Ziauddin University

BS Biotechnology

Biotechnology is one of the most progressive, advanced, evolving and fruitful branches of science and technology. It is an interdisciplinary field deals with chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and engineering concepts that are pooled together to develop technologies for the betterment of human life. It will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your research skills in using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries. Biotechnology is not confined or bound as a single discipline but includes many interdisciplinary fields of science rapidly gaining significance and opportunities for youngsters who want to explore the new frontiers of science.

Programme Educational Objectives

Consistent with the Department of BME Vision and Mission, the Programme Educational Objectives of the study programme BS Biotechnology are:

  • PLO 1: To produce graduates who will be equipped with the knowledge of Science, Technology, mathematics, modern tools and skills to propose ideas and solutions, culminating into a technology or equipment in health care system.
  • PLO 2: To produce graduates able to monitor, repair and calibrate the products using modern tools for the maintenance in biomedical engineering technology and generate employment through entrepreneurship.
  • PLO3: To produce graduates who will be able to manage and communicate multidisciplinary teams and assist in research and development.
Programme Learning Outcomes

Graduates will gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology and related Sciences concepts to solve problems related to field of Biotechnology.

  • PLO 1: Knowledge: Graduates will gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology and related Sciences concepts to solve problems related to field of Biotechnology.
  • PLO 2: Problem Analysis: Graduates will be able to identify, analyze and understand problems related to biotechnology and related sciences.
  • PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Graduates will be able to design and develop solution to Biotechnological problems by applying appropriate hands on practicing tools while keeping in mind safety factor for environmental & society.
  • PLO 4:  Investigation: Graduates will be able design Perform experiments, analyze and interpret data for investigating complex problems in biotechnology and related fields.
  • PLO 5:Modern Tool Usage: Graduates will be able to decide and apply appropriate tools and techniques in biotechnological manipulation
  • PLO 6: The Scientist and Society: Graduates will be able to justify societal health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities in biotechnological practices.
  • PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability: Graduates will be able to understand the need and impact of solutions on environment and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution.
  • PLO 8: Ethics: Graduates will have knowledge and understanding of related norms and ethics in professional practices.
  • PLO 9:  Individual and Team Work: Graduates will be able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • PLO 10:  Communication: Able to communicate effectively and broadly defined technological activities. Also comprehend and write effective reports and documentation to give and receive clear instructions.
  • PLO 11:  Life Long Learning: Graduates will have thorough knowledge in related sciences and will also be ready to engage themselves in lifelong learning.
  • PLO 12: Project Management: Graduates will be motivated and have the preparations ability to engage in lifelong learning for technological change and will be able to manage independent research projects.
Contact Information

Contact Numbers

021-36644153

021-36684406

 

Location

BS Biotechnology

F-103, Block-B Block B North Nazimabad Town, Karachi, Sindh 74600

 

Strength of Faculty Members (a short introduction that highlights their strengths/experience)

The Faculty of Ziauddin University is highly enthusiastic with an excellent teaching skills also the faculty performance strengths included knowledgeable and strategic teacher, creating a positive learning environment, demonstrating professionalism, displaying scholarly traits, and being supportive. The faculty members have great knowledge about their subjects most of them are PhD scholars from national and international universities and have excellent research and teaching skills. Moreover the faculty is very active in developing linkages with national and international universities regarding teaching, research, publications and collaborative assignments between Universities and institutions.

SEMESTER I

 

Suggested Course Codes

Course Title

Knowledge Area/Domain

Credit Hrs. (Th+Lab)

 

Pre-Requisite

NS-115T/ NS-111T

Basic Biology (for Pre- Engineering Students)/ Basic Mathematics (for Pre-

Medical Students)

Natural Sciences

 3+0

 

Nil

HS-110T

Communication Skills

Humanities

3+0

 

Nil

HS-111T /HS-112T

Islamic Studies/ Social Ethics

Humanities

3+0

 

Nil

NS-112T

Applied Physics

Natural Sciences

3+0

 

Nil

NS-112L

Applied Physics

Natural Sciences

0+1

 

Nil

CS-110T

Information & Communication Technology

Computing

1+0

 

Nil

CS-110L

Information & Communication Technology

Computing

0+1

 

Nil

BE-111L

Workshop Practices

Foundation

0+1

 

