The goal of this program is to give our graduates the in-depth knowledge and comprehension they need to conduct research in their area of interest. It also aims to set them apart by giving them the chance to collaborate with highly qualified researchers in a collaborative setting where they can apply their creative and innovative thinking to translate basic sciences research into services that will benefit society and humanity as a whole. A special focus is on using a multidisciplinary approach to solve scientific challenges. In this sense, the department’s main focus is on national and international research collaborations with significant research organizations and industries.

Core Course

  • Molecular Microbial Genetics
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Microbial Biochemistry
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Advances in Microbiology
  • Advanced Techniques in Microbiology
  • Advanced Medical Microbiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Advanced Virology
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

Eligibility Criteria

BSc Degree with 2nd division with Botany and Zoology as major; BSc Veterinary Sciences, MBBS, BSC Medical Lab. Technology. B. Pharmacy. BSc Microbiology with at least Second Division are eligible to apply.

Scope

The application of microbiology, and particularly medical microbiology, is massive, ranging from the pharmaceutical to the food technology industries. After completing the MS Medical Microbiology program, there are numerous career options in the public and commercial sectors for some of the following positions: 

  • Lecturer/Professor
  • Medical Microbiologist
  • Biomedical Research Assistant
  • Environmental Microbiologist
  • Quality Assurance Technologist
  • Sales/Technical Representative
  • Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologist
  • Medical Technologist
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Pharmacologist
  • Medical Consultant
  • Food Technologist
  • Scientific/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Research Scientist (life sciences)
  • Medical Analyst 
  • Medical Representative

Best Universities for MS/Mphil Microbiology in Pakistan

  1. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad 
  2. Jinnah University for Women, Karachi 
  3. Abasyn University, Peshawar 
  4. Government College University, Lahore 
  5. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
  6. University of Health Sciences, Lahore 
  7. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 
  8. King Edward Medical University, Lahore 
  9. The University of Lahore, Lahore 
  10. COMSATS University, Islamabad