Type:
Bachelor
Speciality:
051201.03.6 - Biochemistry
Specialisation:
051201.03.6 - ---
Qualification awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Programme academic year:
2025/2026
Mode of study:
Full time
Language of study:
Հայերեն
1. Admission criteria/requirements
Applicants must have completed secondary, pre-university, or vocational
secondary education.
Admission is based on the procedure established by the Government of the
Republic of Armenia (Decision N 597, April 26, 2012).
Entrance examinations: Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.
secondary education.
Admission is based on the procedure established by the Government of the
Republic of Armenia (Decision N 597, April 26, 2012).
Entrance examinations: Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.
2. Programme Objectives
The programme aims to prepare specialists in biochemistry and biotechnology with:
.Fundamental knowledge and practical skills in research, teaching, and industrial
applications of biological technologies.
· Ability to explain the composition, structure, properties, and metabolic processes
of living matter, and their regulation.
· Capability to design and implement projects using microbial and plant products
for biotechnology, medicine, and pharmaceutical applications.
· Skills to perform biochemical, molecular, cellular, genetic, and microbiological
analyses on biological samples.
.Fundamental knowledge and practical skills in research, teaching, and industrial
applications of biological technologies.
· Ability to explain the composition, structure, properties, and metabolic processes
of living matter, and their regulation.
· Capability to design and implement projects using microbial and plant products
for biotechnology, medicine, and pharmaceutical applications.
· Skills to perform biochemical, molecular, cellular, genetic, and microbiological
analyses on biological samples.
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Define and explain fundamental principles of natural sciences and their connections with mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, and pharmacy.
- Describe morphological, structural, metabolic, genetic, ecological, and regulatory features of organisms at molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels.
- Explain the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; roles of enzymes, vitamins, hormones; and metabolic regulation mechanisms.
- Understand human physiology, immunology, evolution, molecular and evolutionary genetics, and thermodynamics of biological systems.
- Present biochemical and bioenergetic processes, membrane structure and function, and stress response in organisms.
- Describe modern biotechnological methods and production processes used in ecology, agriculture, medicine, and industry.
- Apply laboratory safety and common methods in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology.
- Apply mathematical, physical, and chemical methods to biological problems.
- Use optical, chemical, biochemical, analytical, genetic, molecular, microbiological, and software methods in biotechnology, medicine, and research.
- Prepare microscopic samples of tissues and microbes; evaluate ecosystem pollution using diagnostic indicators.
- Conduct blood system studies, enzyme activity assays, and pathological analyses of samples.
- Employ genetic, cellular, physiological, molecular, biochemical, and biophysical methods in research.
- Develop applications for microbial and plant metabolites in biotechnology, medicine, and pharmacy.
- Conduct research, test solutions to professional problems, and interpret experimental results.
- Communicate professionally in Armenian and foreign languages. Use information sources and databases related to biology.
- Conduct research using innovative methods in academic, clinical, or industrial contexts.
- Plan and implement nature conservation and resource management projects.
- Work in teams, prepare scientific reports, participate in debates, conferences, and seminars.
4. Assessment methods
· Courses with final assessment: 2 mid-term exams and a final exam; the
lecturer selects at least one additional component (current check-up, individual
work, participation).
· Courses without final evaluation: 2 mid-term exams; the lecturer selects at
least two additional components.
· Courses without mid-term exams: final exam is compulsory; the lecturer
selects at least two additional components.
· Check-up courses: completed with a test.
lecturer selects at least one additional component (current check-up, individual
work, participation).
· Courses without final evaluation: 2 mid-term exams; the lecturer selects at
least two additional components.
· Courses without mid-term exams: final exam is compulsory; the lecturer
selects at least two additional components.
· Check-up courses: completed with a test.
5. Graduates future career opportunities
Graduates can work in:
· Biotechnological laboratories and production – biotechnologist-specialist.
· Food production enterprises – microbiology and quality control labs.
· Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries – biochemistry/microbiology lab staff.
· Sanitary and epidemiological services, food safety – microbiology and
biochemistry labs.
· Medical laboratories – biochemist or microbiologist.
· Environmental organizations and monitoring services.
· Agricultural organizations – information and advisory services.
· Scientific and research institutes – research support staff.
· Educational institutions – teachers or laboratory assistants.
