Duration of Program: 4 Year (8 Semesters)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The Bachelor Studies (BS) in Botany is structured in accordance with the provisions of the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1. and comprises of minimum 135 credit hours spread over eight (08) regular semesters. Universities may offer courses up-to maximum of 144 credit hours provided that the total number of credit hours are reasonably set to achieve the Program Learning Objectives (PLOs) without putting undue burden on students.

The standard scheme of studies for Bachelor Studies (BS) in Botany is given below:

Minimum Credit Hours	141
General Education	39 credit hours (15 courses)
Discipline Related Courses / Major	78 credit hours (26 courses)
Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses	18 credit hours (6 courses)
Internship	3 credit hours
Capstone Project	3 credit hours
Program Duration	Minimum: 4 Years Maximum: 6 Years The maximum limit is further extendable to another year in extra-ordinary circumstances subject to approval of university’s statutory body.
Semester Duration	16-18 weeks for regular semesters (1-2 weeks for examination) 8-9 weeks for summer semesters (1 week for examination)
Course Load (per semester)	15-21 credit hours for regular semesters Up-to 8 credit hours for summer semesters (for remedial/deficiency/failure/repetition courses only)
3 Credit Hours (Theory)	3 classes (1 hour each) OR 2 classes (1.5 hour each) OR 1 class (3 hours) per week throughout the semester.
1 Credit Hours (Lab / Field Work)	1 credit hour in laboratory or practical work / project requires lab contact of three hours per week throughout the semester.

Department of Botany

Academic Programs of Department of Botany

BS Botany

Mphil Botany

PHD Botany