Overview

The program provides an opportunity to tailor coursework and research activities to fit the career goals of individual students.

Research

The ASAB interdisciplinary research programs reflect the richness and diversity of our research endeavors. ASAB programs focus on understanding the molecular organization, structure and associated gene expression profile of viruses. This understanding can help curb major viral pathogenesis in the animal and plant kingdoms because the hallmark of all viruses is to induce molecular gene expression leading to aberrant cellular alterations, the cause of over 500 major viral diseases.

Career Opportunities

Our degree programs fully meet employers’ needs and so our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects. Graduates of the Healthcare Biotechnology program of the National University of Sciences and Technology are well-equipped to tap the vast opportunities available in academia, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry and research and diagnostic domains.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gene and Cell Technology

Human Health and Disease

Principles of Molecular Biology

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Biochemistry

Trends in Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Biotechnology Health Sciences View 10 other Masters in Biotechnology in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

BSc (4 years) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / DVM / BDS

Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A' Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript)

GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 August 2018 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA with minimum acceptable score

Higher Education Apptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after March 2019 with atleast 50 accumulative test score

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

3050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3050 USD per year during 18 months.

National students: 111,960 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

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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