Course Selection

Ph.D. (Biotechnology)

1. Students enrolled in the first semester of their study Program are given pre-selected courses; all other students may select their own courses subject to their scheme of studies and the limitations prescribed in the rules below.

2. The credit hour limits are as below:

        i. For the first and second semesters a maximum of 12 credit hours are allowed including required/ deficiency courses.

        ii. For the third to sixth semesters a maximum of 12 credit hours are allowed for thesis.

        iii. For any extra subsequent semesters a maximum of 12 credit hours are allowed.

3. Students taking less than the course load prescribed by their scheme of studies will require additional semesters to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will also have to bear the extra cost.

4. During a study program, students may attempt to improve a ‘B-‘ , ‘C’ or ‘D’ grade course only once before completion of entire course work program.

5. Rules for Research Thesis are as under:

        i.    passed 18 credit hours with minimum CGPA 3 out of 4.

        ii.   passed written comprehensive exam (18 credit hours) with minimum 60% marks in maximum two attempts (Ph.D. Level courses) as prescribed.

        iii.  passed oral comprehensive exam with minimum 60% marks in maximum two attempts.

        iv.  defended PhD research proposal

        v.   get published one review paper of his/her area of reach

        vi.  get published minimum one first author research paper in HEC recognized journal

        vii. get presented/read one first author research paper in a national/ international conference

        viii.deliver in-house dissertation presentation before dissertation submission

        ix. get approved dissertation by two foreign experts for technically advanced countries

        x.  deliver dissertation presentation (open to all) before the award of PhD degree.

In order to select your courses, follow the steps below:

1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
2. Click on the Course Selection link
3. While selecting courses, give priority to "F" grade course(s) and the improvement of “B-” , "C" or “D” grade course(s) where possible.
4. Click the check boxes to select course(s)
5. Save the selection
6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

(Note: You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).

RECOMMENDATION: Full Time Regular Students Are Urged To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of Studies.