The Associate Degree in Biotechnology is a two-year program that introduces students to the fundamental principles of biotechnology and its applications in healthcare, agriculture, and industry. The curriculum includes basic courses in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and laboratory techniques. Students receive hands-on training in modern lab practices, preparing them for entry-level roles in biotech and research environments. AD Biotechnology graduates support scientific innovation and product development. Career opportunities include roles as lab technicians, research assistants, and quality control personnel in biotech companies, pharmaceutical labs, and research institutions.
Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
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2 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 2.0 |
The two year program is designed in accordance with the guidelines provided by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan in Biotechnology to provide the students an insight to the nucleic acid manipulation, basic cell techniques with their impacts on the human health and environment for overall improvement of socioeconomic status of individuals at local and national level.
After getting AD in Biotechnology, the students will be able to understand various aspects of biotechnology and their utilization for the welfare of human society. They will have capability to use biotechnological techniques in diagnostic and research activities and solution of biotechnological problems.
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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ENG 100 | Functional English | 3-0 |
GS 123/240 | Islamic Studies/Values, Ethics & Society (For Non Muslims) | 2-0 |
MA 100 | Mathematics – I (Pre-Calculus) | 3-0 |
GE 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0 |
MB 100 | General Microbiology–I | 2-1 |
NS 201 | Fundamentals of Biology | 2-1 |
GE 205 | Civics & Community Engagement | 1-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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ENG 116 | Expository Writing | 3-0 |
GE 109 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0 |
MA 110 | Mathematics – II (Calculus) | 3-0 |
CH 110 | Biochemistry - I | 2-1 |
IT 107 | Applications of ICT | 2-1 |
BT 202 | Fundamental of Biotechnology | 2-1 |
QT 101 | Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims) | 0-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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CH 102 | Biochemistry-II | 2-1 |
BT 325 | Immunology | 2-1 |
BT 232 | Ecosystem | 2-1 |
MB 101 | Microbial Biotechnology | 3-0 |
BT 204 | Genetics | 2-1 |
BIO 201 | Radio Biology | 2-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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CH 214 | Organic Chemistry | 2-1 |
BT 315 | Animal Biotechnology | 2-1 |
CH 316 | Physical Chemistry | 2-1 |
BIO 224 | Biosafety & Bioethics | 2-0 |
BIO 311 | Molecular Biology | 2-1 |
GE 307 | Entrepreneurship | 2-0 |
GH 103 | Pakistan Studies | 2-0 |
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