M. Phil in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology-UVAS Lahore

May 2, 2015

Course name:
M. Phil in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Course overview:

Molecular Characterization of infectious agents and Different Livestock Species and Breeds Maker identification for genetic/neurological disorders
Bio pharmaceutics and recombinant vaccine production
Microarray study of genetic disorders in human and quantitative traits of livestock for identification of superior animal
Production of industrial and therapeutic protein

No. of Semesters: 4-6

Course duration:
2-3 years

Requirements:
16 years of schooling or 4 years education (130 credit hours) after HSSC /F.A /F.Sc./Grade 12 equivalents. Minimum 2nd Div. with 50% marks according to annual system or minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 according to the semester system from a recognized University in related field of study.

Entry Test for M. Phil will be conducted by UVAS Lahore. The Pass percentage for M. Phil candidates is 50 %.

How to apply:
Application forms and prospectus can be downloaded from the university website www.uvas.edu.pk, but an amount of Rs. 500/- per form will have to be paid at the time of submission of application form (at Habib Bank Ltd, Civil Branch, Lahore in Account No. 01277900351801 or in the form of Bank Draft in the name of Treasurer, UVAS, Lahore.)

Applications complete in all respect should reach in the office of the Director, Advanced Studies UVAS, Lahore within the prescribed period of time as notified by the University. Incomplete application or those received after due date, shall not be entertained and be rejected without any notice.

Note:

Admission is offered in those Departments which are mentioned in the advertisement.

Curriculum:

TITLE OF COURSE	Credit Hours
Principles of Biotechnology	4(3-1)
Molecular Cell Biology	4(3-1)
Molecular Biology	4(3-1)
Bioinformatics	2(2-0)
Cell Chemistry	4(3-1)
Gene Manipulation and Genetic Engineering	4(3-1)
Cell & Tissue Culture	3(2-1)
Basic Molecular Biology Research Techniques	3(2-1)
Advanced Molecular Biology Research Techniques	3(2-1)
Essentials of Molecular Genetics	4(3-1)
Bioethics	2(2-0)
Fermentation Technology	3(2-1)
Immunogenetics	3(3-0)
Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceuticals	4(3-1)
Molecular Drug Development	4(3-1)
Advanced Bio-Nanotechnology	4(3-1)
Special Problem	1(0-1)
Seminar	1(1-0)