ADMISSION GUIDE
FALL-2025
Institute of Molecular
Biology & Biotechnology
For Inquiry: UAN: +92 42 111 865 865 WhatsApp 03251865865
Web: [Link]/admissionsEmail:admissions@[Link]
Address: 1-Km Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Near Bhoptian, Chowk Lahore
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Applicants with BSc degree are eligible to enroll from 5th semester.
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• Applicants with BSc eligible for 5th semester
• For students who have completed 14 years of education ([Link]) or
equivalent, a fast track enrollment is allowed in the 5th semester of the
4-years BS Biochemistry and Biotechnology Program. Deficiency
courses may be offered to those requiring it.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Clinical Biochemistry
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name • Bachelor of Science in Bionanotechnology
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics (
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology
Applicants with BSc degree are eligible to enroll from 5th semester.
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• Applicants with BSc eligible for 5th semester
• For students who have completed 14 years of education ([Link]) or
equivalent, a fast track enrollment is allowed in the 5th semester of the
4-years BS Microbiology Program. Deficiency courses may be offered
to those requiring it.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Clinical Microbiology
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
● UOL Entry Test is mandatory
Duration • 4 Years, (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biotechnology (BS-IBT)
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BS-BT)
Applicants with BSc degree are eligible to enroll from 5th semester.
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• Applicants with BSc eligible for 5th semester
• For students who have completed 14 years of education ([Link]) or
equivalent, a fast track enrollment is allowed in the 5th semester of the
4-years BS Biotechnology Program. Deficiency courses may be offered
to those requiring it.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences
Applicants with BSc degree are eligible to enroll from 5th semester.
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• Applicants with BSc eligible for 5th semester
• For students who have completed 14 years of education ([Link]) or
equivalent, a fast track enrollment is allowed in the 5th semester of the
4-years BS Forensic Sciences Program. Deficiency courses may be
offered to those requiring it.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BSMB)
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Stem Cell Science
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Botany
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Applicants with BSc degree are eligible to enroll from 5th semester.
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• Applicants with BSc eligible for 5th semester
• For students who have completed 14 years of education ([Link]) or
equivalent, a fast track enrollment is allowed in the 5th semester of the
4-years BS Zoology Program. Deficiency courses may be offered to
those requiring it.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
Pre-Medical Subjects (Must have qualified/studied Major Biology
courses) and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning: (Monday-Friday)
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics (BSBIOF)
Eligibility Criteria • 12 years of education/HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate or Equivalent with
(Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering/ICS and minimum 45% marks.
• UOL Entry Test is mandatory.
Duration • 4 Years (8 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Morning (Monday-Friday)
[Link]/MS Degree Programs Offered at IMBB
Program Name Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry
Eligibility Criteria • 16/17 Years of Education, 4/5 Year degree (BDS, MBBS, BSN,
MID, Pharm. D, DPT, DDNS, DMLS, DOVS, DVM, MLT) or 16
Years of Education, MSc 2 Years, BS 4 Years degree (Biology,
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology, Botany, Human Nutrition, Food
sciences/technology or equivalent) from HEC recognized University
with Minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 CGPA in the semester system or
Minimum 60% in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Master of Philosopy in Microbiology ([Link])
Eligibility Criteria • 16/17 Years of Education, 4/5 Year degree (BDS, MBBS, BSN,
MID, Pharm. D, DPT, DDNS, DMLS, DOVS, DVM, MLT) or 16
Years of Education, MSc 2 Years, BS 4 Years degree (Biology,
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology, Botany, Human Nutrition, Food
sciences/technology or equivalent) from HEC recognized
University with Minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 CGPA in the semester
system or Minimum 60% in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Master of Philosophy in Physiology (PMDC seats)
Eligibility Criteria • 16/17 Years of Education, 4/5 Year degree (BDS, MBBS, BSN,
MID, Pharm. D, DPT, DDNS, DMLS, DOVS, DVM, MLT) or 16
Years of Education, MSc 2 Years, BS 4 Years degree (Biology,
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology, Botany, Human Nutrition, Food
sciences/technology or equivalent) from HEC recognized University
with Minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 CGPA in the semester system or
Minimum 60% in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology (MPhil-BT)
Eligibility Criteria • 16 Years of Education, BS 4 Years, MSc 2 Years Biotechnology/any
relevant Biological Sciences from HEC recognized university with
Minimum 2.0/4.0 CGPA in semester system or 2nd Division in annual
system.
