The Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University is one of more than 20 faculties and institutes of Moscow University. Graduates from schools from all over the country annually come to Moscow to enroll in the programs of the faculty, however, high passing grades allow students to become students only the best of the best.
Faculty History
The Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University was created in 1930. The following year, the faculty was divided into zoological and biological departments, however, already in 1933 they were reunited. In 1948, the soil department was attached to the faculty.
To date
Today, the Faculty of Biology, Moscow State University MV Lomonosov is the largest structural unit of the main university of the country. 27 departments work at its base, among which:
- anthropology;
- biological evolution;
- bioorganic chemistry;
- cell biology and histology;
- molecular biology;
- physiology of humans and animals, and others.
And also, on the basis of the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, there are more than 50 cathedral laboratories, a biostation, a museum, and the UC for the rehabilitation of wild animals. Biostations, which are structural units of the faculty, annually in the summer season accept students of 2 courses and older for summer practice.
Departments of the faculty
Department of Society Ecology began operations in 1999. From the day of its foundation until 2011, the head of the department was Professor V.N. Maksimov. To date, this position is occupied by D. G. Zamolodchikov, professor and doctor of biological sciences, who is himself a graduate of the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University.
The Department of Invertebrate Zoology was founded in the same year as the faculty itself. The main direction of research at the department is the study of rare groups of invertebrates.
The Department of Bioorganic Chemistry was established in 1975. The department is engaged in the preparation of highly qualified specialists working in the field of bioorgan. chemistry, as well as physical and chemical. biology. The curriculum of the Department of Bioorganic Chemistry includes the following courses: molecular basis of immunology, problems and achievements of the molecule. medicine, and others.
Faculty teachers
The teaching staff includes more than a dozen professors, candidates and doctors of biological sciences. Among them, E. S. Lobakova (professor, Doctor of Sciences), who works at the Department of Bioengineering, as well as Academician Ivanov I.V., who is the head of the Department of Bioorganic Chemistry.
Undergraduate Education Programs
The number of educational programs offered to applicants at the first stage of higher education - undergraduate studies includes the following:
- ecology and nature management;
- biology.
The number of budget places in the direction of "Biology" is 157, paid 60. In the direction of "Ecology and nature management" 20 budget and 5 places under the agreement are allocated. At the same time, for admission to any of the undergraduate areas, an applicant must successfully pass not only the exam, but also the DVI conducted directly by the university.
Bachelor's Grades
The average passing score for the profile “Ecology and Nature Management” was 65 for the budgetary basis of education, 27 for a paid basis of education. The cost of training on a contractual basis exceeds 300,000 rubles per year.
The average passing score on the Biology profile for entering a budget place was 87.
Master's degree programs
Faculty of Biology, Moscow State University Lomonosov offers the following areas of training for masters:
- to the funds. and applied biology;
- bioengineering, biotechnology and bioeconomics;
- to the funds. and systems biology, and others.
The duration of studies at the master's programs is 4 academic semesters; at the end of the study, to obtain a master's degree, the student is required to successfully defend his master's thesis. For admission to the magistracy of the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, an applicant must pass an entrance exam in biology. The exam is in writing.
Additional education
Like any modern university, Moscow State University is trying to keep up with the times, which is why online refresher courses have recently been introduced. Among such courses:
- Biology to a school teacher.
- Biophysics.
- Physiology of the central nervous system.
- Plant physiology.
- Honey. biophysics: molecules and diseases.
On the basis of the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, preparatory courses for applicants for master's programs and full-time continuing education courses are also held. There is a school of field ecology. Courses for applicants are aimed at familiarizing applicants with the structure and program of the exam.
The Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University Lomonosov is the dream of many applicants, but the doors of the faculty are opened only by the best of the best. A rich history, recognized teachers - only a small list of the advantages of this structural unit of the oldest university in Russia - Moscow State University . Lomonosov.