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Department of Biosciences

Master of Science in Applied Biosciences (MS Applied Biosciences)

Eligibility Criteria

  • 60% in annual/2.5/4.0CGPA in semester system at NQF level 6. BS (Biological sciences/Applied Biosciences/Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology), M.Sc., MBBS, Pharm. D, BDS, DPT, DVM and MLT or equivalent degree attained after 16 years of education.
  • Candidate should pass STMU admission test/ HEC admission test with at least 50% marks.
Degree Title MS in Applied Biosciences
NQF Level 7 (post-graduate)
Total Semesters 4
No. of Semesters/calendar year 2 regular + 1 remedial (if applicable)
Total credit hours (CH) 36
Minimum Duration 4 semesters/ 2 years
Maximum Duration 8 semesters/ 4 years
Research thesis based Yes (12 credit hours)

 

Semester Credit Hours
First Semester 12
Second Semester 12
Total Course Work 24
Third & Fourth Semester 12
Total Research 12
Total CH(s) 36
Courses
Elective Courses
Fee Structure
Career Prospects

Semester Wise Courses

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
ABMB 6003 Theory Principles of Molecular Biology 3
ABBS 6003 Theory Biostatistics 3
  Theory Elective I 3
  Theory Elective II 3
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
ABIO 6003 Theory Integrated Omics(geno-, transcript-, proteo-) 3
ABRM 6013 Theory Research Methodology 3
  Theory Elective III 3
  Theory Elective IV 3
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code CH(s)
Research Work and Thesis  
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code CH(s)
Research Work and Thesis  
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Title Credit Hours
Molecular Genetics 3
Medical Genetics 3
Principles of Cell Biology 3
Advances in Cell Biology 3
Human Physiology 3
Serology & Transfusion 3
Principles of Molecular Pharmacology 3
Medical Microbiology 3
Principles of Virology 3
Advances in Virology 3
Principles of Immunology 3
Advances in Immunology 3
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3
Drug Discovery and Development 3
Pharmaceutical Engineering 3
Biomaterials 3
Nanotechnology 3
Plant biology 3
Plant biotechnology 3
Biosystematics & Phylogenetics 3
Biophysics 3
12

List of Mandatory Non-Credited Additional Courses

Course Title Total Contact Hours
Research Ethics 16
Writing & Communication in Science 16
Teaching Methodologies 16
Technopreneurship 16
64 contact hours

 

Semester Wise Fee

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester

Heads+ Charges (Rs.)
Prospectus Fee 1,000
Application / Test Fee 500
Admission Fee 20,000
University Registration Fee 8,000
Security (Refundable) 10,000
Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.6000/CH) 72,000
Examination fee 6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total 1st Semester 123,000

Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.6000/CH) 72,000
Examination fee 6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (2nd Semester) 83,500/-*

Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Supervision Fee 20,000
Benchwork Fee (@ Rs. 7500/CH) 45,000
Examination fee 6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (3rd Semester) 76,500/-*

Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Benchwork Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.7500/CH) 45,000
Supervision Fee 20,000
Examination fee 6,000
Degree fee 10,000
Transcript fee 2,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (4th Semester) 88,500/-*

Career Prospects

  • Academics
  • Research & Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Government Jobs in Various Research Organizations
  • Science Writing & Communication
  • Science Illustrator
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health & Education
  • (Bio)pharmaceutical Industry
  • Forensic Science
  • Allied Sciences and Technology
  • Progression to Doctoral (PhD) Program.

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