Nil

BE-112L

Technical Drawing

Foundation

0+1

 

Nil

SEMESTER-II

 

NS-109T

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Natural Sciences

3+0

 

Nil

ET-121T

Basic Electrical Technology

Foundation

2+0

 

Nil

ET-121L

Basic Electrical Technology

Foundation

0+1

 

Nil

BE-121T

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Foundation

3+0

 

Nil

BE-121L

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Foundation

0+1

 

Nil

CS-121T

Computer Programming

Computing

1+0

 

Nil

CS-121L

Computer Programming

Computing

0+1

 

Nil

MS-121T

Management Sciences Elective I

Management Sciences

3+0

 

Nil

B-121T

Social Sciences Elective I

Social Sciences

3+0

 

Nil

 

Subtotal

13+3 =16

15+3 =18

 

 

Course Codes

Course Title

Knowledge Area

Credit Hrs. (Th+Lab)

 

Pre-Requisite

BM-202T

Biochemistry

Natural Sciences Forced Elective

2+0

 

Nil

BM-202L

Biochemistry

Natural Sciences Forced Elective

0+1

 

Nil

NS-113T

Linear Algebra & Differential Equations

Natural Sciences

3+0

 

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

ET-210T

Electrical Circuit Analysis

Foundation

2+0

 

Basic Electrical Technology

ET-210L

Electrical Circuit Analysis

Foundation

0+1

 

Basic Electrical Technology

ET-211T

Digital Logic Design

Breadth

2+0

 

Nil

ET-211L

Digital Logic Design

Breadth

0+1

 

Nil

BIS-211T

Social Sciences Elective II

Social Sciences

3+0

 

 

 

Subtotal

12+3=15

 

 

SEMESTER-IV

 

ET-221T

Signals and Systems

Breadth

2+0

 

Linear Algebra & Differential Equations

ET-221L

Signals and Systems

Breadth

0+1

 

Linear Algebra & Differential Equations

ET-222T

Electronic Devices and Circuits

Foundation

2+0

 

   Nil

ET-222L

Electronic Devices and Circuits

Foundation

0+1

 

   Nil

ET-223T

Microprocessors and

Microcontrollers

Depth

2+0

 

Digital Logic Design

ET-223L

Microprocessors and

Microcontrollers

Depth

0+1

 

Digital Logic Design

BE-221T

Biomechanics

Breadth

2+0

 

Human Anatomy & Physiology

BE-221L

Biomechanics

Breadth

0+1

 

Human Anatomy & Physiology

BE-222T

Molecular Biology

Breadth

2+0

 

  Nil

BE-222L

Molecular Biology

Breadth

0+1

 

  Nil

MS-122T

Management Science Elective II

Management Sciences

2+0

  
 

Subtotal

12+5 =17

 

 

 

SEMESTER-V

 

 

Course Codes

 

Course Title

 

Knowledge Area

Credit Hrs. (Th+Lab)

 

 

 

BE-315T

Biomaterials

Breadth

2+0

 

Biochemistry

 

BE-315L

Biomaterials

Breadth

0+1

 

Biochemistry

 

BE-311T

Biomedical

Instrumentation

Breadth

2+0

 

Electrical Circuit Analysis

 

BE-311L

Biomedical

Instrumentation

Breadth

0+1

 

Electrical Circuit Analysis

 

BE-312T

Biomedical Control

Systems

Depth

2+0

 

Microprocessors and

Microcontrollers

 

BE-312L

Biomedical Control

Systems

Depth

0+1

 

Microprocessors and

Microcontrollers

 

HS-311T

Pakistan Studies

Humanities

3+0

 

Nil

 

HS-321T

Technical Report Writing

Humanities

2+0

 

Communication Skills

 

BEP-321L

Project-I

Project

0+3

 

Nil

 

Subtotal

9+8 =17

 

 

 

SEMESTER-VI

 

BE-321T

Medical Imaging Devices

Depth

2+0

 

Biomedical Control Systems

BE-321L

Medical Imaging Devices

Depth

0+1

 

Biomedical Control Systems

 

NS-322T

Probability and Statistics

Natural Sciences

2+0

 

Nil

 

BE-322T

Clinical Laboratory Equipment

Depth

2+0

 

Biomedical Instrumentation

 

BE-322L

Clinical Laboratory Equipment

Depth

0+1

 

Biomedical Instrumentation

 

BE-323T

IDTE-I

IDTE

3+0

 

Nil

 

BE-324T

IDTE-II

IDTE

2+0

 

Nil

 

BE-324L

IDTE-II

IDTE

0+1

 

Nil

 

BEP-322L

Project-II

Project

0+3

 

Nil

 

Subtotal

11+6 =17

 

 

 

 

SEMESTER-VII

 

 

Course Codes

 

Course Title

 

Knowledge Area

Credit Hrs.

