The Department of Biology at Aksaray University began admitting students and launched its undergraduate program in 2008.
Currently, educational activities in the department are carried out through theoretical courses, practical sessions, and laboratory work by a qualified academic staff consisting of 11 Professors, 2 Associate Professors, and 1 Assistant Professors.
The Department of Biology comprises six divisions, namely: Botany, General Biology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Hydrobiology, and Ecology & Environment.
Each year, the department provides educational opportunities to approximately 20 undergraduate students, maintaining a peaceful and productive learning environment. The department includes two student laboratories, while the central laboratory building houses the Environmental Research Laboratory, Soil Analysis Laboratory, Molecular Biodiversity Laboratory, Agricultural Product Development Laboratory, Animal Biodiversity Research Laboratory, Herbarium, Molecular Biology and Metabolism Laboratory, Aquarium System Laboratory, Biotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, as well as autoclave and distilled water rooms.
In addition to the undergraduate program, the department actively offers Master’s (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) programs. Graduates of the master’s program are awarded the title of “Master of Science (MSc)”, while doctoral graduates receive the title of “Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
