The Integrated BS–MS five-year programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences is a unique offering in our region, designed for young minds who are curious about all branches of science and want the freedom to discover their strengths in the spirit of build your own degree, popularly called as BYOD. This approach is needed to inculcate aptitude for innovation and problem solving by multi-interdisciplinary approach. This is the era of knowledge economy where innovation drives the economy.
In the first three semesters, every student studies biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science together, supported by courses in communication, physical education and humanities. This broad foundation means that, before you choose a major, you already understand how a biologist, a physicist, a chemist and a data scientist look at the same problem. From the fourth semester onwards, you gradually focus, and by the end of the programme you graduate with a strong BS or BS-MS degree in one core discipline such as Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematics or Physics.
What makes SAU special is its South Asian character. Students and faculty from across SAARC countries learn together, bringing different school systems, cultures and perspectives into one classroom. This diverse intellectual community ensures an education that is globally informed yet regionally relevant. Opportunities for research exchange, innovation incubators, and faculty mentorships further prepare graduates for careers in scientific research, industry/entrepreneurship, public policy, and advanced doctoral studies. Our curriculum and projects are aligned with the scientific and developmental needs of the region like climate change, sustainable energy, health, food security, data‑driven decision making, so that your learning is not only rigorous but also socially relevant.
As a BS-MS student here, you will experience research‑oriented teaching from the first year, access modern laboratories, and work on interdisciplinary projects that prepare you for higher studies, careers in research and industry, as well as emerging areas like AI & Data Science, IPR, Bioentrepreneurship, Technology Management and science policy. We are building not just specialists, but responsible researcher for both academia and industries and leaders for South Asia.
If you are excited by questions that do not fit neatly into one subject, and if you want an international campus experience within our own region, the BS-MS in Interdisciplinary Sciences at South Asian University is for you. FIDS warmly invite you to join us and grow with this young and ambitious institution.
