Academic Programs

1.  Programs of Study

1.1.   BS(4 years) in Biochemistry & Biotechnology

         1.1.1.   This comprises 8 semesters (4 years) with a total of 126 credit hours. In the first 4 semesters, Chemistry & Microbiology are taught as minor subjects. In the 4th year i.e in semester VII, students are given the choice to either opt for specialization in Biochemistry or Biotechnology.

1.2.    M.Phil & Ph.D in Biochemistry & Biotechnology

         1.3.1.     M.Phil / Ph.D in Biochemistry is announced every year in September. Now the entry  to M.Phil / Ph.D program is through NTS qualifying exam. M.Phil degree program comprises two semesters course work of 24 credit hours and 6 credit hours of research / Dissertation and Seminar. Institute of Biochemistry runs regular classes for M.Phil 1st, 2nd semester in the evening.

2.  Eligibility Criteria for Admission

2.1.       BS      (4 years)

             2.1.1.     F.Sc. (Pre- Medical) / A- Levels (with Chemistry & Biology)

             2.1.2.     Written test and interview to be qualified with 45% marks.   

2.2.        M.Phil / Ph.D

             2.3.1.    M.Sc. in a Chemical / Biological Science Subjects, along with NTS qualifying examinations

3. Facilities

3.1.     Well-equipped, purpose built laboratories. Major equipments in the Institute include, High Performance liquid Chromatography (HPLC); Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC); Scintillation Counter; Electrophoresis Units; Centrifuges; Spectrophotometers; Furnaces; Autoclaves; Laminar Flow hoods etc etc.

 3.1.1.   Internet Facility. Internet net facility is available in the laboratories.     

 3.1.2.  Computer Laboratory. A Computer laboratory equipped with 25 Pentium 4 units connected to the inter net is available.

 3.1.3.  Teaching labs. 3 well equipped and modern scientific labs along with supporting staff are available for conducting practicals for MSc and BS programme.

3.1.4.   Research Labs. 4 newly constructed labs with all modern facilities and a Central lab with many modern and up to date research facilities are available for M.Phil / Ph.D research.

3.1.5.    Departmental Library. A newly constructed departmental library with  approximately 3000 books and scientific journals is available for the students. 

4. Achievements

4.1.       Our excellence in both teaching & research has been recognized by the quality assurance & the research assessment exercise by the Pakistan Council for Science & Technology.

5.  Future Plans

5.1.       The Institute has already envisioned its plan whereby this Institute will be strengthened and equipped so that it turns into a full fledged School of Biological Sciences with established setups for:

                   5.1.1.             Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

                   5.1.2.             Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

                   5.1.3.             Biochemical Parasitology