The Associate Degree in Microbiology is a two-year program that provides foundational knowledge in the study of microorganisms and their role in health, industry, and the environment. The curriculum includes basic microbiology, immunology, and laboratory techniques used in microbial analysis. Students gain practical skills in handling microscopes, culturing microbes, and conducting diagnostic tests. AD Microbiology graduates play a supportive role in laboratories and research settings. Career opportunities include positions as lab assistants, microbiology technicians, and quality control personnel in hospitals, diagnostic labs, food industries, and environmental agencies.
Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
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2 | 4 | 5 | 69 | 2.0 |
The Two year microbiology program is designed in accordance with the guidelines provided by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan to impart the students an insight into the microbial world, their diversity, manipulation and importance in health, agriculture, environment quality for the overall uplift of socio-economic status of community at local and national level.
After successful completion of the Associate Degree the students will have theoretical and practical concepts in basic and applied microbiology. They will be able to identify, isolate, manipulate and culture microbes in the laboratory. The students will gain experience in microbial techniques to be used in analyzing the health and other problems due to microbes.
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 |
HS 112 | Medical Biochemistry | 2-1 |
MB 100 | General Microbiology-I | 2-1 |
BIO 102 | Cell Biology | 2-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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ENG 116 | Expository Writing | 3-0 |
GE 109 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0 |
GH 103 | Pakistan Studies | 2-0 |
GE 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0 |
IT 107 | Applications of ICT | 2-1 |
MB 101 | Microbial Biotechnology | 2-1 |
GE 205 | Civics & Community Engagement | 1-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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NS 201 | Fundamentals of Biology | 2-1 |
MB 215 | Gen. Immunology | 2-1 |
MB 212 | Gen. Microbiology – II | 2-1 |
MB 222 | Mycology | 2-1 |
MB 213 | Bacterial Genetics | 2-1 |
MB 220 | Human Physiology-I | 2-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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MB 204 | Bio-Safety and Risk Management | 2-0 |
BT 336 | Immunobiology | 2-1 |
GE 307 | Entrepreneurship | 2-0 |
MB 223 | General Microbiology – III | 2-1 |
MB 221 | Human Physiology – II | 2-1 |
MB 207 | Clinical Bacteriology | 2-1 |
QT 101 | Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims) | 0-1 |
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