MSc Biology
Program Structure
Biology is an interdisciplinary science combining major fields like, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Cell biology. A student of Biology study the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subjects of Zoology & Botany . The Department promotes an active academic program to assist master students in deciding the career and satisfy requirements for graduation. This program can be completed in four years. The Program structure is dynamic and enable the master students to utilize the various options for future career.
Duration
2 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Two years bachelor’s degree with Zoology/Botany as Major
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| BIOL - 703 | MSc Botany | Plant Physiology | 2-1 | |
| BIOL - 712 | MSc Botany | Principles of Biotechnology | 2-1 | |
| STAT -700 | MSc Botany | Elements of Statistics and Biometry | 3-0 | |
| BCH -701 | MSc Botany | Biochemistry | 2-1 |
Semester-2
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| BIOL - 707 | MSc Botany | Biodiversity | 3-1 | |
| BIOL - 710 | MSc Botany | Mycology and Plant Pathology | 2-1 | |
| BCH -704 | MSc Botany | Molecular Biology | 2-1 | |
| BIOS-17301 | BS Botany | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | 3-1 | |
| BIOL - 723 | MSc Botany | Immunology | 2-1 |
Semester-3
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| BIOL - 708 | MSc Botany | Economic Biology | 3-1 | |
| BIOL - 728 | MSc Botany | Concepts of Genetics | 2-1 | |
| BCH -712 | MSc Botany | Genetic Engineering | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL -706 | MSc Botany | Developmental Biology | 2-1 |
Semester-4
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| BIOL - 701 | MSc Botany | Cellular Biology | 2-1 | |
| BIOL - 704 | MSc Botany | Environmental Biology | 2-1 | |
| BIOL - 705 | MSc Botany | Evolutionary Biology | 2-0 | |
| BIOL - 706 | MSc Botany | Biosystematics | 3-1 | |
| BIOL - 709 | MSc Botany | Fundamentals of Microbiology and Immunology | 2-1 | |
| BIOL - 711 | BS Botany | Research Planning and Report Writing | 3-1 | |
| BIOL - 720 | MSc Botany | Seminar | 1-0 | |
| BIOL - 702 | MSc Botany | Physiological System of Animals | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL -705 | MSc Botany | Animal Behavior | 2-0 |
Degree Completion Requirements
Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 60 credit hours and having CGPA at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.