BS Biochemistry
Bachelor in Biochemistry program at NIU is designed to offer comprehensive learning of chemical processes within and related to living organisms. Our curriculum stretches to the frontiers of contemporary developments in the study of chemical reactions, functions, structure and synthesis of biological molecules. Since biochemistry has become an integral part of modern science, hence, BS in Biochemistry is a door to many career opportunities in Pakistan. Our program takes a research and informatics centric approach to provide greater understanding and knowledge. Students will develop skills in practical laboratory techniques, data interpretation, critical analysis, computational skills allied to biochemistry and scientific writing. At NIU, students will gain extensive practical skills in a research-oriented environment so that they are prepared to work at the forefront of developments in this exciting field. The graduates of the program are likely to get jobs in pharmaceutical companies, chemical industries, research and academic institutes.
Our curriculum of BS Biochemistry is designed at the cutting edge and also prepares our students to be eligible for advance studies in these fields across the globe. This flexible degree program offers the opportunity to specialize either in Biochemistry or in Biotechnology. In the first two years, the students take general and common theoretical courses. Emphasis is placed on practical training and developing transferable skills that will be valuable in a wide range of professional settings.
Road Map
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| ENGL 101 | Functional English | 3 (3-0) | CSCS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 (2-1) |
| UNIV 100 | Foundations of University Education | 3 (3-0) | CHEM 105 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 (2-1) |
| MATH 101 | Mathematics | 3 (3-0) | ENGL 102 | Writing and Communication Skills | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOL 101 | Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution | 3 (3-0) | BIOL 115 | Cell Biology | 3 (3-0) |
| Free Elective | 3 (3-0) | SOCL 101 | Essentials of Sociology | 3 (3-0) | |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||||
| ISLM 101 | Islamic Studies | 2 (2-0) | BIOC 201 | Biochemistry – I | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOL 201 | Probability & Biostatistics | 3 (3-0) | PKST 101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) |
| BIOL 205 | Microbiology | 3 (2-1) | BIOT 201 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOC 205 | Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation | 3 (2-1) | BIOL 220 | Biosafety & Bioethics | 3 (3-0) |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry | 3 (2-1) | BIOL 225 | General Genetics | 3 (3-0) |
| PSYC 101 | Essentials of Psychology | 3 (3-0) | BIOL 215 | Molecular Biology | 3 (3-0) |
| BS Bio Technology Stream | |||||
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 | ||||
| BIOL 310 | Immunology | 3 (3-0) | BIOL 315 | Health Biotechnology | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOT 301 | Microbial Biotechnology | 3 (2-1) | BIOT 330 | Bioinformatics | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOL 301 | Biomathematics | 3 (3-0) | BIOL 325 | Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOC 310 | Biochemistry-II | 3 (2-1) | BIOT 335 | Genomics & Proteomics | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOL 320 | Techniques in Molecular Biology | 3 (2-1) | Major Elective-I | 3 (3-0) | |
| Summer Semester | |||||
| BIOT 498 | Internship | 6 (0-6) | |||
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | ||||
| BIOT 401 | Food Biotechnology | 3 (3-0) | BIOT 415 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOT 405 | Industrial Biotechnology | 3 (2-1) | BIOT 420 | Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOT 410 | Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 (3-0) | BIOT 445 | Principles of Biochemical Engineering | 3 (3-0) |
| Major Elective-II | 3 (3-0) | BIOT 425 | Environmental biotechnology | 3 (3-0) | |
| Major Elective-III | 3 (3-0) | Major Elective-IV | 3 (3-0) | ||
| BS Bio Chemistry Stream | |||||
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 | ||||
| BIOC 301 | Carbohydrates & Lipids | 3 (2-1) | BIOC 320 | Plant Biochemistry | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOC 305 | Amino Acids & Proteins | 3 (2-1) | BIOC 325 | Enzymes & Clinical Enzymology | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOC 320 | Techniques in Molecular Biology | 3 (2-1) | BIOL 325 | Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOL 310 | Immunology | 3 (3-0) | BIOT 330 | Bioinformatics | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOC 315 | Biological Oxidation & Bioenergetics | 3 (3-0) | BIOC 330 | Metabolomics & Metabolism | 3 (3-0) |
| Summer Semester | |||||
| BIOC 498 | Internship | 6 (0-6) | |||
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | ||||
| BIOC 401 | Human Physiology | 3 (3-0) | BIOC 445 | Principles of Biochemical Engineering | 3 (3-0) |
| BIOC 405 | Clinical Biochemistry | 3 (2-1) | BIOC 420 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOC 410 | Bio-membranes & Cell Signaling | 3 (3-0) | BIOC 425 | Industrial Biochemistry | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOC 415 | Environmental Biochemistry | 3 (3-0) | Major elective-II | 3 (3-0) | |
| Major Elective-I | 3 (3-0) | Major Elective-III | 3 (3-0) | ||
Faculty
Key Information
| Faculty | Basic Sciences |
| Study Level | Undergraduate |
| Degree Length | 4 Years |
| Attendance Type | Full Time |
| Total Credit Hours | 130 |
| Entry | Fall Semester |
Eligibility
12 years of education with background in Biology and Chemistry