DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
The B.S. Degree in Biotechnology is designed to give you fundamental training in basic scientific principles as well as in specific concepts, techniques, and applications used in biotechnology. The Biotechnology B.S. is rigorous degree, providing excellent preparation for medical school, dental school, and graduate school, as well as for jobs in the life sciences. The students may seek their career in educational institutes, scientific research and development, management in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector.
Mission of BS-Biotechnology
To prepare qualified graduates equipped with knowledge, latest technological skills and innovative research expertise in the field of biotechnology, attained in a collegiate environment supported through national and international linkages, for provision of high quality services in the society to serve community.
Program Learning Outcomes of BS-Biotechnology
- Graduates will be prepared with an ability to apply fundamental and specialized knowledge of biotechnology to the solution of complex biotechnological problems
- Graduates will be able to deliver an ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyze complex biotechnology problems, reaching substantiated conclusions towards formulation of hypothesis using fundamental principles of biotechnology.
- The graduates will have an ability to design experimental solutions to validate biotechnology Hypothesis and design process while maintaining biotechnology standards, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- An ability to investigate complex issues in biotechnology in a methodical way including literature survey, and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
An ability to investigate complex issues in biotechnology in a methodical way including literature survey, and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions
Rationale for the BS-Biotechnology Programme:
Biotechnology refers to the employment of various types of “technology” to use, exploit, modify or improve existing biological processes for a specific purpose; its overarching goal is to enhance the quality of human life – be it directly or indirectly – by producing and/or developing effective pharmaceuticals, bioenergy, disease-resistant and high-yield crops as well as animals, and microbes for remediation in an efficient, cost-effective and ethically responsible manner. The field has already shown immense promise and further innovations are certain to culminate in dramatic improvements in existing technologies and outcomes. Biotechnology is the next wave of change that is likely to be as sweeping and invasive as that brought about by information technology.
Eligibility Criteria of Admission in BS-Biotechnology:
Candidates having 50% marks or above in Intermediate Science (Premedical/ Pre-Engineering) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply and all candidates seeking admission are required to appear in entrance test which will be conducted by Bahria University on particular time and date.
Brief Description of the Programme:
Bahria University Medical and Dental College is offering Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biotechnology. This is four Year degree Program consisting of Core (compulsory) curses and specialized courses. The program of study is as follows.
Course duration | 4 YEARS |
Study system | SEMESTER SYSTEM |
No. of regular semesters | 8 |
Semester Duration | 18 weeks |
Total credit hours | 134 (HEC recommended: 124-136) |
Number of courses per semester | 5-6 |
Course Load per Semester | 15-18 credit hr |
Road map Of BS-Biotechnology for Spring 2023 mapped with HEC UG Policy 2020
Program: BS Biotechnology Faculty: Health Sciences
Semester 1:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1. |
BIO 112 |
Biochemistry-I |
2 |
1 |
Natural Science (1) |
2. |
MAS 102 CBI 105 |
Mathematics or Cell biology |
3 |
0 |
*Optional (1) |
3. |
BSC 103 |
Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
0 |
Social Sciences (1) |
4. |
COM 104 |
Computer Studies |
2 |
1 |
Quantitative Reasoning (1) |
5. |
CSK 105 |
Communication Skills |
3 |
0 |
Arts & humanities (1) |
6. |
ENG 106 |
English –I |
3 |
0 |
Expository Writing (1) |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
2 |
|||
7 |
Practical Learning Lab (4 contact hours per week) |
