Microbiology is an excellent major for undergraduate students who want a good general education with emphasis on an important and interesting branch of biology. It is one of the most significant branches of biology. Microbiology is one of the largest and most complex of the biological sciences as it deals with many diverse biological disciplines. It has become an umbrella term that covers many fields of studies for instance medical, molecular, veterinary, industrial, environmental, parasitology, mycology, bacteriology, virology and numerous others. It has a very demanding scope and is going higher and higher with the passage of time, not only in Pakistan but all over the globe. Microbiologists can pursue their careers in various fields such as agriculture, food, environment, industrial microbiology, public health, pharmaceuticals, resource management, and academia.Â
BS Microbiology
HSC in Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science, A-Levels / DAE or EquivalentÂ
| Semester I | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | HS-110/HS-111 | Islamic Studies / Ethical Behaviour | 2+0 | Â |
| 2 | NS 112 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3+0 | Â |
| 3 | HS-113 | Functional English | 3+0 | Â |
| 4 | CS-114 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 2+1 | Â |
| 5 | MB-115 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3+1 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | Â | ||
| Semester II | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | HS-121 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 | Â |
| 2 | NS-122 | Physics | 2+1 | Â |
| 3 | NS-123 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3+0 | Quantitative Reasoning-I |
| 4 | MB-124 | Cell biology | 2+1 | Â |
| 5 | MB-125 | Biotechnology | 3+1 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | Â | ||
| Semester III | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | HS-231 | Expository Writing | 3+0 | Functional English |
| 2 | HS-232 | Psychology | 2+0 | Â |
| 3 | HS-233 | Foreign language | 2+0 | Â |
| 4 | MB-234 | Biochemistry-I | 2+1 | Â |
| 5 | MB-235 | Molecular Biology | 2+1 | Â |
| Â | MB-236 | Immunology | 3+0 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | Â | ||
| Semester IV | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | MS-241 | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | Â |
| 2 | HS-242 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2+0 | Â |
| 3 | MB-243 | Biochemistry-II | 2+1 | Biochemistry-I |
| 4 | MB-244 | Bioinformatics | 3+1 | Â |
| 5 | MB-245 | Microbial Genetics | 3+0 | Â |
| 6 | MB-246 | Biosafety and bioethics | 3+0 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | Â | ||
| Semester V | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | MB-351 | Inorganic chemistry | 2+1 | Â |
| 2 | NS-352 | Biostatistics | 3+0 | Â |
| 3 | MB-353 | Marine Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| 4 | MB-354 | General Bacteriology | 3+0 | Â |
| 5 | MB-355 | Virology | 3+0 | Â |
| 6 | MB-356 | Industrial Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Â | ||
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| Summer Semester | ||||
| S.No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Â |
| Â | Â | Internships | 0+3 | Â |
| Semester VI | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | MB-361 | Organic chemistry | 2+1 | Â |
| 2 | MB-362 | Medical Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| 3 | MB-363 | Microbial Anatomy & Physiology | 2+1 | Â |
| 4 | MB-364 | Research methodology | 3+0 | Â |
| 5 | MB-365 | Genetic engineering | 2+1 | Microbial Genetics |
| 6 | MB-366 | Environmental Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Â | ||
| Semester VII | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | MB-471 | Mycology | 2+1 | Â |
| 2 | MB-472 | Food Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| 3 | MB-473 | Molecular Mechanism of Antimicrobial Agent | 3+0 | Â |
| 4 | Â | Elective-I | 3+0 | Â |
| 5 | Â | Elective-II | 3+0 | Â |
| 6 | MB-476A | Microbiology Project (Phase I) | 0+3 | Â |
| Â | Total Credit Hours | 18 | Â | |
| Semester VIII | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | MB-481 | Cell and tissue culture | 2+1 | Â |
| 2 | MB-482 | Soil Microbiology | 2+1 | Â |
| 3 | MB-483 | Epidemiology and Public Health | 3+0 | Â |
| 4 | Â | Elective-III | 3+0 | Â |
| 5 | Â | Elective-IV | 3+0 | Â |
| 6 | MB-476B | Microbiology Project (Phase II) | 0+3 | Â |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Â | ||
| Total Credit Hours of Programme | 138 | Â | ||
The scope of microbiology in Pakistan is increasing day by day with the advancement of science and technology. A microbiologist can easily get the employee in any one of the job areas: Pathology Labs, Biotechnology Firms, Chemical Industries, Veterinary Labs, Food and Nutrition based Companies, Poultry Industries, Beverages Industries, Pharmaceutical Firms, Dairy Farms, Agriculture Sectors, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians, Research Departments, Epidemiologist, Consultations and Academic jobs.
Graduates of the BS Microbiology programme will:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in microbiological concepts, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.
- Apply microbiological techniques in laboratory settings, including microbial isolation, culturing, and identification.
- Understand the role of microorganisms in health, disease, industry, and the environment.
- Analyse and interpret experimental data to solve microbiological problems.
Utilise molecular and biotechnological tools for microbial research and applications. - Adhere to biosafety and ethical principles in microbiological practices.
Communicate scientific findings effectively through reports, presentations, and research publications. - Develop critical thinking skills for careers in healthcare, research, pharmaceuticals, and industry.Â
North Campus (Morning)
| 1st Semester (BS Microbiology) | ||||
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One-Time | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One-Time | Nil | Nil | |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 3,700 | 15 | 55,500 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 250 | 15 | 3,750 |
| Student Activiity Fee | Per Semester | 2000 | 2,000 | |
| Registration Fee | Per Semester | 5000 | 5000 | |
| Total Fees | 76,250 | |||
