International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)

H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry & Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD)
A UNESCO Category II Center & WHO Collaborating Center
University of Karachi

Learn Frontier Scientific Research and Get Ph.D. Degrees from the Developing World’s Leading Academic Research Establishment

Ph.D. Admission Program 2025 (2nd Intake)

Overview

The Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) and H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry invite applications for their Ph.D. programs in cutting-edge research fields.

Programs Offered

PCMD – Molecular Medicine:

• Molecular and Cellular Biology

• Molecular Genetics

• Molecular Pharmacology

• Neuro-Pharmacology

• Pathophysiology

• Biopharmaceutics

• Computational Drug Discovery

• Structural Biology

• Stem Cell Research

• Molecular Pathology

H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry:

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical/Physical Chemistry

• Inorganic/Applied Chemistry

• Bio-Organic Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

PCMD (Molecular Medicine):

• M.Phil., M.Pharma, or equivalent qualification in:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Zoology

• Degree must be from an HEC-recognized university/institution

H.E.J./T.W.C. (Chemistry/Pharmacology):

• M.Phil. or equivalent in:

  • Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry

• Degree must be from an HEC-recognized university/institution

Salient Features

• Friendly and conducive working environment

• World-class laboratories and research infrastructure

• Scholarships for M.Phil./Ph.D. students

• Research supervised by internationally recognized scientists

• Hands-on training with advanced instrumentation

• Participation in national and international scientific events

• Skill development programs: public speaking, entrepreneurship, project writing, research ethics, laboratory safety, teaching technologies

• Co-supervision by international research community

• Social gatherings and academic interactions with visiting experts

• Free GRE tutorial classes

• Hostel facilities for boys and girls (first-come-first-served)

• Sports facilities

• Career guidance and counseling

• Post-doctoral training opportunities in top laboratories worldwide

Important Information & Admission Process

1. Application Submission:

   • Download admission prospectus and Karachi University Entrance Test form from:
     UoK Admissions
     ICCBS Academics

   • Submit completed form with required documents and processing fee of Rs. 8,000/- at Academic Coordination Office (Room WO-2)

   • Submission period: 8th December 2025 – 15th December 2025

   • Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained

2. List of Eligible Candidates:

   • Displayed on website on 24th December 2025

3. Admit Card Collection:

   • Eligible candidates collect Admit Cards on 26th December 2025 from Academic Coordination Office (Room WO-2)

4. Entrance Test:

   • Date: Sunday, 28th December 2025

   • Reporting Time: 09:30 a.m.

   • Bring: Admit Card and Original CNIC

   • Venue details: ICCBS Website

5. Result Announcement:

   • List of candidates who passed the entrance test will be posted on website on 5th January 2026

Contact Information

Academic Coordination Office
Room No. WO-2, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270

• Phone: +92-21-99261745-6

• UAN: 111-222-292 Ext. #179/397

• Email: academicofficeiccbs@gmail.com | academic.office@iccs.edu

• Website: www.iccs.edu

• Facebook: ICCBS UoK

• Twitter: @iccbs_official

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