Department of Biology

A department dedicated to modern education in biological sciences, fundamental and applied research, the study of biodiversity, and the development of innovative approaches.

About the Department

The Department of Biology at Bukhara State University trains qualified specialists in biological sciences, develops scientific research, and integrates modern pedagogical technologies into the educational process.

The department traces its historical roots to the Department of Zoology, established in 1930 at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute. In subsequent years, various fields of biological science developed through the Departments of Botany and Zoology.

In September 2024, the Departments of Botany and Plant Physiology and Zoology and General Biology were merged to form a unified Department of Biology. Since September 2025, the department has been headed by Laziz Tolipovich Yuldoshov, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences and Associate Professor.

The Department in Numbers

History and Development Milestones

Professors M.A. Abdullayev, S.B. Boriyev, S.B. Baqoyev, and many other scholars made significant contributions to the establishment and development of the department. The scientific schools formed in botany and zoology laid the foundation for the modern Department of Biology.

Academic Programs and Specializations

Scientific Research

The department conducts research in biodiversity, ecology, biotechnology, plant physiology, hydrobiology, and ichthyology. These studies focus on the region's natural resources, scientific solutions to environmental challenges, and the sustainable use of biological resources.

Research Capacity and Achievements

The department's academic staff publish research articles in international scientific journals, including those indexed in Scopus, and actively participate in national and international conferences. Particular emphasis is placed on preparing educational manuals, textbooks, and monographs.

Scientific and Educational Publications

During 2025–2026, the department's academic staff published textbooks, teaching manuals, and monographs in biology, microbiology, zoology, botany, natural science teaching methodology, and biomedicine.

International and National Research Cooperation

The Department of Biology develops research partnerships with foreign universities, research centers, and leading higher education institutions in Uzbekistan. Particular attention is given to academic mobility, scientific exchange, joint research, and participation in international projects.

Main Courses Offered

The department offers theoretical and practical courses in various branches of biological sciences at both undergraduate and master's levels.

Talented Students and Achievements

The department has extensive experience in involving talented students in scientific research and preparing them for subject Olympiads and state scholarship competitions. Over the years, students have won prizes at national biology Olympiads and received the Ulugbek State Scholarship.

Facilities and Technical Resources

The department is equipped with the resources required for teaching, laboratory sessions, and scientific research. It has academic staff offices, computers for research and methodological work, and modern laboratory equipment.

Department Leadership

Department of Biology — Integrating Science, Education, and Innovation

The department contributes to the development of fundamental and applied biological sciences, the training of highly qualified specialists, the expansion of international research cooperation, and the creation of scientific solutions to the region's environmental and biological challenges.