• UOL Entry Test / Interview is mandatory.
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Master of Science in Forensic Sciences
Eligibility Criteria • For admission in MPhil Forensic Sciences, 16-year education in
Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences
(candidates from law enforcement agencies and judiciary),
Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences and Forensic Sciences with a
minimum CGPA of 2.0/4 in the semester system or 2nd division in
the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Master of Science in Molecular Biology (PML)
Eligibility Criteria
• For admission in MPhil Molecular Biology, 16 years of education
in Biological sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture and
Veterinary Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4 in the
semester system or 2nd division in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test / Interview is mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Master of Science Bioinformatics (MSBIOF)
Eligibility Criteria
• 16 years of education, BS Bioinformatics, BS Biological sciences:
Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Agriculture,
Veterinary sciences, Forensic sciences, Mathematics, Computer
science/Software engineering, Statistics from HEC recognized
university/institute.
• MSc (Biological sciences, Mathematics, Computer science,
Statistics) from HEC-recognized university or college are also
eligible.
• A minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks is required.
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday-Sunday
Program Name Master of Philosophy in Botany
Eligibility Criteria • 16/17 Years of Education, BS 4 Years, MSc 2 Years Botany,
Agriculture Science (Plants) from HEC recognized university with
Minimum 2.0/4.0 CGPA in semester system or 2nd Division in
annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Master of Philosophy in Zoology
Eligibility Criteria • 16/17 Years of Education, BS 4 Years, MSc 2 Years Zoology,
Veterinary Science from HEC recognized university with
Minimum 2.0/4.0 CGPA in semester system or 2nd Division in
annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview are mandatory
Duration • 2 Years (4 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
PhD Degree Programs Offered at IMBB
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/MPhil or Equivalent degree from HEC
recognized university with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in semester
system or 60% marks in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
• Statement of purpose/research proposal is compulsory during
interview
Duration • 3 Years (6 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/MPhil or Equivalent degree from
HECrecognized university with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in
semestersystem or 60% marks in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
Duration • 3 Years, (6 Semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology (PMDC Seats)
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/MPhil or Equivalent degree from HEC
recognized university with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in semester
system or 60% marks in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
• Statement of purpose/research proposal is compulsory during
interview
• PMDC seats are only available in Fall Semester while HEC seats
are available in both Spring and Fall Semesters
Duration • 3 Years (6 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
* Limited number PMDC seats are available
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology (PhD-BT)
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/MPhil 2 Years Biotechnology from
HEC recognized university with Minimum 3.00/4.0 CGPA in
semester system or 1st Division in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test / Interview is mandatory
Duration • 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission(HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Sciences
Eligibility Criteria • 18 years education in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences,
Social Sciences (candidates from law enforcement agencies and
judiciary), Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences and Forensic
Sciences from HEC recognized university with a minimum CGPA
of 3.00/4.00 in the semester system or 60% in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
Duration • 3 Years (6 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology (DML)
Eligibility Criteria • For admission in PhD Molecular Biology, 18 years education in
Biomedical Sciences, Biological sciences, Agriculture &
Veterinary Sciences and molecular biology from HEC recognized
university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the semester
system or 60% in the annual system.
• UOL Entry Test / Interview is mandatory
Duration • 3 Years, (6 Semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission(HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Botany
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/[Link] or Equivalent degree from
HEC recognized university with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in
semester system or 60% marks in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
• Statement of purpose/research proposal is compulsory during
interview
Duration • 3 Years (6 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
Program Name Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology
Eligibility Criteria • 18 Years of Education, MS/[Link] or Equivalent degree from
HEC recognized university with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in
semester system or 60% marks in annual system.
• UOL Entry Test & Interview is mandatory
• Statement of purpose/research proposal is compulsory during
interview
Duration • 3 Years (6 semesters)
Recognized by • Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Class Timings • Saturday & Sunday
