Overview

Building on foundational knowledge, the curriculum explores enzyme mechanisms, metabolic pathways, molecular genetics, and cellular signalling, preparing you with theoretical insights and practical expertise.

The Biochemistry program of The University of Lahore includes coursework and a substantial research thesis, ensuring you are prepared to solve complex biochemical challenges.

You benefit from hands-on training in advanced techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, and molecular modelling, honing your skills in experimental design, execution, and data analysis. Coursework covers key topics like advanced biochemistry, immunology trends, bioinformatics, and electives such as nutritional biochemistry and advanced clinical biochemistry, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience. A mandatory research thesis spans two semesters, allowing you to conduct in-depth studies on critical biochemical topics and encouraging independent research skills essential for professional and academic growth.

Career Prospects

An MPhil in Biochemistry (PBC) provides career opportunities in agriculture, education, and research and development, promoting leadership and innovation. Graduates enhance crop resilience, contribute to diagnostics and drug development, and promote sustainability. Health organisations value their expertise in disease research, while academic roles enable them to mentor future scientists. With skills in analysis and scientific entrepreneurship, this degree provides pathways in academia, industry, and healthcare, or serves as a strong foundation for doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biochemistry

Recent Trends in Immunology

Advanced Biostatistics and Computing

Bioinformatics

Advanced Heterocyclic Compounds

Advanced Clinical Biochemistry

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

Biochemistry View 6 other Masters in Biochemistry in Pakistan

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

16/17 years of education, 4/5 year degree (BDS, MBBS, BSN, MID, Pharm D, DPT, DDNS, DMLS, DOVS, DVM, MLT) or 16 years of education, MSc (2 years), BS degree (4 years) (Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Botany, Human Nutrition, Food sciences/technology or equivalent) from HEC recognised university with a minimum of 2.50 out of 4.00 CGPA in the semester system or a minimum of 60% in the annual system
SSC with Science
A minimum of 45% in HSSC/A-Level/Intermediate/12 years of education or equivalent with Pre-Medical Subjects (must have major biology courses)
UOL admission test with a minimum of 50% marks is mandatory.
An interview is also compulsory.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Lahore and/or in Pakistan, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

300500 PKR / year

≈ 300500 PKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

300500 PKR / year

≈ 300500 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biochemistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About