BS Biology

Overview

Based on the ‘no boundaries’ philosophy of SSE, all incoming students follow a common core curriculum that is enriched in fundamental sciences and mathematics, but also includes a large humanities and social sciences component.

The key feature of the SSE core curriculum is that by exposing students to different subjects it vastly broadens their breadth of scientific knowledge and also prepares them for interdisciplinary research. Another “student-friendly” aspect of the core curriculum is that it permits students to sample a variety of different courses before selecting their major. Students declare their major at the end of the first year after which they begin to take specialised courses in their field of interest. There is no specific quota for any discipline; students are free to pursue their area of interest provided they fulfill the pre-requisites for that major and maintain a certain GPA. Designing projects and obtaining hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs are some of the important academic activities that are deemed to be integral to the undergraduate experience at SSE.

Teaching at SSE is as unique as its curriculum. Students are taught didactically but encouraged to ask questions in class or in recitations or during instructor’s office hours. Emphasis is placed on solving problems, understanding concepts and how things work, instead of rote learning. Students are trained to think critically about problems and issues in an open-minded manner. The theoretical knowledge and practical training provided to SSE students adequately prepares them to meet tomorrow's challenges be they in corporate or academic settings.

Biology is important, since it strives to tell us about the natural world around us. Recent advances have brought the subject to the forefront of contemporary sciences and integrated it with numerous disciplines, including Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This has led to the emergence of new areas of study and research such as bioinformatics and computational biology, mathematical modelling of biological processes and diseases, biophysics and systems biology, all of which are in the realm of the Biology programme at SSE.

The Department of Biology at SSE offers a rigorous undergraduate programme which imparts cutting-edge knowledge of 21st century biology exposing students to its theoretical as well as experimental aspects. Two streams are offered to aspiring Biology majors:

Molecular & Cellular Biology
Biophysics & Computational Biology

Successful completion of the introductory Biology sequence prepares students for advanced studies in a range of biological sub-disciplines that include Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics and Computational Biology.

* The medium of instruction at LUMS is English for all degree programmes offered. Assessments are accepted in English only.

Structure

Graduation Requirement		131 Credit Hours
University Core		8 Credit Hours (3 Courses)
University Distribution	Out Group	9-12 Credit Hours (3 Courses)
SBASSE Cores		34 Credit Hours (13 Courses)
Major Requirement	Major Cores Major Electives Total	48 Credit Hours 9 Credit Hours 57 Credit Hours
Free Electives*		20 Credit Hours

Freshman

Fall	Cr	Spring	Cr
Principles of Chemistry	3	Biology Laboratory	1
Mechanics	4	Introductory Biology	3
Calculus I	3	Experimental Chemistry	1
Computational Problem Solving	3	Modern Physics	4
Engineering Laboratory**	1	Linear Algebra with Differential Equations	3
University Distribution(100 level course)**	3-4	Writing and Communication	4
Total	17-18	Total	16

Sophomore

Fall	Cr	Spring	Cr
Molecular Biology	3	Biochemistry	3
Genetics	4	Computational Biology I	3
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	3	Organic Chemistry Lab I	2
Experimental Physics Lab I	2	Probability and Statistics	3
Pakistan Studies/Islamic Studies	2+2	SBASSE Elective***	3
		University Distribution	4
Total	14-16	Total	18

Junior

Fall	Cr	Spring	Cr
Methods in Molecular Biology Laboratory	4	Developmental Biology	4
Cell Biology	3	Virology and Microbiology	3
Computational Biology II	3	Chemical Thermodynamics	3
University Distribution	3-4	Major Elective	3
Free Elective	3-4	Free Elective	3-4
Total	16-18	Total	16-17

Senior

Fall	Cr	Spring	Cr
Seminar Course	1	Seminar Course	1
Senior Project I	4	Senior Project II	4
Major Elective	3	Major Elective	3
Free Elective	3-4	Free Elective	3-4
Free Elective	3-4	Free Elective	3-4
Total	14-16	Total	14-16

Notes:

*Credit Hours taken towards free electives will vary according to the number of Credit hours taken for the University Distribution (Out group).

