PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Department of Biosciences here at BHU, embraces the full breadth of modern, vibrant and internationally leading programs. The program spans levels of organization from atoms to biospheres, that strongly supports multidisciplinary integration empowering student with the flexibility to tailor their education to their skills and interests as they evolve.
BS Biosciences program offers a conceptual learning experience through interactive classroom sessions and hands on experience through lab session. Biosciences graduates will have a better understanding of science, and biological science, in particular and will be able to contribute at the national and international level.
At BHU, Biosciences graduate can go on to make difference as leader and innovators in academia, biotechnology and health care industry, research institution, business, finance and education policy.
The BS programs provide students opportunities for:
- Studying under foreign qualified faculty working on key research areas including cancer and immunology
- Studying a research based curriculum
- Exploring diverse careers such as food scientists and environmental scientists
- Utilizing cutting-edge technology in customized laboratory spaces
Students pursuing a career in the Sciences can look forward to lucrative and in-demand careers such as:
- Environmental Scientist
- Food Scientist
- Immunologist
- Parasitologist
- Environmental Advocate
Program Objectives
- The program aims at imparting academic excellence, personality development and scientific desire among students to face the challenges in the field of biosciences.
- Training of the future generation of Bio Scientist for 21st century career through advance facilities, research and real world experiences.
- The instructional philosophy of experiential learning and threshold concepts for developing critical thinking skills
Degree Offered
- Duration: 4 Years
- Semesters: 8
- Credit Hours: 131
Entry Requirements
The applicant should:
- Have 50% marks in HSC(Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical) /A-levels or equivalent qualification
- Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview
Internship Opportunities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Diagnostic laboratories
- Research institutes
- Food industry
- Health related organizations
Career Prospects
Graduates will find opportunities in:
- Healthcare organizations
- Research/academic organizations
- Food and agriculture sector
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Biotechnological industry
- R&D institutions
- Pollution control, biocontrol, bioremediation
- Nutrition & Dietetics
TRACKS OFFERED
Molecular Biosciences
Diverse training in exciting areas of molecular biology for problem solving and evaluating clinical and translational research.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Develop knowledge and skills for writing computer programs using simple language and their applications in biology.
Virology & Immunology
To develop an understanding of natural defense and its modulation. Knowledge about detailed understanding of viruses and viral infections.
Biopharmaceuticals
To explore and understand various aspects of biopharmaceuticals and their applications.
Applied Biosciences
To give a taste of applied and practical aspects of biosciences in biotechnology, food, agriculture, environment and health & diseases.
CURRICULUM PLAN
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | Functional English | 3 |
| PST101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| MTH101/ BIO101 | Mathematics/Biology | 3 |
| BSC101 | Cell biology | 3 |
| BSC103 | Chemistry | 3 |
| BSC105 | APhysiology | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG102 | Communication and Writing Skills | 3 |
| IST101 | Islamic Studies | 2 |
| MTH102 | Linear algebra & differential equation | 3 |
| BSC102 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC104 | Microbiology | 3 |
| PHI101 | Philosophy, logic & Critical thinking | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Year 2
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSC201 | Fundamentals of classical Genetics | 3 |
| BSC203 | Structural Biology | 3 |
| MTH305 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| CSC101 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| BSC205 | Ecology & biodiversity | 3 |
| BSC207 | Cellular Metabolism & regulation | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSC202 | Molecular biology | 3 |
| BSC204 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 3 |
| BSC206 | Evolution | 3 |
| PSY101 | Psychology | 3 |
| BSC208 | Introduction to biotechnology | 3 |
| BSC209 | Enzymology | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Year 3
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSC301 | Clinical biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC303 | Environment & public health | 3 |
| BSC305 | Molecular diagnostics | 3 |
| BSC307 | Developmental biology | 3 |
| BSC309 | Probiotics & Microbiome | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSC302 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
| BSC304 | Virology | 3 |
| BSC306 | Introduction to neuroscience | 3 |
| BSC308 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology | 3 |
| BSC310 | Drug designing and development | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Year 4
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO101 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| BSC401 | General pharmacology | 3 |
| BSC403 | Research Methodology & Ethics | 3 |
| - | Elective I | 3 |
| - | Elective II | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MHT401 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BSC402 | Cell and tissue culture | 3 |
| - | Elective III | 3 |
| - | Elective IV | 3 |
| - | Project | 3 |
| Optional | Thesis | |
| Total | 15 |