Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Department of Biochemistry

Head of Department: Dr. Sibtain Ahmad
Departmental Student Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim (Male), Dr. Hina Andaleeb (Female)
Departmental Examination Incharge: Dr. Haq Nawaz

Faculty

Dr. Noreen Samad	Associate Professor
Dr. Sibtain Ahmed	Associate Professor
Dr. Haq Nawaz	Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohib Ullah Shah	Assistant Professor
Dr. Batool Fatima	Assistant Professor
Dr. M. Ibrahim	Assistant Professor
Dr. Hina Andaleeb	Assistant Professor
Dr. Najeeb Ullah	Assistant Professor

Introduction

The Department of Biochemistry Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, was established in 2012. The Department of Biochemistry offers different degree programs, i.e., BS, BS ADS, MPhil, and Ph.D. in Biochemistry. The vision of the Department is to excel in advanced research in biochemistry. Along with regular academic activities, the Department of Biochemistry has the tradition of conducting International and National scientific conferences/workshops/symposia/seminars to train young scientists with modern techniques in Biochemistry. 

The Biochemistry faculty at BZU is highly qualified and competent, with doctorate and post-doctoral experience from reputable national and international universities/institutes. The faculty has research specializations in diverse fields like Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Proteomics, Genomics, Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Targeted Drug Delivery, Natural Product Drug Discovery, Protein Chemistry and Protein Expression Industrial Enzymology, Biofuels, Bioinformatics, and Biomaterials, among others. The Department of Biochemistry has won research grants from various funding agencies and has a record of publications in internationally reputed journals with high impact factors. The Department has developed active collaborations with several highly reputable national and international universities, research institutes, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, which offer great opportunities for the Department's students for learning and research activities.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS (Biochemistry) Morning/Evening	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: FSc (Pre-Medical) or Equivalent (Chemistry as an elective subject with at least 45% in chemistry). Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University
MPhil (Biochemistry) Evening/Weekend	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: At least 2.5 CGPA/2nd division/B grade with no 3rd division/C Grade at any level. Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.
Ph.D (Biochemistry)	Graduate (PhD) Program
Eligibility: The candidates must have completed their MS/M.Phil. in the relevant field as per criteria of HEC. Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.
BS (Biochemistry) ADS (5th Semester) Morning/Evening	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: BSc/ADS with Zoology, botany and Chemistry/BSc Medical Lab Technology/BSc Medical Science/ADP. Merit Determination: 45%