PhD Biotechnology-GCU Lahore

Course name:
PhD Biotechnology

Course Overview:
The 21st century is envisioned as an era of Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology. Remarkable achievements have been made in the field of science, in general and life sciences in particular, during recent decades. The impact of these developments on improving the quality of life is obvious. Consumption of Biotech products including conventional biotechnology and recombinant DNA products has exceeded Rs. 9.2 billion in 2006 and reached more than Rs. 17.68 billion in 2009. The main contributors are the fermentation-based products e.g. Vaccines, Biopolymers, Antibiotics, Alcohol, Organic Acids, Enzymes, Amino Acids, Baker’s yeast, etc. In near future, fermentation based products and services would remain important contributors to biotech product scenario.

Realizing the immense economic potential, Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB) was set up in 2005 at GC University Lahore under a grant of Rs. 48.087 Millions from Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. IIB is a vibrant and ambitious institute which has gained a good repute in the University and the society due to its strong commitment to excellence both in research and teaching during the last five years.

The aim of IIB is to develop indigenous experts in Microbiology and Biotechnology. This will increase employment opportunities for qualified students both in industrial research and development markets. The manpower will be highly instrumental in developing in-house technologies for the production of various industrial products at National and International level. The Institute has adopted an integrated approach embracing the view that tomorrow’s breakthroughs are likely to occur at the interface of traditional and advanced biological subdivisions. The aim is well served by the amalgamation of all the related disciplines of Microbiology and Biotechnology. The learning process at IIB comprises of a combination of lectures (theory & practical), seminars / presentations, research projects, internships in various industries, industrial study tours, self-directed readings and independent studies.

Course duration: 3-5 years

Requirements:

• A Candidate holding MS/MPhil/Equivalent Degree in the relevant discipline is eligible for admission to PhD programme if he/she possesses at least 3.00/4.00 CGPA (In case he/she has studied in semester system) or 1^st division (In case he/she has studied in annual system) in his/her MS/MPhil/Equivalent Degree from an Institution /University recognized in Pakistan.
  
• Research work of minimum of 6 credit hours in MS/Phil is mandatory.
  
• Only for admission to PhD Computer Science Candidates with MS/MPhil Degree having course work of 6 credit hours instead of thesis work 6 credit hours as per HEC policy are eligible to apply for admission.
  
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test for PhD admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
  
• OR
  
• The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply.
  
• Admission for non-subject candidates shall not be open .However the criterion of related subject/field for eligibility shall be determined by the Academic Committee of the concerned Department.
  
• Candidates working Government /Semi-Government or private institution may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
  
• A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission to PhD programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
  

How to apply:

1. All the applications for admission to PhD Programme shall be submitted to Deputy Registrar (Admission). The Registrar shall pass on the applications to the Chairperson of the concerned department who shall get the eligibility of the candidates assessed from the Departmental Academic Committee and this Committee would also consider the feasibility of admission taking into consideration the availability of the supervisors and facilities, etc.
   
2. Each candidate for the PhD Programme shall submit a declaration to the effect:
   
3. The candidate recommended by the Departmental Academic Committee fort admission to PhD Programme shall be given provisional admission subject to the fulfilment of following two conditions:
   
   1. Completion of 18 credit hours course work.
      
   2. Approval of the Research Synopsis for PhD thesis by the Departmental Board of Studies and Advanced Studies and Research Board.
      
   3. That the work s/he shall submit for the PhD Degree has not already been submitted elsewhere and shall not in future be submitted by him/her for obtaining similar Degree from’ any other institution.
      
4. The candidate must fulfil the above two conditions within one year from the date of his/her provisional admission to the Phd Programme. This period may be extended to further one year on the recommendation of the respective Chairperson.
   

Curriculum:

Six Courses of 18 Credit Hours will be offered in two semesters.