MPhil Biotechnology

MPhil Biotechnology is a two year program consisting of 2 semesters of coursework followed by two semesters of research. This is a rigorous program that is supported by modern infrastructure such as six dedicated research and four teaching laboratories with state-of the-art equipment.

Admission Criteria

  • A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences
    including: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology and Medical Lab Technology.
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE:
Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.

Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.

Round 2: Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

January 22, 2024

C

Admission Test

 

 

Date: January 25

Biotech:

      Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-321

MPGN      

                   Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-321

D

Interview

Date: January 29

Biotech:

Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-433

MPGN     

                  Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-433

E

Merit List 

February 01

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

February 07

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

 

Round 1 Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

December 04

C

Admission Test

Date: December 07

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

D

Interview

Date: December 11

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

E

Merit List 

December 13

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

December 18

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

Required Documents

  1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
  2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
  3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
  4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
    • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
  5. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.‘ that (This point is applicable to Fall admissions only)
  6.  
  7. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
  8. Two Reference Letters.
  9. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
  10. One recent passport-sized photograph.
  11. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
  12. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 3500).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

  1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
  2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
  3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for sample paper.

Click here to apply

Click here for the Merit List for Round 1 of Admissions.

Click here for the Merit List for Round 2 of Admissions.

Salient Features of the Biotechnology Program

● Collaboration with various national institutes
● Research being offered in Agriculture Biotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Biotechnology and Proteomics
● State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
● The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
● All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations
● Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
● Chughtai Laboratories
● Fatima Memorial System, Lahore
● National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad
● National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
● Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
● Punjab Agriculture Research Board
● Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore
● The University of California, Davis, USA
● University of Health Sciences, Lahore
● University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
● University of the Punjab, Lahore
● Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore

MPhil Food Safety and Quality Management

Access to safe, wholesome and nutritious food is a fundamental human right. Nevertheless, food systems in developing countries continue to be stressed due to lack of capacity to deal with pre- and post-harvest losses. This combined with increase in population, migration, urbanization, lack of resources and problems of environmental and food hygiene adversely affect quality and safety of food supplies in most parts of Pakistan.

FCCU’s resources and cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of Food Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Business make it an ideal institution to offer an MPhil program in Food Safety and Quality Management (FSQM) to cater to the needs of the food industry, government sector, regulatory bodies and other sectors including new businesses.

Admission Criteria

A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Food Technology, Agriculture and Nutrition Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and DVM.
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE:

Acceptance is based upon the 1) GAT / GRE Score, 2) Interview and 3) An overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, research statement and English language proficiency. Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript and GAT / GRE Score within the due dates.

Postgraduate Admissions Timeline (Fall 2023) – Round 2

A Admissions Begin July 01, 2023
B Last Date for Submission of Form August 25, 2023
C Admission Test

Date: January 25

Biotech:

      Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-321

MPGN      

                   Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-321

D Interview

Date: January 29

Biotech:

 

Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-433

MPGN      

                   Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-433

E Merit List September 05, 2023
F Last Date for Fee Submission September 08, 2023
G Classes Begin September 11, 2023

Postgraduate Admissions Timeline (Fall 2023) – Round 1

A Admissions Begin July 01, 2023
B Last Date for Submission of Form August 04, 2023
C Admission Test Date: August 08, 2023
Time: TBD
Venue: TBD
D Interview Date: August 11, 2023
Time: TBD
Venue: TBD
E Merit List August 15, 2023
F Last Date for Fee Submission August 22, 2023
G Classes Begin September 11, 2023

Required Documents

  1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
  2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
  3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
  4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
    • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
  5. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.
  6. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
  7. Two Reference Letters.
  8. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
  9. One recent passport-sized photograph.
  10. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
  11. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 3500).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

  1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
  2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
  3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for sample paper.

Click here for the Merit List for Round 1 of Admissions.

Click here for the Merit List for Round 2 of Admissions.

Salient Features

  • As an evening program, MPhil Food Safety and Quality Management allows in-service professionals to benefit from this cross-disciplinary degree
  • Our partner organization, PCSIR Laboratories Lahore, is one of the largest government laboratories in Pakistan. FCCU’s MoU with PCSIR Laboratories Lahore, means that PCSIR’s expertise can also be used by students to help with research and internships
  • Collaboration with national institutes
  • Research being offered in vast domains of food safety issues, current and future safety challenges, supply chain management, food quality guidelines and regulatory frameworks
  • State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
  • The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
  • All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations

  • Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore

MPhil Molecular Pathology and Genomics

Molecular pathology is a rapidly expanding discipline that connects pathology and molecular biology. The future of medicine and clinical diagnostics is molecular based.

