CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY — UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

Higher Education in Marine Biology

MPhil & PhD Admissions 2026–2027

Description

The Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology (CEMB) is a Higher Education Institute offering MPhil and PhD degree programmes in Marine Biology. The degrees are awarded by the University of Karachi in accordance with the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

Programme	Eligibility Criteria
MPhil Programme	BS/MSc with at least 2nd Class in Biological and Physical Sciences (with Biology background).
PhD Programme	MPhil Degree in Marine Biology or equivalent with course work.

Procedure

Application forms can be downloaded at www.marinebiology.edu.pk, or obtained from the Office of the Director, Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi.

a) Duly completed application form, along with attested photocopies of CNIC, certificates, degrees, transcripts, domicile, and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 8,000/- through pay order in favour of the Director, Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, must be submitted to the Office of the Director, CEMB.

b) Candidates waiting for the BS/MSc results may also apply, with proof of results of the last two semesters attested by the Head of the Department.

c) Limited scholarships are available on purely merit basis.

d) In-service candidates are required to apply through proper channel along with an official NOC.

e) Applications, complete in all respects, should reach the undersigned on or before October 26, 2026, at 04:30 p.m. A soft copy of the complete application in MS Word format must be submitted via email at cembku@gmail.com.

f) Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will NOT be entertained.

g) Following initial scrutiny, eligible candidates will be required to appear in the written/entry test and an interview. The schedule and details will be communicated to candidates via email/surface mail.

Note: Admissions will be granted based on the candidate's previous academic record, performance in the entrance test, and interview.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact:

Office of the Director
Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology
University of Karachi, University Road, Karachi 75270

Tel: (021) 3752 0405
Email: cembku@gmail.com
Website: www.marinebiology.edu.pk

Dr. Sher Khan
In-Charge/Associate Professor

Admission Open in University of Karachi