BS BIOTECHNOLOGY
Introduction/Description
BS in Biotechnology is designed to equip the students with the updated and practical knowledge of this multidisciplinary and emerging field. Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principals to the processing of material by biological agents to deliver goods and services. Biotechnology involves a number of technologies centered upon growing understanding of biology at the cellular and molecular level. Biotechnological applications play an important role in health industry, agriculture and environment and are helpful in making life of human beings peaceful and comfortable. The aim of BS in Biotechnology is to develop indigenous manpower experts in Biotechnology that will help the industry of biotechnology by making novel achievements. The students may seek their career in educational institutes, scientific research and development, management in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector.
Program Objectives
To enable students to use laboratory techniques in scientific research.
To enable students to use the scientific methodologies for designing experimental studies and critically analyze the results.
To equip students with legal and ethical moral values while performing research in various biotechnology/ molecular biology sectors.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate with Pre-Medical (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.
Note
Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)
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Zero Semester is not applicable for BS Biotechnology Program.
The BS in Biotechnology program is only available for applicants residing within Pakistan and is not available for overseas students. If any student wishes to move overseas after gaining admission, he/she will be required to withdraw for the program.
Limited seats on merit basis.
Merit Calculation Formula
| Degree/Certificate |
Weightage |
| Metric
|
Obtained Marks/Total Marks * 0.40 |
| Intermediate
|
Obtained Marks/Total Marks * 0.60 |
Metric Score (Net) |
Sum of the above values |
Note: The applicants applying for admission towards aforesaid programs through BS entry route/Course Exemption will also compete merit. However, their merit will be calculated using formula listed in table number 2 under category: For Applicants having completed Intermediate Certificate.
Course Exemption
Course exemption is allowed.
Duration
It is four-year full time study program spread over eight semesters, two semesters per year. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.
Minimum and Maximum Time Duration for the Completion of A Degree Program
(w.e.f. Spring 2018 Semester)
The University has approved the following Minimum and Maximum Time Duration / Semesters for the Completion of a Degree Program:
| Sr. # |
Degree Level |
Minimum Duration |
Maximum Duration |
| 1 |
PhD
|
3 years / 6 semesters |
8 years |
| 2 |
MS/M.Phil
|
2 years / 4 semesters |
4 years |
| 3 |
Master (M.A/M.Sc.) |
2 years / 4 semesters |
4 years |
| 4 |
BS (4-years)
|
4 years / 8 semesters |
8 years |
| 5 |
Bachelor (2-years)
|
2 years / 4 semesters |
4 years |
| 6 |
Associate Degree |
2 years / 4 semesters |
4 years |
Note
Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.
Minimum and maximum duration for the completion of Diploma, Deficiency Semester, Specialization Certification, Certificate Course and Zero Semester will remain same as per existing policy.
Assessment of Study Progress
The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), course(s) practicals (wherein applicable), mid-term and final-term examinations at VU designated campuses and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.
Course(s) Practicals
Participation in practical classes of a course(s) will be compulsory for a student to qualify respective course(s). Each student will participate in practical classes at the VU designated lab cities which were allocated at the time of admission. List of the VU Lab cities is published on VU website link www.vu.edu.pk >> Home >> Admission Schedule
Note: The University admits students of Biological sciences programs on merit as per the available seats against each lab city during the admission session. Once a student is admitted against a particular lab preference then he/she will not be allowed to change his/her lab city after admission.
Project
Students are required to complete a Project of 6-credit hours in 7th and 8th semesters as prescribed scheme of studies of BS in Biotechnology. The choice of the final project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.
Award of Degree
To be eligible for the award of four-year BS in Biotechnology, the students are required to complete at least 132 credit hours according to prescribed scheme of studies with at least CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Disclaimer
The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.