Introduction
Biochemistry can be considered as chemistry of life and is central to all areas of the biological and life sciences. It deals with chemical processes taking place in all living organisms from viruses and bacteria to plants and animals. It specifically focuses on the study of biomolecules and vital processes that give rise to complexities of life. It comprehensively demonstrates human biochemical aspects pertaining to wellbeing and in the pathological state.
This program has an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scope enabling students to understand the significance and concepts of Biochemistry. The scope of the discipline is extremely broad and graduates in Biochemistry can progress to a wide range of careers. They can work in national and international organizations in either public or private sectors, biochemical industries, food production companies, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical industries and research institutes etc.
Biochemists may emerge as Genetic counselors, Forensic scientists, Healthcare officials, Sequencing data analyst, Research scientists, Project officers, Quality control officers, Genetic engineers etc.
The program aims at developing human resources in the field of Biochemistry through appropriate education and research.
Mission
The mission of the BS Biochemistry Program is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the chemical basis of biological processes as well as the skill sets to critically evaluate, interpret and create biochemical information. It would identify local and global issues that need intervention by a Biochemist, and develop intelligent strategies and biochemical approaches in problem solving methods
Objectives
To equip students with the knowledge and skill necessary for understanding advanced and recent trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
To impart skills to carry out independent scientific and technical research in key areas of Biochemistry
To equip students with fundamentals laboratory procedures and techniques necessary to understand life processes and can serve in diagnostic and research labs
To inculcate confidence among students to pursue higher education in their specialized areas of interest
Eligibility Criteria
F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) OR Equivalent A Level qualification with Biology as major subject.
Foreign certificate holders will need to produce equivalence certificate from IBCC to seek admission in 4 years BS program
Candidates with 12 years of education in Medical Lab Technology are not eligible to apply
Selection Process
Selected candidates will be granted admission subjected to fulfill eligibility criteria.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Classes at AIOU main campus H-8 Islamabad
AIOU Credits Required
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
BIO3507 |
Cell Biology |
3(2+1) |
|
ITHC3501/HADH3501 |
Islamic studies/Ethics |
2(2+0) |
|
PKST3502 |
Ideology & constitution of Pakistan |
2(2+0) |
|
MATH3508 |
Quantitative Reasoning-I |
3(3+0) |
|
ENGL3505 |
Functional English |
3(3+0) |
|
URD3503 |
Pakistani Adab-1 |
2(2+0) |
|
BIO3509 |
Introductory Biochemistry |
3(2+1) |
|
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO3510 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
SOC3503 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2(2+0) |
|
CS3503 |
Application of Information and Communication technologies (ICT) |
3(2+1) |
|
MATH4505 |
Quantitative Reasoning -II |
3(3+0) |
|
SOC3506 |
Introduction to Sociology |
2(2+0) |
|
|
Total Credits |
16 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
CHEM3501 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
|
BIO4508 |
Diversity of Plants |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO4509 |
Diversity of Animals |
3(2+1) |
|
ENVS4501 |
Basics of Environmental Science |
3(2+1) |
|
MGT3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
2(2+0) |
|
BIO4504 |
Genetics and Evolution |
3(2+1) |
|
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
CHEM3502 |
Organic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
|
BIO4505 |
Biosafety; Principles and applications |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO4510 |
Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO4506 |
Animal Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO4507 |
Plant Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
|
|
Total Credits |
16 |
| Code | Course Title | CH |
|
BIO5520 |
Amino acids and proteins |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5521 |
Carbohydrates and Lipids |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5525 |
Human Physiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6525 |
Immunology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5519 |
Biochemical Techniques |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5522 |
Microbial Genetics |
3(2+1) |
|
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajweed, Translation and Tafsir) |
NC |
|
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
BIO5530 |
Enzymology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5531 |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5526 |
Molecular Biology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6521 |
Metabolism-1 |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO5532 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
3(2+1) |
|
SERT3501 |
Seerat -e- Tayyaba |
NC |
|
|
Total Credits |
15 |
|
Code |
Course title |
CH |
|
BIO6516 |
Bio-membrane and Cell Signaling |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO6524 |
Scientific Research and Report writing |
3(2+1) |
|
STAT3506 |
Biostatistics |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO6523 |
Bioinformatics |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6522 |
Metabolism 2 |
3(3+0) |
|
|
Total Credits |
15 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
BIO6519 |
Capstone Project |
3 (0+3) |
|
BIO6520 |
Internship |
3 (0+3) |
|
BIO6528 |
Genetic Engineering |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6527 |
Epidemiology |
3(2+1) |
|
|
Total Credits |
12 |
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Semesters
Workshop
Laboratory Workshops
Thesis
3 Credit Hours Capstone Project & 3 Credit Hours Internship
Practical
Either in the form of workshop during semester or continuous during semester depending upon schedule
Viva
After completion of thesis