Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology (BSM) – University of Lahore – Lahore
Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology (BSM)
Overview
The program after completion is equivalent to MSc since the degree is awarded on successful completion of 16 years of education after Higher Secondary School Education. The Degree program fulfills all the curriculum requirements for BS Degree recommended by Higher Education Commission consisting of compulsory, core and allied courses. The basic training of research work is also imparted.
Number of Semesters: 8
Requirements
12 years of education (Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate) with at least second Division
Course Duration: 4 years
How to apply:
The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.
Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.
Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.
For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.
Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.
Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2176)
Admission In-charge (New Campus)
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2177)
Admission In-charge (Old Campus)
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 1235)
Curriculum:
Semester I
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
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4 |
2 |
Introductory Genetics |
3 |
3 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
4 |
Foundation of English |
3 |
5 |
Mathematics |
3 |
6 |
Islamic Studies |
2 |
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Semester II
SrNo. |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Biochemistry II- Metabolism I |
4 |
2 |
Molecular Biology I |
4 |
3 |
Cell Biology I |
3 |
4 |
Biomathematics |
3 |
5 |
English Technical Writing and comprehension |
3 |
Semester III
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
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1 |
General Microbiology |
3 |
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2 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
3 |
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3 |
Cell Biology II |
4 |
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4 |
Biological Diversity |
3 |
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5 |
Communication Skill |
3 |
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6 |
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2 |
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Semester IV
Sr No. |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
General Bacteriology |
3 |
2 |
Molecular Biology II |
4 |
3 |
Microbial Biochemistry |
4 |
4 |
Medical Microbiology |
3 |
5 |
Microbial Physiology |
3 |
Semester V
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
General Mycology |
3 |
2 |
Microbial Genetics |
4 |
3 |
General Virology |
3 |
4 |
Immunology |
4 |
5 |
Recombinant DNA Technology |
4 |
Semester VI
SrNo. |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Microbial Biotechnology & Vaccinology |
3 |
2 |
Food Microbiology |
3 |
3 |
Industrial Microbiology |
3 |
4 |
Introduction to Cell Signaling |
3 |
5 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
6 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
Semester VII
SrNo. |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Genomics, Transcriptomics & Proteomics |
3 |
2 |
Environmental Microbiology |
3 |
3 |
Techniques in Microbiology |
3 |
4 |
Bio-safety & Bioethics |
2 |
5 |
Stem Cell and Gene Therapy |
3 |
6 |
* Review Report/Thesis |
3 |
Semester VIII
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Cell & Tissue Culture |
4 |
2 |
Bioinformatics and System Biology |
3 |
3 |
Review Report /Thesis |
3 |