· Biotechnological laboratories and production – biotechnologist-specialist.
· Food production enterprises – microbiology and quality control labs.
· Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries – biochemistry/microbiology lab staff.
· Sanitary and epidemiological services, food safety – microbiology and
biochemistry labs.
· Medical laboratories – biochemist or microbiologist.
· Environmental organizations and monitoring services.
· Agricultural organizations – information and advisory services.
· Scientific and research institutes – research support staff.
· Educational institutions – teachers or laboratory assistants.
6. Resources and forms to support learning
· Programme delivered by the YSU Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and
Biotechnology in collaboration with the Innovative Center for Microbial
Biotechnology and Biofuel.
· Equipped with modern lab equipment, chemical reagents, and computer
technology.
· Faculty trained at leading universities in the USA, Germany, France, Spain,
Norway, Bulgaria, and Russia.
· Students have access to:
o YSU library resources and recent manuals.
o International exchange programmes with Germany and Norway.
o State-funded research groups and international grant-supported projects.
Biotechnology in collaboration with the Innovative Center for Microbial
Biotechnology and Biofuel.
· Equipped with modern lab equipment, chemical reagents, and computer
technology.
· Faculty trained at leading universities in the USA, Germany, France, Spain,
Norway, Bulgaria, and Russia.
· Students have access to:
o YSU library resources and recent manuals.
o International exchange programmes with Germany and Norway.
o State-funded research groups and international grant-supported projects.
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
RA Government Decision N 714-N (July 7, 2016) – National Qualifications
Framework.
· YSU guidelines for curriculum development (2012, 2016).
· RA Government Decision N 597 (2012) – Higher education admission
regulations.
· Bachelor’s programmes in biotechnology from Saarland University (Germany),
Halle University (Germany), Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia),
Belgorod State Research University (Russia), University of Virginia (USA), UC
Berkeley (USA).
· International cooperation and Erasmus+ projects.
Framework.
· YSU guidelines for curriculum development (2012, 2016).
· RA Government Decision N 597 (2012) – Higher education admission
regulations.
· Bachelor’s programmes in biotechnology from Saarland University (Germany),
Halle University (Germany), Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia),
Belgorod State Research University (Russia), University of Virginia (USA), UC
Berkeley (USA).
· International cooperation and Erasmus+ projects.
8. Requirements for the academic staff
General Competencies
· Lesson planning and interactive teaching methods.
· Research skills, including guiding student research projects.
· Oral and written communication, English proficiency (B1).
· ICT skills (MS Office, social platforms, presentation software).
· Curriculum design, time management, and student engagement.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
· Advanced knowledge in biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology.
· Expertise in microbiology, plant and animal physiology, molecular biology,
immunology, genetics, bioenergetics, enzymology, and applied biotechnology.
· Skills in laboratory safety, experimental planning, and data analysis.
Academic Qualifications
· PhD or Master’s in biological sciences.
· At least 3 publications and conference participations in the last 5 years.
· Minimum 3 years teaching experience and participation in professional
development courses.
· Minimum 3 years of practical experience in relevant biological fields.
· Teaching portfolio with at least 50% online course materials.
· Student evaluation score average ≥ 4.0.
· Lesson planning and interactive teaching methods.
· Research skills, including guiding student research projects.
· Oral and written communication, English proficiency (B1).
· ICT skills (MS Office, social platforms, presentation software).
· Curriculum design, time management, and student engagement.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
· Advanced knowledge in biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology.
· Expertise in microbiology, plant and animal physiology, molecular biology,
immunology, genetics, bioenergetics, enzymology, and applied biotechnology.
· Skills in laboratory safety, experimental planning, and data analysis.
Academic Qualifications
· PhD or Master’s in biological sciences.
· At least 3 publications and conference participations in the last 5 years.
· Minimum 3 years teaching experience and participation in professional
development courses.
· Minimum 3 years of practical experience in relevant biological fields.
· Teaching portfolio with at least 50% online course materials.
· Student evaluation score average ≥ 4.0.
9. Additional information about the programme
Students actively participate in research projects, scientific conferences
organized by the Student Scientific Society, and ERASMUS+ exchange
programmes.
organized by the Student Scientific Society, and ERASMUS+ exchange
programmes.
