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Biology undergraduate course of study
Forms of education: full-time
Degree awarded: Bachelor
Languages of instruction: Uzbek, Russian
Program code: 60110900
Program duration: 4 years
Program name: Biology

The Biology program requires students to accumulate 30 credits per semester and 60 credits per academic year. The duration of study is 4 years, and students must complete 240 credits by the end of the program.

For students, one ECTS credit equals 30 academic hours, and the annual workload is 60 credits or 1800 academic hours. Of these, 50% are classroom hours, and 50% are independent study hours. The number of credits to be mastered during the semester includes mandatory and elective courses specified in the course catalog.

60110900 – Biology program – a pedagogical program for training specialists in Biology for general secondary schools, specialized secondary, and vocational education institutions; used in the educational process of the Ministry of Public Education and the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, as well as for research and pedagogical activities in research institutes and as independent researchers.

60110900 – Types of professional activities for graduates of the Biology program:

  • – teaching Biology in general secondary, specialized secondary, and vocational education institutions according to established standards;
  • – working as classroom supervisors, laboratory assistants, or equivalent positions in educational institutions;
  • – working as methodologists in Chemistry in relevant ministries, their departments, and institutions implementing educational programs;
  • – working as junior researchers in scientific research organizations in natural sciences;
  • – working in local self-government bodies and cultural and educational centers;
  • – working in production sectors, developing and implementing vocational pedagogy and technology, and teaching aids.

Graduates of the Biology program may continue their studies in Master’s programs specified by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Year I / Semester 1

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.01 O’RT104 Practical Uzbek (Russian) language 180 6 Mandatory course
1.02 GCH110 Developmental Biology 180 6 Mandatory course
1.03 PSY108 General Psychology 180 6 Mandatory course
1.04 Zoo110 Zoology 180 6 Mandatory course
1.05 FC110 Botany 180 6 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year I / Semester 2

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.03 PSY108 General Psychology 120 4 Mandatory course
1.04 Zoo110 Zoology 120 4 Mandatory course
1.05 FC110 Botany 120 4 Mandatory course
1.06 O’EYT104 The Latest History of Uzbekistan 120 4 Mandatory course
1.07 MSVAX104 Media Literacy and Information Culture 150 5 Mandatory course
1.08 FALMAD104 Philosophy 120 4 Mandatory course
1.19 351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 120 4 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year II / Semester 3

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.04 Zoo110 Zoology 120 4 Mandatory course
1.05 FC110 Botany 150 5 Mandatory course
1.09 DIN105 Religious Studies 120 4 Mandatory course
1.10 PED208 General Pedagogy 120 4 Mandatory course
1.11 ANK206 Human Anatomy and Physiology 120 4 Mandatory course
2.01 JTT204 Physical Education 120 4 Elective course
2.01 YoFvaG204 Age Physiology and Hygiene 120 4 Elective course
1.19 351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 150 5 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year II / Semester 4

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.04 Zoo110 Zoology 120 4 Mandatory course
1.05 FC110 Botany 120 4 Mandatory course
1.10 PED208 General Pedagogy 120 4 Mandatory course
1.11 ANK206 Human Anatomy and Physiology 120 4 Mandatory course
1.12 InkT.GP304 Inclusive Education. Hospital Pedagogy 120 4 Mandatory course
2.02 Kim204 Chemistry 120 4 Mandatory course
2.02 BTT04 Biotechnology 120 4 Mandatory course
351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 180 6 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year III / Semester 5

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.13 Biok304 Biochemistry 120 4 Mandatory course
1.14 GenSA310 Fundamentals of Genetics and Selection 180 6 Mandatory course
1.15 BO’M406 Methodology of Teaching Biology 180 6 Mandatory course
2.03 ATKFT205 Information Technologies in Education 150 5 Elective course
2.03 KSXTT205 Foreign Languages in Professional Fields 150 5 Elective course
2.04 EVTM204 Geobotany 120 4 Elective course
2.04 ITFA204 Fundamentals of Scientific Research Activities 120 4 Elective course
351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 150 5 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year III / Semester 6

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.14 GenSA310 Fundamentals of Genetics and Selection 120 4 Mandatory course
1.15 BO’M406 Methodology of Teaching Biology 180 6 Mandatory course
2.05 BiotM306 Wildlife protection 180 6 Elective course
2.05 EvaAMM306 Ecology and Environmental Protection 180 6 Elective course
2.06 BIOK304 Physiology of Plants 120 4 Elective course
2.06 351O’zbDO’04 Medicinal Plants of Uzbekistan 120 4 Elective course
2.07 KBK404 Gerontology 120 4 Elective course
2.07 Pa404 Parasitology 120 4 Elective course
351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 180 6 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year IV / Semester 7

