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Program Overview

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.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Prerequisite
GEN-401 INTERNSHIP 3 (0-3) -
Total Credit Hours 3

Admissions & Eligibility

Intermediate Pre -Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent

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FAQs

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.