Ziauddin University

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.
Facilities/Resources

Ziauddin University ensures that the students acquire the best resources and facilities. Some of the facilities includes:

  • Ziauddin Hospital facility available for training purpose
  • Within city campus (easy-to-reach), district central
  • Fully equipped (AC, Multimedia, Computer facilities) classrooms
  • State-of-the-art labs at Education City (Link Road) Campus
  • Latest books available in library
  • E-access available, HINARI, PERN, IEEE (Digital Library)
  • PhD faculty
  • Affordable fee
  • Internship and Placement
  • Research Excellence
  • Highly equipped laboratory facility
  • International Collaborations
Career Prospects

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

Biotechnologist 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
Strength of Faculty Members

The faculty of biotechnology includes qualified professionals with expertise in both teaching and research. The faculty is engaged in research activities and have publication in national and international journals. The faculty performance strengths included knowledgeable and strategic teacher, creating a positive learning environment, demonstrating professionalism, displaying scholarly traits, and being supportive. The faculty is dedicated to provide the best scientific training also the faculty members are PhD scholars from national and international universities and have great knowledge about their subjects and have excellent research and teaching skills. Moreover the faculty is very active in developing linkages with national and international universities regarding teaching, research, publications and collaborative assignments between Universities and institutions.

  • 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).

OR

  • 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)

OR

  •  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).

OR

  •  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 8TH November and 30th 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

Tution fee/ creditExam fee / creditNo. of  credit / semTution feesExam feesSecurity Deposit
13000200033900060005000
Enrollment fees Semester feesAdmission fee
500070,00015000

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.

Dr. Saad Jawaid Khan

Associate Professor & Chairperson

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Ambrina Khatoon

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Fariha Ibrahim

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Syeda Bushra Zafar

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]

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