At present, the formation of research competence is one of the main in modern psychological and
pedagogical literature in the countries of Europe and Central Asia. When forming the research competence
of students of biologists, the study of biological objects and phenomena should not be limited to the
description of only external sides and features. Students should learn to understand their essential deep
characteristics, which affect the quality of biological education in General, and research competence in
particular. Formation of research competence to improve the quality of training of students of biologists in
the pedagogical University, based on the use of modern molecular biological research methods.