Relevance. One of the modern requirements of the development paradigm of modern education is to support the research work of students and their interest in science. The study of biological features of medicinal plants forms them as professionals, developing research competence. Purpose. The research aims to foster students' cognitive, personal, and professional skills while cultivating their research competencies through the exploration of medicinal plants. Methodology. The experimental study, conducted at Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, involved 99 third-year students specializing in Biology (0511300-Biology). Among them, 54 students comprised the experimental group, while 45 students formed the control group. Results. In this article the program of the elective discipline �Biological features of medicinal species of Agrimonia L.� is compiled, an educational and methodological manual is published and training models of innovative methods are developed. During the experiment, a questionnaire was administered to assess students' biological knowledge across content, motivation, and activity components. The pedagogical experiment's outcomes were consolidated, accompanied by methodical recommendations. Conclusions. The developed program and manual �Biological Features of Medicinal Species of Agrimonia L.� enhance biological education for biology students, fostering independent learning. It bolsters expertise among biologists, particularly in researching medicinal plants, fostering awareness of their ecological significance and promoting conservation efforts. Experimental validation confirms the effectiveness of this educational approach for biology specialists. Keywords: Agrimonia L.; curriculum; methodology; research; competence; study of medicinal plants