BS Cyber Security

Program Info

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS CyberSecurity) program is designed to equip students with the expertise needed to protect digital assets, secure networks, and mitigate cyber threats. This program offers a hands-on learning experience, enabling students to develop robust security solutions with access to cutting-edge research labs and guidance from industry-leading faculty. We cultivate professionals who can proactively address security challenges, develop resilient defense mechanisms, and meet the evolving demands of the cybersecurity landscape.

The BS CyberSecurity curriculum includes foundational and advanced topics such as computing, cryptography, ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, risk management, secure software development, incident response, and cybersecurity law. Students will learn how to defend critical infrastructures, protect sensitive data, and enhance security measures across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, government, business, and emerging technologies.

Outline

Areas	Courses	Cr. Hrs.
Computing Core	14	47
Domain Core	6	18
Domain Elective	7	21
Mathematics & Supporting Courses**	4	12
Elective Supporting Courses	1	3
General Education Requirements	12	31
Total	44	132

Eligibility Criteria

At least 50% marks in Intermediate (HSSC) examination with Mathematics or equivalent qualification with Mathematics certified by IBCC.

At least 50% marks in Intermediate Pre-medical (subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology) are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if admitted, are required to study additional two Mathematics courses, worth 6 credit hours, during the first year of studies at the institution.

Applicant will clear UCP test or equivalent.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: BS Cyber Security

Per Credit Hour Fee: 11,270

Admission Fee: 25,000

1st Semester Total Fee Including Admission fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 35% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 100% Merit Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee(incl Admission fee)
227,860	126,430	N/A	101,073	75,715	50,358	25,000	132	1,512,640

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester I

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP103	-	Introduction to Computing (GE-I)	GER	3
-	CP101	-	Introduction to Computing - Lab (GE-I)	GER	1
2	ENG110	-	Functional English (GE-II)	GER	3
3	GE102	-	Basic Electronics (GE-III)	GER	2
-	GE101	-	Basic Electronics - Lab (GE-III)	GER	1
4	PAK102	-	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE-IV)	GER	2
5	AL143	-	QR 1 (Discrete Structures) (GE-V)	GER	3
6	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15 (18)

Semester II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP113	ITC	Programming Fundamentals	Computing Core	3
-	CP111	ITC	Programming Fundamentals - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR102	-	Digital Logic Design	Computing Core	2
-	AR101	-	Digital Logic Design - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT113	-	QR 2 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry) (GE-VI)	GER	3
4	ENG102	FE	Expository Writing (GE-VII)	GER	3
5	SEP113	-	Civics and Community Engagement (GE-VIII)	GER	2
6	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15 (18)

Semester III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP223	PF	Object Oriented Programming	Computing Core	3
-	CP221	PF	Object Oriented Programming - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR223	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language	Computing Core	3
-	AR221	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT253	-	Probability & Statistics	Maths	3
4	SEP203	-	Arts & Humanities (Professional Practices) (GE-IX)	GER	2
5	MAT243	CAG	Multivariable Calculus	Maths	3
6	ENT201	-	Entrepreneurship (GE-X)	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP233	OOP	Data Structures	Computing Core	3
-	CP231	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	DB203	-	Database Systems	Computing Core	3
-	DB201	-	Database Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	-	-	Social Sciences (GE-XI)	GER	2
4	NS312	-	Information Security	Computing Core	2
-	NS311	-	Information Security - Lab	Computing Core	1
5	MAT233	CAG	Linear Algebra	Maths	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies (GE- XII)	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	AL312	-	Artificial Intelligence	Computing Core	2
-	AL311	-	Artificial Intelligence - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	SE203	-	Software Engineering	Computing Core	3
3	NS342	IS	Domain Core 1 (Cyber Security)	Domain Core	2
-	NS341	IS	Domain Core 1 (Cyber Security) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	AR332	-	Operating Systems	Computing Core	2
-	AR331	-	Operating Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
5	ENG203	FE	Technical & Business Writing	EN	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 1	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	NS302	-	Computer Networks	Computing Core	2
-	NS301	-	Computer Networks - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AL303	DS	Analysis of Algorithms	Computing Core	3
3	CY312	-	Domain Core 2 (Information Assurance)	Domain Core	2
-	CY311	-	Domain Core 2 (Information Assurance) - Lab	-	1
4	-	-	Domain Elective 2	Domain Elective	3
5	SD342	Cyber	Domain Core 3 (Secure Software Design and Development)	Domain Core	2
-	SD341	Cyber	Domain Core 3 (Secure Software Design and Development) - Lab	Domain Core	1
6	-	-	Domain Elective 3	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	-	-	Domain Elective 4	Domain Elective	3
2	CP483	-	Final Year Project - I	Computing Core	3
3	NS422	Cyber	Domain Core 4 (Network Security)	Domain Core	2
-	NS421	Cyber	Domain Core 4(Network Security) - Lab	Domain Core	1
-	CY412	Cyber	Domain Core 5 (Digital Forensic)	Domain Core	2
4	CY411	Cyber	Domain Core 5 (Digital Forensic) - Lab	Domain Core	1
5	-	-	Domain Elective 5	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP442	OOP, OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing)	Domain Core	2
-	CP441	OOP, OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP493	FYP-I	Final Year Project - II	Computing Core	3
3	-	-	Domain Elective 6	Domain Elective	3
4	-	-	Domain Elective 7	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Elective Supporting Course	SS	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BS in Cybersecurity program play a crucial role in securing digital assets, protecting sensitive data, and mitigating cyber threats across industries. As cyberattacks grow in complexity, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise in both the public and private sectors. Career paths for cybersecurity graduates include:

Cybersecurity Analyst
Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester)
Network Security Engineer
Digital Forensics Investigator
Incident Response Specialist
Security Architect
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Cloud Security Engineer
Malware Analyst
Cryptography Engineer

These roles are vital in securing government systems, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and corporate enterprises from cyber threats and breaches.

Criteria for Award of Degree

Each candidate for the BS Cybersecurity degree must successfully complete 132 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. This four-year program consists of eight semesters, with Fall and Spring semesters offered annually. The Summer semester can be used for internships or deficiency courses. The minimum duration for degree completion is four years, while the maximum allowed period is seven years.