BS Biotechnology
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Credit Hours
128
Duration
4 years
Semesters
8
Attendance
Full-time
The BS Biotechnology at TUF is a four-year degree that teaches you how to use living organisms and biological systems to create useful products. From developing new medicines to improving crop yields, this program focuses on using science and technology to solve global problems in health, food, and the environment.
Why choose BS Biotechnology at TUF?
Choosing this program at TUF gives you a chance to study in a high-tech environment with a focus on future careers.
- Access to specialized labs for Genetic Engineering and Tissue Culture.
- Guidance from experienced scientists who are experts in molecular research.
- A curriculum that combines biology with the latest computer tools (Bioinformatics).
- Strong links with the pharmaceutical and food industries for better learning.
Key Skills You Will Master
Molecular Biology Basics
Genetic Analysis Concepts
Microbiology Techniques
Biochemistry Applications
Laboratory Biosafety
Research Documentation
Career Outcomes
Graduates of BS Biotechnology have a wide range of job and research opportunities. They can work in different sectors like:
- Research Scientist in medical or agricultural labs.
- Quality Control Officer in pharmaceutical companies.
- Biotechnologist in food and beverage industries.
- Lab Technologist in diagnostic and genetic centers.
- Environmental Consultant for waste management projects.
Program Roadmap
Explore courses roadmap in BS Biotechnology
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-103 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| ISL-105/ETH-103 | UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN – I ETHICS – I | 1 (0-1) | - | - |
| GEN-107 | TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZING SKILLS | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| CB-101 | CELL BIOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| CS-102 | APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| GEN-104 | IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| ENG-107 | FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
17
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-106/ETH-104 | UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN – II ETHICS – II | 1 (0-1) | - | ISL-103 |
| BIOC-201 | BIOCHEMISTRY – I | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| PHY-202 | BIOPHYSICS | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| GEN-202 | ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | 3 (2-1) | - | ENG-107 |
| MLS-203 | MICROBIOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| GEN-105 | CREATIVE ARTS | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| ENG-108 | EXPOSITORY ENGLISH | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
17
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOC-202 | BIOCHEMISTRY – II | 3 (2-1) | - | ISL-104 |
| BT-111 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-216 | PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| PS-101 | PAKISTAN STUDIES | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| ISL-101/ETH-100 | ISLAMIC STUDIES ETHICS | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| GEN-207 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING – I | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| GEN-203 | CIVICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-204 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | 3 (3-0) | - | ISL-201 |
| BT-217 | BIOSAFETY, BIOSECURITY & BIOETHICS | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| CHEM-202 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY & INSTRUMENTATION | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| BT-302 | INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| PSY-201 | PSYCHOLOGY | 2 (2-0) | - | BT-302 |
| GEN-206 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| GEN-303 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING-II | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAT-302 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-303 | METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| BT-414 | RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | BT-212 |
| PATH-302 | IMMUNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-311 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| BT-315 | NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT-324 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2 (2-0) | - | - |
| BT-211 | BIOINFORMATICS | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| GEN-310 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-312 | MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| BT-314 | AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-419 | INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
17
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT-323 | ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-401 | GENOMICS PROTEOMICS | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-411 | HEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-412 | FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (2-1) | - | - |
| BT-413 | CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE TECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-XXX | ELECTIVE – I | 3 | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
18
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-402 | RESEARCH PROJECT | 3 (0-3) | - | - |
| BT-415 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0) | - | - |
| BT-XXX | ELECTIVE – II | 3 | - | - |
| BT-XXX | ELECTIVE – III | 3 | - | - |
| BT-XXX | ELECTIVE – IV | 3 | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
15
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-401 | INTERNSHIP | 3 (0-3) | - | - |
Total Credit Hours
3
Admissions & Eligibility
Intermediate Pre -Medical with minimum 45% marks or equivalent
Next Steps
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The BS Biotechnology program is 4 years long and follows a semester system.
Students must have completed Intermediate Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 45% marks.
Yes, students gain hands-on experience through modern labs and biotechnology lab skills.
Graduates can work in healthcare, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food technology and research labs.
Yes, biotechnology is a fast-growing field with strong job opportunities and research scope worldwide.