Bachelor of Science in Biology

Vision

Excellence, leadership, and innovation in biological sciences locally, regionally and globally.

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.

Mission and Vision Philosophy

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 local, regional, and global community 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

1. Create an environment of quality education in biological sciences.
2. 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
3. Build a culture for research and strengthen relationship with the community.

College

College of Science

Campus

Rayyan - Dammam

Track

Science and Management

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BSc

Gender

Female

Career Opportunities

• General and high education.
• Completing higher education.
• Research center.
• Laboratory technician.

1. That the student holds a high school diploma or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
2. Ought to pass Preparatory Year -scientific track.
3. To be a good conduct and behavior.
4. Successfully pass any test or personal interview the University Council may request.
5. Be medically fit.
6. In case of work and employment, the student is requested to get her approval to study from her reference point in any governmental or private sector.
7. Meet any other conditions specified by the University Council at the time of submission.
8. To be a trade-off between the applicants who meet all the requirements according to their grades in high school test certificate, 'Qdraat' (aptitude) test and 'Tahseely' (academic achievement) test.
9. Ought to pass Preparatory Year -scientific track.

Bachelor of Science in Biology ( Cell and Molecular) 

The student studies 139 teaching units to obtain a bachelor's degree, distributed as follows: 

• 5 courses (10 credit units) for university requirements.
• 10 courses (41 credit units) for college requirements.
• 21 courses (58 credit units) for program requirements.
• 7 courses (18 credit units) for track requirements.
• 2 elective courses (4 credit units).

First year

(Preparatory Year- Scientific Track) 

The student studies a full preparatory year (scientific track). In it, the student learns the basics of mathematical sciences, English language and computer science, through which she acquires the necessary skills to deal with computer programs. Then she joins one of the four departments in the College of Science.

Second year

The student studies the basic requirements of biology and a number of other specialized subjects, and various courses from the college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals.

Third year

The student completes the most advanced courses in biology, and various courses from the college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals. 

Fourth year

The student studies the specialized subjects of the track in which she was registered, such as bacteriology, virology, microbiology of petroleum and minerals, environmental microbiology, and prepares the graduation project during the first and second semesters.

Summer semester

The student registers for the summer field training course for female students to prepare her for the labor market.

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 Bachelor of Science in Biology ( Microbiology)

The student studies 139 teaching units to obtain a bachelor's degree, distributed as follows: 

• 5 courses (10 credit units) for university requirements.
• 10 courses (41 credit units) for college requirements.
• 21 courses (58 credit units) for program requirements.
• 7 courses (18 credit units) for track requirements.
• 2 elective courses (4 credit units).

First Year

(Preparatory Year- Scientific Track)

 The student studies a full preparatory year (scientific track). In it, the student learns the basics of mathematical sciences, English language and computer science, through which she acquires the necessary skills to deal with computer programs. Then she joins one of the four departments in the College of Science.

Second Year

The student studies the basic requirements of biology and a number of other specialized subjects, and various courses from the college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals.

Third Year

The student completes the most advanced courses in biology, and various courses from the college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals.

Fourth Year

The student studies the specialized subjects of the track in which she is registered, such as endocrinology, genetics and society, forensic bioscience, formation biology, plant tissue culture, and prepares the graduation project during the first and second semesters.

Summer Semester

The student registers for the summer field training course for female students to prepare her for the labor market.