Pakistan is on the cusp of a scientific revolution and the scope for a profession in Science has never been more exciting. At SHU we provide our students well-equipped laboratories and academic facilities with a focus on research.

The Department of Biosciences embraces the full breadth of modern, vibrant and internationally leading Biosciences program. The program covers all aspects of the field from atoms to the biospheres, that strongly supports multidisciplinary integration and empowering students with flexibility to tailor their education to their skills and interests.

BS Bioscience program offers a conceptual learning experience through interactive classroom sessions and hands on experience through lab work. The graduates will have a better understanding of Science, in general, and biological science in particular and will be able to contribute at the national and international levels. They can go on to make a difference as leaders and innovators in academia, biotechnology and health care industry, research institutions, business and finance education and policy.

Twenty first (21st) century is the age of Biosciences. Discoveries of stem cells, development of new tools and technologies, advances in computations, and multi-disciplinary approaches have contributed to a biological revolution. Amazing progress is being made in this century. More recently, bioscientists have succeeded in manufacturing artificial organs including heart using 3D bio-printing. Advances in biosciences have helped mankind to save lives, extend the life-span, and improve the quality of life.

Recently, a virus has evolved that has created a world-wide havoc, the pandemic COVID-19, which has affected millions of peoples and killed several hundreds of thousands. Nevertheless, it has also created several opportunities for bioscientists in the area of health sciences including the development of equipment, sanitizers, PPE, vaccines, diagnostic tests, screening test, medicines, epidemiology and public health studies, etc.

BS-Biosciences will provide a wide variety of career opportunities and attractive jobs in the pharmaceutical, food, beverage industry, diagnostic labs/Centres, hospitals, agriculture, biocontrol, bioremediation, biotechnology firms, Nutrition & Dietetics, R&D institutions, academia, research organizations and various organizations at national and international levels in government, and private sectors. Furthermore, BS-Biosciences will help students prepare with necessary knowledge, skill and aptitude to:

• Comprehend the concept of modern bioscience and its practical aspects.
• Understand the relationship between various fields of life science.
• Develop analytical and critical thinking and enhance interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

Vision

To become the top ranked department recognized both nationally and internationally.

Mission

To produce skilled graduates with a comprehensive knowledge in life sciences through experiential learning and problem solving abilities. We aim to foster an exciting learning environment, which provide intellectual development and stimulate our students to serve as leaders of the world.

Objectives

The BS-Bioscience program provides intellectual development and scholarly maturation, training graduates for career options that include teaching, research, and/or service in the health care and life sciences. The program emphasizes flexibility in pursuing different paths within biological sciences as well as interdisciplinary training to meet the individual professional goals of each student.

• PLO 1: To produce multi-disciplinarily trained graduates.
• PLO 2: Achieve highest level of expertise in bioscience to address novel and emerging problems.
• PLO 3: Effectively communicate scientific issues both to bioscience fraternity and to general public.

• Biosciences program
  • Degrees offered
    • BS-Biosciences (4 years)
  • Eligibility requirements
    The applicants should:
    • Have 50% marks in HSC (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical) /A-levels or equivalent qualification
    • Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview

Program Details (Courses offered: Scheme of studies)

BS-Biosciences program spread over eight semesters and consists of 131 credit hours of teaching, an internship and a research project.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Year 1 (FRESHMEN)
Semester - I
ENG101	Functional English	3
PST101	Pakistan Studies	2
MAT101 / BIO101	Mathematics / Basic biology	3
PHI101	Philosophy, Logic & Critical Thisnking	3
BSC101	Cell Biology	3
BSC105	Physiology	3
Credit Hours		17
Semester - II
ENG102	Communication/ Writing Skills	3
IST101	Islamic Studies	2
MTH201	Linear Algebra & Differential Equation	3
BSC102	Biochemistry	3
BSC103	Chemistry	3
BSC104	Fundamentals of Microbiology	3
Credit Hours		17
Year 2 (SOPHOMORE)
Semester - III
CSC105	Programing Fundamentals	4
BSC210	Biostatistics	3
BSC201	Fundamentals of Classical Genetics	3
BSC205	Ecology & Biodiversity	3
BSC207	Cellular Metabolism & Regulation	3
PSY101	Psychology	3
Credit Hours		19
Semester - IV
BSC202	CMolecular Biology	3
BSC204	Fundamentals of Immunology	3
BSC203	Structural Biology	3
BSC208	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
BSC209	Enzymology	3
ECO102	Microeconomics	3
Credit Hours		18
Year 3(JUNIOR)
Semester - V
BSC301	Bioinformatics	3
BSC304	General virology	3
BSC305	Pharmacology	3
BSC308	Human Nutrition & Dietetics	3
BSC309	Techniques in Biosciences	3
Credit Hours		15
Semester - VI
BSC303	Clinical & Laboratory Diagnostics	3
BSC307	Stem cells & Developmental Biology	3
BSC306	Genetic Engineering & ist Application	3
BSC310	Drug Designing & Development	3
BSC302	Epidemiology & Public Health	3
Credit Hours		15
Year 4 (SENIOR)
Semester - VII
MGT401	Entrepreunership	3
BSC401	Cell and Tissue Culture	3
BSC402	ELECTIVE-1	3
BSC403	ELECTIVE-2	3
BSC4XX	ELECTIVE-3	3
Credit Hours		15
Semester - VIII
BSC4XX	ELECTIVE-4	3
BSC404	Contemporary Biosciences	3
ENG401	Scientific writing Skills	3
BSC411	BS-Final Year Thesis	6
Credit Hours		15

LIST OF ELECTIVES:

Courses	Credit Hours
1. Probiotics & Microbiome	3
2. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Cancer	3
3. Advance Epidemiology	3
4. Food Science & Technology	3
5. Proteomics	3
6. Advanced Concepts in Proteomics	3
7. Genomics and Medicine	3
8. Inflammation: Acute & Chronic diseases	3
9. Metagenomics in Health & Diseases	3
10. General Pathology	3
11. Veterinary & Plant Pathology	3
12. Green Biotechnology	3
13. Genetic basis of diseases	3