Overview

The premier class of the Botany programme of the University of Peshawar consisted of six students who graduated in 1960. The M.Sc. syllabi were revised during 1972, 1976, 1982 and 1999 to bring it at par with the recent developments in the subject to meet the call of the time. Research at M.Sc. level was introduced during 1972, Programme of Ph.D. was initiated during 1975. The present yearly in-take of M.Sc students is 50 each in morning and evening program. M.Phil/Ph.D. scholars are also admitted every year. The graduates are absorbed in education, forest, agriculture, plant protection, PCSIR, ministry of environment and various NGO’s.

Vision

To improve the quality of education and status of learning, teaching and research in the field of botany nationally and internationally.

Mission

The Department is committed to train students and scientists for the uplift of the community through teaching, research and participation.

Objectives

Teaching, Research, Consultancy, Extension and Community welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Virology, Bacteriology and Phycology

Mycology and Plant Pathology

Pteridology

Anatomy, Embryology and Taxonomy of Angiosperms

Plant Biochemistry

Cell Biology and Biometry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peshawar, Pakistan

Disciplines

Botany View 10 other Masters in Botany 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

Admission will be offered purely on the basis of merit and merit for all the programmes will be determined on the basis of Bachelor marks

Candidates on waiting list must sign the attendance sheet in the concerned Departments/Centre/Institute within the specified dates, otherwise admission will not be offered
Hafiz-e-Quran & Disabled applicants must bring admission form acknowledgement receipt at the time of appearing in respective test/interview on respective dates
Admission forms received by post/mail or after due date will not be entertained
The University reserves the right to withdraw any programme OR to modify the rules governing the programmes OR to make necessary amendments in the programmes OR courses of studies where deemed necessary

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3274 USD / year

≈ 3274 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

384 USD / year

≈ 384 USD / year

Additional Details

Nationals: 54800 PKR per semester

Funding

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