Type:
Bachelor
Speciality:
051101.01.6 - Biology
Specialisation:
051101.01.6 - Biology
Programme academic year:
2025/2026
Mode of study:
Full time
Language of study:
Հայերեն
1. Admission criteria/requirements
The applicant for the program must have a certificate of secondary, primary technical, or secondary vocational education.
The admission is carried out according to the order of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to the Bachelor's educational program) approved by the RA government (April 26, 2012, N 597).
The applicant should pass entrance exams in Biology, Physics/Chemistry, and the Armenian language.
The admission is carried out according to the order of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to the Bachelor's educational program) approved by the RA government (April 26, 2012, N 597).
The applicant should pass entrance exams in Biology, Physics/Chemistry, and the Armenian language.
2. Programme Objectives
The program aims:
· to provide students with knowledge about the fundamentals of modern basic and applied biology,
· to develop students' skills to work in education, science, and other areas of biological methods and technology application.
· to provide students with knowledge about the fundamentals of modern basic and applied biology,
· to develop students' skills to work in education, science, and other areas of biological methods and technology application.
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Present key issues in philosophy, psychology, Armenian history, economics, law, political science, cultural studies, and the history of religions that contribute to general culture and public development.
- Explain essential mathematics, physics, and basic concepts required for mastering professional subjects, including computer-based information collection, storage, and processing methods.
- Explain the basic principles of inorganic, analytical, organic, and physical chemistry necessary for professional subjects.
- Describe classification of living organisms, morphology, physiology, reproduction, geographic distribution, evolution, and ecological features of all taxonomic groups.
- Explain molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organismal, and population-level metabolic, reproductive, differentiation, morphological, and biochemical characteristics of living organisms.
- Present the structure of genes and genomes, the genetic and epigenetic effects of natural and anthropogenic factors, principles of genetic engineering, and their application in biotechnology.
- Present molecular mechanisms of human and animal physiology, metabolism, resistance, immunity, health principles, as well as fundamental issues in mycology and plant anatomy and physiology.
- Highlight the role of biological diversity in the formation of multi-level supra-organismal systems and mechanisms ensuring organism–environment interactions.
- Organize and conduct educational, research, and applied activities in biology.
- Analyze and justify biological research results and draw conclusions.
- Apply modern biological models, methods, equipment, and software in research and applied fields.
- Carry out organizational activities in nature conservation and sustainable resource use, assessing anthropogenic impacts on the environment.
- Apply biological methods and technologies in areas such as pharmaceuticals, food production, biological examination, biosafety, human health, and agriculture.
- Work independently and in teams in professional activities while maintaining professional ethics.
- Prepare reports, present research results, and participate in scientific discussions.
- Communicate clearly and logically, orally and in writing, in the native language and at least one foreign language.
4. Assessment methods
Two mid-term and final exams are mandatory components of the course assessment with the final evaluation, and the teaching professor chooses at least one of the other components (mid-term check-ups, independent work, and participation).
Without a final assessment, the mandatory components of the evaluation of the course are two mid-term exams, and the teaching professor chooses at least two of the other components (mid-term check-ups, independent work, and participation).
The final exam is a mandatory component of course evaluation without mid-term exams, and the teaching professor chooses at least two of the other components (mid-term tests, independent work, and participation).
The check-up course ends with a check-up.
Without a final assessment, the mandatory components of the evaluation of the course are two mid-term exams, and the teaching professor chooses at least two of the other components (mid-term check-ups, independent work, and participation).
The final exam is a mandatory component of course evaluation without mid-term exams, and the teaching professor chooses at least two of the other components (mid-term tests, independent work, and participation).
The check-up course ends with a check-up.
5. Graduates future career opportunities
The graduates of the program can work in enterprises operating in the fields of medicine, laboratory and clinical research, food and medicine production, and education, occupying the following positions:
Research institutes Assistant and junior scientific staff member
Educational institutions: Biology teacher in RA primary, high, and secondary schools, lecturer in primary (vocational) and secondary professional educational institutions, and laboratory assistant in higher educational institutions
Environmental organizations: Biologist-specialist of national parks, nature reserves, zoological, botanical gardens, nature museums, biologist-specialist of ecological services and organizations
Medical organizations: a laboratory technician of biochemical, hematological, cytological, histological, and genetic diagnostic laboratories
Graduates of the program can continue their studies at the YSU Faculty of Biology Master's degree program.
Research institutes Assistant and junior scientific staff member
Educational institutions: Biology teacher in RA primary, high, and secondary schools, lecturer in primary (vocational) and secondary professional educational institutions, and laboratory assistant in higher educational institutions
Environmental organizations: Biologist-specialist of national parks, nature reserves, zoological, botanical gardens, nature museums, biologist-specialist of ecological services and organizations
Medical organizations: a laboratory technician of biochemical, hematological, cytological, histological, and genetic diagnostic laboratories
Graduates of the program can continue their studies at the YSU Faculty of Biology Master's degree program.
6. Resources and forms to support learning
The following auxiliary resources are used in the learning process:
1. Laboratories of the "Biology" Research Institute, Center of Excellence in Applied Biology, provided with modern equipment and software.
