Overview

Biotechnology presents opportunities to greatly enhance the efficiency and productivity of biological pathways. Thus this new technology has great potential for transforming the genetic performance of specific qualities in plants, animals and humans including the alteration of growth or detection of diseases and unfavorable genetic traits.

This is of tremendous value to agriculture, health, industry as well as conservation of biodiversity, and it is also important for translational commerce and trade. This degree is offered at the International Islamic University Islamabad.

Careers

Biotechnologists are the counter part of all the research institutes ranging from simple medical research centers to highly sophisticated laboratories involved in research on human genome.
Medical diagnostic laboratories are in great need of competent biotechnologists to carry out the modern diagnostic tests ranging form DNA fingerprinting to antigen profile detection.
Police and other forensic departments need the biotechnologists to identify the culprits by using genome profiles and other biotechnology techniques of identification.
Agricultural industry needs the biotechnologists to improve quality, quantity and even developing disease resistance in crops.
Universities and educational institutes are in search of good biotechnologists who can be engaged as teachers as well as institutional research personals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Molecular Biology
Bio-safety & Bioethics
Food Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology
Genomics & Proteomics
Enzymology
Environmental Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Health Biotechnology
Agriculture Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

137 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 14 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

International students:

Application fee (US $75); attach copy of deposit slip / challan or Bank Draft or Pay Order with application form favoring IIU Islamabad
Passport size photographs with blue background
Copy of Passport Residential Permit (Eqama), Overseas ID card, NOC of /o Foreign Affairs or Your Embassy in Pakistan
Three copies of duly filled government of Pakistani Permission form (Students’ Information Sheet)
Verified educational documents (all degree/certificates)
Valid Passport / Valid Study Visa

You need to apply through your embassy or send your application directly to Director (Acad) IIUI. You will be required to submit GMAT and TOEFL score.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

640 USD / year

≈ 640 USD / year

Additional Details

For national students: 89685 PKR

Living costs

Islamabad

Pakistan

36883 - 51236 PKR / month

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

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