Department of Biology

About Department

In the name Allah
Praise be to Allah says in the Holy Qur'an "Do deeds! Allah will see your deeds, and (so well) His Messenger and the believers". And Peace and blessings on human teacher "Mohammed" and his Family.
The development of a nation is measured by its up-to-date in all sciences and cognitive aspects of the life. This is realized by constantly developing the skills of human resources and conducting more recent and advanced research. Biology is a fundamental science that leads to understand the basses of all the other sciences. So, development in biology usually results in developing of all other branches of pure and applied science. From this point of view, Biology Department of King Khalid University does the best to create an excellent opportunity for Saudi citizens to study the biological sciences according to national advanced academic standards of quality to enable them to participate in the overall development of the nation. In recent years, Biology department has a remarkable achievement in academic, scientific research for fulfillment its ultimate goal that is graduation of distinguished graduates, who have the competence to achieve the scientific development of our nation.
The Biology department aims to graduate distinguished bachelor's and master's graduates and provide them with the skills that qualify them to work in various disciplines and fields, as well as conducting scientific and applied research to address the critical problems facing the society. The department offers a number of distinguished undergraduate and graduate programs, which include: the Bachelor of Science in Biology, the Master of Science in Biology, in addition to fee-paid master’s programs (the Master of Science in Toxicology and Forensic Evidences and the Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability of Natural Resources). Currently, we are developing program plans and creating new academic programs, including a doctoral program. The Biology department tries to publish the results of the applied research among the citizens simply in ways, such as brochures, training courses, seminars and public lectures. It also, contributes to provide with the scientific and technical advices and communicates with people to solve many public problems. To achieve its vision and mission, the department has consistently to take serious measures towards ensure the quality of its outputs. The department hopes to be a distinguish institution at the local and regional level via preparation good plans and attraction of distinguished staff. It tries to follow strategies related to the labor market and community service. The department developed its academic and research plans to make distinguished stakeholders who will participate in making the promising future of beloved kingdom.

Vision - Mission - Objectives

Vision:
Excellence in biology to achieve leadership in education, scientific research, community service and resources sustainability.

Mission:
Qualifying distinguished cadres in biological sciences and research in to serve society and develop resources

Objectives:

To develop and create qualitative programs in biological sciences to meet the labor market and sustainable development requirements
To employ scientific research to promote innovation and the knowledge economy
To motivate community service and volunteerism
To develop the quality of the department's academic environment
To diversify and develop funding sources and their sustainability

Alumni characteristics:

Commitment to the Islamic values and national identity
Extensive knowledge in the field of specialization
Practicing of knowledge and specialized skills
Self continuous learning
Analysis and problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills, initiative, team working and leadership skills
Ability to use information technology
Commitment to work ethics and taking responsibility and accountability

Head of Department

The Name:

Dr. Mohammed Obeid Alshahrani

Discipline:

Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology

Subdiscipline:

Molecular Biology

Academic Rank:

Assistant Professor

Email:

maasalim@kku.edu.sa

Phone No.:

+966–17–241–7775

Office No.:

B14-3-168

Mailing Address:

Department of Biology, College of Science King Khalid University POB: 960, Postal Code: 61421 Abha, Saudi Arabia

Department Vice-Chair

Name:

Dr. Abeer Marzen Al-andal

Subdiscipline:

Flowering plant taxonomy

Academic Rank:

Assistant Professor

Email:

amrazn@kku.edu.sa

Phone No.:

+966–17–241–2812

Office No.:

M/2/9

Programs

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Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability of Natural Resources

Providing a high-quality program academically that qualifies its graduates…

Master of Science in Toxicology and Forensic Evidences

Providing basic and up-to-date knowledge and skills in toxicology, biological forensics and other related sciences

Master of Science in Biology

Qualifying Graduates and Researchers Able for Keeping up the Developments in Biological Sciences in Line With the Requirements of the Labor Market and Sustainable Development.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Providing a high-quality academic program qualifies graduates in biological sciences knowledgeably and skillfully, to compete in the labor market and serve the community.