Department of Life Sciences

Head of the Department of Biology

The Department of Biology was established in the academic year 1998–1999 as one of the departments of the College of Science at Tikrit University, with five faculty members holding doctoral degrees. In its first year, the department admitted thirty (30) students. The department has since expanded significantly, currently comprising fifty-seven (57) faculty members across various scientific specializations. Student enrollment has also increased, reaching three hundred seventy-seven (377) students in the current academic year.

Since its establishment until 2011, the department comprised three branches:

Microbiology Branch
Zoology Branch
Botany Branch

In 2012, the Zoology and Botany branches were merged into a single General Biology Branch, resulting in the department consisting of two branches: Microbiology and General Biology.

The department introduced the Master’s program in the academic year 2005–2006, covering all specializations of Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology. In 2011–2012, the Doctoral program was launched in six specializations: Physiology, Microbiology, Entomology, Ecology, Parasitology, and Histology. Furthermore, in the academic year 2012–2013, the department introduced a Higher Diploma program in Medical Laboratory Techniques.

Head of the Department

Name: Asst. Prof. Ayman Adwan Abdul
Email: ayman.adwan@tu.edu.iq
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Department Coordinator

Name: Asst. Prof. Bilal Ahmed Abdullah Hussein
Email: bilal.a.alarabi@tu.edu.iq
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Vision

Vision of the Department of Biology – College of Science, Tikrit University

The vision of the Department of Biology is to achieve academic and research excellence in the fields of life sciences, while enhancing the capabilities of students and faculty members to contribute effectively to scientific advancement and sustainable development within our society.

Mission