(Th+Lab)

 

 

 

BE-410L

 

Supervised Industrial Training (Optional)

 

Biomedical Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training

 

0+16

 

Nil

 

 

Subtotal

 

12+4=16

 

 

SEMESTER-VIII

 

 

BE-411L

 

Supervised Industrial Training (Compulsory)

 

Biomedical Engineering TechnologyDomain Industrial

Training

 

0+16

 

 

 

Subtotal

0+16= 16

 

 

Program

EligibilityDAE%age

BS Biotechnology

Inter (Computer, Pre Engg, Pre Med) , A-level – Phy, Chem, (Bio or Maths)DAE any or Diploma in Homeopatic, Medical Tech – 3 year40

 

Duration of Programme

BS Biotechnology

4 Years 

Biotechnology has a huge variety of career opportunities extending from the research and development to sales and marketing from manufacturing to quality control and assurance in industrial sector such as textiles industry, food & beverages industry, biological products, medicines and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, biotechnologist can fit in the Agriculture, Animal Technician, Animal Husbandry, Clinical Research Associate, Documentation Coordinator, Bioinformatics Specialist Environment Conservation, Forensic DNA Analyst, Genetic Engineering, Greenhouse And Field Technician, Health Care, Industrial Research And Development Medicine, Instrumentation/Calibration Technician, Laboratory Automation Specialist, Laboratory Technician, Manufacturing Assistant, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Specialist, Research Associate, Sales Representative. It is predicted that biotechnology will become one of the most important applied sciences of this century.

DescriptionAmount (PKR)
Admission Processing Fees2,500
Admission Fees10,000
Security Deposit (refundable)5,000
Student Activity Fee (Per Semester)2,000
Semester Registration Fee (per semester)5,000
First Semester Credit Hours Fee (15 * 3,500)52,500
Examination Fees 1st Semester7,500
Tuition / Semester Credit Hours Fee52,500
Miscellaneous Charges0
Subtotal82,000
Income Tax @5% 
Total Fee at the time of admission82,000
TUITION FEE67,000

Dr. Saad Jawaid Khan

Associate Professor & Chairperson

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Syeda Bushra Zafar

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Fariha Ibrahim

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]

 

Scope and Projects

With a degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, students are prepared for entry-level jobs trouble shooting, diagnosing, repairing and calibrating biomedical equipment. The evening program allows them to continue their education without compromising with their job responsibilities. This will not only provide them with ease of mind but also enable them for self-sustainability.

Graduates of Biomedical Engineering Technology will be able to work in the Pharmaceutical industries, Hospitals, Patient care facilitation center, health practitioner offices, and Doctor’s offices with medical testing equipment.

Program Educational Objectives

Consistent with the Department of BME Vision and Mission, the Program Educational Objectives of the study program BS Biotechnology are:

  • PLO 1: To produce graduates who will be equipped with the knowledge of Science, Technology, mathematics, modern tools and skills to propose ideas and solutions, culminating into a technology or equipment in health care system.
  • PLO 2: To produce graduates able to monitor, repair and calibrate the products using modern tools for the maintenance in biomedical engineering technology and generate employment through entrepreneurship.
  • PLO3:To produce graduates who will be able to manage and communicate multidisciplinary teams and assist in research and development.
Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology and related Sciences concepts to solve problems related to field of Biotechnology.

