Biological science is the study of living organisms and their relationship with each other and their environment. It examines the origin, evolution, structure, and function of living things. A biologist might study cells under a microscope, insects in a tropical rain forest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse, or animals in a zoo.
What is Biology?
Study of living organisms and their relationship with each other and their environment
Living organisms range from microorganisms to bigger animals and plants
Required Qualities:
- Curious
- Observant
- Precise
- Analytical
- Patience & Self-Discipline
- Physical and Emotional Stamina
- Self-Reliance
- Teamwork
- Ability to work well with your hands.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Innovation/ Thinking out of the box.
- Good oral and written communication skills
Fields:
- Biology Content Developer
- Biology Researcher
- Biological Technician
- Botanist
- Conservationist
- Ecologist
- Environment Consultant
- Farming Consultant
- Forester
- Geneticist
- Horticulturist
- Laboratory Technician
- Molecular Biologist
- Museum Educator
- Mycologist
- Natural Resources Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Plant Biochemist
- Plant Explorer
- Plant Researcher
- Science Advisor
- Educationist
Nature of Work:
- Applied Research
- Industrial Work
- Field Work
Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduation:
- F.Sc Pre-medical
- Equivalence if other than F.Sc (A levels etc.) with biology, chemistry
- Pass the entrance test if required by the institute.
Undergraduate Biology Degree Programs in Pakistan
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Applied Microbiology
- Biotechnology & Genetic
- Botany
- Diet & Nutritional Sciences
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Zoology
- Bioinformatics
- Applied Biosciences
- Bio-science
- Biochemistry & Biotechnology
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Freshwater Biology & Fisheries
- Genetics
- Marine Sciences
- Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
- Molecular Genetics & Virology
- Physical & Biological Sciences
- Wildlife & Ecology
- Wildlife Management
Post-Graduation Options:
- Bioinformatics
- Biosciences
- Botany
- Biotechnology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Agriculture - Entomology (Hons)
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Molecular Biology
- Zoology
- Agriculture - Plant Pathology (Hons)
- Virology and Molecular Pathology
- Biology
- Immunology and Molecular Pathology
- Physical Therapy-Musculo Skeletal
- Physiology
- Molecular Virology
Job Market after Undergraduation:
Agricultural Research Services
- National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC)
- Ayub Agricultural Research Institute
- Pakistan Agriculture Research (PAR)
Biotechnology Firms
- Biosorin (Private) Limited
- Galaxy Medix (SMC-Pvt) Limited
- Tianshi International Pakistan Co. (Pvt) Ltd Botanical Gardens
- Abdul Wali Khan University Botanical Garden, Mardan.
- Botanic Garden of Qarshi Industries, Hattar
- Danishmandan Botanic Garden, Lahore Clinical Research Organizations
- DRK Pharma Solutions (Private) Ltd, Lahore
- Dimension Research CRO & SMO, Karachi
- HealthBee Projects Private Limited, Islamabad Conservatories
- Pakistan Environment Trust
- Depilex Smileagain Foundation Environmental Management and Conservation
- Himalayan Wildlife Foundation
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
Farm Management Organizations
- Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) Pakitan
- Pakistan Dairy Farming Fermentation Industries (including Breweries)
- Pak Ethanol (Pvt) Limited
- Murree Brewery Fertilizer & Chemicals Plants
- FAUJI FERTILIZER COMPANY LIMITED
- Five Star Agro Chemicals Food Industries
- A.R.Foods (Pvt) Limited
- Shezan Foods Plant Genetics
- National Institute for Genomics & Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB)
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Herbal Products Companies
- MediCamp Distributor- MCD – Rawalpindi
- SandhiSudha.pk Research and Development Firms
- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences
- Centre of Excellence in Molecualr Biology Scientific and Medical Equipment Suppliers
- Prowa Medical Instruments
- Haggai Surgical International Medical Research
- Specialized Research Centre For Communicable Diseases. National Institute of Health, Islamabad.
- Specialized Research Centre For Traditional Medicine KPK
- Shifa Clinical Research Center Medical Laboratories
- Armed Forces Inistitute of Pathology, (AFIP)
- Chughtai Lahore Lab
National Parks
- Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department Pharmaceutical Companies
- Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd.
- Glaxosmithkline (Pak) Ltd.
Seed And Nursery Companies
- Ambassador Seed Corporation
- Pioneer Pakistan Seed Ltd.
Private Pesticide Companies
- Syngenta Pakistan
- FMC Corporation
Soil Testing Laboratories
- Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Rawalpind
- Geo-Studies Drilling Company Tissue Culture Laboratories
Hospitals
- DHA – Tissue Culture And Research Lab
- Hafiz Tissue Culture Labs
Wildlife and Fishery Departments Colleges/Universities
Government Department of Agriculture
Top Merit Universities offering Bachelors in Biology:
- University of Punjab Lahore.
- Government College University Lahore
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- National University of Science & Technology (NUST)
- Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
- Pir Mahar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
- University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore
Low Merit Universities offering BS Chemistry
- University of Lahore
- University of Central Punjab
- Comsats University
Job market and opportunities
- Graduates find employment in academic teaching and research, industrial research in the food and feed industries, in laboratory research programs with governmental and Multinational companies, and in industrial management positions.
- Government Department of Agriculture
- Private Pesticide Companies
- Seed Cooperation of Pakistan
- Fertilizer Companies
- Progressive Farms
- Soil Testing Laboratories
- Tissue Culture Laboratories
- Genetic Engineering Laboratories
- Private Farming
- Agri-Based Industries
- Universities
- Private & Public Consultancies
Most Biological scientists need at least a master’s degree to work in basic or applied research, whereas a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in product development.
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