BS (Hons.) Biochemistry – UVAS – Lahore
Course Name: BS (Hons.) Biochemistry
Overview:
The BS (Hons.) Biochemistry is a program that trains students, with the principles, concepts, techniques and applications involved in biochemistry. Students will gain an understanding of life, essential bio-molecules required for life, the processes involved in the production of energy, the mechanism for the survival of organisms, through the core courses of this degree program. Biochemistry is a discipline deals with the study of chemistry of bio-molecules, the reactions going on in the cell, their mechanism and detailed study: how and why these reactions happen, the production of energy in the form of ATP and the ways to utilize this energy. Our well-developed curriculum provide ample opportunities for students to learn about the biochemistry of biomolecules, hormones, environment, nutrition, disease, enzymes, plants and metabolism of various biomolecules. Practical courses in the degree program are included to develop the practical approach among students. Biochemists are curious as to HOW and WHY biological processes happen. They use novel techniques to get structural information.
Number of Semesters: 8
Requirements
- F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent examination from recognized institution / Board.
- Candidate securing at least 60% marks excluding 20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran.
- 20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran will be awarded subject to clearance of test.
Candidates must bring their original documents on test date (18-09-2014)
- Applicant must not be over 23 years of age on last date of receipt of application.
Course Duration: 4 Years
How to apply:
- Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.
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Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement in the National Press. Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants. The following degree programs are offered by the University:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( D.V.M)
- Doctor of Pharmacy ( Pharm.D )(Morning/Evening)
- B.S. (Hons.) Applied Microbiology (Morning)
- B.S (Hons.) Biochemistry (Morning/Evening)
- B.S. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Morning/Evening)
- B.S. (Hons.) Environmental Sciences (Morning)
- B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics (Morning/Evening)
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B.S. (Hons.) Biological Sciences (Morning)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( D.V.M)
- The candidates domiciled in any district of Pakistan, who have passed FSc (Pre-Medical /Pre-Engineering) examination from any of the Educational Boards or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto from a recognized institution securing at least 60% (660/1100) (excluding Hafiz-e-Quran, if any) are eligible to apply for admission. Candidates possessing F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) can also apply for B.S. (Hons.) Environmental Sciences. Candidates Passing D.A.E. (food Technology) can also apply for B.S. (Hons.) Dairy Technology. If an applicant is Hafiz-e-Quran, 20 marks will be added to his total marks obtained in F.Sc. examination to determine his admission merit, however, the counting of 20 marks towards merit will depends upon the test that will be conducted by the University
- A candidate seeking admission must not be over 23 years of age on the date of admission.
- The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office of the Convener Admission Committee UVAS, Lahore. Office of the Principal, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8 Km, Chaniot Road, Jhang, office of the Principal Officer, Ravi Campus or Principal, Para-Veterinary School, Layyah on payment of the prescribed price.
- In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.uvas.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order of Rs. 1000/- in favor of the Treasurer, UVAS-Lahore for only ONE Category. If the application is to be made for more than ONE Category, the applicant has to pay additional Rs. 300/- for each category along with actual application fee. If the application is made against sports quota, then the applicant has to pay additional Rs. 300/- along with actual application fee.
The Downloaded application with all formalities can be sent on the following address:
Convener Admission Committee
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Out Fall Road, Lahore -54000
Tel: 042-99212989, 99212871
99211374 Ext: 228/227 Fax: 042-99211461 - The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines. The selection of the candidates shall be made purely on merit basis. List of admitted students will be displayed on the website www.uvas.edu.pk, and on Notice Boards of the office of Convener of the Admission Committee and for those who have opted for Jhang campus, in the office of the Principal, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, on the date mentioned in the admission advertisement in the National Press. Candidates shall not be informed about their selection and they will have to check their status of admission form the lists of selected candidates displayed. If any candidate fails to deposit the University dues within the stipulated period after the display of admission lists, his/her admission shall stand cancelled automatically without any prior notice and the admission on that seat will be offered to next waiting candidate on merit basis. His name will also be displayed on the website and Notice Boards.
Curriculum:
Semester |
Name of Subject |
Credits |
FIRST |
Physical Chemistry |
3(2-1) |
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General Principles of Biochemistry |
4(3-1) |
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Cell Biology |
3(2-1) |
|
Functional English |
3(3-0) |
|
Introduction to Computer |
3(3-0) |
|
Mathematics |
3(3-0) |
|
|
19(16-3) |
SECOND |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
Biochemistry of Carbohydrates |
4(3-1) |
|
Genetics |
3(2-1) |
|
Communication Skills |
3(3-0) |
|
Islamic studies |
1(1-0) |
|
Physiology-I |
3(2-1) |
|
|
17(13-4) |
THIRD |
Organic Chemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
Biochemistry of Lipids |
4(3-1) |
|
Technical Writing and Presentation Skills |
3(3-0) |
|
Statistics |
3(3-0) |
|
Pakistan studies |
2(2-0) |
|
Physiology-II |
3(2-1) |
|
|
18(15-3) |
FOURTH |
Biochemistry of Proteins |
4(3-1) |
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Molecular Biology |
4(3-1) |
|
Environmental Biochemistry |
3(3-0) |
|
Antimicrobials & Chemotherapy |
3(3-0) |
|
Cell and Tissue Culture |
2(2-0) |
|
Sociology |
3(3-0) |
|
|
19(17-2) |
FIFTH |
Enzymology |
3(2-1) |
|
Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids |
4(3-1) |
|
Biochemical Techniques-I |
3(1-2) |
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Bio-security and Bio-safety |
2(2-0) |
|
Plant Biochemistry |
3(3-0) |
|
General Principles of Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
|
|
18(13-5) |
SIXTH |
Biochemical Techniques-II |
3(2-1) |
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Proteomics |
3(3-0) |
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Biochemistry of Cell Signaling |
2(2-0) |
|
General Principles of Biotechnology |
3(3-0) |
|
General Principles of Bioinformatics |
3(2-1) |
|
Immunochemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
|
17(14-3) |
SEVENTH |
Clinical Biochemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
Recombinant DNA Technology |
3(3-0) |
|
Nutritional Biochemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
Industrial Biochemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
Current Trends in Biochemistry |
3(3-0) |
|
General Pathology |
3(3-0) |
|
|
18(15-3) |
EIGHT |
Research Methodology |
3(2-1) |
|
Project Report |
6(0-6) |
|
|
9(2-7) |
|
TOTAL |
135 |