BS Cyber Security

Program Information

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BS Cyber Security) 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 Cyber Security 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.

Program Outline

Sr No.	Areas	Courses	Cr. Hrs.
1	Computing Core	14	47
2	Domain Core	6	18
3	Domain Elective	7	21
4	Mathematics & Supporting Courses**	4	12
5	Elective Supporting Courses	1	3
6	General Education Requirements	12	31
-	Total	44	132

Eligibility Criteria

At least 50% marks in intermediate or equivalent with Mathematics.
Note: Students who have not studied Mathematics at the intermediate level must pass the deficiency courses in Mathematics (06 credits) in the first year.
Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: BS Cyber Security

Admission Fee: 28,000

Per Credit Hour Fee	1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment	1st Installment with 25% Scholarship	1st Installment with 30% Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees)
15,860	297,620	162,810	129,108	122,367	95,405	61,703	132	2,121,520

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester I

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP123	-	Application of ICT(GE-I)	GER	3
-	CP121	-	Application of ICT- 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	MAT183	-	QR 1 (GE-V) Logic Thinking	GER	3
6	SS112	-	Social Science (Financial Account)	GER	2
7	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	For Maths Deficient only	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17(20)

Semester II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP113	CP123	Programming Fundamentals	Computing	3
-	CP111	CP121	Programming Fundamentals - Lab	Computing	1
2	AR103	-	Digital Logic Design	Computing	3
-	AR101	-	Digital Logic Design - Lab	Computing	1
3	MAT113	-	ID-1 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry)	ID	3
4	ENG211	ENG110	Expository Writing	GER	3
5	AL143	-	QR2 (Discrete Structures)	GER	3
6	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	For Maths Deficient only	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17(20)

Semester III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP223	PF	Object Oriented Programming	Computing	3
-	CP221	PF	Object Oriented Programming - Lab	Computing	1
2	AR292	-	Computer Organization and Architecture	Computing	2
-	AR291	-	Computer Organization and Architecture-LAB	Computing	1
3	NS342	-	Introduction to Cyber Security	Major Core	2
-	NS341	-	Introduction to Cyber Security Lab	Major Core	1
4	MAT263	-	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations – ID2	ID	3
5	MAT253	-	Probability & Statistics – ID3	ID	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	CP233	OOP	Data Structures	Computing	3
-	CP231	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Computing	1
2	DB203	PF	Database Systems	Computing	3
-	DB201	PF	Database Systems - Lab	Computing	1
3	NS302	-	Computer Networks	Computing	2
-	NS301	-	Computer Networks Lab	Computing	1
4	PAK102	-	Pakistan Studies	GER	2
5	CCE201	-	Civics and Community Engagement	GER	2
6	xxxxx	-	Arts and Humanities	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	17

Semester V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	AL352	-	Artificial Intelligence	IS	2
-	AL351	-	Artificial Intelligence- Lab	IS	1
2	NS422	-	Network Security	Major Core	2
-	NS421	-	Network Security - Lab	Major Core	1
3	AR323	-	Operating Systems	Computing	3
-	AR321	-	Operating Systems - Lab	Computing	1
4	SD342	-	Secure Software Design and Development	Major Core	2
-	SD341	-	Secure Software Design and Development Lab	Major Core	1
5	XXXXX	-	Professional Certification	CER	3
Total	-	-	-	-	16

Semester VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	UHQ101	-	Fehm e Quran-1	GER	1
2	CY352	-	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	Major Core	2
-	CY351	-	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering Lab	Major Core	1
3	CY333	-	Cryptography	Major Core	3
-	CY303	-	Information Security Management	Major Core	3
4	XXXXXX	-	Elective 1	Elective	3
5	XXXXXX	-	Elective 2	Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	16

Semester VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	ENT102	-	Entrepreneurship	GER	2
3	CY322	-	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing	Major Core	2
-	CY321	-	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Lab	Major Core	1
4	CY362	-	Cloud and Application Security	Major Core	2
-	CY361	-	Cloud and Application Security Lab	Major Core	1
5	XXXXXX	-	Elective 3	Elective	3
6	XXXXXX	-	Elective 4	Elective	3
7	CP483	-	Final Year Project - I	Capstone Project	3
Total	-	-	-	-	17

Semester VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Credit Hours
1	UHQ111	-	Fehm e Quran-2	GER	1
2	CY422	-	Digital Forensics and Incident Response	Major Core	2
-	CY421	-	Digital Forensics and Incident Response Lab	Major Core	1
3	XXXXXX	-	Elective 5	Elective	3
4	XXXXXX	-	Elective 6	Elective	3
5	XXXXXX	-	Field Experience / Internship	Field Experience	3
6	CP493	-	FYP-I Final Year Project - II	Capstone Project	3
Total	-	-	-	-	16

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 complete 132 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. This four-year program consists of eight semesters. The minimum duration for degree completion is four years, while the maximum allowed period is seven years.