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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BS Cyber Security)

A four-year undergraduate programme focused on advanced cybersecurity skills, including ethical hacking, network security, cryptography, digital forensics, and cyber threat management.

The BS Cyber Security programme is structured in accordance with the Higher Education Commission's Undergraduate Education Policy (UEP V1.1) and the Revised Cyber Security Curriculum 2026. It comprises eight regular semesters, with a minimum requirement of 133 credit hours.

The curriculum integrates general education, computing fundamentals, discipline-specific cyber security courses, interdisciplinary learning, and specialization electives. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in areas including:

  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • Computer Networks and Network Security.
  • Operating Systems and Database Systems.
  • Information Security and Cryptography.
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing.
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence.
  • Secure Software Development.
  • Cloud and Infrastructure Security.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security.
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance.
The programme also incorporates mandatory field experience/internship, a Final Year Project (FYP), and industry-relevant professional certifications to strengthen students' practical competencies and professional readiness.

Graduates can pursue career opportunities as Cyber Security Analysts, Information Security Officers, Penetration Testers, Digital Forensics Investigators, Network Security Engineers, Security Consultants, and Cyber Security Researchers.

The HEC curriculum identifies the following recommended specialization areas:
  1.  Network and Infrastructure Security.
  2.  Cryptography.
  3.  Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
  4.  IoT and Embedded Systems Security.
  5.  Governance, Risk and Compliance.

The availability of specializations is subject to departmental resources, faculty expertise, and approval by the University's competent statutory bodies.

Scheme of Studies

For the approved semester-wise Scheme of Studies, course distribution, course codes, and detailed curriculum, please contact the Departmental Office, Department of Communication and Cyber Security, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.

Eligibility

Applicants seeking admission to the BS Cyber Security programme must fulfil the following minimum eligibility requirements:

  1. Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate, A-Level, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), involving at least 12 years of education.
  2. A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
  3. Mathematics must have been studied at the Intermediate/A-Level or equivalent level.
  4. Candidates who have not studied Mathematics at the Intermediate level are required to complete six (06) credit hours of Mathematics deficiency courses during the first year, including the Zero Semester, as applicable.
  5. Applicants must fulfil the University's prescribed admission criteria, merit requirements, and any applicable admission test requirements.

Final admission is subject to the University's prevailing admission policy and eligibility requirements.