Overview

Objectives

Specific objectives of the MS Biotechnology program at the International Islamic University Islamabad are:

To impart, integrate and augment education in the discipline of biotechnology and genetic engineering in Pakistan through competitive teaching and research.
To create nexus of tangible research that will provide solutions to agricultural, industrial, health and environmental problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biotechnology
Advanced Molecular Genetics
Advances in Microbiology
Pharmacogenomics
Gene Expression and Regulation
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
Protein Engineering
Gene Manipulation
Nanobiotechnology
Stem Cell and Therapeutic Cloning
Health Biotechnology
Biosafety and Bioethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 10 other Masters in Biotechnology in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

16 Years Graduate Degree (MSc/BS) in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Molecular Genetics / Biological Sciences or equivalent with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination

International students:

Application fee (US $75); attach copy of deposit slip / challan or Bank Draft or Pay Order with application form favoring IIU Islamabad
Passport size photographs with blue background
Copy of Passport Residential Permit (Eqama), Overseas ID card, NOC of /o Foreign Affairs or Your Embassy in Pakistan
Three copies of duly filled government of Pakistani Permission form (Students’ Information Sheet)
Verified educational documents (all degree/certificates)
Valid Passport / Valid Study Visa

You need to apply through your embassy or send your application directly to Director (Acad) IIUI. You will be required to submit GMAT and TOEFL score.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

520 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 260 USD per semester during 24 months.

For national students: 74754 PKR

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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Scholarships Information

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