**For BS 2016, both courses can be taken at a later stage if not taken in Fall of freshman year.

***The SBASSE Elective requirement is one course of 3 credits to be taken outside the major, but within SBASSE, in sophomore year or beyond.

Important Dates

Undergraduate Programmes - (SDSB / MGSHSS / SBASSE / SAHSOL)

Activity	Date
Deadline to take SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Test (First Round Offers)	07 Dec 2019
Online Application Deadline (PST)	30 Jan 2020	05:00 pm
Deadline to submit supporting documents	31 Jan 2020
Deadline to take ACT (with Essay) (First Round Offers)	08 Feb 2020
LUMS SBASSE Subject Test	16 Feb 2020
Deadline to take SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Test (Second Round Offers)	14 Mar 2020
Deadline to take ACT (with Essay) (Second Round Offers)	04 Apr 2020
Admission decisions	22 Apr 2020 to 30 Jul 2020

Notes:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting www.lums.edu.pk periodically as well as the LUMS online application site.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Fall 2020 Admissions

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the Undergraduate Programme. Meeting this criteria does not guarantee admission to the Undergraduate programme. Students are selected for admission to LUMS Undergraduate Programmes based on the following factors:

Academic Background
Performance in the Admission Test
Completed and submitted application form and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline
Interview (if called)

LUMS is committed to admitting the best academic students who have the potential to contribute to the learning environment at LUMS and to contribute and bring change to their communities. Consequently, LUMS considers academic achievements alongside other aspects of a candidate’s application.

Each successful applicant is made an offer for entry into a particular School at LUMS. Applicants for each School are selected on the basis of programme requirements of that particular School. Applicants should carefully choose the School(s) they apply to, and take into consideration their interests, motivations, academic strengths, and future career paths.

Admission in a specific school is based on merit and the availability of seats. Decisions on the admission of applicants are final.

Academic Requirements for Fall 2020 Admissions

The University is keen to attract students who are not only academically competent but also have the potential to contribute to the learning environment of LUMS. Following are the minimum academic requirements for applicants applying to the Undergraduate Programme:

Applicants with complete Higher-Secondary Degree +

Applicants who have successfully completed ICS/FSc/A’ Levels/High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfill one of the following academic qualifications:

Successful completion of Matric with 70% marks or above & FSc/ICS with 70% marks or above.
O’ Levels results (in at least ^₁8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted; and A’ Levels (in at least three (3) full credit A Levels subjects) with an ²average of 2 Bs and 1 C grade across best three subjects such as there should be no grade less than an E. No credit will be given for Advanced Subsidiary subject(s), for the A Level General Paper, or for an A Level grade less than an E. The full credit A Levels subjects for SBASSE are Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. (Any deviations from this list would be examined on a case to case basis and the decision of the Admissions Committee would be final).
American High School Diploma (HSD) with 70% or above/Grade point average of B or above
International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 28 out of 45 points
Combination of the above
Any other equivalent qualification (minimum acceptable scores will be determined by the Admissions Committee)

If shortlisted for admission, applicants will be given a conditional offer. To join LUMS in Fall, applicants must subsequently meet all the stipulated conditions specified by the Admissions Committee by August 2020.

Note:

Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of minimum three full credit A Level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above) must improve their grades in order to be eligible for admission. A Levels exams are held in November and June. To be eligible for admission in 2020, applicants must improve their A Level grades in October /November 2019. Such applicants planning to improve their grades by taking June 2020 exams are not eligible for the Fall 2020 session.
Candidates who have already completed their Intermediate level degree (FSc/ ICS/ High School Diploma/ IB etc.) and do not meet the minimum marks/ grades requirement must improve their marks/ grades by October/ November 2019 in order to be eligible for Fall 2020 session.

