M.Sc. Biotechnology-UVAS Lahore

Course name:
M.Sc. Biotechnology

Course overview: Biotechnology is making significant contributions to the global society by the creation and manufacture of products that facilitate diagnostics, therapeutics and the provision of services to areas like food, agriculture, energy and the environment. A career that is impacted by Biotechnology is not just a job. It is an invitation to participate in the development of new products and processes that could improve the quality of human life as much as any other discovery since the Industrial revolution. To execute the dire need of this multidisciplinary field of science, Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology is offering two Years M.Sc. Biotechnology program. Under the supervision of erudite and skilled faculty, graduates will have the qualifications and flexibility to work in a wide range of biotechnology-related areas, both at home and abroad. The Institute is equipped with latest equipments and high tech. laboratories providing the most up-to-date podium for research.

The Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology was instituted in September 2009 after the up gradation and union of department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and department of Biochemistry. Currently the undergraduate degree B.S. (Hons) Biotechnology and postgraduate degrees (M. Phil/Ph.D) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Forensic Sciences (only M.Phil) are going on with an overall strength of more than 250 students.

No. of Semesters: 4

Course duration:

• There shall be two semesters in each academic year (Semester-I and Semester-II) of 20 weeks each. Out of 20 weeks 16 weeks shall be actual teaching time, the rest may be utilized for admission, conduct of mid and final term examinations, preparation and declaration of results, and one week semester break.
  
• There shall also be a Semester-III of 10 weeks duration as part of an academic year and shall be an optional. Students who wish to pass “F” grade(s) and to improve “D” grade(s) may enroll this semester in the courses offered. It shall not count towards residential requirements. Out of 10 weeks, 8 weeks shall be actual teaching time; the rest may be utilized for enrolment, conduct of mid and final term examination, declaration of results.
  

Requirements:
Only those candidates shall be admitted to these degree programs, who have passed:

1. The Secondary School Examination
   
2. Intermediate/ equivalent examination in science from a recognized University or Board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics (where indicated) and English.
   
3. A candidate seeking admission to the degree M.Sc. must have passed B.Sc. degree or equivalent examination in 2nd division with at least 45% marks from any HEC recognized Institute.
   

How to apply:

1. Admissions for two years Master’s Degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e August / September.
   
2. Applications for admission to various Master’s Degree programs are invited through an advertisement in the National Press. Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants. The following degree programs are offered by the University:
   Lahore Campus
   

1. M.Sc Biochemistry (Morning)
   
2. M.Sc Biotechnology (Morning)
   

   Ravi Campus
   

   1. M.Sc Zoology (Morning)
      
   2. The candidates domiciled in any district of Pakistan, who have passed B.Sc. degree or equivalent examination in 2nd division with at least 45% marks from any HEC recognized Institute are eligible to apply for admission.
      
   3. The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office of the Dean FBS, UVAS, Lahore and office of the Dean Fisheries and Wildlife, on payment of the prescribed price.
      
   4. In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.uvas.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order of Rs. 1000/- in favor of the Treasurer, UVAS-Lahore for only ONE Category. If the application is to be made for more than ONE Category, the applicant has to pay additional Rs. 300/- for each category along with actual application fee.
      The Downloaded application with all formalities can be sent on the following address:
      
   5. Dean Faculty of Biosciences
      University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
      Out Fall Road, Lahore -54000
      Tel:  042-99212871
      

   Curriculum:
   

   Course Title	Credit Hours
   SEMESTER-I
   Chemistry of Biological system	2 (2-0)
   Cell Biology and Genetics	2 (2-0)
   Amino Acids, Proteins and Enzymes	3 (3-0)
   Carbohydrates, Lipids and Membranes	2 (2-0)
   Molecular Biology	2 (2-0)
   Laboratory – I	2 (0-2)
   Laboratory – II	2 (0-2)
   SEMESTER-II
   Principles of Microbiology and Immunology	2 (2-0)
   Metabolism	3 (3-0)
   Genetic Engineering	2 (2-0)
   Biotechniques	2 (2-0)
   Biostatistics and Biomathematics	2 (2-0)
   Laboratory – III	2 (0-2)
   Laboratory – IV	2 (0-2)
   SEMESTER-III
   Principles of Biochemical Engineering	2 (2-0)
   Elements of Biotechnology	2 (2-0)
   Industrial Biotechnology	2 (2-0)
   Plant and Animal Cell Biotechnology	2 (2-0)
   Skills and Research Methodology for Biotechnologists	3 (3-0)
   Laboratory – V	2 (0-2)
   Laboratory – VI	2 (0-2)
   SEMESTER-IV
   Computer and Bioinformatics	3 (3-0)
   Environmental Biotechnology	2 (2-0)
   Medical Biotechnology	2 (2-0)
   Thesis/ Four Optional Courses/ Special Paper	8 (0-8)/ 8 (8-0)