MPhil Molecular Pathology and Genomics (MPGN) program provides training in the application and interpretation of advanced molecular technologies and their use in pathology and clinical diagnostics. This specialist training enables physicians, scientists and technologists to validate, use and develop molecular assays for improved management of patients.

Admission Criteria

  • A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition Sciences and Medical Lab Technology.
  • MBBS students who have completed six years of medical school and are currently engaged in a pathology residency program may also apply.
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE:

Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.

Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.

Round 2: Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

January 22, 2024

C

Admission Test

 

 

Date: January 25

Biotech:

      Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-321

MPGN      

                   Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-321

D

Interview

Date: January 29

Biotech:

Time: 10:00

      Venue: S-433

MPGN     

                  Time: 12:00

                   Venue: S-433

E

Merit List 

February 01

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

February 07

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

 

Round 1 Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

December 04

C

Admission Test

Date: December 07

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

D

Interview

Date: December 11

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

E

Merit List 

December 13

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

December 18

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

Required Documents

  1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
  2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
  3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
  4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
    • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
  5. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.(This point is applicable to Fall admissions only)
  6. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
  7. Two Reference Letters.
  8. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
  9. One recent passport-sized photograph.
  10. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
  11. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 3500).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

  1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
  2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
  3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for sample paper.

Click here to apply

Click here for the Merit List for Round 1 of Admissions.

Click here for the Merit List for Round 2 of Admissions.

Salient Features

  • As an evening program, MPhil Molecular Pathology and Genomics allows in-service professionals to benefit from this degree
  • Our partner organization, Chughtai Laboratories Lahore, is one of the largest private clinical diagnostic laboratories in Pakistan and provides clinical and practical expertise
  • Collaboration with national and international institutes
  • Research being offered in vast domains of medical field ranging from infectious diseases, oncology, neurological disorder, etc
  • State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
  • The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
  • All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations

  • Chughtai Laboratories
  • Fatima Memorial System, Lahore
  • Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
  • The University of California, Davis, USA
  • University of Health Sciences, Lahore
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
  • University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore

PhD Biotechnology

PhD Biotechnology is a three year degree program that can be extended further as per policy. The program consists of 2 semesters of coursework of 18 credit hours followed by a minimum of 4 semesters of research of 12 credit hours. In the first year, students have to complete 18 credit hours coursework, which is followed by a comprehensive examination. The student is expected to carry out original research work under the supervision of a faculty member (who is an HEC approved supervisor)
from the Department. The Department of Biology is equipped with many state-of-the-art research facilities and has active collaboration with several medical laboratories, research institutes and universities.

Admission Criteria

  • Minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or first division in the annual system in MPhil/MS/equivalent in any area related to life sciences.
  • Passing a subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) or ETS (USA) in the area of specialization chosen at the PhD level.
  • In the case of the GAT subject test, a minimum of 70% marks are required.
  • In the case of the GRE subject test, a minimum of 70% score is required.
  • Passing an interview conducted by the PhD admissions committee.
  • The candidate will submit a research statement along with the admission application.

NOTE:

Acceptance is based upon the 1) GAT / GRE Score, 2) Interview and 3) An overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, research statement and English language proficiency.
Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript and GAT / GRE Score within the due dates.

Round 2: Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

January 22, 2024

C

Admission Test

 

 

Date: January 25

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

D

Interview

Date: January 29

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

E

Merit List 

February 01

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

February 07

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

 

Round 1 Postgraduate Admission Timeline (Spring 2024)

A

Admissions Begin

November 1, 2023

B

Last Date for Submission of Form

December 04

C

Admission Test

Date: December 07

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

D

Interview

Date: December 11

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

E

Merit List 

December 13

F

Last Date for Fee Submission

December 18

G

Classes Begin

February 12, 2024

Click here to apply

Required Documents

  1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
  2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
    • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
  3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
  4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
  5. Attested copies of the final Transcript and Degree of MPhil / MS.
    • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
  6. Students can submit their MPhil / MS Transcript at least till the 3rd semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.
  7. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s / MPhil / MS Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
  8. Attested copy of the GAT Subject / GRE Subject result.
  9. Research statement (1000 – 1500 words) where you would provide a concise write-up about the research theme that you would like to pursue. Include a brief description of your proposed research work plan as well.
  10. Two Reference Letters.
  11. One recent passport-sized photograph.
  12. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
  13. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 3500).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

  1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
  2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
  3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Salient Features of the Biotechnology Program

● Collaboration with various national institutes
● Research being offered in Agriculture Biotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Biotechnology and Proteomics
● State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
● The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
● All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations
● Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
● Chughtai Laboratories
● Fatima Memorial System, Lahore
● National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad
● National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
● Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
● Punjab Agriculture Research Board
● Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore
● The University of California, Davis, USA
● University of Health Sciences, Lahore
● University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
● University of the Punjab, Lahore
● Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore