CEMB Centre of Excellence in
Molecular Biology University of the Punjab
CEMB doctoral researchers analysing results at the microscopy workstation

Doctoral study

Ph.D Molecular
Biology.

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

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18 Coursework credit hours Semesters I and II
05 Taught courses Plus a comprehensive exam
VIII Research semesters Thesis, semesters III–X
5yr Maximum duration Per University regulations

Curriculum

Semester by semester.

7 taught components across 3 stages, followed by supervised research. Course codes and credit hours follow the published University of the Punjab scheme — always confirm against the current admission notice.

  1. Semester I

    Gene expression, GMOs and biosafety

    CEMB 711 High-Throughput Techniques for Gene Expression 04
    CEMB 707 Advances in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 04
    CEMB 714 Introduction to Biosafety Levels 02

  2. Semester II

    Stem cells, plant science and the comprehensive exam

    CEMB 709 Advances in Stem Cells Research 04
    CEMB 708 Plant Production and Protection 04
    Exam Comprehensive Examination —

  3. Semesters III–X

    Original doctoral research under specialist supervision

    Thesis Ph.D Thesis Research —