# University of Biological and Applied Sciences (UBAS) — Lahore UBAS

> Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences (Lahore UBAS) is a private chartered university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 4th university under the umbrella of the Punjab Group — Pakistan's largest education network. UBAS is dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, and Applied Sciences. With 7 faculties, 22+ programs, 3,000+ alumni, 18 specialized labs, and a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, UBAS is a future-ready education hub focused on innovation, sustainability, and excellence in health and applied sciences.

UBAS was established from Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) — the first private medical college in Lahore and Punjab, founded in 1997 — which was awarded a university charter to become Lahore UBAS, making it the 4th university in the Punjab Group alongside UCP, CUST, and MAJU. UBAS is chaired by Mian Amer Mahmood (Chairman, Board of Governors), with Vice Chancellor Maj. Gen. (R) Prof. Naeem Naqi and Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naeem Mubarak leading academic operations. The university has ambitious plans to establish an on-campus 1,100-bed hospital, providing students with unparalleled practical learning opportunities.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://ubas.edu.pk/): Overview of UBAS as a future-ready health and applied sciences university in Lahore
- [Who We Are](https://ubas.edu.pk/who-we-are/): UBAS's identity, founding story, Punjab Group affiliation, and academic journey
- [Vision & Mission](https://ubas.edu.pk/mission-vision/): UBAS's vision to be a prestigious autonomous institution, and its mission to enhance human potential through education, research, and service
- [Core Values](https://ubas.edu.pk/core-values/): Fundamental principles of excellence, innovation, and intellectual freedom guiding UBAS
- [Chairman BOG's Message](https://ubas.edu.pk/chairman-message/): Message from Chairman Mian Amer Mahmood on UBAS's vision for education
- [Vice Chancellor's Message](https://ubas.edu.pk/vice-chancellor-message/): Message from VC Maj. Gen. (R) Prof. Naeem Naqi
- [Pro-Vice Chancellor's Message](https://ubas.edu.pk/provice-chancellors-message/): Message from Pro-VC Prof. Dr. Naeem Mubarak
- [Admissions](https://ubas.edu.pk/admissions/): Central hub for all admission-related information — Fall 2026 admissions open
- [Admissions Portal](https://admission.ubas.edu.pk/web/signin): Login to your UBAS admissions application
- [Scholarship Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/scholarship-policy/): 8 types of scholarships available for UBAS students
- [FAQs](https://ubas.edu.pk/faqs/): Frequently asked questions about admissions, programs, and campus life
- [Blog](https://ubas.edu.pk/blog/): News, articles, and insights from UBAS
- [News & Events](https://ubas.edu.pk/news-events/): Latest news and events from UBAS campus
- [Life at UBAS](https://ubas.edu.pk/life-at-ubas/): Campus life, facilities, clubs, and student experience
- [Contact Us](https://ubas.edu.pk/contact/): Get in touch with UBAS's admissions and administrative teams
- [Prospectus 2025](https://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Prospectus-2025-final.pdf): Download the official UBAS 2025 prospectus
- [Prospectus Flipbook](https://ubas.edu.pk/prospectus-flipbook/): View the UBAS prospectus online in flipbook format
- [Student Complaint Form](https://ubas.edu.pk/student-complaint-submission-form/): Submit a student complaint online

## Faculties & Programs

### Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-pharmaceutical-sciences/)
- [Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharm-d/)
- [BS Aesthetics & Cosmetology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-aesthetics-cosmetology/)
- [M.Phil Pharmacology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/mphil-pharmacology/)
- [M.Phil. Pharmacy Practice](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/m-phil-pharmacy-practice/)
- [PhD Pharmacy Practice](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/phd-pharmacy-practice/)

### Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-allied-health-sciences/)
- [BS Anaesthesia Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-anaesthesia-technology/)
- [BS Medical Laboratory Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-medical-lab-technology/)
- [BS Radiography and Imaging Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-radiography-and-imaging-technology/)
- [BS Operation Theatre Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-operation-theater-technology/)
- [BS Renal Dialysis Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-renal-dialysis-technology/)
- [BS Medical Ultrasound and Sonography](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-medical-ultrasound-and-sonography/)
- [BS Dental Hygiene](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-dental-hygiene/)
- [BS Dental Technology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-dental-technology/)

### Faculty of Biological Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/biological-sciences-faculty/)
- [BS Biotechnology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-biotechnology/)
- [BS Forensic Science](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-forensic-science/)
- [BS Human Genetics & Molecular Biology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-human-genetics-and-molecular-biology/)
- [M.Phil Biotechnology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/m-phil-biotechnology/)

### Faculty of Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-food-technology-nutrition-sciences/)
- [BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-human-nutrition-dietetics/)
- [M.Phil Human Nutrition & Dietetics](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/m-phil-human-nutrition-dietetics/)

