Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS Biology)
 
   4 Years Honors (Eight Semesters)
 
 
The objective of the BS Programs in Biology is to let the students understand the fundamental principles of Biology and related fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, and biodiversity, and their applications to real world problems. The students will also learn experimental techniques and methods and their applications in Biology.

The students will be exposed to design and conduct of experiments and learn to analyze the experimental data. Students will develop critical and rational reasoning so as to be able to work on complex problems and be able to develop careers in teaching, research, industry and government.
 
     
  Requirements  
  A student must achieve 144 semester credits for the award of a bachelor’s degree. Out of this total requirement, at least 60 credits must be completed in general education including sciences, mathematics, social sciences, language and humanities; minimum 48 credits in core subjects related to the degree program of the student.  
     
     
 
  Eligibility
Holders of any of the following qualifications:
 
High School Graduation (12 years of school education)
Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate (FSc)
International Baccalaureate
Minimum seven ‘O’ levels and two ‘A’ levels
Must have studied Biology, Botany, Zoology or Chemistry.

In addition to the minimum qualification, candidates are required to qualify written Test and Interview for admission to the BS program.
 
 
 
     
 
KEY INFORMATION:
Credit Requirements for
BS Biology Program:
General Education 60 Credit Hours
Core Courses 48 Credit Hours
Optional Courses 24 Credit Hours
Bachelors Project 06 Credit Hours
Internship 06 Credit Hours
Total 144 Credit Hours
All elective courses are determined by the University at the beginning of each semester and are offered to the entire class. Students may not deviate from the block of optional courses offered by the University in any given semester.

In addition to the requirements for earned credits, a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of minimum 2.0 on a scale of 0.0 – 4.0 must be attained.