Department of Zoological Sciences
BSc in Biology
Three for regular, five for extension and six for summer
In order to be admitted to the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Biology, a candidate must: have successfully completed the Preparatory Program or equivalent with pass mark in natural science; or have equivalent qualification as per the admission rules and regulations of the University and the Ministry of Education or have diploma in biology or other related biological disciplines from any accredited higher learning institutions.
In order to qualify for graduation, a candidate should take courses/modules equivalent to 180-182 ECTS, a minimum CGPA and MGPA of 2.00 and no “F” grade in any one of the courses.
Program Details
Biology Major focuses on The study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment. Examination of the structure, regulation, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living things. Biologists study humans, plants, animals, and the environments in which they live. They may conduct their studies human medical research, plant research, animal research, environmental system research at the cellular level or the ecosystem level or anywhere in between. Biologists are students of the world, interested in learning from every facet of life.
Carrier Direction
What they do: Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
- Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Academic researcher
- Biotechnologist
- Higher education lecturer
- Marine biologist
- Microbiologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Nature conservation officer
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Secondary school teacher
- Soil scientist Teaching laboratory technician
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Anatomical pathology technologist
- Animal physiotherapist
- Clinical scientist, cardiac sciences
- Dental hygienist
- Dental technician
- Dental therapist
- Dentist
- Genetic counsellor
- Health improvement practitioner
- Medical science liaison
- Neuroscientist
- Physician associate
- Prosthetist/orthotist
- Science writer
- Sustainability consultant
- Veterinary nurse
- Zoologist
In addition to subject-specific knowledge of biological systems and concepts, you develop a range of practical and technical skills and learn how to use specialist techniques and technical equipment.
You also develop more general skills, which are attractive to employers in all sectors. These include:
- Communication, through report writing and presentations
- Teamworking and collaboration, through group projects and seminars
- The ability to work independently
- Organization and time management, through meeting course work deadlines
- Numeracy and math’s
- IT and computer literacy
- Research and data analysis
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
- Project management self-reliance, initiative and business awareness
Employers recruiting graduates for biology-related jobs include:
- Universities and clinical research organizations
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Private hospitals and NHS trusts
- National and global health, conservation and environmental charities
- Scientific and technical consultancies
- Schools and colleges
- Outreach organisations, such as museums, science centres and broadcast companies.
- Many biology graduates pursue opportunities outside the science, education and health sectors in industries such as business, finance, the civil service, marketing and sales.
Courses
| Module title | Courses | Course Credit | Course ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular biology and Laboratory techniques | 1.Introduction to Biological Laboratory Techniques | 1 | 3 |
| 2.Cell Biology | 3 | 5 | |
| Botanical Sciences | 1.Phycology | 2 | 3 |
| 2.Bryophytes and Pteridophytes | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. Seed Plants | 3 | 5 | |
| 1. Plant Physiology | 3 | 5 | |
| Zoological Sciences | 1. Invertebrate Zoology | 4 | 7 |
| 1. General Entomology | 3 | 5 | |
| 1. Applied Entomology | 2 | 3 | |
| 4.Vertebrate Zoology | 4 | 7 | |
| 1. Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | 5 | |
| Microbial Biology | 1. General Microbiology | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Mycology | 2 | 4 | |
| 1. Applied Microbiology | 2 | 3 | |
| Ecological and Environmental Biology | 1. Principles of Ecology | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Soil Science | 2 | 3 | |
| 3.Conservation and Management of Natural Resources | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. Wild life Ecology and Management | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. Introduction to Ethnobiology | 2 | 3 | |
| Genetics and Evolutionary Biology | 1.Principles of Genetics | 3 | 5 |
| 2.Evolution | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. Principles of Taxonomy | 2 | 3 | |
| Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 1. Biochemistry | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Molecular Biology | 2 | 4 | |
| 1. Fundamentls of Biotechnology | 3 | 5 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1. Principles of Parasitology | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Virology | 1 | 2 | |
| 3.Introduction to Immunology | 2 | 3 | |
| Fisheries and aquatic sciences | 1.Aquatic Science and Wetland Management | 2 | 3 |
| 1. Fisheries and Aquaculture | 2 | 3 | |
| Biological Research Methods and Applications | 1. Research Methods and Reporting in Science | 2 | 3 |
| 1. Senior Project | 3 | 6 | |
| 78 | 130 | ||
| Optional I (Biological Field Techniques and Experimental Design) | 1.Field Techniques in Botany and Zoology | 1 | 2 |
| 1. Principles and Application of | |||
| GIS and Remote Sensing in | |||
| Biology | 2 | 3 | |
| 1. Experimental Design | 2 | 3 | |
| Optional II (Cytogenetics and Principles of Breeding) | 1.Cytogenetics | 2 | 3 |
| 2.Plant and Animal Breeding | 2 | 3 | |
| Optional III(Tissue Culture and Food Biotechnology) | 1.Int. to Plant Tissue Culture and Propagation | 2 | 3 |
| 2.Food Biotechnology | 2 | 3 | |
| Optional IV(Developmental Biology and Animal Behaviour) | 1.Reproductive and Developmental Biology | 2 | 3 |
| 2.Animal Behaviour | 2 | 3 | |
| 17 | 26 | ||
| Fundamental Inorganic chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| Fundamental Analytical Chemistry | 1. Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Practical Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 2 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 1. Fund. of Organic Chemistry | 3 | 5 |
| 1. Practical Organic Chemistry | 1 | 2 | |
| Statistics for Biostatistics | Statistics for Biologists | 3 | 5 |
| 14 | 24 |