• Department of Zoology, University of Chitral holds Third Meeting of its Board of Studie

    Department of Zoology, University of Chitral holds third meeting of its board of studies on 23rd October 2025. The meeting was chaired by convenor Mr. Fathul Bari, Head of the department, and started with the recitation of the holy Quran and welcome note from the chair. The meeting was attended by internal members from the department of Zoology, UoCh, and subject experts from other universities and affiliated colleges.

    Members physically present in the Conference Room included Dr. Shah Fahad Ali Khan, Mr. Saif Ullah, Ms. Mehrun Nisa, Prof. Aman Shah. External members participated online and contributed valuable insights, including Dr. Tanzil Ur Rehman, Assistant Professor Center for Animal Science and Fisheries, Dr. Kamran Khan (Lecturer, Department of Zoology, SBBU, Sheringal), Ms. Fatima Bibi, Mr. Nizam Ud Din and Mr. Rahmat Khalique participated as co-opted members.

    Board reviewed the proposed scheme of studies for Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Associate Degree in Zoology. In depth discussion followed the presentation of the agenda items and members provided their valuable feedback during the session. The Board unanimously approved the revised courses for the undergraduate degree programs in accordance with the HEC Undergraduate and Graduate Policy and revised curriculum of Zoology (2025). The new scheme of studies will be implemented from fall 2025 for Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of Chitral, BS Zoology and Associate Degree Program in affiliated colleges subject to approval from the Academic council of the university of Chitral.

    The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair, the chair expressed sincere gratitude to all members for their time, guidance, and valuable feedback, which will be essential in enhancing the department's academic programs.