Introduction
Bioscience, s the study of biology science encompasses a broad area of specialist subjects linked to the study of living organisms and science behind life. The study and application of bioscience affect almost every aspect of life from health to agriculture and food to industry and energy. The Department pursues the research aims through up-to-date equipment and state-of-the-art technologies, the foreign Ph.D faculties to guide the research projects and develop the close links and collaborations with international scientific community. Entrepreneurs and scientists work with commercial applications of bioscience for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and diagnostics.
BS Bioscience
VISION
- To provide an atmosphere for students to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and how to transform them to enhance the quality of life
- To be recognized as a center of excellence by providing high-quality contributions in the field of biochemistry education, scientific research and public service
MISSION
- To provide undergraduate students new tools and knowledge that will advance understanding of the living world and enhance the quality of life through better medical care, disease prevention measures, nutrition, and environmentally sound and sustainable agricultural and manufacturing processes.
- To enable students to critically evaluate and interpret the biochemical basis of biological processes
- To introduce students to basic and modern laboratory techniques
- To inculcate in students a culture of cutting-edge research in the field of biochemistry
OBJECTIVES
- To provide students a broad, integrated, in-depth approach to the life sciences including a basic knowledge of biological molecules, cell biology, genetics, regulation, structure/function, interaction with the environment and evolution.
- To demonstrate advancement in the biological profession through knowledge and skills by applying requisite technical laboratory skills.
- To enable students to apply knowledge and skills for the purpose of scientific research and reporting results.
- To demonstrate management skills in applying bioscience principles in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings.
Course Outline
Semester I
- English I
- Islamic Studies / Ethics Studies
- Introduction to Computer Sciences
- Sociology
- Biochemistry I
- Microbiology
Semester II
- English II
- Pakistan Studies
- Epidemiology
- Entrepreneurship
- Biochemistry II
- Human Physiology
Semester III
- English III
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Biostatistics
- Biosafety & Bioethics
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology I
Semester IV
- Enzymology
- Immunopathology & Immunotherapy
- Cell Biology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Classical Genetics
- Bioinformatics I
Semester V
- Molecular Biology II
- Biochemical & Molecular Techniques I
- Genomics & Biotechnology Proteomics
- Bioinformatics II
- Environmental Sciences
- Principles of Bacteriology
Semester VI
- Biochemical & Molecular Techniques II
- Principles of Virology
- Gene Therapy & Viral Vectors
- Drug Designing & Development
- Research Planning & Report Writing
- Livestock Development
Semester VII
- Essentials of Food
- Principles of Crop Production
- Hematology & Blood Banking
- Nutraceuticals
- Seminar I
- Research Project / Thesis
Semester VIII
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Antiviral Approaches
- Industrial
- Stem Cell Research
- Seminar II
- Research Project / Thesis
*Note: Course outline may be updated as per department requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 45% marks HSC Pre-Medical (OR O/ A level – Foreign High School equivalent)
- Equivalence as determined by the Interboard Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is required for all non-Pakistan Boards of Education (www.ibcc.edu.pk)
- Qualify Aptitude Test & Interview
- Candidates residing outside of Pakistan may submit SAT/ACT results in substitution of Aptitude Test
Duration
BS Biosciences: 4 Years (8 Semesters – 130 credit hours + mandatory research project)
Career Prospects
Employment opportunities for graduates are:
- Healthcare organizations
- Academic and Scientific organizations
- Research facilities
- Food and Agriculture sector
- Clinical diagnostic laboratories
- Molecular diagnostic laboratories
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Biotechnology Firms
- Communications fields where a qualified, knowledgeable person is required to communicate scientific ideas
- Pursue postgraduate studies (MS/M.Phil. or PhD degree) within the country and abroad
WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM:
- Biosciences is indispensable to understanding how life works in a fundamental way
- It will enable students to achieve significant research experience that will be invaluable for a career in research
- A wide range of teaching and learning methods are used
- Students will be part of the advancement of discovery in fields of production of safe and effective drugs, nutrition, genetic engineering, molecular biology
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Campus is centrally located in Karachi
- Students enjoy a vibrant college life and get to interact with a wide range of students in other programs
Programming Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Graduates of the BS Biosciences program will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biochemical principles, including the structure/function of biomolecules, metabolic pathways, and regulation of biological/biochemical processes
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory techniques
- Apply and effectively communicate scientific reasoning and data analysis in both written and oral forums
- Understand and practice scientific research ethics
