Numerous New Programs Are Approved by UET

Numerous New Programs Are Approved by UET

At its 235th meeting, which was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shahid Munir, the Academic Council of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) authorised a number of new programs. Academic and administrative department heads, the registrar, and faculty deans were among those present.

In order to implement new Bachelor’s programs in applied computing, information technology, gaming and animation, information systems technology, and an associate degree in information technology and computer engineering, the council agreed with suggestions made by the Board of Studies of the Computer Science Department.

Following recommendations from the Board of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Engineering, the council also authorised MSc and PhD programs in mineral processing within the Mining Engineering Department.

In addition to a Scheme of Studies for an associate degree in applied computers, a new Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences program was approved for the UET New Campus.

In addition, the council authorised an MSc in process plant management at UET Lahore based on suggestions from the Board of the Faculty of Chemical, Metallurgical, and Polymer Engineering. This includes the MSc programs in Safety, Health, and Process Plant Management at the New Campus, which offer distant learning with smart classrooms.

Finally, a Bachelor of Interior Design degree was authorised in accordance with the Board of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning’s suggestions.

According to Prof Munir, these efforts are meant to bring UET’s curriculum into line with industry demands and educational developments, giving students the specific knowledge and useful skills they need to succeed in a variety of career fields and developing industries.