Head of Department:Ghebrehiwet Medhanie
B.Sc/M.Sc. University of Addis Ababa
Ph.D.,Uppsala University
Specialization: Plant Taxonomy
E-mail:ghebre@asmara.uoa.edu.er

Overview:
The Department of Biology offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program. It is designed to provide students with the fundamental principles of Biology and introduce them to a variety of disciplines within the life sciences. Upon the completion of the program, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, organization, and relationships of living systems, as well as an appreciation of the diversity, breadth, and depth of the field. All Biology majors are required to minor in Chemistry to enable them to understand biological phenomena at the molecular level.

To meet these objectives, the curriculum is mainly composed of courses considered essential to a sound and comprehensive understanding of Biology. An attempt is made to keep a balance between basic Biology, (Botany, Ecology, Microbiology, Zoology) courses and the newer aspects of biology (molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry) including applied fields. Through a combination of elective courses, literature review papers, and senior research projects, students are encouraged and expected to pursue their special interests, while at the same time gaining some experience in conducting research and writing scientific papers.

The Biology major provides foundations for a wide variety of careers. Past graduates have found employment in areas such as teaching, health science fields, agriculture, biotechnology and other biomedically related areas. The program offered by the University of Asmara, moreover, offers adequate preparations for graduate studies and participation in research activities.