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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Program Description

The field of Biomedical Sciences encompasses both biology & medicine to solve human health issues. PAF-IAST, Haripur is the first institute in KP to establish Biological and Health Sciences. The teaching and research at Department focus on various aspects of medical sciences, ranging from fundamental understanding of molecular basis of cells & their interactions, to highly advanced area of knowledge related to comprehension of human pathologies. Our institute is first in the country to offer a dual degree in the field of biomedical sciences in collaboration with Austrian Institutions. Foremost, the Department aims to deliver students with an exceptional and individualized educational experience to enable them to skillfully solve biomedical science related problems. This is the only Biological and Health Sciences Department of the country that will have a close collaboration with medical research Institutions and Industries. Further, the teaching methods adopted by the faculty will ensure enhanced learning, as the approach will solely be centered on students and will be practical. Our graduates are expected to make valuable contributions to the fields of biology and medicine through new discoveries and advancements in diagnosis and therapeutics of human diseases. These graduates will also contribute to bring improvements in emerging biomedical technologies such as medical imaging, wearable devices, assistive technologies, cell and tissue engineering, molecular diagnostics, personalized medicine, regenerative and nanomedicines, stem cells and cell reprogramming.

Why Study at PAF IAST?

Location and Ambience

PAF IAST is nestled in natural mountains that flank its campus from all sides. The institute offers one  ravishing view of snow-capped peaks of Nathiagali and natural winding trails. Furthermore, to its north-west is Tarbela Lake, a journey of only a few kilometers from the campus. Moreover, set in the middle of the campus is a natural lake, fed by the springs of surrounding mountains. The campus is just a 3-kilometer drive from the Hazara Motorway. This results in an ideal setting equally conducive to academic activity. Most importantly, major cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila, and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour. All these features make PAF IAST the best biomedical sciences university in KPK. 

Technology Advancement and Foreign Partnership

This institute is an emerging center of excellences, with its own technology park. Therefore, all faculty members hold PhD degrees in appropriate disciplines. By virtue of its wide array of facilities and the facilitation for its students to learn. Furthermore, they benefit both from classroom teaching and faculty trained at premier Austrian universities/institutions. The institution is ideally cut out for imparting state-of–the-art engineering and allied education in Pakistan. Moreover, the institute enjoys close linkages with top ranking universities in Austria and China. As a result, we have already concluded with them formal agreements regarding student and faculty exchange programs, provision of dual degrees in certain areas, and the training support from foreign faculty. 

Academia-Industry Relationship

There is a strong relationship between academia and industry. As a result, this paves the way for job opportunities for students even in the midst of their studies. PAF IAST will serve as a welcome platform for the industry to share their requirements for a skilled workforce. Therefore, this will enable the institute to incorporate their valuable inputs in practical vocational training and expose the students to industrial perspectives.

On-Spot Industry Internship

Firstly, it will be a mandatory requirement for every student to do an internship every semester in an appropriate industry. Secondly, this will garner them practical experience related to their respective degree programs. To crown it all, Technology Park will afford them rare opportunities to apply themselves innovatively and become promising entrepreneurs.

Need and Merit-based Scholarships

Different types of local and foreign scholarship opportunities are available on need and merit base.

Associated Careers

A biomedical scientist has a huge horizon of careers after completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science. Few to name are Biomedical Scientist, Drug Developer, Researcher, Professor, Nanotechnologist, Neuroscientist, Cytologist, Pathologist, Bioentrepreneur, Geneticist, Gerontologist, Molecular Biologist, Immunologist, Laboratory Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Community Health Educator, Dietician, Endocrinologist, Biotechnician, Medical Technology Developer, Naturopath, Toxicologist, Parasitologist, Medical Sales Representative, and Medical Science Liaison.

Success Stories of Biomedical Sciences Graduates

BMS Course Curriculum

Semester 1

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

1

SS-101

English Language and Communication Skills

3

0

3

2

SS-111

Islamic Studies

2

0

2

3

COMP-102

Introduction to ICT

2

0

2

4

COMP-102L

Introduction to ICT Lab

0

1

1

5

MTH-111

Mathematics

3

0

3

6

BMS-141

Cell and Molecular Biology

2

0

2

7

BMS-141L

Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

0

1

1

8

CH-103

Chemistry and Stoichiometry

3

0

3

9

CH-103L

Chemistry and Stoichiometry Lab

0

1

1

 

Total Semester CH

15

3

18

Semester 2

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

10

SS-102

Technical and Business Writing

3

0

3

11

SS-112

Pakistan Studies

2

0

2

12

MGT-262

Entrepreneurship

3

0

3

13

MTH-412

Biostatistics

2

0

2

14

MTH-412L

Biostatistics Lab

0

1

1

15

SS-310

Professional Ethics

3

0

3

16

BMS-131

Medical Microbiology

3

0

3

17

BMS-131L

Medical Microbiology Lab

0

1

1

 

