Biology

Established on February 13, 1998

Introduction

The Department of Biology was established in 1998. This department is a multi-dimensional academic unit that encompasses diverse areas of biology, including microbiology, botany, biochemistry etc.  The curriculum is in line with the HEC guidelines and is modified from time to time to equip our students with scientific knowledge, practical skills and logical reasoning. We believe in nurturing a multidisciplinary environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate students by offering a combination of natural and social sciences education to broaden their scope of knowledge.

 

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Objectives

  1. To achieve pedagogically desirable objectives, which will encourage observation, creativity, critical thinking, presentation, and analytical skills in various disciplines of biology.
  2. To provide equal opportunity to working personnel for improving their qualification.
  3. To offer need based and skill-oriented teaching programs for personnel seeking careers in teaching, research and diagnostic laboratories.

Academic Facilities

  • Digitally equipped comfortable classroom environment
  • Established lab facilities adequate to fulfill practical needs and cater research students
  • Library
  • Internet, video conferencing facilities, digitalized admission, and course registration
  • Institute of Educational Technology
  • Print and Publication Unit

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Future Plans

The department is all set to launch its PhD Program in “Microbiology and Molecular Genetics”

Contact Details

Biology

Research Complex (1st Floor), Allama Iqbal Open University, Main Campus Sector H-8 Islamabad, Pakistan "rizwana.kousar@aiou.edu.pk"
biology@aiou.edu.pk
92-051-9575295, 92-051-9575273

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About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.