Overview

The Virology and Molecular Pathology program of The University of Lahore equips you with specialised skills in molecular diagnostics, pathogen detection, epidemiological analysis, and laboratory-based research, preparing you to address complex challenges in virology and molecular pathology.

Throughout the programme, our students develop strong expertise in virology, immunopathology, molecular biology, and advanced laboratory methods. In the third and fourth semesters, students undertake an independent research thesis, enabling them to pursue doctoral-level studies, research-focused careers, and leadership roles within clinical laboratories, diagnostic industries, and biomedical research institutions.

Career Prospects

Graduates with an MPhil in Virology and Molecular Pathology can pursue careers in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, public health departments, vaccine development centres, pharmaceutical industries, and research institutions.
Common positions include molecular pathologist, virologist, diagnostic laboratory scientist, research associate, biosafety officer, and infectious disease researcher. This degree also provides a strong foundation for pursuing PhD studies in virology, molecular pathology, microbiology, or related biomedical sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Virology

General immunology

Molecular Pathology / Molecular Biology

Diagnostic Techniques / Instrumentation

Advances in Virology

Molecular Mechanism of Diseases (Mechanistic Virology)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

38 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lahore, Pakistan

Disciplines

Epidemiology Pathology View 3 other Masters in Pathology in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

16 years of education or an equivalent degree from an HEC-recognised university/institute with 2.5/4.0 CGPA or 60% marks in any of the following programmes:
BS (Hons) Medical Laboratory Technology (4 years)
BS (Hons) Microbiology (4 years)
BS (Hons) Biotechnology (4 years)
BS (Hons) Biochemistry (4 years)
Pharm-D (5 years)
MBBS / DVM or equivalent qualification
UOL Entry Test and interview are mandatory

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

310000 PKR / year

≈ 310000 PKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

310000 PKR / year

≈ 310000 PKR / year

Living costs

Lahore

Pakistan

33365 - 45152 PKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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