M.Phil Biotechnology

Course Details

Degree Requirements

A student admitted to this program will be required to complete 24 credit hours of coursework along with a 6 credit hour thesis. In compliance with HEC directives, students must also complete two credit hours of Fehm-e-Quran course(s) during M.Phil degree program.

List of Core Courses: (9 Cr. Hrs.)
Sr. No.	Course Title	Course Code
1	Modern Biotechnology (Principles and Applications)	MBT6703
2	Advances in Agriculture Biotechnology	MBT6713
3	Advances in Health Biotechnology	MBT6723
List of Elective Courses: (15 Cr. Hrs. –at least 4 courses from one area)
Sr. No.	Course Title	Course Code
1	Advances in Stem Cell Research	MBT7763
2	Advances in Biosafety of GMOs	MBT7773
3	Advances in Nano-biotechnology	MBT7683
4	Advanced Recombinant DNA Technology	MBT7743
5	Research Design and Methodology	MBT7803
6	Advanced Bioinformatics	MBT6373
7	Advances in Industrial Biotechnology	MBT7753
8	Biotech Innovation and Commercialization	MBT7733
9	Advanced Genetic Engineering	MBT7433
10	Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology	MBT7343
Thesis of 6 credit hours
Sr. No.	Course Title	Course Code
1	Research Thesis	MBT7826

 

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is normally a two years degree program comprising 4 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year with maximum 12 Cr. Hrs. registration. The maximum duration to complete MPhil in Biotechnology is 4 years.