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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology is an advanced, research-focused program designed to develop expertise in the study of microorganisms and their roles in various ecosystems, including human health, disease, and the environment. The program covers specialized topics such as microbial genetics, molecular microbiology, immunology, virology, bacteriology, and bioinformatics. PhD candidates conduct original research, contribute to scientific knowledge, and work closely with faculty mentors to address complex microbiological issues. Graduates are prepared for high-level careers in academia, research institutions, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology industries. Career opportunities include university professors, research directors, microbiology consultants, and clinical microbiologists.
| Minimum Duration | Total Semesters | Maximum Duration | Credit Hours | Min CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 56 | 3.0 |
The curriculum designed for Ph.D in Microbiology offers extensive training that will equip the graduates to meet the challenges with the issues for broad spectrum of areas of Microbiology such as health, food, poultry, agricultural, environmental and industrial avenues. These skilled graduates will play a vital role in the uplift of national economic growth of the country. The program will also create awareness about the role of microbiology in improving socio-economic uplift of the country and make liaison between microbiologists with society and industry.
|
Program Duration (Years) |
3 |
|
No. of Semesters |
6 |
|
Admission Fee (One Time) |
10,000 |
|
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee |
5,000 |
|
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) |
100,000 |
|
Security (Refundable) |
10,000 |
|
Sem-1 Fee |
125,000 |
|
Sem-2 Fee |
105,000 |
|
Sem-3 Fee |
105,000 |
|
Sem-4 Fee |
105,000 |
|
Sem-5 Fee |
105,000 |
|
Sem-6 Fee |
105,000 |
|
Total Program Fee |
650,000 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course I | 3-0 | |
| Core Course II | 3-0 | |
| Elective I | 3-0 | |
| QT 701 | Fehm-e-Quran - I (for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 701 | Minority Rights in Constitution of Pakistan-I (for Non Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Artificial Intelligence in Biological Sciences | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course III | 3-0 | |
| Core Course IV | 3-0 | |
| Elective II | 3-0 | |
| QT 801 | Fehm-e-Quran – II (for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 801 | Minority Rights in Constitution of Pakistan-II (for Non Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| RES 900 | Dissertation | 0-9 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| MB 700 | Fermentation Technology | 3-0 |
| MB 703 | Virology | 3-0 |
| MB 705 | Soil and Agriculture Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 707 | Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Counselling | 3-0 |
| MB 709 | Microbiology and Environmental Hazards | 3-0 |
| MB 711 | Probiotics | 3-0 |
| MB 713 | Biodegradation & Bioremediation | 3-0 |
| MB 715 | Microbes and Nervous System | 3-0 |
| MB 717 | Plant Virology | 3-0 |
| MB 719 | Advances in Microscopy and Image Analysis | 3-0 |
| BT 715 | Algal Biotechnology | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| RES 900 | Dissertation | 0-9 |
| MA 800 | Biostatics | 3-0 |
| MB 802 | Microbial Diversity | 3-0 |
| MB 804 | Clinical Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 805 | Food Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 806 | Fermentation Technology | 3-0 |
| MB 808 | Microbial Physiology | 3-0 |
| MB 810 | Industrial Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 812 | Metabolic Engineering | 3-0 |
| MB 814 | Molecular Cancer Biology | 3-0 |
| MB 816 | Vaccinology | 3-0 |
| MB 818 | Current Trend in Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 820 | Epidemiology: Analytical and Experimental Approaches | 3-0 |
| MB 822 | Management of Infectious Wastes | 3-0 |
| MB 824 | Mycotic Infection | 3-0 |
| MB 826 | Diagnostics Chemistry for Microbial Diseases | 3-0 |
| MB 828 | Environmental Microbiology & Public Health | 3-0 |
| MB 830 | Advances in Soil Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 832 | Veterinary Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 834 | Microbial Plant Diseases | 3-0 |
| BOT 501 | Biotechnological Aspect of Allelopathy | 3-0 |
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