Overview

Accredited by Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC), the curriculum includes core modules such as Biosafety, Biosecurity and Bioethics, Green Biotechnology, Molecular Virology, and Microbial Fermentation. In the final year, you will explore specialised courses like Clinical Biotechnology, Cell and Tissue Culture, Metabolic Biology, and Research Methodology.

You will have hands-on learning opportunities in more than 12 modern laboratories, including Animal Cell Culture Laboratory, Molecular Biology/CRISPR-Cas Laboratory, and Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory. These labs, combined with workshops and practical sessions, are designed to help you build technical expertise and sharpen your research skills, giving you valuable experience in applying biotechnological principles.

The University of Lahore's BS Biotechnology also includes mandatory internships, giving you real-world exposure through partnerships with leading industry organisations. International collaborations, such as with Queen’s University Belfast, offer you the chance to gain global perspectives on biotechnological advancements. An Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), featuring experts from fields like healthcare, agriculture, pharmacy, renewable energy, and law enforcement, ensures the curriculum stays relevant to industry demands and sustainable development goals. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, you will undertake a capstone project that prepares you for a fulfilling career in research, development, and innovation.

Career Prospects

Industries

Agriculture

Education

Research Developmental and Health Organizational

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Metabolism

Computer Science

Recombinant DNA Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

139 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lahore, Pakistan

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 14 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Pakistan

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

12 years of education, Higher Secondary School Certificate / Intermediate with minimum 2nd division. For students who have completed 14 years of education (BSc) or equivalent, fast-track enrolment is allowed in the 5th semester of the 4-year BS Biotechnology programme. Deficiency courses may be offered to those requiring them.
UOL entry test is mandatory.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

223100 PKR / year

≈ 223100 PKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

223100 PKR / year

≈ 223100 PKR / year

Living costs

Lahore

Pakistan

33365 - 45152 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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Scholarships Information

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