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 Department of Biomedical 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 Biomedical Science 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.

BMS Course Curriculum

Semester 1

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
SS-101	Functional English	2	0	2
SS-111	Islamic Studies	2	0	2
COMP-102	Introduction to ICT	2	0	2
COMP-102L	Introduction to ICT Lab	0	1	1
MTH-111	Mathematics	3	0	3
BMS-121	Biochemistry	3	0	3
BMS-121L	Biochemistry Lab	0	1	1
CH-101	Chemistry and Stoichiometry	2	0	2
CH-101L	Chemistry and Stoichiometry Lab	0	1	1
Total Semester Credit Hours		14	3	17

Semester 2

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
SS-102	Communication Skills	2	0	2
SS-111	Pakistan Studies	2	0	2
BMS-111	Human Physiology-I	2	0	2
BMS-111L	Human Physiology-I Lab	0	1	1
BMS-113	Human Anatomy	3	0	3
BMS-113L	Human Anatomy Lab	0	1	1
BMS-141	Cell and Molecular Biology	2	0	2
BMS-141L	Cell and Molecular Biology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-131	Microbiology	3	0	3
BMS-131L	Microbiology Lab	0	1	1
Total Semester Credit Hours		14	4	18

Semester 3

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
SS-200	Technical and Business Writing	3	0	3
MGT-262	Entrepreneurship	3	0	3
BMS-212	Human Physiology-II	2	0	2
BMS-212L	Human Physiology-II Lab	0	1	1
BMS-224	Cytology and Histopathology	2	0	2
BMS-224L	Cytology and Histopathology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-242	Human Genetics	2	0	2
BMS-242L	Human Genetics Lab	0	1	1
BMS-253	Biomedical Instrumentations and Techniques	2	0	2
BMS-253L	Biomedical Instrumentations and Techniques Lab	0	1	1
Total Semester Credit Hours		14	4	18

Semester 4

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
BMS-222	Hematology	2	0	2
BMS-222L	Hematology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-225	Chemical and Clinical Pathology	3	0	3
BMS-225L	Chemical and Clinical Pathology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-251	Functional Diagnostics and Laboratory Information System	2	0	2
BMS-251L	Functional Diagnostics and Laboratory Information System Lab	0	1	1
BMS-232	Immunology and Serology	2	0	2
BMS-232L	Immunology and Serology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-271	Cell Culture	2	0	2
BMS-271	Cell Culture Lab	0	1	1
	Lab Rotation/Internship (Noncredit Hour)
Total Semester Credit Hours		11	5	16

Semester 5

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
BMS-323	Hemostaseology	2	0	2
BMS-323L	Hemostaseology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-314	Human Reproduction and Embryology	3	0	3
BMS-314L	Human Reproduction and Embryology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-383	Biomedical Nanotechnology	2	0	2
BMS-383L	Biomedical Nanotechnology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-352	Environmental Health and Biosafety	1	0	1
BMS-352L	Environmental Health and Biosafety Lab	0	1	1
BMS-343	Aging and Age-related Diseases	3	0	3
BMS-372	Recombinant DNA Technology	2	0	2
BMS-372L	Recombinant DNA Technology Lab	0	1	1
	Lab Rotation/Internship (Noncredit Hour)
Total Semester Credit Hours		13	5	18

Semester 6

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
BMS-362	Forensic Science	3	0	3
BMS-326	Pharmacology and Toxicology	2	0	2
BMS-326L	Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab	0	1	1
BMS-361	Bioinformatics	2	0	2
BMS-361L	Bioinformatics Lab	0	1	1
SS-323	Economics and Healthcare Management	2	0	2
BMS-374	Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering	2	0	2
BMS-374L	Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Lab	0	1	1
BMS-382	Assisted Reproductive Technology	2	0	2
BMS-382L	Assisted Reproductive Technology Lab	0	2	2
SS-331	Community Services (Noncredit Hour)	0	0	0
	Lab Rotation/Internship (Noncredit Hour)
Total Semester Credit Hours		13	5	18

Semester 7

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
MTH-412	Biostatistics	2	0	2
MTH-412L	Biostatistics Lab	0	1	1
BMS-481	Artificial Organs Technology	3	0	3
BMS-4##	Elective Course I	3	0	3
BMS-4##	Elective Course II	3	0	3
BMS-498	Final Year Project	0	3	3
Total Semester Credit Hours		11	4	15

Semester 8

Code	Course Title	Lec	Lab	Combined
SS-310	Professional Ethics	3	0	3
BMS-473	Stem Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy	3	0	3
BMS-473L	Stem Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy Lab	0	1	1
BMS-4##	Elective Course III	3	0	3
BMS-4##	Elective Course IV	3	0	3
BMS-498	Final Year Project	0	3	3
Total Semester Credit Hours		12	4	16

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