Mission

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a stimulating scientific environment, cutting-edge facilities, and guidance from renowned professors.

The Department plays a vital role in society. It trains qualified scientists and responsible citizens, contributes to the advancement of knowledge through leading-edge research, and supports student researchers in a multidisciplinary setting. Its goal is to explore and understand all aspects of life — animal, plant, and microbial — from molecules to ecosystems, while promoting a sustainable environment for future generations.

Vision

The Department will continue to shine at the regional, national, and international levels through the excellence of its research and its innovative, multidisciplinary teaching. In selected areas, it aims to be a global leader.

Values

• Excellence
• Student success
• Collaboration and interdisciplinarity
• Innovation
• Civic responsibility

The Department boasts a number of nationally and internationally recognized facilities with renowned faculty support and supervision: