Department of Biology

Hello. I am Selin Meryem ŞENGÜL. I am a sophomore student in the Biology Department of the Faculty of Science and Literature at Balıkesir University. Our department was established in 1993 under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Nasuh ÖDER. The aim of our department is to educate students who understand the importance of biology, possess contemporary and scientific thinking skills, and are capable of solving biology-related problems. Our department is located within the Faculty of Science and Literature on the Çağış campus. The courses offered cover the main disciplines of botany, zoology, hydrobiology, molecular biology, and general biology. In addition to student laboratories, our department has research laboratories in microbiology, animal physiology, limnology, hydrobiology, zoology, systematic biology, botany, and plant anatomy. We do not have a mandatory internship, but interested students can voluntarily participate in internships during their 3rd and 4th years. In addition, we are required to complete a final project in the 4th year. After graduating from the Biology Department, there are employment opportunities in the Ministry of Health, medical research centers, private sector, hospitals, food industry, and education sector. We also have the opportunity to work in occupational safety, food control, and soil analysis laboratories. I chose to study biology because of my interest in the field and the high employment prospects. I chose Balıkesir University for its competent academic staff and physical facilities in the Faculty of Science and Literature. While studying in the department, I greatly benefit from the easy communication with my professors and the research laboratories for our projects. Additionally, I frequently utilize the library during exam periods. After graduating from the Biology Department, my goal is to pursue an academic career. I would advise prospective students who choose our department to engage in nature observation, follow scientific articles and journals, and participate in environmental platforms. I wish success to students taking university entrance exams. We welcome you to the Biology Department of the Faculty of Science and Literature at Balıkesir University.