally and nationally, and several have registered patents in their fields of research.
We are a collaborative, innovative community-focused department, enthusiastic to reach our vision. We aspire to collaborate and cooperate with private and public sectors to achieve our mission of better serving our community.
Vision
Excellence, leadership and innovation in biological sciences.
Mission
Providing a high-quality educational program to prepare innovative competent graduates in biological sciences and research that enhance the sustainable development of the Arabian Gulf region resources and provide solutions to community issues.
The philosophy of our Mission and Vision:
In the biology department we strive to prepare a scientifically competent graduates in the biological sciences. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills that would allow better serve the society and solve its problem and ensure the sustainable development of its resources. The focus of the biology program on the Arabian Gulf because of its location on the Gulf shorelines. Furthermore, the Arabian is known of its unique terrestrial and marine biodiversity, the wealth of its oil, agricultural resources.
Values
Loyalty, Excellence, Teamwork, Transparency, Diversity, Creativity and Social Responsibility.
Goals
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Create an environment of quality education in biological sciences.
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Offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed to engage into various biology professions in industry, scientific inquiry and foster life-long learning.
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Build a culture for research and strengthen relationship with the community.
