National University of Medical Sciences

BS Sociology

Introduction of the Program:

BS Sociology program aims to equip students with a basic understanding of human society's development, structure, and functioning. Hence, through community engagement, they can study, analyze, and explore solutions to social problems, including health issues, in a conducive environment involving skill learning in and outside the classroom. The program would also prepare students to examine human interactions, cultural phenomena, and themes such as social inequalities for resources, health facilities, and climate change's environmental ramifications, alongside rural development and urbanization considerations, factors that impact individuals' and groups' well-being. The program uses the sociological imagination concept of sociology to connect personal experiences and larger social issues. Major themes in sociological thinking include the interplay between the individual and society, society as a stable and changing structure, the causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life.

The curriculum provides an out-of-the-box look at societies and cultures with more focus on Pakistani societal issues to derive a way forward towards social justice and positive change. The course will provide the foundation for further studies in the field of sociology.

Vision of the Program:

To envision a better understanding of the complex dynamics of social issues and unearth possible solutions for achieving perpetual peace in society.

Mission of the Program:

BS program in Sociology aims to equip the students with conceptual tools, scientific knowledge, and practical skills to gain a deeper understanding of the social world and face the critical challenges that may come in practical life.

Objectives of the Program:

To develop a sociological understanding of key societal phenomena and changes.
To achieve insight into the central sociological concepts and their application.
To train students with sociological approaches to achieve national goals for a sustainable Pakistan.

Learning Outcomes of the Program:

A BS graduate of Sociology will be able to:

Conduct multidisciplinary research in the field of Sociology.
Develop an insight to understand contemporary social issues in various sociocultural settings.
Demonstrate the ability to critically dialogue about societal phenomena' anthropological, philosophical, political, psychological, and economic dimensions.
To appreciate the role of human agency in social change.

Scope regarding market and employment perspective of program:

A BS graduate of Sociology will be able to:

*What we learn*	*Related positions*
Social Research Methods Statistics	Market Research/Data Officers Program Evaluation Experts Quality Management and Control Data Analysis
Demography Population Urban Sociology /Rural Sociology Sociology of Community	National, Urban & Rural Planning Market Analysis Strategic Planning/Forecasting
Organizational Behavior and HRD	Human Resource Management
Formal Organizations	Organizational Development
Sociology of Families Race, Class, and Gender Social Inequality	Social Services/Welfare Management Educational Administrations Support Associations and Government Work

Entry Requirement of the Program:

F.Sc (Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering), F.A., ICS, I.Com, A Levels, High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification (Equivalence certificate from IBCC required in case of foreign qualification)
Minimum score 50% aggregate marks
NUMS Admission Test with a minimum 50% cumulative score