  • PLO 1: Knowledge:Graduates will gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology and related Sciences concepts to solve problems related to field of Biotechnology.
  • PLO 2: Problem Analysis:Graduates will be able to identify, analyze and understand problems related to biotechnology and related sciences.
  • PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions:Graduates will be able to design and develop solution to Biotechnological problems by applying appropriate hands on practicing tools while keeping in mind safety factor for environmental & society.
  • PLO 4:  Investigation:Graduates will be able design Perform experiments, analyze and interpret data for investigating complex problems in biotechnology and related fields.
  • PLO 5:Modern Tool Usage:Graduates will be able to decide and apply appropriate tools and techniques in biotechnological manipulation
  • PLO 6: The Scientist and Society:Graduates will be able to justify societal health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities in biotechnological practices.
  • PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability:Graduates will be able to understand the need and impact of solutions on environment and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution.
  • PLO 8: Ethics:Graduates will have knowledge and understanding of related norms and ethics in professional practices.
  • PLO 9:  Individual and Team Work: Graduates will be able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • PLO 10:  Communication: Able to communicate effectively and broadly defined technological activities. Also comprehend and write effective reports and documentation to give and receive clear instructions.
  • PLO 11:  Life Long Learning: Graduates will have thorough knowledge in related sciences and will also be ready to engage themselves in lifelong learning.
  • PLO 12: Project Management: Graduates will be motivated and have the preparations ability to engage in lifelong learning for technological change and will be able to manage independent research projects.
Scheme of Studies (1st Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
NS-108 Applied Mathematics-I 3+0
NS-106 Applied Physics 2+1
NS-111 Basic Biology 3+0
ET—114 Linear circuit analysis 2+2
ET-133 Computer applications 1+2
Total 16
 
Scheme of Studies (2nd Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
HS108 Islamic studies 1+0
HS-109 Pakistan studies 1+0
BM-202 Biochemistry 2+1
MT-153 Basic Mechanical Technology 2+1
HS-112 Communication Skills 2+0
ET-114 Electronics 2+2
Total 14
 
Scheme of Studies (3rd Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
NS213 Applied Mathematics-II 3+0
ET234 Digital Electronics 2+2
ET225 Network Analysis 2+2
ET123 Engineering Drawing 0+2
BM112 Human Anatomy 2+1
Total 16
Scheme of Studies (4th Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
BE220 Clinical Equipment 3+1
BE213 Physiology 2+1
ET240 Introduction to Embedded System 2+1
ET246 Electrical Machine Transformer 2+2
BM213 Biomedical Electronics 3+1
Total 18
 
Scheme of Studies (5th Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
BE311 Laboratory Equipment 3+1
BE302 Bio-Ethics and Bio safety 3+0
HS221 Technical Report writing 3+0
BE312 Biomedical signal analysis 2+1
BE387 Rehabilitation Sciences 3+0
Total 15
 
Scheme of Studies (6th Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
BE313 Radiology Equipment and Instrumentation 3+1
BE315 Biomaterial 2+1
BE382 Medical Image Processing 2+1
ET364 Data and Computer Communications 2+2
HS106 Psychology 2+0
Total 16
 
Scheme of Studies (7th Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
BT482 Supervisor Industrial Training 0+15
BT414 Project 0+3
Total 18
 
Scheme of Studies (8th Semester)
Code Course Cr. Hr.
BT482 Supervisor Industrial Training 0+15
BT414 Project 0+3
Total 15
 

Program

EligibilityDAE%age

BS Biotechnology

Inter (Computer, Pre Engg, Pre Med) , A-level – Phy, Chem, (Bio or Maths)DAE any or Diploma in Homeopatic, Medical Tech – 3 year40

 

Duration of Programme

BS Biotechnology

4 Years 

Admission Processing Fees 2500
Admission Fees10,000
Security Deposit (refundable)5,000
Student Activity Fee(Per Semester)2,000
Semester Reg. Fee (per semester)5,000
First Semester Credit Hours Fee15*3500
Examination Fees 1st Semester7,500
Tuition /Semester Credit hours Fee52,500
Miscellaneous Charges0
Total Fee at the time of admission82,000
TUITION FEE 67,000

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

At the time of admission, selected candidates will be required to deposit fee either under Option 1 or Option 2. Therfore monthly or semester fee will be deposited by students within two weeks of commencement of every semester in advance accoring to the official notification on the notice board. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

The students claiming exemptions from any course or courses will be required to pay exemption fee @ Rs. 2,500/- per subject in the beginning of semester.

Fees once deposited are not refundable, except security deposits, for any reason whatsoever.