Admissions in PhD in Biochemistry

Following is the eligibility​ criteria for 2023-2024 admission cycle for PhD in Biochemistry at SPGS:

• Qualification:
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree in a relevant field from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • CGPA:
    • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GAT/HAT General Test:
    • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing
      score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
    • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
    • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Admission Committee Interview:
    • Short listed applicants only
    • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of
      applicants’ interest
  • Conditional Admission:
    • CGPA Requirement:
    • Holders of MPhil or an equivalent degree from a
      HEC recognized Higher Education Institution with a
      CGPA between 2.5 – 2.9 can also apply for
      conditional admission provided:
      • They meet all other requirements for admission in a PhD program (Subject-specific test; Interview, etc.).
      • Successfully complete additional course(s)
  • Students Currently Enrolled in MPhil/Master’s Programs:
    • Applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Master’s or
      equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education
      Institution can also apply for conditional admission provided:
    • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted
      their thesis which has been accepted awaiting defense.
      • MPhil/Master’s degree must be awarded before the start
        of the PhD program.
      • They must satisfy all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test; interview, etc.)