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Email:   farhat.humayun@sbbwu.edu.pk

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BS BIOTECHNOLOGY

 BACKGROUND:

Biotechnology refers to the employment of various types of “technology” to use, exploit, modify, or improve existing biological processes for a specific purpose; its overarching goal is to enhance the quality of human life - be it directly or indirectly - by producing and/or developing effective pharmaceuticals, bioenergy, disease-resistant and high-yield crops as well as animals, and microbes for remediation in an efficient, cost-effective and ethically responsible manner. The field has already shown immense promise and further innovations are certain to culminate in dramatic improvements in existing technologies and outcomes. Biotechnology is the next wave of change that is likely to be as sweeping and invasive as that brought about by information technology. The developed countries are focusing to expand and capitalize on biotechnology. Japan and China are dominating the biotech industry at the regional forefront, while higher growth rates have been expected in emerging markets like Malaysia, India, and Singapore. Pakistan has recently initiated investment in the applications of biotechnology, especially in agriculture for developing insect-resistant and high-yield crops, vaccine production, textile, leather, and chemical industries, health, bioinformatics, and environmental biotechnology. The Government of Pakistan has invested over US$ 20 million in biotechnology research and hundreds of scientists are working in more than 31 public and private sector biotechnology research centers. There are various funding mechanisms now in place to support research and development in different disciplines of biotechnology. Many international institutions including Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, World Bank, USAID, Rockefeller Foundation, and Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research also provide financial assistance for selected biotech projects. With remarkable advancements in agriculture, biomedical research, and the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology has become a major discipline that is likely to play an increasingly significant role in improving the economies of different countries, especially those which are developing. Pakistan must do its utmost to impart quality education in this exciting and promising field to its undergraduate and graduate students. The proposed Biotechnology curriculum has been developed with immense enthusiasm, passion, and responsibility. It is anticipated that its successful implementation in all institutions across Pakistan will culminate in the production of well-trained graduates who are much sought after by educational institutions and corporations within Pakistan and abroad.

 

 

 

 

VISION:

We aspire to empower individuals and communities to harness the full potential of biotechnology. Our vision is to facilitate access to biotechnological knowledge and resources, enabling people to make informed decisions and actively participate in shaping a future where biotechnology plays a central role in improving quality of life.

 

MISSION:

Our mission at the Women's University is to impart cutting-edge knowledge in Biotechnology and cultivate graduates who are exceptionally well-equipped with both theoretical and practical expertise. This will empower them to emerge as outstanding educators, scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs.