Bachelors of Biotechnology (BSc Hons. Biotechology)
Ruth Pfau College of Life Sciences (A project of LMDC) is committed to provide the students quality educational experiences and support services that lead to the successful completion of degrees and basic skills proficiency.
The college fosters academic and career success through the development of critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and cultural awareness in a safe, accessible and affordable learning environment.
Our mission is to provide the graduates a high degree of advanced technical laboratory skills and encouraging them to translate those skills into careers within the biotechnology industry and health related fields. The dedicated and well-qualified faculty emphasizes on individual focused teaching and learning to ensure better results.
We shall continue to transform the contents, methodology of teaching and technological resources according to the dictates of time.
What makes us stand out from others?
- Affiliation
- Scheme of studies
- Facilities
- Scope of Biotechnology
1. Affiliation
- Affiliated with Government College University, Lahore
- Among top ranked universities in Pakistan
- Recognized internationally
2. Scheme of Studies
- Synchronized with GCU Lahore
- As per HEC curriculum
BSc. (Hons.) Biotechnology | |||
Year | Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours |
I | I | Basic Biotechnology-I | 3 (2+1) |
II | Basic Biotechnology-II | 3 (2+1) | |
II | III | Biochemistry-I | 3 (2+1) |
IV | Biochemistry-II | 3 (2+1) | |
Cell Biology | 3 (2+1) | ||
III | V | Metabolism-I | 3 (2+1) |
Bioremediation | 3 (2+1) | ||
Fermentation Technology | 4 (3+1) | ||
Molecular Biology | 4 (3+1) | ||
Microbial Genetics | 3 (2+1) | ||
VI | Metabolism-II | 3 (2+1) | |
Immunology | 3 (2+1) | ||
Enzymology | 4 (3+1) | ||
Recombinant DNA Technology | 4 (3+1) | ||
Techniques in Biotechnology | 3 (2+1) | ||
IV | VII | Food Microbiology | 4 (3+1) |
Bioinformatics-I | 4 (3+1) | ||
Research Project/Internship | 3 (0+3) | ||
VIII | Bioinformatics-II | 4 (3+1) | |
Skills and Research Methodology | 4 (3+1) | ||
Research Project/Internship | 3 (0+3) | ||
List of Elective-I and II Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Bio fuel and bio energy | 3 (2+1) |
| Drug design and Drug delivery | 3 (2+1) |
| Radiobiology | 3 (2+1) |
| Nano biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Genetic Resources and Conservation | 3 (3+0) |
| Marine Biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Bio safety and Bioethics | 3 (3+0) |
| Bioelectronics and Biosensor | 3 (3+0) |
| Molecular Diagnostics | 3 (3+0) |
List of Elective-III and IV Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VIII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Animal Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Plant Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Biostatistics | 3 (2+1) |
| Protein Purification | 3 (2+1) |
List of Elective-I and II Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Bio fuel and bio energy | 3 (2+1) |
| Drug design and Drug delivery | 3 (2+1) |
| Radiobiology | 3 (2+1) |
| Nano biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Genetic Resources and Conservation | 3 (3+0) |
| Marine Biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Bio safety and Bioethics | 3 (3+0) |
| Bioelectronics and Biosensor | 3 (3+0) |
| Molecular Diagnostics | 3 (3+0) |
List of Elective-III and IV Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VIII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Animal Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Plant Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Biostatistics | 3 (2+1) |
| Protein Purification | 3 (2+1) |
3. Facilities
- Highly competent faculty
- Library/Access to digital library
- Spacious air-conditioned lecture theatres
- Well-equipped laboratories
- On campus medical facility
- Affordable fee structure
- Boys and girls hostels facility
- Secured environment
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