The MS Microbiology program at University of Central Punjab is a Two- year program with an aim to equip students with advanced knowledge and technical skills in microbiology, preparing them for impactful contributions in research, diagnostics, and industry, focusing on addressing challenges in healthcare and related fields.
MS Microbiology
The students are expected to complete MS Microbiology in two-year time span with a maximum duration to four-year. Year One is divided into two semesters, with four courses in each semesters (24 Cr. Hrs) and Year Two is dedicated to Research Work (6 Cr. Hrs)
| 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 Microbiology
Admission Fee: 25,000
| 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) |
| 19,030 | 253,360 | 139,180 | 110,635 | 104,926 | 82,090 | 53,545 | 30 | 595,900 |
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.
Tentative Study Road Map
| Semester 1 | No of Courses | Type of Course | Credit Hour (Total=30) |
| 1 | 4 | 1 Core & 3 Electives | 12 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 Core & 3 Electives | 12 |
| 3&4 | Research work/Thesis | - | 6 |
List of elective courses:
| Sr. No | Code | Course Title | Category | Cr.Hr |
| 1 | MB664 | Advanced Techniques in Microbiology | Core | 3 |
| 2 | MB665 | Advanced Medical Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 3 | MB670 | Advanced Virology | Elective | 3 |
| 4 | MB762 | Food Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 5 | MB663 | Advances in Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 6 | MB601 | Writing Skills and Research Methodology | Core | 3 |
| 7 | MB671 | Advanced Immunology | Elective | 3 |
| 8 | BT680 | Advances in Bioinformatics | Elective | 3 |
| 9 | MB630 | Microbial Biotechnology | Elective | 3 |
| 10 | MB710 | Molecular Microbial Genetics | Elective | 3 |
| 11 | MB711 | Microbial Genetics | Elective | 3 |
| 12 | MB720 | Microbial Biochemistry | Elective | 3 |
| 13 | MB760 | Industrial Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 14 | MB761 | Frontiers in Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | MB751 | Genomics and Proteomics | Elective | 3 |
| 16 | MB766 | Environmental Toxicology and Microbial Control | Elective | 3 |
| 17 | MB767 | Advances in Soil and Agriculture | Elective | 3 |
| 18 | MB768 | Bacterial Biofilms | Elective | 3 |
| 19 | MB772 | Mechanistic Virology and Vaccinology | Elective | 3 |
| 20 | MB664 | Advanced Techniques in Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 21 | MB670 | Advanced Virology | Elective | 3 |
| 22 | MB663 | Advances in Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 23 | MB601 | Writing Skills and Research Methodology | Elective | 3 |
| 24 | MB665 | Advanced Medical Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 25 | MB762 | Food Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| 26 | MB671 | Advanced Immunology | Elective | 3 |
| 27 | BT680 | Advances in Bioinformatics | Elective | 3 |
| 28 | MB666 | Research Methodologies and Bioethics | Elective | 3 |
| 29 | MB667 | Cancer Biology | Elective | 3 |
| 30 | MB773 | Non-communicable Diseases and Management | Elective | 3 |
| 31 | MB774 | Microbial Diversity and Ecology | Elective | 3 |
| 32 | MB775 | Probiotics and Antimicrobials | Elective | 3 |
- Academia (Lecturer or Pursuing PhD)
- Microbiologist in different industries for example like dairy, food, chemical industries
- Quality Control in industries for example food industries, water industry
- Research Assistants/ Associates in Diagnostic Labs (Microbiology and Molecular Biology Departments)
To be eligible for the degree of MS/Mphil, the following must be completed by the MS/Mphil:
- 24 Cr. Hrs. coursework (8 courses) maintaining 2.50/4.00 CGPA
- 24 Cr. Hrs. coursework (8 courses) and Six (06) Cr. Hrs. thesis.
- 27 Cr. Hrs. coursework (9 courses) and Three (03) Cr. Hrs. project; or
- 30 Cr. Hrs. coursework (10 courses).
- The minimum & maximum allowable duration, inclusive of semester breaks, to complete the MS/Mphil degree shall be 1.5 & 4 years respectively.