Department of BioTechnology

Message from the Department Head

Department of Biotechnology was launched in 2011 G.C along with other academic majors in the College of Natural and Computational Sciences. The department started its task by enrolling more than 50 students and four instructors in the academic year. There are 12 instructors, 4 Lab technicians, and two administrative staff in the department. Among 12 instructors, 8 are at work, whereas 5 are attending their M.Sc. and PhD programs at different universities in Ethiopia and abroad. Currently, in the department, more than 200 students are attending their study in various programs. The Biotechnology department has two M.Sc. programs (General and Animal Biotechnology). The M.Sc. programs have both Regular and weekend programs—the B.Sc. Program in Biotechnology has a regular program. The department is also in the final stage of launching a PhD Program in Biotechnology. The curriculum in the Biotechnology program has been prepared to guide students through well-established academic courses to produce efficient and productive citizens in the future. The ultimate goal of Postgraduate is also to help students to be critical thinkers and researchers in the area. Outstanding students are offered to work as Teaching Assistants in the department.


The department has many roles in accordance with the vision and mission of Wachemo University in establishing quality education and taking up scientific research programs in the university. Therefore, I am thrilled to represent this forthcoming department dedicated to providing quality education, producing a qualified workforce, conducting problem-solving research, and providing community services. I hope everybody will give constructive ideas for the raised questions in different directions and explore our department. Please visit our website and explore our department.


Thank you in advance!