The Department of Biotechnology aims to ascertain the role of biotechnology in improving agricultural production and preserving the environment. The Department wards a bachelor’s degree in agricultural biotechnology and master’s degree in biotechnology. The study plan covers the most important research and teaching fields. The department also provides the latest devices and equipment that promote it to the global level. The department's most important laboratories are: Molecular Biological Sciences Laboratory, Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Biotechnology Laboratory, and Biological Sciences Laboratory, and there are a large number of research projects supported by international and local bodies. The department aims at preparing qualified and skillful graduates who are able to work in the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment, The Ministry of Water, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, Forensic Research Laboratories, the Jordanian Customs Department, and companies from the private sector.

Dr. Mais Ahed Farhan Sweiss

Vision The department seeks leadership, innovation and leadership in the fields of knowledge, educational, professional and applied research in the fields of agricultural biotechnology and scientific research across the local and international arenas. Mission Preparing specialized cadres and supplying the labor market with scientifically and practically qualified cadres in the field of agricultural biotechnology and modern scientific developments capable of competition and effective contribution to meet their societies’ needs and enrich knowledge through the pursuit of excellence in education, scientific research, service of the local community and international cooperation in accordance with local quality standard.

Objectives

• Applying biological and chemical sciences to produce new materials, improve existing materials, or create and develop some methods that are used in biotechnology studies related to human beings, animals, microorganisms, agriculture and the environment.
• Prepare students to keep pace with the scientific developments used in biotechnology
• Hold workshops
• Prepare and train a generation capable of participating actively in the service of the society
• Develop study programs to meet the demands of the labor market
• Encourage the scientific research policy in the department and conduct excellent scientific research
• Prepare a graduate who possesses a high ability to compete in the labor market
• Hunt and attract distinguished students and provide them with a high-level education that adheres to work ethics and technological intelligence
• Recruit, develop and retain highly qualified college members, and motivate faculty members to reach their full potentials and pursue outstanding performance
• Participate in the development of the local community and promote integration between the educational environment and the local environment
• Develop self-evaluation procedures and quality assurance to improve performance and achieve excellence and to effectively apply quality standards at the academic and administrative levels