Institute

Natural Sciences

Department

Biology, Geography and Chemistry

Educational programme group

7M01 Pedagogical Sciences — higher education in teacher training

Title

7M01519 Biology (Joint Educational Programme)

Accreditation

Type of educational programme

New

Aim of the educational programme

To train highly qualified and competitive specialists in biology who are in demand in the labour market, possess a high level of professional culture, and are capable of solving professional tasks in biological education.

Level of education

Master’s degree programme (scientific and pedagogical track)

Degree awarded

Master of Pedagogical Sciences in the 7M01519 Biology educational programme

List of positions

Teaching assistant; research associate; head of a research group at pedagogical research institutes and universities; lecturer at a higher education institution or a technical and vocational education institution; head of a department or division in a public educational institution.

Object of professional activity

Education sector

Distinctive features of the educational programme

The key feature of the 7M01519 Biology educational programme is that its content is closely linked to the region’s environmental issues, particularly the biological characteristics of the Aral Sea region. The programme is designed to train specialists who can analyse changes in the natural environment from a research perspective and contribute to ecosystem restoration. The curriculum places increased emphasis on courses and field laboratory work focused on the region’s flora and fauna. In addition, modern biology teaching methods and innovative technologies are adapted for use in the regional context. Thus, the programme is distinguished by its focus on training highly qualified biology teachers who can meet the region’s specific needs.

Partner university (joint educational programme)

Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University

Types of activity

Educational (pedagogical), methodological, organisational and managerial, and research activities

Mode of study

Full-time

Language of instruction

Kazakh; Russian; English

Credits/hours

120/3600

Admission requirements

Higher education; general secondary education; technical and vocational education

Graduate profile

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Educational programme development plan for 2025–2029

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Programme manager

Rakhat Khamitovich Kurmanbayev