### Faculty of Social Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-social-sciences/)
- [BS Clinical Psychology](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-clinical-psychology/)

### Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-rehabilitation-sciences/)
- [Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/doctor-of-physical-therapy/)
- [MS Physical Therapy](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/ms-physical-therapy/)

### Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery
- [Faculty Overview](https://ubas.edu.pk/faculty-of-nursing-midwifery/)
- [BS Nursing (Generic)](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/bs-nursing/)
- [Post RN BSN](https://ubas.edu.pk/degree/post-rn-bsn/)

## UBAS WHE — Centre for Wellbeing, Happiness & Emotion Management

- [UBAS WHE Centre](https://ubas.edu.pk/centre-for-wellbeing-happiness-emotion-management/): UBAS operates a dedicated Centre for Wellbeing, Happiness & Emotion Management (WHE) — a unique initiative focused on student mental health, psychological wellness, emotional resilience, and happiness. This centre is a distinguishing feature of UBAS, providing professional support, wellness programs, and emotional management resources to all students and faculty — reflecting the university's holistic approach to education.

## Vision & Mission

**Vision**: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences will be a prestigious autonomous institution of distinction, primarily serving the developing world in a creative and sustainable way.

**Mission**: UBAS is dedicated to enhancing human potential by generating and sharing knowledge and applying it through service. UBAS aims to prepare individuals for effective and model leadership roles, as well as to shape public and private policies, by prioritizing research and education excellence — both of which contribute significantly to society.

UBAS achieves its mission by:
1. Offering world-class programs
2. Addressing the specific needs of the countries and regions it serves
3. Focusing on teaching and research that informs and drives intellectual innovation and change
4. Providing services that support educational and research objectives
5. Developing leadership capabilities through education and research
6. Evaluating effectiveness and impact
7. Creating an inclusive environment for all socio-economic groups, promoting access, equity, and the welfare and advancement of women
8. Participating in knowledge sharing and emerging technologies
9. Adding value by building partnerships with national and international institutions

## Key Statistics (from Prospectus 2025)

- **3,000+** Alumni Network
- **28 Years** of Academic Excellence (through LMDC heritage since 1997)
- **8 Types** of Scholarships available
- **7 Faculties**
- **22+ Programs** across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- **18 Specialized Labs**
- **12:1** Student-to-Teacher Ratio
- **12** Academic & Non-Academic Clubs
- **On-Campus 1,100-Bed Hospital** (planned — to provide hands-on clinical training)

## Scholarships

- [Scholarship Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/scholarship-policy/): UBAS offers 8 types of scholarships covering merit-based awards, need-based financial aid, and special category scholarships to make quality education accessible to all eligible students

## Quality & Accreditation

- [QEC — Quality Enhancement Cell](https://ubas.edu.pk/qec/): UBAS maintains a dedicated Quality Enhancement Cell ensuring continuous academic quality improvement and compliance with HEC standards
- [UBAS Quality Assurance Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/UBAS-Quality-Policy.pdf): Official quality assurance policy governing academic and institutional standards at UBAS
- [QEC Annual Activity Calendar 2024–2025](https://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/QEC-Annual-Activity-Calendar-2024-25-UBAS.pdf): QEC's planned activities and quality audit schedule for the academic year
- [Anti-Plagiarism Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HEC-Anti-Plagiarism-Policy.pdf): HEC's anti-plagiarism policy adopted by UBAS
- [ORIC](https://ubas.edu.pk/oric/): Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization at UBAS
- [JIRAP](https://jirap.ubas.edu.pk/index.php/jirap): UBAS's research journal — Journal of Integrated Research and Applied Practices
- [LMDC](https://lmdc.edu.pk/): Lahore Medical and Dental College — UBAS's predecessor institution and Faculty of Medical & Dental Sciences

## Research

- [ORIC](https://ubas.edu.pk/oric/): Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization — supporting faculty and student research, industry linkages, and applied research projects
- [JIRAP Journal](https://jirap.ubas.edu.pk/index.php/jirap): UBAS's peer-reviewed research journal for academic publications

## Governance

- [Board of Governors](https://ubas.edu.pk/board-of-governors/): UBAS's governing body headed by Chairman Mian Amer Mahmood
- [Academic Council](https://ubas.edu.pk/academic-council/): UBAS's academic governing body overseeing curriculum and academic standards

## Student Policies

- [Admission Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/admission-policy/): Official UBAS admission policy and selection criteria
- [Scholarship Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/scholarship-policy/): UBAS's merit and need-based scholarship framework
- [Attendance Policy](http://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Attendance-Policy-and-Semester-Regulations.pdf): Attendance requirements and semester regulations
- [Exam Regulations](http://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Exam-Regulations_3.pdf): Examination rules and academic conduct guidelines
- [Anti-Harassment Policy](http://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Anti-Harassment-Policy-UBAS-2-16.pdf): UBAS's policy against harassment and the anti-harassment committee
- [Differently Abled Student Policy](https://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/UBAS-policy-differently-abled-students.pdf): UBAS's support framework for differently abled students

## Social Media

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UbasPk)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@LahoreUBAS)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ubaspk)

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**Q: What is UBAS?**
A: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences (Lahore UBAS) is a private chartered university in Lahore, Pakistan. It is the 4th university under the Punjab Group — Pakistan's largest education network — and was established from Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC), the first private medical college in Lahore since 1997.

