Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (Environmental Sciences)

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 .
• Environmental protection and wildlife.
• Agricultural products
• Research center . 
• Laboratory technician 
• Municipality.
• Fish culture.

1. That the student holds a high school diploma or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
2. Not more than five years should have passed on the student diploma or it’s equivalent..
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.

First year

(Preparatory Year- Scientific Track)
The student teaches a full preparatory class in which she learns general English & academic, mathematics, statistics, computer skills & applications, teaching and research skills, physical and health education and communication skills...

Second Year

The student studies the basics of science in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. And then join the Department of Biology to begin studying the basic requirements of ecology, cytology and basic courses as a requirement for courses from other departments.

Third Year

The student studies the basic requirement of microbiology and many other specialized course which qualify him to specialize in one of the four tracks of the biology department.

Fourth year

The student studies the specialized course of the track in which has been registered, such as bioinformatics, plant stress, endocrinology, forensic biology, applied microbiology, and many specialized course, while supporting oral language skills. with oral language skills supported. Students join summer training so they can easily engage in future field work.

Fifth year

In which the student will complete the study of specialized course for the track, such as microtechniques, genetic engineering, microbiology of petroleum and minerals, ecosystem of arab gulf, graduation research project and many basic and elective course