BS (Biomedical Sciences)
Introduction of Program
Biomedical science is the application of biology-based science for medical use, be it research, health monitoring, or treatment. Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body; an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases.
Dramatic improvement in medical care and better quality of health in humans over the past century can be significantly attributed to the advances resulting from cutting edge biomedical research. Among major benefits of medical research have been production of vaccines and antibiotics for different communicable diseases, insulin for diabetes, better management of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, increasingly successful treatments for cancer, less invasive surgical techniques, and early, precise diagnostic laboratory and radiological techniques. Recent advances in human genetics and molecular biology has revolutionized the field of medicine providing better understanding of the disease pathology and personalized treatment options. Many challenges remain, however, including the appearance of antibiotic resistance, and new emerging diseases due to environmental and modern lifestyle factors.
BS in Biomedical Sciences Course at UHS will give the students a firm grounding in a range of science subjects forming the basis of medicine and its related fields. Students will learn how to apply biology-based science for medical use through research, health monitoring or treatment. The course is truly interdisciplinary in nature, with different academic departments at UHS contributing teaching. These include department of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Hematology, Immunology, Pathology, Forensic sciences and Human Genetics. The distinctive aspect of this course, combining basic biological sciences with basic medical sciences , provides the intellectual tools and scientific proficiency students will need to succeed in advanced studies in the health sciences and will give them an advantage over their competitors for admission to graduate and professional programs.
UHS is an internationally recognized center for Medical and Health related research and teaching. It has well equipped research laboratories, well stocked library, and excellent computing and information technology facilities. UHS aims to recruit and select the brightest and best students from all over Pakistan and train them in rigors of scientific skills.
Goal/Aim
The primary goal of BS (Biomedical Sciences) course is to provide students core knowledge and skills which will provide them training for progress to graduate programs in medical research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other healthcare professions
Objectives
- Scientific knowledge and critical thinking in the broad areas of biological and basic medical sciences.
- Understanding of a range of technical and conceptual approaches used in biomedical research
- Ability to apply fundamental concepts in the biomedical sciences to human health issues in the detection, treatment and prevention of disease.
- Principles of highest standard of ethical conduct of scientific research.
- Competency as scientists who can bridge a gap between basic biomedical and clinical research.
- Skills in effective scientific communication, both verbal and written.
- Eligibility to choose a wide variety of post-baccalaureate paths, including graduate school, professional training programs, entry level jobs in any area of biomedical sciences or any relevant set of desired potential career paths.
Career Opportunities
Biomedical science graduates often find work in medical research institutes or government and private sector laboratories in hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies. Other areas you could choose include administration or education that requires biomedical science knowledge. Some of the examples are: Anatomist, Aviation medicine scientist, Biologist, Biophysicist, Biochemist , Biochemical Geneticist, Cancer geneticist/ researcher, Chemical analyst, Cytogeneticist, Dietitian, Ecologist, Editor (scientific and technical publications), Environmental scientist, Exercise physiologist/ therapist, Food and drug analyst, Forensic scientist, Geneticist, Genetic counselor Geriatric rehabilitator, Hospital & Healthcare administrator, Immunologist, Medical /patent lawyer, Medical Anthropologist, Molecular geneticist, Neuroscientist, Nuclear medical scientist, Nutritionist, Occupational therapist, Pharmacologist, Physical therapist, Population geneticist, Psychologist, Public health educator and Veterinary medicine etc.
Number of Seats including categories (e.g. Open Merit, Quota)
Number of Seats = 30
Category = All Open Merit Seats
Domicile = Punjab
Eligibility Criteria
HSSC/FSc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination with minimum of 50% unadjusted marks
Fee Structure (Year/Semester Wise)
Particular |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
3rd Semester |
4th Semester |
5th Semester |
6th Semester |
7th Semester |
8th Semester |
|
1. |
Admission Fee (Non-Refundable |
Rs.10,000/- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2. |
Tuition Fee |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
Rs.50,000/- |
3. |
Registration Fee |
Rs.1500/- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4. |
Mid-Term Examination Fee |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
5. |
Final Examination Fee |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
Rs.4500/- |
6. |
Security (Refundable) |
Rs.5000/- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7. |
Miscellaneous |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
Rs.5000/- |
TOTAL |
Rs.77,000/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
Rs.60,500/- |
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Structure of the Program
Sr. |
Courses |
No. of Courses |
Credit Hours |
1. |
Compulsory Courses |
08 |
22 |
2. |
General Courses |
08 |
24 |
3. |
Discipline Specific Foundation Courses |
11 |
33 |
4. |
Major Courses |
15 |
45 |
5. |
Elective within the Major |
04 |
12 |
6. |
Internship |
--- |
06 |
Total |
46 |
142 |
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Scheme of Studies
SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
First Semester |
BMS101 |
English I (Functional English) (C) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
BMS105 |
Pakistan Studies (C) |
02 |
0 |
02 |
|
BMS106 |
Biomathematics (C) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS201 |
Ecology & Ecosystem (G) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS205 |
Introduction to mass Communication (G) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS301 |
Human Anatomy (F) |
02 |
01 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Second Semester |
BMS102 |
English II (Communication Skills) (C) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
BMS105 |
Islamic Studies (C) |
02 |
0 |
02 |
|
BMS107 |
Biostatistics (C) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS203 |
Biophysics (G) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS204 |
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (G) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS302 |
Human Physiology (F) |
02 |
01 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Third Semester |
BMS103 |
English III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) (C) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
BMS108 |
Introduction to Computer Sciences (C) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS206 |
Essentials of Public Health (G) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS207 |
Principles of Psychology (G) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS303 |
Basic Pharmacology (F) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS304 |
General Pathology (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Fourth Semester |
BMS202 |
Medical Anthropology (G) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
BMS208 |
Entrepreneurship (G) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS305 |
Principles of Biochemistry (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS306 |
General Microbiology (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS307 |
Essentials of Immunology (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS401 |
Neurobiology (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Fifth Semester |
BMS308 |
Principles of Genetics (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
BMS309 |
Cell Biology (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS310 |
Introduction of Molecular Biology (F) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS402 |
Medical Biochemistry (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS403 |
Medical Microbiology (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS404 |
Medical Immunology (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Sixth Semester |
BMS311 |
Basic Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (F) |
01 |
2 |
03 |
BMS405 |
Human Genetics (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS406 |
Advanced Molecular Biology (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS407 |
Cancer Biology (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS411 |
Bioinformatics for Biomedical Sciences (M) |
01 |
2 |
03 |
|
BMS413 |
Biosafety & Bioethics (M) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Seventh Semester |
BMS408 |
Cell Signaling (M) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
BMS409 |
Stem Cells & Gene Therapy (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS412 |
Advanced Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (M) |
01 |
2 |
03 |
|
BMS415 |
Research Methodology (M) |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS501 |
Elective I |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS502 |
Elective II |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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SEMESTER |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
CREDIT HOURS |
Eighth Semester |
BMS410 |
Infectious Diseases (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
BMS414 |
Epidemiology: Analytical and Experimental Approaches (M) |
02 |
1 |
03 |
|
BMS503 |
Elective III |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS504 |
Elective IV |
03 |
0 |
03 |
|
BMS601 |
Research Project/Internship |
00 |
06 |
06 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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