Applicants admitted to LUMS and subsequently require HEC attestation of their UG degree must meet the conditions stipulated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan to get their Undergraduate degree attested. Details are available at the following link:

http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Degree%20Attestation%20System/Pages/Degree-Attestation.aspx.

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¹Minimum subjects requirement for O’Levels may vary regionally and can be checked by visiting the following link: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/equivalence.php.

²Best three (3) A’ levels full credit subjects will be considered for evaluation.

Applicants with incomplete Higher-Secondary Degree +

Applicants who have not registered or taken the final exams of their ICS/FSc/A’ Levels (in at least three full credit A Level subjects)/High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) as yet and are expecting their final results by August 2020 are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfill one of the following academic qualifications:

Successful completion of Matric with at least 70% marks or above and FSc (Part-1)/ICS (Part-1) with 70% marks or above.
O’ Levels results (in at least ¹8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted
American High School Diploma (HSD) (first year) with 70% or above/Grade point average of B or above
International Baccalaureate (IB) (first year) at least 28 out of 45 points
Combination of the above
Any other equivalent qualification (minimum acceptable scores will be determined by the Admissions Committee)

If shortlisted for admission, applicants will be given a conditional offer. To join LUMS in Fall, along with other requirements specified by the Admissions Committee; applicants must subsequently meet one of the following academic conditions by August 2020:

Successful completion of FSc/ICS (70% marks or above)
A’ Levels (in at least three (3) full credit A Levels subjects) with an ²average of 2 Bs and 1 C grade across best three subjects such as there should be no grade less than an E. No credit will be given for Advanced Subsidiary subject(s), for the A Level General Paper, or for an A Level grade less than an E. The full credit A Levels subjects for SBASSE are Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. (Any deviations from this list would be examined on a case to case basis and the decision of the Admissions Committee would be final).
American High School Diploma (minimum required grades for the 12th Grade HSD will be decided by the Admissions Committee)
International Baccalaureate at least 28 out of 45 points

http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Degree%20Attestation%20System/Pages/Degree-Attestation.aspx.

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¹Minimum subjects requirement for O’Levels may vary regionally and can be checked by visiting the following link: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/equivalence.php.

²Best three (3) A’ levels full credit subjects will be considered for evaluation.

Major Preference(s)

Students may apply for admission to multiple schools through a single application. Applicants are required to mention their major preference(s) for BS Programme of SBASSE & BA/BSc.(Honours) Programme of MGSHSS & SDSB through the LUMS Online Admission Application form.

Students are admitted to a specific school from the beginning of the programme and are not assigned a major at the time of admission except those admitted to the BA-LL.B Programme in SAHSOL. Admission in a specific school is based on merit and the availability of seats.

Allocation of a preferred major cannot be guaranteed at the time of admission. Allocation of a major will be done according to the school’s policy and mainly determined by the students’ preference(s), their academic performance at LUMS and, in the case of MGSHSS, the capacity constraint in the subject area.

Students may request for a change in their programme/school at the end of first year at LUMS subject to academic performance and availability of space. However, such requests will be considered on a case to case basis by the concerned department.

Applicants who are admitted to, and join the LUMS UG programme having an assessed high need of financial assistance will be considered for the refund of paid SAT (with Essay)/ ACT (with Essay) registration fee of one attempt.

Admission Test Requirement for Fall 2020 Admissions

All applicants applying to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) undergraduate programmes are required to take the following two (2) admission tests in order to be considered for Fall 2020 admission.

SAT (with Essay) OR ACT (with Essay); and
LUMS UG SBASSE Subject Test OR SAT Subject Test (in at least 3 of the 4 SAT subject tests) listed below:
1. Biology-M
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics II-C
4. Physics

The deadline to take SAT (with Essay) and SAT Subject Test for Fall 2020 is March 14, 2020. Click here to register for the SAT (with Essay) and SAT Subject Test.

The deadline to take ACT (with Essay) for Fall 2020 is April 4, 2020. Click here to register for the ACT (with Essay).

