Contact information
65A M. Kogălniceanu St., block 3, MD-2009, Chisinau
Phone: +373 22 244 324, +373 67 319 913, +373 67 560 195
Email: fbg@usm.md
Web: biologie.usm.md
Description
The faculty was founded in 1946, at the same time as the State University of Moldova. Its formation is associated to the names of famous scientists such as academician N. Dimo and professors V. Andreev and I. Vul. Over the years, the faculty has trained over 6,000 young specialists, including ones from many other countries. One of the Faculty of Biology and Soil Science’s main priorities is the involvement of students in the research activity. As part of the study programs, mandatory and optional theoretical courses allow students to be trained in the scientific research carried out in the “Științe ale vieții” Research Center.
Of great worth to the faculty is the Museum of Natural Sciences, which includes the sections of Geology, Plant Sciences, Botany, and Zoology, that is holding an impressive number of exhibits from all over the world. Graduates have the opportunity to work in different fields of the national economy, in the divisions of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, in the research institutions of the Academy of Science of Moldova, in production facilities in the field of natural sciences, etc., but also as biology or geography teachers in undergraduate and university education institutions.
The Faculty of Biology and Pedology aims to train highly qualified specialists for undergraduate and university education, research, science, culture, social-economic activities, as well as to continuously perfect the graduates and specialists in the field, to develop a prestigious scientific and didactic school.
Dean: Vitalie SOCHIRCĂ, PhD Associate Professor
Vice Dean: Elena ENCIU, PhD
Departments:
- Biology and Ecology
- Soil Sciences, Geography, Geology, Silviculture, and Design
Academic Programs
University studies
Bachelor’s degree studies (6 semesters):
Full time studies
- Biology (Joint program with “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași, Romania – two degrees) 2022 2023
- Molecular biology 2022 2023
- Ecology 2022 2023
- Geography (Joint program with “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași, Romania – two degrees) 2022 2023
- Landscape architecture and green spaces design 2022 2023
- Forestry and public gardens 2022 2023
- Biology and Geography (Education Sciences) 2022 2023
- Biology (Education Sciences) 2022 2023
Part-time studies
Master’s degree studies (4 semesters):
- Applied Biological Sciences (120 credits) 2022
- Environmental Management (120 credits) 2022
- Landscape design and green spaces (120 credits) 2022
- Molecular biology (120 credits) 2022
Academic calendar for part-time education
MS – master of science MP – professional master
Doctoral degree studies (6 semesters)