Overview

Bachelors in Microbiology& Molecular Genetics program provide students with knowledge in the basic sciences which are essential to microbiology and to the application of science to issues in the modern world. In fact, Microbiology is the study of the microbes, multi-cellular parasitic worms of humans .It is a research-intensive program and is designed to provide a strong background in science that is applicable to a variety of careers. This program aims to provide a broad foundation in science, with emphasis in microbiology.

Career Options

Career opportunities for graduates include employment in research institutes, universities and other educational institutions, and industry. The program provides an excellent preparation for post-graduate research and professional programs. Careers in Microbiology can be as diverse as the microbial world. With so many current advances in the field of microbiology and molecular genetics, the door is wide open for graduates with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Environmental microbiologist
• Food quality assurance scientist
• Research scientist
• Technical staff
• Research assistants
• Quality control managers
• Production managers
• Biological technician
• Cardiovascular technologist
• Forensic specialist
• Geneticist assistant
• Health administrator
• Medical laboratory technologist
• Microbiologist
• Physician assistant
• Research assistant
• Science technical writer
• Scientist
• Fitness instructor
• Health policy planner
• Bioethicist
• Psychologist
• Professor
• Health and lifestyle columnist
• Medical writer
• Medical illustrator
• Special librarian
• Public or community health
• Radiological scientist
• Physician assistant
• Biostatician
• Forensic scientist
• Pharmacologist
• Occupational safety technician
• Pharmacologist
• Toxicologist
• Entry Level Scientist - Microbiology
• Medical Technologist
• Clinical Lab Scientist
• Infectious Diseases Lab Specialist
• Data Consultant - Microbiology
• Quality Control Microbiologist

Major Subjects

• Fundamentals of Microbiology
• Principles of Genetics
• Biodiversity of Plants
• Microbial Genetic
• Microbial Diversity
• Microbial Physiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Molecular Biology
• Bacterial Metabolism
• Environmental Microbiology
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Medical Microbiology
• Human Genetics
• Molecular Mechanism of Gene Expression
• Soil and Agricultural Microbiology
• Human Genetic Diseases & their Diagnosis
• Chromosomal Abnormalities & Genetic Counseling
• Food Microbiology
• Biophysics/Bioinformatics
• Industrial Microbiology
• Ethical Issues in Genetics
• Molecular Genetics of Yeast
• Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
• Plant Molecular Genetics
• Antiviral agents
• Infectious Diseases
• Downstream Technology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• DNA Damage, Repair & Carcinogenesis
• Plant Biotechnology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Monoclonal Antibodies
• Microbiology & Environmental Hazards
• Biodegradation & Bioremediation
• Biochemistry & Nucleic Acid

Admission Requirements

Requirements for Bachelors in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics:

• Candidate should have 12 years of education.
• Candidates should have intermediate degree from recognized college or university.
• Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.
• Admission will be made on merit, subject to the regional quota.

(These rules are applied for government universities of Pakistan)