Associate Degree in Biotechnology
The Associate Degree Programme of Biotechnology aims to produce graduates with fundamental knowledge and technical skills along with ethical values to fulfil the needs of Biotechnology and related industries.
PEO-1: To produce graduates that will contribute to the field of biotechnology in the areas of designing, developing and providing solutions to improve current processes and development.
PEO-2: To produce graduates with technical skills having theoretical and practical knowledge of the instruments, techniques and methods with a strong ethical background.Â
| Semester I | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | – | Islamic Studies / Ethical Behaviour | 2+0 | – |
| 2 | – | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3+0 | – |
| 3 | – | Functional English | 3+0 | – |
| 4 | – | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 2+1 | – |
| 5 | – | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3+1 | – |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | Â | ||
| Semester II | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | – | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 | – |
| 2 | – | Physics | 2+1 | – |
| 3 | – | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3+0 | Quantitative Reasoning-I |
| 4 | – | Cell biology | 2+1 | – |
| 5 | – | Microbiology | 3+1 | – |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | Â | ||
| Semester III | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | – | Expository Writing | 3+0 | Functional English |
| 2 | – | Social Sciences Elective | 2+0 | – |
| 3 | – | Humanities Elective | 2+0 | – |
| 4 | – | Biochemistry | 2+1 | – |
| 5 | – | Molecular Biology | 2+1 | – |
| 6 | – | Immunology | 3+0 | Microbiology |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | Â | ||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| Internship | NC | |||
| Semester IV | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | – | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | – |
| 2 | – | Civics and Community Engagement | 2+0 | – |
| 3 | – | Cell and Tissue Culture | 2+1 | – |
| 4 | – | Bioinformatics | 3+1 | – |
| 5 | – | Genetics | 2+1 | – |
| 6 | – | Biosafety and bioethics | 3+0 | – |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | Â | ||
| Total Credit Hours of the Programme | 63 | |||
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1: Knowledge:
Graduates will gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology to solve problems related to the field of Biotechnology.
PLO 2: Problem Analysis:
Graduates will be able to identify, analyse and understand problems related to biotechnology and related sciences.
PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions:
Graduates will be able to design and develop solutions to Biotechnological problems by applying appropriate hands-on practising tools while keeping in mind safety factors for the environment & society.
PLO 4: Ethics:
Graduates will have knowledge and understanding of related norms and ethics in professional practices.
PLO 5: Individual and Team Work:
Graduates will be able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 6: Communication:
Able to communicate effectively and broadly defined technological activities. Also comprehend and write effective reports and documentation to give and receive clear instructions.Â
Graduates can pursue their careers in various fields, such as:
- Laboratory technician in industrial or academic labs.
- Quality Control Analyst in pharmaceutical or food industries.
- Research Assistant in biotechnology or healthcare research institutes.
- Environmental technician in waste management or pollution control.Â
North Campus (Morning)
| 1st Semester (BS Bio Technology) | ||||
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One-Time | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One-Time | Nil | Nil | |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 2,700 | 15 | 40,500 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 250 | 15 | 3,750 |
| Student Activiity Fee | Per Semester | 2000 | 2,000 | |
| Registration Fee | Per Semester | 5000 | 5000 | |
| Total Fees | 61,250 | |||
