B.S (Micro Biology)
Introduction
B.S (Micro Biology) is a 4 years Bachelor program taught at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain B.S (Micro Biology) from Allama Iqbal Open University you are required to complete 133 credit hours. After completion of B.S (Micro Biology) you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Microbiologist, Biologist.
The Department of Biology is well aware of the fact that this is the era of scientific revolutions. Microbiology, which is parallel to molecular biology as well as biotechnology, is an emerging scientific field.
Lots of work is being done at international level but Pakistan is still behind in this field.
The trained manpower well versed with laboratory techniques and disease diagnostic facilities is limited in the country.
Keeping this thing in view, the Department of Biology has launched four years BS Program in Microbiology from the semester Spring, 2009.
This Program is designed to:
Provide skilled laboratory personnel for catering general public needs.
Provide research atmosphere for the support of laboratory facilities.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in B.S (Micro Biology) at Allama Iqbal Open University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Allama Iqbal Open University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Allama Iqbal Open University as pre-requiste for admission in B.S (Micro Biology).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Candidates possessing F.Sc certificate with atleast second division with Biology, will be eligible to apply for admission.
Courses Units
You need to complete 133 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.aiou.edu.pk/Programmes.asp?PID=557
More Information
Selected candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers:
Scholarships
6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Pakistan. See Pakistan scholarships.