Note:

Applicants taking SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests on or before December 7, 2019 and not planning to retake it in March 2020 will be considered for the First Round Offers.
Applicants planning to take SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests on March 14, 2020 will be considered for the Second Round Offers.
Applicants taking ACT (with Essay) on or before February 8, 2020 and not planning to retake it on April 4, 2020 will be considered for the First Round Offers.
Applicants planning to take ACT (with Essay) on April 4, 2020 will be considered for the Second Round Offers.

LUMS SBASSE Subject Test

In addition to SAT (with Essay)/ ACT (with Essay), subject knowledge in the area of Biology, Physics, Advanced Mathematics & Chemistry will also be evaluated through this test. Questions are designed to explore knowledge and skills acquired over a period of time. The test is designed to compare candidates with different academic backgrounds.

Difficulty Level: Admission Test is designed to determine the intellectual abilities of test takers. Questions will be at a difficulty level appropriate for students in the final year of A’ Levels/FSc./IB/HSD. They are typically Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), similar to the pattern used in SAT. LUMS SBASSE Subject Test is approximately two (2) hours long. Test takers need to attempt only three(3) of the four(4) sections of the admission test. Calculators are not allowed during Admission Test.

LUMS reserves the right to use any test pattern that best meets its admission’s objectives. Instead of preparing for the test, we recommend getting a deep knowledge of fundamental principles and focusing on a good understanding of your school subjects.

The SBASSE Subject Test Registration can be done through the LUMS online application system at: http://admissions.lums.edu.pk on or before January 30, 2020, 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard Time).

Note: The SBASSE Admission Test for admission to the Fall 2020 semester will be held ONLY ONCE on February 16, 2020.

Applicants who join the LUMS UG Programme and have an assessed high financial need will have their SAT (with Essay)/ ACT (with Essay) registration fee refunded for one test attempt.

Important Note +

The Essay component of the SAT and ACT is mandatory for the Fall 2020 applications. SAT/ ACT taken without Essay will not be considered for evaluation.
SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests taken before March 2018 will not be considered valid for Fall 2020 admissions.
SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests taken after March 2020 will not be considered valid for Fall 2020 admissions.
ACT (with Essay) taken before April 2018 will not be considered valid for Fall 2020 admissions.
ACT (with Essay) taken after April 2020 will not be considered valid for Fall 2020 admissions.
Official test scores of all applicants must be received by LUMS Admissions Office directly from the testing agency i.e. Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA. Applicants must request ETS to send a direct report to LUMS. The College code for reporting SAT scores to LUMS is 0513.
In order for your application to be considered complete and for LUMS to make an admission decision, have your official test scores submitted directly to LUMS by the testing agency, American College Testing Service (ACT), USA on your behalf. The College code for reporting ACT scores to LUMS is 7896.
While registering for SAT, applicants must use the same name which is mentioned on the LUMS Admission application and other academic credentials. Using a different name may prevent your scores from matching the rest of your application in our database.
Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts through an online application and must submit a copy of score report(s) to the University. Best score of a single attempt (SAT (with Essay)/ ACT (with Essay)) reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

Supporting Documents Requirement for Fall 2020 Admissions

Applicants must submit complete online application form on or before January 30, 2020; 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard Time).

The deadline to submit all supporting documents along with the proof of payment of Admission Application Processing Fee in ONE Package is January 31, 2020

Application Processing Fee for Local & Overseas Applicants

The application processing fee is Rs. 5,900
SBASSE Subject Test Registration (if applicable) fee is Rs. 2,200

Application Processing Fee for International Applicants

The application processing fee is $83
SBASSE Subject Test Registration (if applicable) fee is $104

Payment Procedure

Local & Overseas Applicants: After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing Fee payment voucher. For further details regarding Fee payment options, Click here

International Applicants: Applicants can make a payment for the Application Processing Fee through a Bank Draft drawn in favour of Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Proof of Payment

Local & Overseas Applicants: A stamped copy of the payment voucher or a confirmation email of an online banking transaction constitutes proof of payment. Applicants are required to send a copy of payment proof along with all other required supporting documents in ONE package on or before the stipulated deadline.

