Biology

Since 2020, the department has been recruiting students as part of the educational program B050-Biological and related sciences, 6B05103-Biology. 

Educational program "Biology"

Code and classification of the field of education: 6В05- "Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics"

Code of groups of educational programs B050

Code and classification of the areas of preparation: 6В051- “Biological and related sciences”

Code in International Standard Classification of Education: 0510

Education Code: 6B05103

Name of educational programs: “Biology”

Qualification: Bachelor

Duration of study: 4 years 

The purpose of the educational program: Training of specialists in the field of biology, owning the methods of molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics; possessing in-depth knowledge of the natural and information sciences, the English language, capable of practical implementation of the acquired knowledge in the biological laboratory in science and industry, capable of entering domestic and foreign masters. 

The objectives of the educational program:

  1. To form the basic professional competencies of future specialists in the field of biology, possessing the skills of planning, managing scientific and entrepreneurial activity and fulfilling the requirements of employers for a graduate of a bachelor-biologist
  2. Solve the problems of personal and professional implementation and acquire in-depth knowledge of the natural and information sciences, the English language.
  3. Solve the problems of molecular genetics using methods of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics;
  4. Use the basic methods, methods and means of obtaining, storing information, apply basic information processing algorithms to solve applied problems, work with scientific and technical information, use domestic and foreign experience in professional activities.

General characteristics of the educational program (relevance, features, competitive advantages, uniqueness, stakeholders, etc.)

Biology is a science that studies life and living organisms, including their structure, functions, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and systematics. The branches of biology vary widely from biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics to physiology and ecology.

Bachelors of natural sciences in the specialty 6B05103- “Biology” have an education in the field of natural sciences, analytical and communication skills, research skills and technical skills applicable to a wide range of professions in the field of science, health, business, public administration and education.

Graduates of this educational program are familiar with the methods of molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics; master profound knowledge of natural and information sciences, English.

The educational program “Biology” was developed in accordance with the NQF and professional standards, in accordance with the Dublin descriptors and the European qualifications framework, on the basis of the State Compulsory Standard of Higher Education, approved by order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2018 (No. 604) and in accordance with the classifier of the areas of training with higher and postgraduate education (Approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 569 dated October 13, 2018 

Feature of the educational program:

The structure and content of the educational program 6B05103– Biology was developed with the participation of the leading French scientists AgroPariTech and highly qualified faculty of the university.

Training is conducted in multilingual groups and using dual technology, i.e. The theoretical part of the classes is held in the classrooms of the university, and practical classes are held on the basis of manufacturing enterprises.

The training involves the acquisition of practical skills and experience in large industrial organizations, breeding companies, in leading Republican, national research centers and laboratories.

The knowledge gained will allow continuing studies in the magistracy and foreign doctoral studies.

The presence of a social package of services for students during the period of study (dormitories, canteens, a student clinic, a shop and a pharmacy for students). 

Competency model (portrait) of a graduate

The scope of professional activity of the bachelor of the educational program "Biology" is:

  • scientific production (production laboratories of biological and medical expertise; environmental, customs, sanitary-epidemiological, certification services
  • management (education departments, organizations for landscaping, ecology, etc.);
  • research organizations, institutes and laboratories (by profile: botany, zoology, physiology, ecology, soil science, genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology and other institutes of environmental, metallurgical, pharmaceutical profile).
  • organizational and technological activity biological industries (sanitary and epidemiological stations, plants for the processing of plant and animal products, etc.)

Description of professional competencies

know and understand: Features of the chemical composition of living organisms, identification of compounds; The structure and properties of tissues of a living organism, their formation and features of functioning; Phylogenesis and ontogenesis, the role of nuclear structures in the repair of DNA damage caused by chemical and physical influences; Illustrate the patterns of inheritance and variability of traits in humans. mechanisms for the formation of a humoral and cellular immune response; Know the basic physical theories and principles, physical research methods, basic laws and the limits of their application. To possess basic knowledge in the field of physics and the ability to use this knowledge for analysis

be able to put into practice: theoretical knowledge of biological disciplines, to identify the relationship between organisms and organisms with the environment; factors of ontogenesis and phylogenesis of living organisms, navigate in taxonomy and taxonomy. Interpret molecular genetic and cellular levels of organization of life; structural and functional organization of hereditary material at the gene, chromosomal and genomic levels; use living systems to solve technological problems; create living objects with specified properties;

solve: problems of molecular genetics using methods of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics; use basic methods and protocols, theoretical knowledge and practical

be able to: apply a variety of methodological approaches; plan and conduct research work; Collect, process and interpret materials and evaluate the body’s genome based on bioinformatics methods; Apply the theory and methods of solving mathematical problems and apply the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in solving applied problems in ecology, agriculture and forestry; be able to make mathematical models of typical professional problems and find ways to solve them.

be able to: use the basic methods, methods and means of obtaining, storing, processing information, information and communication technologies; apply basic information processing algorithms to solving applied problems, develop programs in a programming language using basic control structures and standard data types, use application packages, explain the mechanisms of action of chemical, physical and biological agents on the cell and organisms in general.

Proficient in Kazakh, English and Russian; to present the results of scientific research in the form of articles and presentations, to reasonably defend their point of view in a scientific debate;

Solve problems of personal and professional implementation, understand the mechanisms for the effective organization of the educational process aimed at developing the individuality of students; to form the physical culture of the individual; use a variety of forms of physical education and sports to preserve and strengthen the health of students.

 Organize entrepreneurial activity, possess management and personnel skills; draw up business plans, process the economic performance of the company; determine the characteristics and trends of the market. 

Base of passage of professional practices

Training practice

  1. Laboratory "Histology and Genetics" at the Department of "Biological Sciences"
  2. Research platform "Agricultural Biotechnology" KATU named after S.Seifullin
  3. Museum of Anatomy

The department collaborates with organizations:

  1. Medical University of Astana.
  2. RSE "Republican collection of microorganisms" MES RK
  3. National Center for Biotechnology MES RK
  4. Kazakhstan Association of Biodiversity Conservation
  5. The Botanical Garden of Nur- Sultan
  6. State National Natural Park “Buyratau”