Total Semester CH

16

2

18

Semester 3

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

18

BMS-222

General Pathology and Histopathology-I

2

0

2

19

BMS-222L

General Pathology and Histopathology-I Lab

0

1

1

20

BMS-211

Human Physiology-I

2

0

2

21

BMS-211L

Human Physiology-I Lab

0

1

1

22

BTY-211

Biochemistry-I

2

0

2

23

BTY-211L

Biochemistry-I Lab

0

1

1

24

BMS-232

Medical Virology 

2

0

2

25

BMS-232L

Medical Virology Lab

0

1

1

26

BMS-213

Human Anatomy

3

0

3

27

BMS-213L

Human Anatomy Lab

0

1

1

28

SS-223

Economics and Healthcare Management

2

0

2

 

Total Semester CH

 

13

5

18

Semester 4

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

29

BMS-212

Human Physiology-II

2

0

2

30

BMS-212L

Human Physiology-II Lab

0

1

1

31

BTY-222

Biochemistry-II

2

0

2

32

BTY-222L

Biochemistry-II Lab

0

1

1

33

BMS-223

General Pathology and Histopathology-II

2

0

2

34

BMS-223L

General Pathology and Histopathology-II Lab

0

1

1

35

BMS-251

Functional Diagnostics and Laboratory Information System

2

0

2

36

BMS-251L

Functional Diagnostics and Laboratory Information System Lab

0

1

1

37

BMS-233

Immunology and Serology

2

0

2

38

BMS-233L

Immunology and Serology Lab

0

1

1

39

BMS-242

Human Genetics

2

0

2

40

BMS-242L

Human Genetics Lab

0

1

1

 

Lab Rotation/Internship (Noncredit Hour)

 

 

 

 

Total Semester CH

12

6

18

Semester 5

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

41

BTY-342

Pharmaceutical Technology

2

0

2

42

BTY-342L

Pharmaceutical Technology Lab

0

1

1

43

BMS-334

Clinical Parasitology

2

0

2

44

BMS-334L

Clinical Parasitology Lab

0

1

1

45

BMS-315

Human Reproduction and Embryology

2

0

2

46

BMS-315L

Human Reproduction and Embryology Lab

0

1

1

47

BMS-352

Biomedical Instrumentations and Techniques  

2

0

2

48

BMS-352L

Biomedical Instrumentations and Techniques Lab

0

1

1

49

BMS-353

Environmental Health and Biosafety

2

0

2

50

BMS-353L

Environmental Health and Biosafety Lab

0

1

1

51

BMS-371

Cell Culture and Cytology

2

0

2

52

BMS-371L

Cell Culture and Cytology Lab

0

1

1

 

Total Semester CH

12

6

18

Semester 6

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

53

BMS-381

Assisted Reproductive Technology

2

0

2

54

BMS-381L

Assisted Reproductive Technology Lab

0

1

1

55

BMS-324

Chemical and Clinical Pathology

2

0

2

56

BMS-324L

Chemical and Clinical Pathology Lab

0

1

1

57

BMS-325

Hematology

2

0

2

58

BMS-325L

Hematology Lab

0

1

1

59

BMS-372

Recombinant DNA Technology

2

0

2

60

BMS-372L

Recombinant DNA Technology Lab

0

1

1

61

BMS-373

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

3

0

3

62

BMS-326

Pharmacology and Toxicology

2

0

2

63

BMS-326L

Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab

0

1

1

64

SS-331

Community Services (NC)

   0

0

0

 

Total Semester CH

13

5

18

Semester 7

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

65

BMS-482

Biomedical Nanotechnology

   2

0

2

66

BMS-482L

Biomedical Nanotechnology Lab

0

1

1

67

BMS-474

Stem Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy

3

0

3

68

BMS-474L

Stem Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy Lab

0

1

1

69

BMS-461

Bioinformatics

2

0

2

70

BMS-461L

Bioinformatics Lab

0

1

1

71

BMS-4##

Elective Course I

3

0

3

72

BMS-498

Final Year Project

0

3

3

 

Total Semester CH

10

6

16

Semester 8

S. No

Code

Course Title

CH

Lec

Lab

Combined

73

BMS-4##

Elective Course II

3

0

3

74

BMS-4##

Elective Course III

3

0

3

75

BMS-4##

Elective Course IV

3

0

3

76

BMS-499

Final Year Project

0

3

3

 

Total Semester CH

09

3

12

Total

100

36

136

73%

27%

 

List of Elective Courses

S. No

Course Code

Course

1.

BMS-425       

Hemostaseology

2.

BMS-427

Immuno and Clinical Haematology

3.

BMS-416

General and Comparative Endocrinology

4.

BMS-417

Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology

5.

BMS-418

Molecular Physiology

6.

BMS-454

DNA Diagnostics

7.

BMS-444

Cancer Biology and Cancer Genetics

8.

BMS-445

Clinical Teratology

9.

BTY-483

Synthetic Biology

10.

BMS-475

Introduction to Nuclear Medicine

11.

BMS-435

Medical Entomology

12.

BMS-462

Introduction to Health Informatics

13.

BMS-463

Medical Imaging

14

BMS-443

Aging and Age-related Diseases

15

BMS-483

Artificial Organ Technology

16

BMS-464

Forensic Science