* Optional: These are introductory courses in different disciplines that are offered by department, which students may enroll. The department will determine how many, if any, course credits earned in the optional course/s can count towards the Major or Distribution credit requirements
Semester 2:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
BIO 210 |
Biochemistry-II |
2 |
1 |
Natural Science (2) |
2 |
OCH 104 |
Organic Chemistry |
2 |
1 |
Optional (2) |
3 |
MSC 109 |
Sociology |
3 |
|
Social Sciences (2) |
4 |
PBI 208 |
Probability & Biostatistics |
3 |
0 |
Quantitative Reasoning (2) |
5 |
PES 111 |
Physical Education & Sports |
3 |
0 |
Arts & Humanities (2) |
6 |
ENG 112 |
English -II |
3 |
0 |
Expository Writing (2) |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
2 |
|
||
7 |
Practical Learning Lab (4 contact hours per week) |
Semester 3:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
ICH 107 |
Inorganic chemistry |
2 |
1 |
Optional (3) |
2 |
BMA 106 |
Biomathematics |
3 |
0 |
Optional (4) |
3 |
BIT 301 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (1) |
4 |
ISL 103 |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
0 |
Religious Studies |
5 |
PAK 101 |
Pakistan Studies |
3 |
0 |
Pak Studies |
6 |
ENG 122 |
English -III |
3 |
0 |
Expository Writing (3) |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
2 |
|
||
7 |
Practical Learning Lab (4 contact hours per week) |
|
Semester 4:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
PHC 111 |
Physical Chemistry |
2 |
1 |
Optional (5) |
2 |
MIC 102 |
Microbiology |
2 |
1 |
Optional (6) |
3 |
VIR 310 |
Virology |
2 |
1 |
Major (2) |
4 |
CGE 114 |
Classical Genetics |
2 |
|
Major (3) |
5 |
CPT 211 |
Basics & methods of Molecular Biology |
2 |
1 |
Major (4) |
6 |
BPH 207 |
Biological Physics |
2 |
|
Major (5) |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
4 |
|
||
7 |
Practical Learning Lab (4 contact hours per week) |
* Major and Distribution: Major courses are in the discipline that the students declared as the main area of studies and are offered by a department. Distribution courses are those which the department determine to be allied with declared major or discipline and are offered by other departments.
Semester 5:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
ACI 210 |
Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation |
2 |
1 |
Major (6) |
2 |
RAB 403 |
Radiobiology |
2 |
1 |
Major (7) |
3 |
MMB 303 |
NanoBiotecnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (8) |
4 |
IMM 302 |
Immunology |
2 |
1 |
Distribution (1) |
5 |
PBE 304 |
Principles of Biochemical Engineering |
2 |
0 |
Distribution (2) |
|
SMR 409 |
Seminar-I |
1 |
|
|
Total credit Hours |
11 |
4 |
Semester 6:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
GRC 306 |
Marine biotechnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (9) |
2 |
MBT 307 |
Microbial Biotechnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (10) |
3 |
AGB 308 |
Agriculture Biotechnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (11) |
4 |
RMS 311 |
Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement |
3 |
0 |
Distribution (3) |
5 |
BIN 305 |
Bioinformatics |
2 |
1 |
Distribution (4) |
Total Credit Hours |
11 |
4 |
|
Semester 7:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
FBT 309 |
Food Biotechnology |
3 |
0 |
Major (12) |
2 |
HBT 405 |
Health Biotechnology |
3 |
0 |
Major(13) |
3 |
EMB 403 |
Environment Biotechnology |
3 |
0 |
Major (15) |
4 |
IMB 404 |
Industrial Biotechnology |
2 |
1 |
Major (14) |
5 |
RPT 407 |
Research Project I |
3 |
0 |
Major (16) |
6 |
MOD 312
|
Molecular diagnostics |
2 |
1 |
Distribution (5) |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
2 |
|
Semester 8:
Sr. # |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category as per HEC Policy |
|
Theory |
Lab |
||||
1 |
RPT 406 |
Pharmaceutical biotechnology
|
2 |
1 |
Major (17) |
2 |
BET 406 |
Biosafety & Bioethics |
2 |
1 |
Major (18) |
3 |
BTC 408 |
Fungal and Animal Biotechnology |
2 |
0 |
Distribution (6) |
4 |
BIN 409 |
Water and waste water treatment Hospital waste management |
3 |
0 |
Distribution (7) |
5 |
EPD 410 |
Biofuels and bio refineries |
2 |
0 |
Distribution (8) |
|
RPT 408 |
Research Project II |
3 |
0 |
|
6 |
INT 411 |
Internship (9 week) |
|
|
Practical learning Component |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
14 |
2 |
Program Summary:
Total Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
44 |
134 |