Overview

Biology from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented training. Students have the options to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.

The Department of Biology at SBASSE offers a research intensive MS Biology programme designed to expose students to recent biological advancements over two streams of specialisation:

Molecular and Cell Biology

Bioinformatics

Graduates with Biology from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) will gain knowledge in:

Cancer Therapeutics

Systems Biology

Structural Biology

Viruses

Bacterial Pathogenesis and Diabetes

Epigenetics

Genome Evolution

Bioinformatics

Virology

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biophysical Techniques

Mechanisms of Transcription

Developmental Biology

Immunology

Epigenetics and Gene Regulation

Cancer Biology

Human Genetics

Network Biology

Modelling and Simulation of Biological Molecules

Intelligent Computing

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Big Data Analytics

Advanced Digital Signal Processing Linear System Theory

Mathematical Models in Biology

Protein Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lahore, Pakistan

Disciplines

Biology View 7 other Masters in Biology 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

Academic Record;

Performance in Admission Tests;

Application Review;

Interview Performance (If shortlisted);

Letters of Recommendation; and

Submission of complete Online Application, Application Processing Fee, and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline

GRE - General Test; and

GRE - Subject Test in Biology or Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology

As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have a CGPA of at least 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or at least 60% marks in all university-level degrees (i.e. 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 2 years BSc degree and 2 years MSc degree). Applicants with professional degrees (including, MBBS, BDS, Pharm-B) must have Second Division or above in order to be considered eligible for the MS Programme.

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

618720 PKR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 309360 PKR per semester during 24 months.
National

618720 PKR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 309360 PKR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Lahore

33365 - 45152 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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