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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