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BS Genetics

Genetics is one of the most fascinating fields that have emerged in the 21st century. The study of human DNA is not only intellectually fascinating, but it also has plenty of practical applications, from the use of DNA in court cases to the discovery of new therapies for genetic diseases, a thorough understanding of the human genome can have important medical, social and legal impacts. Pakistan is an agriculture based economy, thus research and understanding of genetics is inevitable for sustainable growth and health of our crops and cattle. Our country is amongst the worst hit countries with genetics disorders like thalassaemia, hereditary deafness, blindness etc. Graduates from this degree will have better understanding of our genomes and will harness vast research opportunities in this field nationally and internationally. Having a deeper understanding and solid foundation of genetics, its Graduates will also help create awareness among our population.

The Department of Biotechnology at Kinnaird College for Women focuses on the personal and professional development of Graduates enabling them to contribute positively and effectively as responsible citizens and scientists.

The mission of the program is not only to produce a specialized women work-force in the field of genetics to take on specialized positions and research in this field but also to contribute to our country by creating awareness regarding genetic diseases and conducting impactful research.

Admission Requirments

Qualifications:

F.Sc Pre Medical with minimum 60% marks OR A-level in three main subjects (no subsidiary) with minimum Grade B (60%) with Equivalence Certificate OR Grade 12 with minimum Grade B (60%) with Equivalence Certificate.

Degree Requirments

To receive  BS Genetics degree, a student must complete a total of 133 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Road Map

Semester 1

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.  

Course Type  

1 

Cell Biology      

3(3+0) 

Major  

2 

Plant Systematics, Anatomy & Development 

3(2+1) 

Interdisciplinary  

3 

Functional English 

3 

General  Education  

4 

ICT 

3 

General  Education  

5 

ISL/CE/E 

2 

General  Education 

6 

KCC I (A&H)

2

General  Education  

Total

 

16

 

 

Semester 2

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Principles of Genetics   

3(2+1)  

Major  

2 

Microbiology

3(2+1)

Major

3 

 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry    

3(2+1) 

Interdisciplinary 

4 

Expository Writing 

3 

General  Education  

5 

Ideology And Constitution Of Pakistan 

2 

General  Education  

6 

General course from Natural Science 

3 

General  Education  

Total

 

17

 

 

Semester 3

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Principles of Biochemistry  

3(2+1)  

Major  

2 

Molecular Biology

3(2+1)  

Major  

3 

Invertebrate Diversity                            

3(2+1)  

Interdisciplinary  

4 

Quantitative Reasoning-Statistics  

3 

General  Education  

5 

KCC II  (Social Sciences)

2

General  Education  

6 

Pakistan studies (PKST)

2

General  Education  

 

Introduction to Organic Chemistry (G)

3(2+1) 

Interdisciplinary

Total

 

19

 

 

Semester 4

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Microbial Genetics                   

3(2+1)  

Major  

2 

Population Genetics                  

3(3+0)  

Major  

3 

Elements of Biotechnology       

3(2+1)  

Major 

4 

Evolutionary Biology

3(3+0)

Major

5 

Quantitative Reasoning Mathematics 

3 

General  Education  

6 

Community Engagement  

2 

General  Education 

7

Understanding to Holy Quran/ Understanding to Holy Bible

2

General  Education

Total

 

19

 

 

Semester 5

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Biometry 

3(2+1) 

Major 

2 

Plant Breeding and Genetics 

3(2+1) 

Major 

3 

Bioinformatics

3(3+0)

Major 

4  

Animal Genetics 

3(2+1) 

Major 

5 

Cytogenetics 

3(2+1) 

Major 

6 

KCC III

2

Kinnaird Core Curriculum

Total

 

17

 

Semester 6

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Genetic Engineering

3(2+1)  

Major  

2 

Genomics and Proteomics  

3(2+1)  

Major  

3 

Immunogenetics  

3(3+0)  

Major  

4  

Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement  

3(3+0)  

Major  

5 

 Human Genetics

3(2+1)

Major

6 

Entrepreneurship

2

General  Education

Total

 

17

 

 

Semester 7

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Forensic Genetics

3(3+0)  

Major  

2 

Elective I

3(3+0)  

Major  

3 

Biosafety and Bioethics  

3(3+0)  

Major  

4  

Scientific & Review Writing  

1(1+0)  

Major  

5 

KCC IV

2

Kinnaird Core Curriculum

Total

 

12

 

 

Semester 8

Sr. No

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

Course Type  

1 

Seminar  

1(1+0)  

Major  

2 

Genetic Counseling  

3(3+0)  

Major  

3 

Elective II

3(2+1)  

Major  

4  

Teaching of Science/Effective Teaching Skills 

3+0 

Interdisciplinary 

5 

Capstone 

3

 Project

Total

 

13

 

 

Sr. No.  

Course Type

No. of Courses  

Credit Hours  

1.  

General Education 

14

34

2. 

Kinnaird Core Curriculum

2

4

3.  

Interdisciplinary Courses 

5 

15

4.  

Major Courses 

26

74

5.  

Internship/Field Experience 

 

03  

6.

Capstone

 

03

 

TOTAL  

  

133

 

Active Citizenship Program

Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of underGraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.

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