The following auxiliary resources are used in the learning process:
1. Laboratories of the "Biology" Research Institute, Center of Excellence in Applied Biology, provided with modern equipment and software.
2. Educational and scientific electronic resources.
1. Laboratories of the "Biology" Research Institute, Center of Excellence in Applied Biology, provided with modern equipment and software.
The following auxiliary resources are used in the learning process:
1. Laboratories of the "Biology" Research Institute, Center of Excellence in Applied Biology, provided with modern equipment and software.
2. Educational and scientific electronic resources.
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
The decision No. 714 of July 7, 2016, of the RA Government on approving the National Framework of Qualifications.
The decision of the RA government of November 30, 2021, on approving the "Biology" sectoral framework of RA qualifications.
YSU educational program development manual, 2012.
Guide for filling out the YSU educational program specification, 2016.
The structure and content of the educational program of YSU Bachelor of Education, 2023.
"Order of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to the Bachelor's educational program)", RA Government Decision (April 26, 2012, N 597 -Ն).
Other software orientations:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, University of Arizona
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and biochemistry, University of Houston
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Humboldt University of Berlin
The decision of the RA government of November 30, 2021, on approving the "Biology" sectoral framework of RA qualifications.
YSU educational program development manual, 2012.
Guide for filling out the YSU educational program specification, 2016.
The structure and content of the educational program of YSU Bachelor of Education, 2023.
"Order of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to the Bachelor's educational program)", RA Government Decision (April 26, 2012, N 597 -Ն).
Other software orientations:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, University of Arizona
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and biochemistry, University of Houston
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Humboldt University of Berlin
8. Requirements for the academic staff
1. General Abilities
· ability to make a work program (calendar plan) for the course,
· knowledge of interactive teaching methods, ability to use active learning techniques,
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
· the ability to carry out research in the field of biology,
· ability to lead a research group of students.
· the ability to communicate orally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in writing,
· knowledge of a foreign language (at least B1 level of English),
· computer (fluent command of MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point) skills,
· the ability to use modern social platforms,
· skills to prepare and present light shows.
· knowledge of creating courses, defining educational outcomes, choosing the right teaching and assessment methods,
· ability to effectively prepare course materials (courses, newsletters, manuals, etc.),
· ability to ensure student's interest and involvement,
· ability to plan and manage time.
2. Professional abilities and knowledge by sectors
· knowledge of the basic tenets of biology and current developments,
· professional knowledge of taxonomy, structure, life activity, distribution of diversity, application, and other aspects of plants, fungi, animals, and microbes,
· knowledge of human and animal histology, anatomy, and physiology,
· professional knowledge of ecology and nature conservation issues, biodiversity conservation,
· professional knowledge of genetics and cytology,
· knowledge of experimental methods, rules of safe work in the laboratory, ability to plan experimental work and analyze results,
· ability to work as a researcher in ongoing research projects in his field.
3. General requirements
· a scientific degree and/or rank in the field of biological sciences, or, in some cases, a Master's degree obtained at a foreign university in a given or related specialty,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 years of experience in the organization and implementation of teaching professional courses,
· participation in local or international trainings and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
· at least 5 years of work experience in any field of biological sciences: ecology and natural resource management, biotechnology and microbiology, genetics, botany and mycology, zoology, human and animal physiology, etc.
· teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
· the average grades obtained by the results of the student survey: at least 4.0 (for teaching professors).
· ability to make a work program (calendar plan) for the course,
· knowledge of interactive teaching methods, ability to use active learning techniques,
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
· the ability to carry out research in the field of biology,
· ability to lead a research group of students.
· the ability to communicate orally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in writing,
· knowledge of a foreign language (at least B1 level of English),
· computer (fluent command of MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point) skills,
· the ability to use modern social platforms,
· skills to prepare and present light shows.
· knowledge of creating courses, defining educational outcomes, choosing the right teaching and assessment methods,
· ability to effectively prepare course materials (courses, newsletters, manuals, etc.),
· ability to ensure student's interest and involvement,
· ability to plan and manage time.
2. Professional abilities and knowledge by sectors
· knowledge of the basic tenets of biology and current developments,
· professional knowledge of taxonomy, structure, life activity, distribution of diversity, application, and other aspects of plants, fungi, animals, and microbes,
· knowledge of human and animal histology, anatomy, and physiology,
· professional knowledge of ecology and nature conservation issues, biodiversity conservation,
· professional knowledge of genetics and cytology,
· knowledge of experimental methods, rules of safe work in the laboratory, ability to plan experimental work and analyze results,
· ability to work as a researcher in ongoing research projects in his field.
3. General requirements
· a scientific degree and/or rank in the field of biological sciences, or, in some cases, a Master's degree obtained at a foreign university in a given or related specialty,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 years of experience in the organization and implementation of teaching professional courses,
· participation in local or international trainings and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
· at least 5 years of work experience in any field of biological sciences: ecology and natural resource management, biotechnology and microbiology, genetics, botany and mycology, zoology, human and animal physiology, etc.
· teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
· the average grades obtained by the results of the student survey: at least 4.0 (for teaching professors).
