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The Department of Statistics (DepStat) offers the Bachelor of Science in Statistics program. DepStat also prides in its expert services in design of experiments and sample surveys, statistical analyses to students and researchers of VSU, as well as those from other universities and colleges, government agencies and non-government organizations. The Department also conducts trainings on statistical methods and statistical analyses to interested clients.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Course offered

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

The BS Statistics Program Components

Theory
- Mathematical statistics
Data Collection and Analysis
- Survey sampling
- Experimental designs
- Time series analysis
Statistical modeling
Statistical Computing

The BS Statistics Program at VSU

Provides students with a thorough understanding of the theory and applications of statistics using varied statistical software
Taught by highly qualified faculty in Statistics (3 with PhD in Statistics, 2 with MS in Statistics, and 2 with BS in Statistics )
With state-of-the-art Statistical Computing Laboratory installed with licensed Stata software and freeware (R)
Can be completed under a low cost of living and low tuition fee of P6,000.00/semester
Offered by one of the most scenic universities in the country

Employability of Statistics Graduates

Hired in various industries for:

Generating data
Accumulating large amount of data
Using these data in making business decisions

Absorbed in all sectors:

Government (official statistics, planning, policy-making)
Academe (instruction and research)
Financial sector
Pharmaceuticals
Market research
Manufacturing (quality control)
Global support service centers (as programmer, modeler, data manager, and data miner)

The Department of Biotechnology (BioTech) of the Visayas State University is the first institution in Visayas and Mindanao to offer Biotechnology as an academic program. The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology was first offered in 2011 and was formerly a joint program of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Food Science of the Visayas State University until 2015. It was later on established as a separate department in July 2016. The BS in Biotechnology program aims at training students in experimental and theoretical tools used in bioprocess engineering, molecular biology, plant biotechnology and medical research. Since its establishment, the department has created its own curriculum for two major fields; Industrial and Plant biotechnology, to develop professionals in these fields and send out excellent human resources to both domestic and international institutions.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Based on the current ongoing projects and the strategic roadmap of the Department of Biotechnology at Visayas State University (VSU), the research and development (R&D) agenda is centered on the intersection of Agriculture, Health, and Industrial Innovation. The department operates as a specialized hub for biotechnological applications that address regional economic needs and national health priorities. Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement remains the strongest pillar of the department, leveraging biotechnology to enhance the value of indigenous crops. The department is increasingly pivoting toward molecular medicine for research on nutritional science, drug discovery, and diagnostics. These projects are done in partnership with the Advanced Research and Innovation Center, Tuklas Lunas Development Center - VSU, University of the Philippines Manila, National Coconut Research Center-VSU, and foreign partners such as Nagasaki University, Japan. These partnerships, in addition to linkages with PCHRD, DA-Biotech, ICP, PSBMB, and PCAARD, compose the network of BIOTECH.

Research projects:

1. Profiling the Effects of a Westernized Diet on the Gut Microbiome Composition of School-Aged Children in the Eastern Visayas region using 16s ribosomal RNA gene sequence analysis
2. Nutrition Enhancement and Gut Microbiome Studies of Philippine Native Chicken
3. A Ridge-to-Reef Metagenomic Profiling for Soil Health Improvement and Conservation
4. Marker Development of Coconut Hybridity Testing for Efficient Hybrid Seed Production in Eastern Visayas
5. Propagation of Quality Planting Materials, Carbon Sequestration Potential and Socioecological Assessment of A. malaccensis-based Agroecological Systems in Leyte Island
6. Nanomaterial-encapsulated Microbial Inoculant as Tuber Sett Coating to Enhance Growth, Yield and Micronutrient Uptake of Purple Yam
7. Identification and Isolation of fungus from the infected wild population and inoculation in Aquilaria-based agroecological production systems to induced agarwood formation
8. Bioactivity and Molecular Characterization of Lead Compounds from Candidate Antidiabetic Indigenous Plants
9. Biological Activity and Chemistry of Essential Oils for Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, and Industry
10.Development of a Diagnostic PCR assay for Naja samarensis in the Eastern Visayas, Philippines

The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry (DoPAC) is offering two undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry (BSAC) and the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSC). In tandem with the Department of Education, it is also offering Masters in Education with major in Physcial Sciences as well as graduate courses in Chemistry for M.S. Food Technology students.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Courses Offered

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The Department of Mathematics and Physics (DMP) is mandated to offer all courses in mathematics and physics in college and senior high school. It also offers the Bachelor of Secondary Education program with two major fields--Mathematics and Physical Sciences--jointly with the Department of Science Education of the College of Education.