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.15 BO’M406 Methodology of Teaching Biology 150 5 Mandatory course
1.16 UTTVZY405 Trends and Modern Approaches in Continuous Education 150 5 Mandatory course
1.17 KH406 Solving Problems and Exercises From Biology 180 6 Mandatory course
2.08 UmM405 General Microbiology 150 5 Elective course
2.08 O’BHQ405 Molecular Biology 150 5 Elective course
2.09 O’OvaO’404 Beekeeping 120 4 Elective course
2.09 ET404 Animals of Uzbekistan 120 4 Elective course
351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 150 5 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Year IV / Semester 8

Course code Competency code Course name Hours Credits Elective type
1.17 KH406 Solving Problems and Exercises in Biology 150 5 Mandatory course
2.10 MDBI404 Working With Textbooks 120 4 Elective course
2.10 BO’TvaL404 Technologies and Design for Teaching Biology 120 4 Elective course
2.11 QXBA404 Entomology 120 4 Elective course
2.11 BXXU404 Ornithology 120 4 Elective course
2.12 MolB406 Fundamentals of Scientific Research Activities 180 6 Elective course
2.12 Ip406 Fundamentals of Genomics 180 6 Elective course
2.13 Ip406 Basics of animal husbandry 180 6 Elective course
2.13 GA406 Fisheries (Ichthyology) 180 6 Elective course
351MPA04 Pedagogical Qualification Practice 150 5 Mandatory course
2.10 351YDA04 Final State Attestation 120 4 Mandatory course
Total: 900 30

Jizzakh State Pedagogical University offers a well-structured academic system to help you gradually acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills in your chosen field. The educational process combines theoretical lessons with hands-on practice, where each subject is reinforced through real-life examples, experiments, and discussions.
Courses are conducted by qualified professors and instructors. Modern infrastructure—such as a fully equipped library, digital platforms, laboratories, multimedia classrooms, and experimental schools—supports a high-quality learning experience. Here, you will not only gain deep subject knowledge, but also develop key skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, presentation delivery, and effective communication.
Beyond academics, you will have the opportunity to participate in scientific-practical conferences, contests, student clubs, and projects. These experiences foster your personal and professional growth. If your chosen field is important and interesting to you, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University provides all the necessary conditions for in-depth study, hands-on experience, and professional advancement.

Lesson types and assessment methods

Lesson type Semester 1 Controls Points distribution
Lecture 36 hours Midterm control 20 points
Laboratory work 54 hours Current control 20 points
Independent study 90 hours Current control 10 points
Final control 50 points
Lesson type Semester 2 Controls Points distribution
Lecture 38 hours Midterm control 20 points
Laboratory work 52 hours Current control 20 points
Independent study 90 hours Current control 10 points
Final control 50 points

Conversion table from a 5-point scale to a 100-point scale

5-point scale 100-point scale
5,00 — 4,96 100
4,95 — 4,91 99
4,90 — 4,86 98
4,85 — 4,81 97
4,80 — 4,76 96
4,75 — 4,71 95
4,70 — 4,66 94
4,65 — 4,61 93
4,60 — 4,56 92
4,55 — 4,51 91
4,50 — 4,46 90
4,45 — 4,41 89
4,40 — 4,36 88
4,35 — 4,31 87
5-point scale 100-point scale
4,30 — 4,26 86
4,25 — 4,21 85
4,20 — 4,16 84
4,15 — 4,11 83
4,10 — 4,06 82
4,05 — 4,01 81
4,00 — 3,96 80
3,95 — 3,91 79
3,90 — 3,86 78
3,85 — 3,81 77
3,80 — 3,76 76
3,75 — 3,71 75
3,70 — 3,66 74
3,65 — 3,61 73
5-point scale 100-point scale
3,60 — 3,56 5-point scale
3,55 — 3,51 5-point scale
5-point scale 70
3,45 — 3,41 69
3,40 — 3,36 68
3,35 — 3,31 67
3,30 — 3,26 66
3,25 — 3,21 65
3,20 — 3,16 64
3,15 — 3,11 63
3,10 — 3,06 62
3,05 — 3,01 61
3,00 60
Less than 3.0 Less than 60