Professional Masters in Biochemistry and Health Sciences (PMBHS)

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka

Admission Session: 2026–2027 (January 2027)

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Dhaka is proud to launch the Professional Masters in Biochemistry and Health Sciences (PMBHS), a career-focused graduate program designed for working professionals and graduates seeking advanced, practical training at the intersection of biochemistry, biotechnology, and health sciences.

Applications will open for the 1st Batch (July 2026) on 16 October, 2026. A total of 40 students will be admitted on the basis of a competitive admission test. Applicants from anywhere in the world are welcome to apply.

Apply here: https://pgadmission.eis.du.ac.bd/ (select PMBHS)

Why Choose PMBHS?

• 45 credit hours across a well-rounded curriculum
• 3 semesters over 1 year and 6 months
• 11 courses, plus 9 credits of hands-on training and 6 credits of project & presentation/proposition work
• A dedicated thesis/capstone component
• Classes held Friday and Saturday evenings (4:30 PM – 8:30 PM), designed to fit around working professionals' schedules
• Instruction from world-class faculty
• Examination and certification through the Controller of Examination, University of Dhaka

Program Overview

Credit Breakdown

• Theoretical Coursework: 20 credits
• Hands-on Training: 9 credits
• Thesis / Capstone Project / Elective Courses: 6 credits
• Presentation / Proposition: 8 credits
• Viva Voce (Oral Exam): 2 credits

Curriculum

Semester 1: 14 Credits

• PMBHS-5011: Fundamentals of Health Sciences and Biotechnology (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5012: Medical Biochemistry (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5013: Bioethics, Biosafety and Laboratory Sciences (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5014: Statistics and Informatics for Health Sciences (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5015: Hands-on Training (4 credits)
• PMBHS-5016: Presentation-Proposition (2 credits)

Semester 2: 17 Credits

• PMBHS-5021: Epidemiology (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5022: Biology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5023: Advanced Clinical, Immunological and Molecular Diagnostics (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5024: Occupational Health and Forensic Science (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5025: Hands-on Training (5 credits)
• PMBHS-5026: Project and Presentation (4 credits)

Semester 3: 14 Credits

• PMBHS-5031: Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5032: Public Health and Nutrition (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5033: Seminar Presentation (2 credits)
• PMBHS-5034: Thesis / Capstone Project / Elective Courses (6 credits)
• PMBHS-5035: Viva-Voce (2 credits)

Elective courses (Thesis/Capstone Project alternative only):

• PMBHS-5041: Instrumental Methodology (3 credits)
• PMBHS-5042: Research Methodology (3 credits)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Graduate (or equivalent) degree from any public or UGC-approved university (public or private) in Bangladesh, or from an accredited/certified university abroad, in one of the following areas:

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Genetic Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Public Health
• Medical Sciences
• Nutrition and Food Sciences
• Botany
• Zoology
• Fisheries
• Health Economics
• Bioinformatics

Academic requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in both SSC and HSC (or equivalent)
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 (on a 4.00 scale) in the B.Sc. (Honors) exam
• A third division/class in any of the above exams, or a GPA/CGPA below 2.5, makes an applicant ineligible

Note: Working professionals will be given priority in admission.

Admission Test

Subject-wise Distribution:

How to Apply

1. Visit https://pgadmission.eis.du.ac.bd/ and select PMBHS
2. Prepare and submit the following documents (combined into a single file if multiple):
   • Mailing address
   • HSC/Equivalent and SSC/Equivalent certificates and information
   • Certificates / grade sheets
   • BS/Equivalent certificate
3. Additional documents (if applicable, combined into a single file):
   • Experience certificate
   • No Objection Certificate (NOC)
4. Complete the application payment via Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, or Debit/Credit Card, and retain your payment receipt

Admission Schedule (2026-2027 Session)

Result Preparation: Enrollment is based on admission test scores. In case of a tie or dispute, Honors-level CGPA (or equivalent) will serve as the deciding criterion.

Documents required at the time of viva/admission: Four copies of passport-size photographs, and two copies each of all certificates. Bring all original certificates and admit cards to the viva.

Contact Us

Email: pmbhs.bmb@du.ac.bd

Phone: 01346682669