CEMB Centre of Excellence in
Molecular Biology University of the Punjab
CEMB postgraduate students and faculty gathered in the auditorium

Academics

M.Phil & Ph.D in
Molecular Biology.

CEMB trains postgraduate scientists inside working research laboratories. Both degrees are awarded by the University of the Punjab and taught by the same faculty who run the Centre’s research programmes.

Admissions 2026 Programmes
2 Degree programmes M.Phil and Ph.D Molecular Biology
12 Taught courses 7 M.Phil · 5 Ph.D, plus thesis research
38 Faculty on the timetable Teaching the Fall 2026 first semester
7 Sep Classes commence First semester, Fall session 2026

Programmes

Two routes into research.

Compare first semesters
M.Phil

M.Phil Molecular Biology

Exploring life at the molecular level.

A research-led masters in molecular biology, combining two semesters of graduate coursework with supervised thesis research inside CEMB laboratories.

  • Research
  • Discover
  • Innovate
  • Impact
30
Minimum credit hours
24
Coursework credits
06
Research credits
  • Semester I Foundations of molecular biology and biotechnology
  • Semester II Cell biology, computational methods and medical genetics
  • Semesters III–IV Supervised research in a CEMB laboratory
Full curriculum Weekly timetable
Ph.D

Ph.D Molecular Biology

Advance knowledge. Drive discovery. Transform life.

A doctoral programme pairing advanced coursework in genomics, stem cells and biosafety with an original thesis carried out under specialist supervision.

  • Innovate
  • Investigate
  • Collaborate
  • Impact
18
Coursework credit hours
05
Taught courses
VIII
Research semesters
  • Semester I Gene expression, GMOs and biosafety
  • Semester II Stem cells, plant science and the comprehensive exam
  • Semesters III–X Original doctoral research under specialist supervision
Full curriculum Weekly timetable

Applying

Fall Semester 2026 (Regular).

Admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D Molecular Biology programmes at CEMB is made through the University of the Punjab. Applications are submitted online, and merit is drawn from the University admission test, the interview and academic qualification.

First semester fee PKR 69,950
Admission details Flyer

Key dates

  1. Announcement of test results
  2. Interviews of candidates who qualified the written test
  3. Display of general merit list & 1st merit list
  4. Display of 2nd merit list
  5. Display of 3rd and final merit list
  6. Commencement of classes
13 Published documents Merit lists, interview schedules, entry test results
5 Eligibility tracks M.Phil, Ph.D categories A and B, other disciplines
9 Requirements to check Equivalence, NOC, deadlines and merit marks

Student support

Student Affairs.

The section issues timetables, notices, transcripts and certificates, and handles M.Phil and Ph.D programme queries.

  • Prof. Dr. Bushra Rashid Prof. Dr. Bushra Rashid Advisor to Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Samia Afzal Dr. Samia Afzal Incharge, M.Phil / Ph.D Programme
  • Dr. Bushra Ijaz Dr. Bushra Ijaz Deputy Incharge, M.Phil / Ph.D Programme
  • Mr. Imran Arshad Mr. Imran Arshad Coordinator, Academic Affairs
  • Mr. Ansar Javed Mr. Ansar Javed Assistant Coordinator, Academic Affairs

Forms

Student downloads.

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Admission 2026 Fee heads, merit lists, eligibility and the full application checklist. Admissions Schedule Degrees offered and the opening semester on each programme. M.Phil Programme Full curriculum across semesters I–IV, with credit hours. Ph.D Programme Coursework, comprehensive exam and doctoral thesis research. Teaching Schedule — M.Phil Weekly timetable and teaching faculty, Fall session 2026. Teaching Schedule — Ph.D Weekly timetable and teaching faculty, Fall session 2026. Student Affairs The section that issues timetables, notices and certificates. Student Downloads Proposal performas, scholarship and leave applications.