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

S. No	Code	Course Title	CH
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
S. No	Code	Course Title	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
Total			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

Admissions

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