M.Sc. Microbiology

M.Sc. Microbiology is a 2 years Masters program taught at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain M.Sc. Microbiology from Allama Iqbal Open University you are required to complete 60 credit hours. After completion of M.Sc. Microbiology you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Microbiologist.

Presently there is a revolution in the scientific knowledge and this can be called as Scientific Revolution.

Among the scientific disciplines of biological sciences, Microbiology is one of the most important fields, particularly in Pakistan where it is contributing in a wide spectrum of areas including Medicine, Dairy, Poultry, Agriculture and Industry.
Although, the subject of Microbiology has been introduced since long, but the demand from on-job personnel has never been fulfilled in the past.

Due to rapid increase in the country population and based on a great demand from the in-service employees working in public and private institutions, a BS programme in the subject of Microbiology has already been introduced.

Now, to cater the need of graduates in relevant disciplines, an MSc program is being proposed. This programme is designed with an aim to
Fulfill the gap of trained manpower in the discipline of Microbiology.
Strengthen the on-going research projects being run in the country in microbiology-related disciplines.

Create awareness among the students regarding new research techniques and modern approaches applicable in the field of Microbiology to address the challenges in the fields of Medicine, Dairy, Poultry, Agriculture and Industry

The minimum requirements for admission in M.Sc. Microbiology at Allama Iqbal Open University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Allama Iqbal Open University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Allama Iqbal Open University as pre-requiste for admission in M.Sc. Microbiology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

BSc Degree with 2nd division with Botany and Zoology as major; BSc Veterinary Sciences, MBBS, BSC Medical Lab. Technology. B. Pharmacy. BSc Microbiology with at least Second Division are eligible to apply.
The admission will be strictly on merit which will be determined by departmental admission committee.

You need to complete 60 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.aiou.edu.pk/Programmes.asp?PID=32

Selected candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Microbiologist

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Pakistan. See Pakistan scholarships.