Faculty of Biological Sciences

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Department of Fisheries and Marine Science

Founded in 2006, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science (FIMS) at Noakhali Science and Technology University stands as a beacon of academic and research excellence in fisheries education. Offering Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs, FIMS emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with state-of-the-art facilities like advanced laboratories and fish farms. Nestled in the GBM delta, the department provides unparalleled exposure to marine and inland fisheries, preparing graduates for the challenges of a dynamic industry. With a curriculum tailored to global standards and a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, FIMS produces graduates who excel in research, innovation, and leadership. A hub for intellectual activity, the department organizes conferences, seminars, and symposia, fostering vibrant academic discourse. FIMS remains committed to societal growth by promoting ethical aquaculture and sustainable fisheries management.

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Department of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) began its journey on 2006 under the Faculty of Science. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programs provide a broad knowledge of theoretical and empirical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. The department offers dynamic field of study and research, which help to ensure quality drugs and contribute in the health sector. At present, this Department has 24 qualified and experienced academic and 8 non-academic staffs, 2 well-equipped research laboratories and two common laboratory, three classrooms, 376 students and one seminar library with 1023 books and 200 journals. Approximately 500 papers in the field of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, phytochemistry and pharmaceutical technology have been published in national and international journals since the inception of the department. Faculty members are now running several projects by research grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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Department of Microbiology

Department of Microbiology started its journey in 2009. Since establishment, this department has become one of the best departments in this university. Dynamic environment for academic activity and research, friendly relationship between teacher and students, co-operative and positive attitude among the members of department etc. have made it possible to become one of the top departments in this university.

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Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science

Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science (FTNS Dept.) started its journey from Session 2011-12 with two faculty members and thirty six students. The Department offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Technology and Nutrition Science and Master’s in Food Safety and Public Health Degrees, which mainly focused on the interrelation among Food Technology, Human Nutrition and Public Health. The Department is currently situated on the 4th Floor of the beautiful Academic Building-2, Noakhali Science & Technology University. The Department boasts of having separated and specialized laboratories, seminar room and research facilities for its students, faculty members and researchers. At present there are 15 faculty members (Assistant Professors and Lecturers) who are involved in teaching and performing their research with brilliance and perseverance. The aim of this Department is to produce highly qualified graduates with both theoretical and practical knowledge on different branches of Food Technology & Nutrition Science in order to meet the global high standards of academia as well as industrial and development sectors. The curriculum are mainly ranges from basic knowledge of Human Nutrition and Food Technology to recent innovations in these fields featuring on Nutritional Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Dietetics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Development Economics, Public Health, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Safety Regulations, Food Security & Climate Change, Public Health & Community Nutrition etc. The academic curriculum also includes compulsory training on field surveys & surveillance methods, individual project planning and execution, case study, industrial and hospital visits as well as participation on community health promotion. All these activities empower students to learn about different problems, how to solve them and come up with better and fitter plans which our society and country need for the development.

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Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Department of Agriculture

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Department of Zoology

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Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science

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