BS Microbiology
The BS Microbiology program at Superior University Biological Sciences helps students understand the behaviour of living systems, especially all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The excellent faculty helps develop and inculcate core competencies necessary for a successful career in modern microbiology while addressing the important biotechnological, industrial, medical, food and agricultural applications of microbiology.
Eligibility: FSc Pre Medical/A level or Equivalent with minimum 45% marks.
- Course Duration: 4 Years
- Total Credit Hours: 132
- Semester: 8
Semester 1
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English - I: Functional English | 3 |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2 |
| Mathematics - I | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Classical Genetics | 3 |
| Biochemistry - I: Basic Concepts of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English - II: Communication Skills | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics - II | 3 |
| Cell Biology | 3 |
| General Microbiology | 3 |
| Biochemistry - II: Oxidation of Biomolecules | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English - III: Technical writing & Presentation skills | 3 |
| Molecular Biology - I: Introduction to Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Mycology | 3 |
| Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| General Virology | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 4
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Probability and Biostatistics | 3 |
| Molecular Biology - II:Gene Regulation | 4 |
| Immunology | 3 |
| Biosafety & Bioethics | 2 |
| Clinical Bacteriology | 3 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 5
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Genomics, Transcriptomics & Proteomics | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 2 |
| Food Microbiology | 3 |
| Microbial Taxonomy | 3 |
| Recombinant DNA Technology | 4 |
| Introduction to Cell Signaling | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 6
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 3 |
| Techniques in Microbiology | 3 |
| Cell & Tissue Culture | 3 |
| Epidemiology, Public Health and Bioethics | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 7
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| Microbial Biotechnology & Vaccinology | 3 |
| Industrial Microbiology | 3 |
| Seminar | 1 |
| Final Year Project - I | 3 |
| Microbial Genetics | 3 |
Semester 8
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Molecular Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Therapeutic Agent | 3 |
| Nano-biotechnology | 3 |
| Environmental Microbiology | 3 |
| Final Year Project - II | 3 |
| Medical Virology | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
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