Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Introduction
Biochemistry combines biology and chemistry to study living matter. It powers scientific and medical discovery in fields such as pharmaceuticals, forensics and nutrition. With biochemistry, we will study chemical reactions at a molecular level to better understand the world and develop new ways to harness these.
The study of Biochemistry has become more important and more sophisticated with applications in genetic engineering and molecular bioengineering as well as in the physiological and medical sectors. The topics derived from biochemistry are molecular biology, biotechnology and genetic engineering with a vast range of other biology-related disciplines. Biochemistry is the core subject in bioinformatics that links the biological sciences to computer technology. The study of Biochemistry allows students to gain knowledge in analyzing, practicing, and evaluating the knowledge and laboratory skills of a range of biochemistry topics.
SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM:
- Producing competent Biochemists to effectively deliver real products and services for the benefit to the society.
- The students graduating from the Biochemistry program will better understand the key principles of biochemical functioning in various fields.
- There is a huge scope and demand of Biochemists in Pakistan.
- A biochemistry degree opens up a range of careers in both industry and research in areas such as health, food and agriculture, and the environment.
Career Opportunities
Jobs for a biochemist directly related to the following fields:
- Academic researcher
- Analytical chemist
- Biomedical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical research associate
- Clinical scientist, biochemistry
- Forensic scientist
- Medicinal chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmacologist
- Physician associate
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Scientific laboratory technician
Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements for BS Biochemistry:
- Intermediate or equivalent (Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering).
- Minimum 45% marks.
- Completion of admission application and supporting documents.
- Admission test and / or Interview may be required.
Program Structure
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BS BIOCHEMISTRY – 4 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM |
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Code |
Course Title |
CrHrs |
Pre-Req |
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Semester 1 |
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HSS101 |
Functional English |
3-0-0 |
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MTH208 |
Quantitative Reasoning-I |
3-0-0 |
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HSS103 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics |
2-0-0 |
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CCL100 |
Applications of Information & Communication Technologies |
0-1-3 |
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PSY101 |
Interdisciplinary (Intr. to Psychology) |
3-0-0 |
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BBT101 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
3-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
15 |
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Semester 2 |
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HSS102 |
Expository Writing |
3-0-0 |
HSS101 |
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CCS207 |
Quantitative Reasoning-2 |
3-0-0 |
MTH208 |
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HSS104 |
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan |
2-0-0 |
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BBT103 |
Interdisciplinary (Gen. Res.& Conservation) |
3-0-0 |
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BBC101 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3-0-0 |
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HSS108 |
Civics & Community Engagement |
2-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
16 |
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Semester 3 |
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PHY100 |
Natural Sciences |
2-1-0 |
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HSS107 |
Arts & Humanities |
2-0-0 |
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MTH205 |
Interdisciplinary (Probability & Statistics) |
2-0-0 |
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BBT201 |
Cell Biology |
3-0-0 |
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HSS109 |
Social Sciences |
3-0-0 |
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MGT201 |
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology |
3-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
16 |
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Semester 4 |
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BBT204 |
Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation |
3-0-0 |
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BBT205 |
Molecular Biology |
3-0-0 |
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BBT/BMB |
Interdisciplinary |
3-0-0 |
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BBT206 |
Microbiology |
2-1-3 |
BBT201 |
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BBC201 |
Organic Chemistry |
2-1-3 |
BBC101 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
15 |
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Semester 5 |
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BBT301 |
Methods in Molecular Biology |
2-1-3 |
BBT205 |
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BBT305 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
2-1-3 |
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BBC301 |
Carbohydrates & Lipids |
3-0-0 |
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BBC302 |
Plant Biochemistry |
3-0-0 |
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BBC303 |
Field Experience/Internship |
3-x-x |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
15 |
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Semester 6 |
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BBC304 |
Metabolism-I |
3-0-0 |
BBT305 |
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BBC305 |
Biochemical Techniques |
2-1-3 |
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BBT307 |
Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement |
2-0-0 |
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BBT308 |
Bioinformatics |
2-1-3 |
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BBT309 |
Immunology |
3-0-0 |
BBT206 |
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BBC306 |
Amino acids & Proteins |
3-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
17 |
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Semester 7 |
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BBC401 |
Metabolism-II |
3-0-0 |
BBC304 |
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BBC402 |
Enzymology |
3-0-0 |
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AHS201 |
Human Physiology |
2-1-3 |
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BBC403 |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
3-0-0 |
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BBCxxx |
Biochemistry Elective-I |
3-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
15 |
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Semester 8 |
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BBC404 |
Industrial Biochemistry |
3-0-0 |
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BBC405 |
Environmental Biochemistry |
3-0-0 |
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BBC406 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
3-0-0 |
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BBC407 |
FYP/ Capstone Project |
3-0-0 |
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BBCxxx |
Biochemistry Elective-II |
3-0-0 |
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BBC408 |
Seminar |
1-0-0 |
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Total Cr. Hrs. |
16 |
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Total |
127 |
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LIST OF ELECTIVES |
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Code |
Course |
Cr Hrs |
Pre-Req |
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BBC409 |
Biochemistry and metabolic disorders |
2-1-3 |
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BBC410 |
Genomics and Proteomics |
3-0-0 |
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BBC411 |
Molecular mechanisms of diseases |
3-0-0 |
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BBC412 |
Drug designing and metabolism |
3-0-0 |
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BBC413 |
Forensic serology and DNA analysis |
2-1-3 |
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BBC414 |
Nanobiotechnology |
3-0-0 |
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BBC415 |
Biochemistry of drugs & their resistance |
3-0-0 |
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BBC416 |
DNA techniques & Clinical applications |
2-1-3 |
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BBC417 |
Stem Cell Technology & Therapeutics |
2-1-3 |
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BBC418 |
Renewable bioenergy resources |
3-0-0 |
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BBC419 |
Food Biochemistry |
2-1-3 |
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BBC420 |
Biomembranes & signaling |
3-0-0 |
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BBC421 |
Cancer Biology |
3-0-0 |
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Domain |
CrHrs |
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General |
30 |
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Disciplinary Major |
72 |
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Interdisciplinary |
12 |
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Field Experience / Internship |
3 |
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Capstone Project (Research Project) |
3 |
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Total |
120 |
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A Road Map of the Program
Minimum duration 04 years (08 semesters) which can be extended to 01 more year.
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Total numbers of Credit Hours Duration Semester duration Semesters Course Load per Semester Number of courses per semester |
130-138 4 years 15-18 weeks 8 15-18 Credit hours 5 – 6 |