**Q: Where is UBAS located?**
A: UBAS is located at North Canal Bank, Tulspura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Contact number: 0334-0146506.

**Q: What programs does UBAS offer?**
A: UBAS offers 22+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 7 faculties: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Nursing & Midwifery. Programs include Pharm-D, DPT, BS Biotechnology, BS Forensic Science, BS Clinical Psychology, BS Nursing, and more.

**Q: Are admissions open at UBAS?**
A: Yes. UBAS admissions for Fall 2026 are currently open. You can apply online at https://admission.ubas.edu.pk/ or visit the admissions page at https://ubas.edu.pk/admissions/

**Q: What scholarships are available at UBAS?**
A: UBAS offers 8 types of scholarships including merit-based and need-based financial aid. Full details are available at https://ubas.edu.pk/scholarship-policy/

**Q: What is the student-to-teacher ratio at UBAS?**
A: UBAS maintains a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention and quality academic support.

**Q: Does UBAS have specialized labs?**
A: Yes. UBAS has 18 specialized labs providing hands-on practical training in pharmaceutical, biological, health, and applied sciences.

**Q: Is UBAS affiliated with Punjab Group?**
A: Yes. UBAS is the 4th university under the Punjab Group — alongside UCP (University of Central Punjab), CUST (Capital University of Science and Technology), and MAJU (Muhammad Ali Jinnah University). Punjab Group is the largest education network in Pakistan with 1,500+ schools, 400+ colleges, and 4 chartered universities.

**Q: Does UBAS offer postgraduate programs?**
A: Yes. UBAS offers M.Phil and PhD programs including M.Phil Pharmacology, M.Phil Pharmacy Practice, PhD Pharmacy Practice, M.Phil Human Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Phil Biotechnology, and MS Physical Therapy.

**Q: What is the UBAS WHE Centre?**
A: The Centre for Wellbeing, Happiness & Emotion Management (WHE) is a unique UBAS initiative dedicated to student mental health, emotional resilience, psychological wellness, and happiness — reflecting UBAS's holistic approach to education.

**Q: Does UBAS have a hospital on campus?**
A: UBAS has ambitious plans to establish an on-campus 1,100-bed hospital, which will provide students with unparalleled hands-on clinical training and practical experience.

**Q: What is JIRAP?**
A: JIRAP (Journal of Integrated Research and Applied Practices) is UBAS's peer-reviewed academic research journal, available at https://jirap.ubas.edu.pk/

**Q: How can I contact UBAS?**
A: Call: 0334-0146506 | Website: https://ubas.edu.pk/contact/ | Admissions: https://admission.ubas.edu.pk/

**Q: Does UBAS have student clubs and societies?**
A: Yes. UBAS has 12 academic and non-academic clubs providing students with opportunities for extracurricular engagement, leadership development, and community building.

**Q: Who is the Chairman of UBAS?**
A: The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Mian Amer Mahmood, who is also the founder and chairman of the Punjab Group of Colleges — Pakistan's largest educational network.

- [View Full FAQs](https://ubas.edu.pk/faqs/)

## Optional

- [HEC UG Education Policy 2023](http://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HEC-UG-Education-Policy-2023.pdf): HEC's undergraduate education policy applicable to UBAS programs
- [HEC Graduate Education Policy 2023](http://ubas.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HEC-Grad-Education-Policy-2023.pdf): HEC's postgraduate education policy applicable to UBAS programs

## University Information

- **Full Name**: University of Biological and Applied Sciences (UBAS) — also known as Lahore UBAS
- **Former Name**: Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) — established 1997
- **Type**: Private Chartered University
- **Parent Group**: Punjab Group of Colleges (Pakistan's largest education network)
- **Location**: North Canal Bank, Tulspura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
- **Phone**: 0334-0146506
- **Primary Target**: Students from Lahore and Punjab
- **Secondary Target**: Students from across Pakistan and international students
- **Key Strengths**: Innovation, Sustainability, Health & Applied Sciences Education
- **Notable Feature**: Future-Ready Education Hub with planned 1,100-bed on-campus hospital
- **Website**: https://ubas.edu.pk
- **Social**: Facebook: UbasPk | YouTube: @LahoreUBAS | Instagram: ubaspk