The Department of "Biochemical Engineering" was established to prepare specialists with higher education that meets international standards in the following educational programs: "6B05101 – Biotechnology," "7M05101 – Biotechnology – Master's Program," "8D05101 – Biotechnology – Doctoral Program," "6B05102 – Bioengineering and Bioinformatics," "6B07101 – Chemical Technology of Organic Substances," and "6B11201 – Life Safety and Environmental Protection."

Teaching of these educational programs is conducted by experienced scientists conducting researches, professors, associate professors, lecturers, and instructors who undergo annual professional development, including training abroad.

There are a number of research institutes, centers, and laboratories located close to the university's educational buildings providing a ground for industrial and pre-graduation practice of students.

Modern innovative and informational forms of learning are integrated into the educational process, particularly through workshops held at the scientific and production center for microbiology and virology, the Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry, the Research Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry, the Research Institute of Zoology, and the Institute of Genetics and Physiology, among others. Conducting workshops at leading research institutes enhances the practical outcomes of the department's educational programs.

The educational process also includes guest lectures featuring prominent domestic and foreign scientists, representatives of the creative intelligentsia, and business structures.

The material and technical support for the educational process at the department is maintained at a high level. There are modern, well-equipped laboratories where laboratory and practical classes are held. The classrooms are furnished with the necessary technical teaching aids.

The department conducts research projects in biological and chemical fields with mandatory participation from students, including:

• "Molecular-Epidemiological Monitoring of Avian Resistomes";
• "Development of Innovative Methods for the Selective Extraction and Separation of Heavy Rare Earth Metal Ions Based on Remote Interaction of Macromolecular Structures and Molecular Imprinting";
• "Establishing the Scientific Basis for the Synthesis of Multifunctional Ion-Exchange Structures of a New Generation for Selective Sorption of Heavy Metals";
• "Creation of High-Molecular Sorbents for the Selective Sorption and Separation of Noble Metals and Accompanying Valuable Components from Concentrates and Technological Hydrometallurgical Solutions," among others.

Agreements on international academic mobility have been established with leading international universities in the Russian Federation, Belarus, China, Turkey, Malaysia, and others.

The mission of the department is to prepare highly qualified specialists with professional knowledge, skills, and competencies in accordance with state and international mandatory standards of professional higher education. This preparation aims to enable active participation in addressing the socio-economic and industrial-innovative development challenges of the Republic of Kazakhstan across the following programs: "6B05101 – Biotechnology", "7M05101 – Biotechnology – Master's Program", "8D05101 – Biotechnology – Doctoral Program", "6B05102 – Bioengineering and Bioinformatics", "6B07101 – Chemical Technology of Organic Substances", and "6B11201 – Life Safety and Environmental Protection".

• Organize theoretical and practical training for specialists with professional knowledge, skills, and competencies in line with state and international mandatory standards of professional higher education in the educational programs: "6B05101 – Biotechnology," "7M05101 – Biotechnology – Master's Program," "8D05101 – Biotechnology – Doctoral Program," "6B05102 – Bioengineering and Bioinformatics," "6B07101 – Chemical Technology of Organic Substances," and "6B11201 – Life Safety and Environmental Protection."
• Conduct fundamental and applied research in priority areas to promote innovative economic development and establish a balanced and effectively functioning national innovation system.
• Foster continuity in scientific generations, create new scientific and pedagogical schools, and ensure the development of promising scientific directions.
• Formulate and implement scientific, technical and innovative programs and projects.
• Deepen integration with scientific organizations and engage in methodological collaboration with educational institutions, including through a network of experimental platforms.
• Involve students, master's students, and PhD doctoral candidates in conducting scientific research and innovative activities.
• Integrate research findings into the educational process.
• Organize scientific research and prepare scientific and pedagogical personnel through master's and PhD programs, as well as through professional development for faculty members.
• Provide scientific-methodological support and improve educational process for students.
• Maintain the development strategy of the university, encompassing educational, methodological, research, educational, and other types of work.
• Organize educational work with students.
• Engaging in international activities, etc.

Проект АР13067631 «Разработка инновационных способов селективного извлечения и разделения ионов тяжелых редкоземельных металлов на основе дистанционного взаимодействия макромолекулярных структур и молекулярного импринтинга»