International Applicants: Applicants are required to send original Bank Draft along with all other supporting documents as ONE package on or before the stipulated deadline.
Applicants must print and paste the “Mailing label” on the envelope before sending it to the LUMS Office of Admissions. Applications or documents received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.

Only short-listed candidates are called for interviews.

FAQs

Q. What are the requirements of applying to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Please visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/undergraduate-programmes-0

Q. How competitive is admission to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Admission to the LUMS Undergraduate Programme is highly competitive and the University is able to offer admission to only a small fraction of applicants.

Q. How do we apply to MGSHSS/SDSB/SBASSE/SAHSOL?

For the programmes offered by the MGSHSS/SDSB/SBASSE/SAHSOL, submit an online admission application through the following link: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk

Q. What are the minimum requirements for diploma holders (DAE)?

Applicants with diploma may apply if they have secured minimum 70% marks or above, however, they are required to submit equivalence certificate issued by the IBCC, Pakistan.

Q. May students who are admitted defer enrollment to another year?

No, attending the first semester at LUMS is compulsory and deferment is not an option for undergraduates.

Q. When do application decisions become available?

All admission decisions taken by the University are final. During admission evaluation process, some applicants are admitted, some are placed on a waitinglist and the remaining applicants are denied admission. Acceptances are offered between April to July. For this reason, your admission decision may arrive at a different time from a friend or classmate.

Q. Is there a separate application form for the SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL?

No, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to apply for the SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL simultaneously.

Q. Can I apply to more than one school i.e. SDSB/SBASSE/MGSHSS/SAHSOL simultaneously?

Yes, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply for the SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL. Applicants may choose to apply for admission into any TWO schools (SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL) at LUMS.

Q. How can I give my preferences for the SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL through a common application form?

Applicants can mention their major preference(s) for BS Programme of SBASSE, BA/BSc. (Honours) Programme of SDSB, MGSHSS and BA-LL.B of SAHSOL through the online admission application form.

Applications are evaluated according to the preferences mentioned by applicants in this section. Based on the evaluation of each school, applicants are offered the highest preference they qualify for. This means that if an applicant qualifies for more than one school, one is sent an offer from the school of his highest qualified preference. Therefore, it is highly suggested to select school preferences very carefully.

Q. Can I still apply for admission if I have taken A' level retakes?

Yes, an applicant can apply for admission if he/ she has appeared in retakes of November 2019, for the application of year 2020.

Q. Can I submit the retakes results after the submission of the application?

Applicants appearing for the November 2019 retakes must check the result awaiting option in the online application. Applicants must inform Admissions Office about the estimated time period in which the result of any retake exam will be announced.

Q. I have not yet received an email of confirmation of my online application. What should I do?

You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.

Q. Do I need to get an equivalence certificate from IBCC?

Candidates who have either completed or are in the last year of completion of their education which does not lead to Matric/FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc. will be required to get an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Islamabad, Pakistan. For further information please contact:

The Chairman
IBCC
FBISE Building, H-8/4
Islamabad.
http://www.ibcc.edu.pk

Q. Should the documents (transcripts/results) be attested?

Applicants must provide attested copies of original documents issued officially. Attestation of these documents is mandatory by concerned authority (School/College).

Q. Can Admissions Office return my application documents to me?

Documents sent to the Admissions Office cannot be returned as they are for administrative purposes. Please make sure to keep a copy for your own use before sending the documents to our office.

Q. Do I have to send my transcript translated if it is not in English?

Yes, academic records from international universities if not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation along with other supporting documents.

Q. How many "Teacher Evaluations" may I submit?

Minimum two Teacher Evaluations are required.

Q. Who should my recommendations be from?

The recommendation form(s) should be from teacher(s) of your current or last institute. Recommendations from school/ college counselor(s) are not acceptable.

