INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Department of Microbiology was established in May 2006

1.2 Offer 1- M.Sc (2-Year) with an extra semester (Foundation) for those who have no previous knowledge of microbiology, and 2- BS program

1.3 Microbiology is the study of Microorganisms; include Bacteria & Fungi (both useful and harmful for human beings Plants and fishes etc), Viruses, and protozoa etc. Microorganisms and microbial enzymes can be used in industrial processes to carry out reactions that are not economically feasible by chemical means. Microbiology offers the possibility of major improvements in the way medicines are developed and manufactured. Microbiologists are employed principally in the health care (animal and Human beings), fine chemicals, brewing & distilling, food and food related industries, where they are involved in research and development, in process design & control, in management and in quality control. Therefore, the various disciplines of Microbiology are prime choice of man and women folk, mainly because of its laboratory-based activities.

OBJECTIVES

2.1 to foster an environment that promotes learning through quality teaching and research while encouraging mutual respect, tolerance and sensitivity.

2.2 to provide qualified and focused professionals in the subject of Microbiology to meet the future needs of educational institutes and/or industry.

2.3 to prepare researchers to meet the needs of industry and research organizations, science and technology..

2.4 to develop the department as a nursery for the advanced level degree program at CASVAB and other institutions particularly in the province of Balochistan.

Number of Seats Available

7.1	The total number of seats in each program of study, including all categories of reserved seats shall be 35. The detail of distribution of seats is as under: -
	7.1.1	Local and Domicile of Balochistan, province-Category -A
		Open merit: Balochistan	10%	04
		Open merit Quetta District	10%	07
		Open merit other than Quetta	75%	21
	7.1.2	Personnel serving in Balochistan –Category -B 1 (Non-local & non-Domiciles) Daughter/son/spouse
	7.1.3	University employees/ Nominees of AJK/ Armed Forces/ Northern Areas/ Disabled-Category - C 2 Daughter/son/spouse
	7.1.4	Total Seats	35
	7.1.5	Category -C applicants will submit their application forms to the Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs) by the due date, attached require documents and an affidavit, specimen of which is attached as Annexure-“A”.
7.2	BS	(4 years)	35 Seats (1^st Semester)
7.3		(2 years)	35 Seats (1^st / Foundation Semester)

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

8.1	BS	(4 year) Program
	8.1.1	Passed their F.Sc (Pre-Medical) in at least 2^nd division
	8.1.2	Written test and interview to be qualified with at least 45% marks
8.2	M.Sc	(2 year program)
	8.2.1	Passed their B.Sc with Zoology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry in at least 2^nd division.
	8.2.2	Written test and interview to be qualified with at least 45% marks

Fee Structure

BS Program (4 year) Semester wise

1^st Semester

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Admission Fee (For total duration of course	1000
2.	Tuition Fee	1200
3.	Security (Non-refundable for total duration of course)	200
4.	Identity Card (For every Semester)	25
5.	Student Cultural Activities	75
6.	Sports Fee	300
7.	Transport Fee	400
8.	Field Work	500
9.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
10.	Laboratory Fee	200
11.	Library Fee (Per Annum)	200
12.	Main Library Security (Refundable).	2000
13.	Examination Fee	1000

2^nd Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
2.	Laboratory Fee	500
3.	Identity Card (For every Semester)	25
4.	Field Work	500
5.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 2^nd Semester	3825

3^rd Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Student Cultural Activities	75
3.	Student Identity Card	25
4.	Sports Fee	300
5.	Transport Fee	400
6.	Field Work	500
7.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
8.	Laboratory Fee	500
9.	Library Fee (Per Annum).	200
10	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 3^rd Semester	4800

4^th Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
3.	Laboratory Fee	500
4.	Identity Card (For every Semester)	25
5.	Field Work	500
6.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 4^th Semester	3825

5^th Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Student Cultural Activities (Per Annum).	75
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Sports Fee (Per Annum).	300
5.	Transport Fee	400
6.	Field Work	500
7.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
8.	Laboratory Fee	500
9.	Library Fee (Per Annum).	200
10	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 5^th Semester	4800

6^th Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Laboratory Fee	500
5.	Field Work	500
6.	Examination Fee	1000
7.	Dues payable in 6^th Semester	3825

7^th Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Student Cultural Activities (Per Annum).	75
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Sports Fee (Per Annum).	300
5.	Transport Fee	400
6.	Field Work	500
7.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
8.	Laboratory Fee	500
9.	Library Fee (Per Annum).	200
10	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 7^th Semester	4800

^8th Semester BS Program

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Laboratory Fee	500
5.	Field Work	500
6.	Examination Fee	1000
7.	Dues payable in 8^th Semester	3825
8.	Total Dues for four year BS Program (8 Semesters)	37400

M. Sc Program (Two Year) Semester Wise

*Additional Semester (Foundation) and/or 1^st Semester

S.#	Detail of Fee	Amount
1.	Admission Fee (For total duration of course	800
2.	Tuition Fee	1200
3.	Security (Non-refundable for total duration of course)	200
4.	Identity Card (For every Semester)	25
5.	Student Cultural Activities (Per Annum).	150
6.	Sports Fee (Per Annum).	600
7.	Transport Fee(Per Annum).	800
8.	Field Work	500
9.	Computer Lab.: Fee	600
10.	Laboratory Fee	500
11.	Library Fee (Per Annum)	200
12.	Main Library Security (Refundable).	2000
13.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable at the time of admission	8575

*The above fee shall be for those students who have to study additional semester as deficiency semester and for those students enrolled in the 1^st semester.

2^nd Semester

S.#	M Sc. (Two Years Program Microbiology)	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Field work Fee	500
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Computer Fee	600
5.	Laboratory Fee	500
6.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 2^nd Semester	3825

(1^st and 2^nd Semester for those studying Foundation Semester)

3^rd Semester

S.#	M Sc. (Two Years Program Microbiology)	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Computer lab Fee	600
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Laboratory Fee	500
5.	Field work Fee	500
6.	Sports Fee	500
7.	Student Cultural Activities	150
8.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 3^nd Semester	4475

4^th Semester M. Sc. Microbiology

S.#	M Sc. (Two Years Program Microbiology)	Amount
1.	Tuition Fee	1200
2.	Field work Fee	500
3.	Identity Card	25
4.	Computer Fee	600
5.	Laboratory Fee	500
6.	Examination Fee	1000
	Dues payable in 4^th Semester	3825
	Total Dues for two years (4 Semesters)	20700/-
	Total Dues for (4 Semesters + Deficiency Semester)	24525

* The above fee structure is given as a guide. The University of Balochistan reserves the right to revise the fee structure and current rates of fee. Fee will be charges on semester basis, as given above.

11 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each student is required to complete a minimum of seventy-five percent of attendance in theory lectures and practical classes separately for becoming eligible to appear in the examination of that semester.

More detailed information regarding eligibility requirement and admission procedure is given in admission form. The complete set of rules governing the admission, attendance and examination can be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs), University of Balochistan, Quetta.