MPhil Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a futuristic and highly interdisciplinary field deals with chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and engineering concepts that are pooled together to produce products that advances healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control. It is one of the most progressive, advanced, evolving and fruitful branches of science and technology. Biotechnology is not restricted as a single discipline but includes many interdisciplinary fields of science rapidly gaining significance and opportunities for youngsters who want to explore the new frontiers of science. The M.Phil. Program in Biotechnology will empower students to become highly qualified scholars and professionals who would serve efficiently in academia and other relevant companies/ organizations through their quality education along with the analytical and research skills in the specialized areas of Biotechnology.

Mission

The biotechnology program aims to impart quality education and developing scientific insights among graduates for nurturing the global needs of research
and technology.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: To empower students with the fundamental and advanced knowledge in order to gain comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of biotechnology.
PEO-2: To equip students with in-depth analytical and critical thinking to identify, formulate and solve the issues of healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, agricultural and environmental sector.

16 years of education in the relevant discipline (biotechnology, microbiology) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 or equivalent Passed GAT (General) or University admission test.

5 years professional education (MBBS / DPT / Pharm-D) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).

4 years professional education in Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics etc) after HSSC / A-levels with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript)

MSc after two years BSc / Three years BSc Hons, in any subject related to life sciences with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).

4 years professional education in Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Technology or Relevant with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).

Application for Admission

Applications for admission will be accepted between 8^TH November and 30^th December, 2021. Candidates must apply online by logging on to admission.zu.edu.pk.

Please Note: Seats are limited, first come first serve formula shall be followed

Semesters

Semester 1
Course		Credit Hours
Research Methodology		03
Elective 1		03
Elective 2		03
Elective 3		03
Semester 2
Course		Credit Hours
Advanced Computational Biology		03
Elective 4		03
Elective 5		03
Elective 6		03
Semester 3
Course		Credit Hours
Elective 7	Thesis	03
Elective 8		03

List of core courses

List of Core Courses
Course	Credit Hours	Course Code
Research Methodology	03	BT-701
Advanced Computational Biology	03	BT-703

List of elective courses

List of Electives
Course	Credit Hours	Course Code
Modern Biotechnology : Principles and Applications	03	BT- 702
Bioprocess Technology	03	BT-704
Recent Trends in Molecular Diagnostics	03	BT-705
Advances in Recombinant DNA Technology	03	BT-706
Advances in Microbial Genetics	03	BT-707
Proteomics	03	BT-708
Advances in Fermentation Technology	03	BT-709
Functional Genomics	03	BT-710
Trends in Cell Biology	03	BT-711
Biomolecules Analysis	03	BT-712
Advances in Bioinformatics	03	BT-713
Biomaterials and Drug Delivery	03	BT-714
Cancer Cytogenetics	03	BT-715
Advances in Immunology	03	BT-716
Nanobioechnology	03	BT-717
Advances in Vaccine Research	03	BT-718
Advances in Molecular Biomedicine	03	BT-719
Cell Therapy Bioprocessing	03	BT-720
Regulation of Gene Expression	03	BT-721
Molecular Neuroscience	03	BT-722
DNA Damage and Repair	03	BT-723
Biomaterials	03	BT-724
Tissue Engineering	03	BT-725
Modelling and Simulation	03	BT-726
Biostatistics	03	BT-727
Epidemiology	03	BT-728
Public Health	03	BT-729
Artificial Intelligence	03	BT-730
Machine Learning	03	BT-731
Pattern Recognition	03	BT-732
Computer Vision	03	BT-733
Advanced Computing	03	BT-734

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field with a wide variety of career opportunities extending from research and development to sales and marketing, from manufacturing to quality control and assurance in industrial sectors such as the textiles industry, food & beverage industry, biological products, medicines and pharmaceuticals. There is a high demand for trained biotechnologists in both the government and private sectors. It is predicted that biotechnology will become one of the most important applied sciences of this century.

Biotechnologists can work in multidisciplinary fields

Clinical Research Associate
Agriculture, Animal Technician, Animal Husbandry
Forensic DNA Analyst
Documentation Coordinator
Bioinformatics Specialist Environment Conservation
Genetic Engineering
Greenhouse and Field Technician
Health Care
Industrial Research and Development Medicine
Instrumentation/Calibration Technician
Laboratory Automation Specialist
Laboratory Technician
Manufacturing Assistant
Quality Control Technician
Quality Assurance Specialist
Research Associate
Sales Representative

PLO 1: Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of industrial, medical and agricultural biotechnology fundamentals and specialisation to the solution of advanced biotechnology-related problems.

PLO 2: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, and research literature and reach substantiated conclusions using biological principles, natural sciences and technological sciences.

PLO 3: Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for advanced biotechnology-related problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO 4: Investigation: An ability to investigate advanced biotechnology problems in a methodical way, including a literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to advanced biotechnology activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO 6: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of biological practice.

Tution fee/ credit	Exam fee / credit	No. of credit / sem	Tution fees	Exam fees	Security Deposit
13000	2000	3	39000	6000	5000
Enrollment fees	Semester fees	Admission fee
5000	70,000	15000

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

At the time of admission, selected candidates will be required to deposit fee either under Option 1 or Option 2. Therfore monthly or semester fee will be deposited by students within two weeks of commencement of every semester in advance accoring to the official notification on the notice board. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

The students claiming exemptions from any course or courses will be required to pay exemption fee @ Rs. 2,500/- per subject in the beginning of semester.

Fees once deposited are not refundable, except security deposits, for any reason whatsoever.

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