Overview

The curriculum for the Applied Biosciences program of the National University of Sciences and Technology is designed to promote innovative learning styles and a solid foundation in applied biosciences. The courses are dynamic, internationally aligned and evolve with the changing requirement of Industry.

Research

The proposed programme will provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding of biosciences within the context of applications in biomedical, health and food sciences. It will also build work-related competences, enterprise skills and transferable skills. It will enhance their employability as professional as public health, mediscience and food industry staff, and open up progression pathways to higher degrees in biosciences. It is planned for graduates intending to develop their careers in the biosciences and biotechnology sectors, especially: Healthcare, Molecular Clinical Diagnostic Technologies, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Sciences and Associated Fields.

Career Opportunities

Biotechnology Firms

Academic and Scientific Institutions

Pharmacological and pharmaceutical companies

Research and Diagnostic domains

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Fundamentals

Microbiology and Virology

Basic Mathematics

Biochemistry

Plant Physiology

Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

O level (SSC) equivalence of “Science group” and A level (HSSC) equivalence of “Pre-Medical group” or any other group with three subjects including Biology and Chemistry as mandatory subjects.

Tuition Fee

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International

5400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5400 USD per year during 48 months.

National students: 148,400 PKR (per semester)

Living costs for Islamabad

36883 - 51236 PKR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.