The MS in Biotechnology is designed to meet growing demand in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and industrial biotechnology sectors. Our highly qualified faculty ensures top-tier education and research opportunities. Many students advance to PhD programs locally and internationally, while others secure employment in leading organizations in Pakistan and abroad.
MS Biotechnology
| Sr. No. | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Course Work | 24 |
| 2 | Thesis / Project / Additional Courses | 6 |
| Total | - | 30 |
| At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in a relevant field |
| Candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 40% | 30% | 30% | 100% |
Program Name: MS Biotechnology
Admission Fee: 28,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 19,000 | 256,000 | 142,000 | 113,500 | 107,800 | 85,000 | 56,500 | 30 | 598,000 |
Disclaimer
The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.
Semester-I
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | BT650 | Advanced Molecular Biology | Core | 3 |
| 2 | BT601 | Advanced Research Methods in Biotechnology | Core | 3 |
| 3 | BT--- | Course 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 4 | BT--- | Course 4 | Elective | 3 |
Semester-II
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | BT638 | Advances in Bioinformatics | Core | 3 |
| 2 | BT630 | Trends in Biotechnology | Core | 3 |
| 3 | BT--- | Course 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 4 | BT--- | Course 4 | Elective | 3 |
Semester-III
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | BT799 | Thesis and Viva Voce | Project | 6 |
List of courses (Any course will be offered among the following)
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | Advanced Molecular Biology | Core | 3 |
| 2 | Advanced Research Methods in Biotechnology | Core | 3 |
| 3 | Advances in Bioinformatics | Core | 3 |
| 4 | Trends in Biotechnology | Core | 3 |
| 5 | Advances in Environmental Biotechnology | Elective | 3 |
| 6 | Advances in Molecular Genetics | Elective | 3 |
| 7 | Advances in Agriculture Biotechnology | Elective | 3 |
| 8 | Advances in Nanobiotechnology | Elective | 3 |
| 9 | Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing | Elective | 3 |
| 10 | Medicinal Plant Biotechnology | Elective | 3 |
| 11 | Recombinant DNA Technology | Elective | 3 |
| 12 | Recent Trends in Industrial Biotechnology | Elective | 3 |
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Laboratory Technician in industry and government sectors.
- Clinical Research Assistant in hospitals.
- Sales Representative in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
- Biologist in food inspection agencies and agricultural departments.
MS in Biotechnology requires the completion of 30 credit hours (either 24 coursework + 6 thesis credit hours or 30 coursework only), a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0, compliance with HEC plagiarism policy, and if a thesis is opted, it must be evaluated by internal and external examiners followed by a successful defense.