Why LIFE SCIENCES at NU?
At Nazarbayev University, you’ll study molecular and cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and other fields of modern life sciences. Gain knowledge that helps investigate disease, develop biotechnology solutions and understand complex biological processes.
Learn how to design experiments, analyze biological data and test scientific hypotheses. As your research skills grow, join projects led by university faculty and scientists.
NU’s research infrastructure includes next-generation sequencing, electron and super-resolution microscopy, flow cytometry and biological data analysis. Learn what these tools can do and use them to study cells, molecules and complex biological systems.
Explore how advances across scientific disciplines lead to new technologies. Build the skills for a career in research labs, biotech companies, the pharmaceutical industry, research centers and academia.
Explore how molecular mechanisms shape the development of organisms, health and the onset of disease. Master experimental methods for studying cells and molecules.
Study molecular genetics, DNA analysis methods and modern sequencing technologies. Learn how genetic data is used in research, biotechnology and biomedicine.
Explore methods for working with cells, microorganisms and biological molecules. Get to know the principles of synthetic biology and biotechnology research.
Master statistical methods, computational approaches and tools for analyzing biological sequences. Explore how data reveals patterns in how genes, proteins and biological systems work.
Study the mechanisms of the immune response, bacteria and other microorganisms, and the basics of how the body interacts with pathogens. Build an understanding of the biological processes that matter for medical and biotech research.
Master lab techniques, microscopy, scientific equipment and experimental data processing. Develop skills in scientific communication, writing research papers and presenting results.