Biotechnology Program at RCLS
The biotechnology program at RCLS offers one of the broadest and most comprehensive undergraduate programs in Pakistan. It is designed to offer a broad and general training in plant and animal sciences with opportunity for research to meet the needs of students preparing for postgraduate work or the job market. Biotechnology is one of the most developing and energizing field of science around the globe. It utilizes any natural framework (living creatures or their subsidiaries) to offer novel solutions to any issue related to human life, from health to mass production of food and crops.
It is a multidisciplinary science which uses information produced in the field of genetic engineering, tissue culture, stem cell, molecular biology, microbiology, natural chemistry, vaccinology, virology, and bioinformatics to address existing issues. There are various parts of biotechnology which incorporates food biotechnology, wellbeing and clinical biotechnology, microbial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, ecological biotechnology, drug biotechnology, & more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the required documents?
Valid F.Sc or equivalent certificate along with ‘A’ Level transcript
Domicile certificate
CNIC of the Father and C.N.I.C/B. Form of the student
Four passport size photographs with sky blue background (stapled on front page of form)
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Curriculum Outlines
B.Sc (Hons) Biotechnology
| Year | Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| I | I | Basic Biotechnology-I | 3 (2+1) |
| II | Basic Biotechnology-II | 3 (2+1) | |
| II | III | Biochemistry-I | 3 (2+1) |
| IV | Biochemistry-II | 3 (2+1) | |
| Cell Biology | 3 (2+1) | ||
| III | V | Metabolism-I | 3 (2+1) |
| Bioremediation | 3 (2+1) | ||
| Fermentation Technology | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Microbial Genetics | 3 (2+1) | ||
| VI | Metabolism-II | 3 (2+1) | |
| Immunology | 3 (2+1) | ||
| Enzymology | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Recombinant DNA Technology | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Techniques in Biotechnology | 3 (2+1) | ||
| IV | VII | Food Microbiology | 4 (3+1) |
| Bioinformatics-I | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Research Project/Internship | 3 (0+3) | ||
| VIII | Bioinformatics-II | 4 (3+1) | |
| Skills and Research Methodology | 4 (3+1) | ||
| Research Project/Internship | 3 (0+3) |
- List of Elective-I and II Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Bio fuel and bio energy | 3 (2+1) |
| Drug design and Drug delivery | 3 (2+1) |
| Radiobiology | 3 (2+1) |
| Nano biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Genetic Resources and Conservation | 3 (3+0) |
| Marine Biotechnology | 3 (3+0) |
| Bio safety and Bioethics | 3 (3+0) |
| Bioelectronics and Biosensor | 3 (3+0) |
| Molecular Diagnostics | 3 (3+0) |
- List of Elective-III and IV Courses (Two Courses will be offered in Semester-VIII)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Animal Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Plant Tissue Culture | 3 (2+1) |
| Biostatistics | 3 (2+1) |
| Protein Purification | 3 (2+1) |
| Medical Biotechnology | 3 (2+1) |
| Principles of Biochemical Engineering | 3 (2+1) |
| Environmental Biotechnology | 3 (2+1) |
| Fungal Biotechnology | 3 (2+1) |
| Economic and Business Applications | 3 (2+1) |
| Forensic Sciences | 3 (2+1) |