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Department of Biology
M. Sc in Life Sciences
The program aligns with the Modernization 3.0 strategy to train a professional, competitive workforce able to succeed nationally and internationally and to promote research and development in Kazakhstan. Unique in Kazakhstan because of its interdisciplinary focus and integrated research, teaching and innovation approach.
The program complies with Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (Bologna Working Group, 2005)
2 years, Cycle 2, Level 7, 120 ECTS

The curriculum of the program consists of three different types of courses:
  • Core pillar courses (18+ ECTS),
  • Elective pillar courses (24 ECTS), and
  • Research pillar courses (Thesis Research and Thesis Dissertation; 180 ECTS).