Q. Can Freshmen students begin studies at LUMS during the spring semester?

No, admissions to LUMS takes place once a year and freshmen are admitted to the Fall semester only.

Q. May I request for the application fee refund?

No, after the application submission, the application fee becomes non- refundable.

Q. Is there a waitlist?

Since the number of students who accept our first round of admission offers vary each year, a small number of applicants stay on our waitlist and in case space becomes available after the first round, students on the waitlist are offered a place in the second round.

Q. How many applicants are placed on the waitlist?

The number of candidates placed on the waitlist fluctuates from year to year, depending on the size and quality of the applicant pool.

Q. Are there any specific quotas in admission?

There are no quotas.

Q. Do I need to take an entrance test for admission to the SDSB/MGSHSS/SAHSOL Programme?

The SAT (with Essay) or ACT (with essay) is mandatory for all applicants applying to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities & Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). The Essay component of the SAT and ACT will be required for the Fall 2020 applications. SAT (with Essay) Registration can be done online through the following link: https://www.collegeboard.org. Applicants can register for ACT (with Essay) through https://www.act.org

In addition to the SAT (with Essay)/ ACT (with Essay), applicants are required to take the Law Admission Test for Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). It is a requirement set by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan for the admission in five years LL.B Programme. Detailed information is available at the following link: http://hec.gov.pk

Q. Do I need to take an entrance test for admission to the SBASSE Programme?

SAT (with Essay) OR ACT (with Essay); and
LUMS UG SBASSE Subject Test OR SAT Subject Test (in at least 3 of the 4 SAT subject tests) listed below:
1. Biology-M
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics II-C
4. Physics

The SBASSE Admission Test for admission to the Fall 2020 semester will be held ONLY ONCE on February 16, 2020.

The deadline to take SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Test for Fall 2020 is March 14, 2020. Click here to register for the SAT (with Essay) and SAT Subject Test.

The deadline to take ACT (with Essay) for Fall 2020 is April 4, 2020. Click here to register for the ACT (with Essay).

Note:

Applicants taking SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests on or before December 7, 2019 and not planning to retake it in March 2020 will be considered for the First Round Offers.
Applicants planning to take SAT (with Essay) and/or SAT Subject Tests on March 14, 2020 will be considered for the Second Round Offers.
Applicants taking ACT (with Essay) on or before February 8, 2020 and not planning to retake it on April 4, 2020 will be considered for the First Round Offers.
Applicants planning to take ACT (with Essay) on April 4, 2020 will be considered for the Second Round Offers.

Q. How can I send the SAT (with Essay)/ACT (with Essay)/SAT II score report if the hard copies are not available in the given time?

If you have not received SAT (with Essay)/ACT (with Essay)/SAT II score report as yet then submit a printed copy of your online test scores.

Q. Is it compulsory to submit a copy of all SAT (with Essay)/ SAT II/ ACT (with Essay) score reports?

Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts to the University by submitting a copy of score report(s) and through the online application. Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

Q. I am planning to take SAT in March 2020, when should I apply?

Application submission deadline for all UG applicants for the admission of Fall 2020 is January 30, 2020;5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard time).

Q. Is there a minimum SAT (with Essay)/SAT II/ACT (with Essay) score requirement for the applicants?

No, there is no minimum score required for SAT (with Essay)/SAT II/ACT (with Essay).

Q.What is the last date to take SAT (with Essay)/ SAT II/ACT (with Essay) for admission for the session commencing August 2020?

Kindly visit the mentioned link for dates and deadlines https://admission.lums.edu.pk/undergraduate-critical-dates

Q. I have taken the old version of the SAT I. Will you accept old SAT I?

No, the old version of SAT I is not acceptable.

Q. I have taken SAT (with Essay)/SAT II/ACT (with Essay) more than once, what score will be considered for the evaluation?

Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

Q. How can I get information about LUMS SBASSE Subject Test?

In addition to SAT (with Essay)/ACT (with Essay), subject knowledge in the area of Biology, Physics, Advanced Mathematics & Chemistry will also be evaluated through this test. Questions are designed to explore knowledge and skills acquired over a period of time. The test is designed to compare candidates with different academic backgrounds.

Difficulty Level: Admission Test is designed to determine the intellectual abilities of test takers. Questions will be at a difficulty level appropriate for students in the final year of A’ Levels/FSc./IB/HSD. They are typically Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), similar to the pattern used in SAT. LUMS SBASSE Subject Test is approximately two (2) hours long. Test takers need to attempt only three(3) of the four(4) sections of the admission test. Calculators are not allowed during Admission Test.

The SBASSE Subject Test Registration can be done through the LUMS online application system at: http://admissions.lums.edu.pk on or before January 30, 2020, 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard Time).

Note: The SBASSE Admission Test for admission to the Fall 2020 semester will be held ONLY ONCE on February 16, 2020.

Q. What is the LUMS SBASSE Subject Test fee?

Kindly visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/fee-structure-2019-2020

Q. How can I submit the application processing and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test fee (if applicable)?

After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. For further details regarding Fee payment options Click here

Q. By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration cards to be delivered?

Test Registration Cards will not be mailed. Test cards will be available within the application in printable form starting February 10, 2020.

Q. I have submitted my online application & all the required documents on time, what if I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?

Test cards will be available within the application in printable form starting February 10, 2020. If any applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk

Q. Does LUMS accept ACT (with Essay) scores?

Yes, LUMS accepts results of the ACT (with Essay).

Q. Can I change my Test Centre?

Test Centre can only be changed in special circumstances (provided with a reason) and the applicant must inform the Admission Office latest by February 5, 2020. No request later than the specified date will be entertained.

Q. Is it possible to apply after the deadline? What is the late application policy?

Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. There is no late application policy.

Q. How do I inform about a change in the online application?

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".

Q. May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?

The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, not all of them qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.

If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Q. What is a mailing label?

A mailing label has especially been designed for your convenience as it bears not only your name, tracking/application ID, schools applied to but also a complete address for correspondence. After the successful submission of your application form you will be able to print the mailing label. The LUMS Admissions Office will only accept a package that contains the “Mailing Label”.

Q. What are the main subjects in A' Levels in order to get admission in LUMS?

Please visit the following link to get details about admission criteria: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/undergraduate-programmes-0

Q. Is it possible to transfer credits from another university to LUMS?

LUMS accepts transfer students from accredited institutions at the undergraduate level. Applicants interested in transfer to the LUMS undergraduate programmes should be enrolled in an undergraduate programme in an HEC recognised institution and should have completed one year or expected to complete one year before joining as a full time student. Transfer is offered twice a year before the Fall and Spring semesters respectively.

Please visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/programmes/transfer for detailed information.

Q. Does it affect a student's chance to get into LUMS if he/ she has appeared privately over a regular student?

No, applicants are evaluated on their academic grades regardless of the fact whether someone has taken the final exam through a school/college or privately.

Fees

Fee Structure for FY 2020-21

Particulars	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
	PKR	PKR
Admission Fee (One Time Charge)	89,500	-
Tuition Fee	433,800	385,600
Lab Charges	73,800	73,800
Semester Registration Fee	29,500	29,500
General Security (Refundable - One Time Charge)	34,400	-
Total Fee	661,000	488,900

Hostel Fee

Particulars	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
	PKR	PKR
Hostel Fee (double occupancy)	45,000	45,000
Hostel Fee (triple occupancy)	30,000	30,000

Important Points

The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 4 Year BS Biology programme
Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee (if Student Payable exceeds PKR 200,000 per annum excluding the amount refundable).
Advance tax paid on fee is adjustable at the time of filing of Income tax return. LUMS will issue Advance Tax Certificate in this regard at year-end.
University fees are usually announced once each year, for the following academic year. However, tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Refund Policy

To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.