Message from the Chairman of the Department

Life is the essence of biology. On the planet earth, life is found in the biosphere, spanning into the dry earth, the waters and the air. Biological sciences deals with studies on the lower life protists, the higher plants and animals. Knowledge is power. Biological knowledge addresses the issues perennial issues of hunger, emerging diseases, poverty conservation, environment and climate change among others, with a view to providing appropriate solutions to problems.

The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences is to produce top – notch candidates competent to work in diverse field like biological research, biomedical research, livestock research, crop and forestry research, and in industry.

The department currently capitalizes in offering an eight semester (4 years) Bachelor of Science (Biology Degree). Students undertake appropriately selected courses in biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics in the first and second year of study. In the third and fourth years they study courses that lead to specialized areas of Biology like entomology and parasitology, conservation biology, various ecologies and microbiology.