SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
150 credit Hours/4 academic Levels
At the School of Biotechnology, we aim to teach, train, and graduate qualified, skilled scientists in many disciplines of Biotechnology through promoting a supportive learning environment for life by implementing continuous learning programs. We develop, implement, and evaluate the curriculum of the biotechnology program with a strong commitment to align and comply with the national standards.
Meet the Dean
Prof. Dr. Wael Samir ElSayed
Prof. Wael Samir El-Sayed serves as Dean of the School of Biotechnology at Badr University in Cairo (BUC). He is a Professor of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology with a strong commitment to advancing biotechnology education, research, and innovation. Through his leadership, the School of Biotechnology aims to prepare future scientists and specialists capable of addressing global challenges in health, agriculture, industry, and environmental sustainability. Prof. El-Sayed advocates for a learning environment that combines academic excellence, practical experience, and research-driven discovery, empowering students to develop innovative solutions for a rapidly evolving world.
Meet the Vice Dean
Assoc. Prof. Sami Mohamed Nasr
An Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, a head of the central lab at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, and a member of many committees, and currently is Vice Dean at the School of Biotechnology at Badr University in Cairo 2023 till now. He is a Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University graduate (Ph.D.) Started career in 2003 up to now. His postgraduate studies were in Molecular Biology (Ph.D.) at Rochester University, Biomedical Engineering dept., New York, USA. He has been carrying out research work on Recombinant pharmaceutical protein production for 21 years. He has been involved in research topics on: Biochemical and Biophysical Studies on Recombinant Human Growth Hormone expressed in a Prokaryotic System. At the academic level, he is teaching many courses like Molecular Hematology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Medical Biotechnology, and Genomics and Proteomics. He has shared and worked as PI and Co-PI in many research projects sponsored by international and national agencies. He supervises many scientific theses in various scopes. He was awarded in 2003 for Academic excellence of the Best Bachelor’s Achievers from the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mohamed Hosny Mubarak, and the Minister of Administrative Development.
Dean’s Word
Prof. Dr. Wael Samir ElSayed
Dean’s Word
Prof. Dr. Wael Samir ElSayed
Welcome to the School of Biotechnology at BUC, where passion and innovation converge to shape a better future. In a world of rapid transformations, biotechnology stands out as a driving force for progress in vital fields such as health, agriculture, industry, and the environment. School of Biotechnology at BUC is committed to being at the forefront of this development by offering advanced educational and research programs that prepare a new generation of scientists and specialists to face global challenges with courage and creativity. We believe that education is not limited to the classroom but extends to include practical experience, participation in pioneering research projects, and communication with industry experts. Therefore, we have been keen to provide a stimulating learning environment equipped with the latest laboratories and technologies, enabling our students to transform their ideas into innovative solutions.
I invite you to join our academic community and be a part of this journey of discovery and innovation. Together, we will explore the secrets of life, develop new technologies, and contribute to building a more sustainable future for humanity.
Strategy
our Vision
our Mission
Object- ives
School of BIOTECHNOLOGY
Council
Prof. Dr. Wael Samir ElSayed
Dean
Assoc. Prof. Sami Mohamed Nasr
Vice Dean
Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Hassan
Head of Medical Biotechnology Department
Assoc. Prof. Reda Mansour
Head of the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Department
Coordinator of the Medical Biotechnology Department
Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Ali
Head of the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Department
Coordinator of the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Program
School premises
An IT lab with 20 PCs, 1 photocopier and 2 data Show with mini PCs.
The classrooms are well equipped with comfort seats, a whiteboard, a data show device, a display screen, a microphone, headphones, Wi-Fi, and central air conditioning.
The central library, based on Campus, includes a large number of updated books in different biotechnological fields and publications set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are several computers connected with internet to apply different searches with access to e-libraries. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
There are central halls and stands at the university that can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic and sports activities
The university offers a learning management system (LMS) for enhancing learning needs in all areas, assignment, examinations and student registration attendance.
The university offers health care facilities through well-equipped health care clinics (general clinics, dental care clinics and physiotherapy clinic). There is a diverse food court offering cold and hot snacks as a small area offering a variety of groceries and cold snacks. In addition, there is a copy center, a bank and a flower shop.
LABORATORIES
& WORKSHOPS
Microbiology labs
8 labs are especially equipped to fulfill the needs of studying biology, including Bunsen burners, electric flames, electric water baths, centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators, spectrophotometers, microscopes, PCR, centrifuges, luminar flow, and others.
Chemistry labs
4 labs are especially equipped to fulfill the needs of the study of the different branches of chemistry, including: organic &inorganic chemistry, biochemistry. The labs include electric flames, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, electric water bath, pH meters, and others.
Biophysics & Data Science Labs
2 labs are especially equipped to fulfill the needs of studying biophysics, including spectrophotometers, electric water baths, centrifuges, stirrers, photometers, vortex ammeters, digital thermometer, digital balance and others.
