Message from the Head of the Department

Welcome to the official website of the Department of Biology. We are pleased to provide you with an overview of the department.

The Department of Biology, with its various specializations, is one of the essential and fundamental departments in the College of Sciences at Al-Jouf University. It serves the university’s health colleges and the Common First Year program. Since its establishment, the department has been committed to supplying the community with highly qualified graduates who possess a solid academic foundation combining essential knowledge and skills. This ensures that students graduate with a comprehensive and diverse education, enabling them to compete in the labor market in relevant fields or to pursue postgraduate studies.

Biology focuses on studying living organisms at all levels. The department offers a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, as well as Master’s degrees in Microbiology, Zoology, and Plant Biology. The department is honored to have a distinguished group of faculty members with exceptional expertise and qualifications.

In addition to teaching, the faculty members conduct scientific research that is published in peer-reviewed international journals. The Department of Biology is also dedicated to actively contributing to the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, as well as the university's goals in education, research, and community service.

The department strives to provide students with scientific knowledge and essential skills in accordance with distinguished academic standards. By the grace of Allah, this prepares graduates to compete effectively for job opportunities in related fields or to pursue postgraduate studies in any branch of biology.

Dr. Majid bin Mutliq Al-Shammari
Head of the Department