Postgraduate in Biological Sciences

Admission Criteria

• A 4-year BS (Hons) degree or equivalent from an HEC recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology and Medical Lab Technology
• Minimum CGPA of 2.50 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree
• In case of the BS (Hons) degree, 130 credit hours should be completed

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

Fee Structure 

Funding Options

• Merit Scholarship (75% tuition fee waiver) available
• Limited Teaching Assistantships (50% tuition fee waiver) available
• PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students

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Admission Timeline:

Admission Criteria

• A 4-year BS (Hons) degree or equivalent from an HEC recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Food Technology, Agriculture and Nutrition Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and DVM
• Minimum CGPA of 2.50 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree
• In case of the BS (Hons) degree, 130 credit hours should be completed

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

Fee Structure 

Funding Options

• Merit Scholarship (75% tuition fee waiver) available
• Limited Teaching Assistantships (50% tuition fee waiver) available
• PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students

Admission Criteria

• A 4-year BS (Hons) degree or equivalent from an 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 2.50 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree
• In case of the BS (Hons) degree, 130 credit hours should be completed

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

Fee Structure 

Funding Options

• Merit Scholarship (75% tuition fee waiver) available
• Limited Teaching Assistantships (50% tuition fee waiver) available
• PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students

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 is required
• 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 GAT subject test, a minimum of 60% marks are required
• In the case of GRE subject test, a minimum of 60% score is required
• Passing an interview conducted by the PhD admission 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.

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

Fee Structure:

Required Documents:

1. An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
2. In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
3. An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
4. In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
5. A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
6. Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and 2-year Conventional Masters degree
7. An attested copy of the final transcript of MPhil / MS Degree
8. FCCU students need to attach the attested copies of their official Baccalaureate and MPhil transcripts
9. Students can submit their MPhil / MS Transcript at least till the 3rd semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester
10. Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
11. Students having a foreign MPhil / MS Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
12. An attested copy of the GAT Subject / GRE Subject result. If the result is not available at the time of admission, Students can still apply. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their GAT Subject / GRE Subject result within the due dates
13. 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
14. Two recent passport-sized photographs
15. Two copies of the student’s CNIC and of the father / guardian

Attach all the required documents including the paid challan form to the Admission form and submit it in the Admission Office. All applicants must collect their Admit Slip from the Admission Office.
In case you are not located in Lahore then 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. 2500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of Forman Christian College. Then send us the Courier at Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600

Online Application Link:

Please click here to apply online