The history of the Department of Biotechnology dates back to 2009.

Currently, the department operates as part of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences "Toraighyrov University".

         The Department of Biotechnology provides training for students in educational programs:

1) "Biotechnology";

2) "Technology of food products";

3) "Technological nutritionology and food engineering".

         Since 2023, the department has opened a doctoral program in the educational program "Biotechnology", which has expanded the possibilities of training specialists in this educational program.

         The training is conducted in Russian, Kazakh and English. The department has English-speaking groups, including international students.

         The department has specialized laboratories where students undergo practical training, perform laboratory work and engage in educational and research activities.

         The educational process is conducted by highly qualified teachers with extensive experience in scientific, pedagogical and industrial activities. There are 5 professors and 4 associates among them.professors, 1 visitinq-professor.

         Specialists and graduates who have completed training at the department have been successfully employed both in production laboratories and enterprises, as well as in the field of catering. They work in JSC "Sut", LLP "MolCOM-Pavlodar", LLP "Rubik", LLP "Akzhar Ondiris", the National Center for Expertise and Certification, Kazakhstan Electrolysis Plant, JSC "Aluminum of Kazakhstan", departments of sanitary and epidemiological expertise, as well as in other organizations of the food industry, research institutions and various catering establishments.