BS Chemistry Universities in Pakistan (2026): City Wise List, Eligibility and Admission Guide

Find universities offering BS Chemistry in Pakistan, with city wise lists for Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and more, plus eligibility and admission tips.

BS Chemistry Universities in Pakistan (2026): City-Wise List, Eligibility and Admission Guide

BS Chemistry is a four-year, eight-semester degree offered by public universities, private universities and degree colleges across Pakistan. Most institutions admit students with an FSc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering background. This guide lists where the program is offered, city by city, and shows how to compare your options before you apply.

BS Chemistry 

Detail

What to expect

Duration

4 years (8 semesters). Some universities allow up to 6 years (12 semesters) to finish.

Usual eligibility

FSc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering, or an equivalent 12-year qualification. Minimum marks differ by university.

Credit hours

Roughly 127 to 141, depending on the university’s scheme of studies

Core areas

Inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry

Final year

Specialization courses, plus an internship and a research or capstone project at many universities

Next step

MS/MPhil, PhD, teaching or research roles

Always confirm eligibility, seats and dates on the university’s own admission notice, because they change every cycle.

BS Chemistry universities by city

Use this table to jump to the list for your city. The city pages carry the full, regularly updated lists.

City

Institutions to start your search with

Full list

Lahore

University of the Punjab (School of Chemistry), Government College University Lahore, University of Management and Technology, University of Lahore, Govt College of Science, Wahdat Road, Govt MAO College

BS Chemistry universities in Lahore

Islamabad

Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS University Islamabad, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad College for Girls

BS Chemistry universities in Islamabad

Karachi

University of Karachi, Jinnah University for Women, Federal Urdu University (FUUAST)

BS Chemistry admissions in Karachi

Multan

Bahauddin Zakariya University, University of Southern Punjab, Women University Multan, Govt College of Science Multan

BS Chemistry universities in Multan

Peshawar

University of Peshawar and other listed institutions

BS Chemistry universities in Peshawar

Faisalabad

Government College University Faisalabad, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

BS Chemistry universities in Faisalabad

Quetta

BUITEMS

Full list

Other cities with listings: Gujranwala, Sargodha and Sialkot.

Several government and private colleges also offer BS Chemistry. Check which university awards the degree before you apply, since that decides how the degree is recognized.

How to judge the best BS Chemistry university

No ranking measures undergraduate BS Chemistry teaching directly, so use rankings as one signal among several.

Ranking signals

University

Signal

Source type

Quaid-i-Azam University

Placed 1st in Pakistan for chemistry research output on EduRank. QAU’s own announcement reported QS 2025 subject placement in the 251–300 band for chemistry.

EduRank; university announcement

University of Lahore

QS 2026 chemistry listing in the 351–400 band

Ranking aggregator

University of Karachi, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

QS 2026 chemistry listing in the 401–450 band

Ranking aggregator

Government College University Faisalabad

US News chemistry rank of about 422

Ranking aggregator

Research rankings reflect publications and reputation, not necessarily lab access or class size at the BS level. Compare these as well:

  • Degree recognition: confirm the institution and program are recognized by HEC.

  • Labs and facilities: ask about practical hours, instruments and lab access.

  • Specializations: some universities offer organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry tracks in the last two semesters.

  • Internship and research project: check whether they are required.

  • Merit and seats: review last year’s closing merit on the BS Chemistry merit list page.

  • Cost and location: include fees, hostel availability and daily travel.

  • Pathway after BS: check whether the same department offers MS or MPhil.

Eligibility and how to apply

  1. Check the basic requirement. Most universities ask for FSc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering, or an equivalent. Minimum marks vary, and some universities accept other science combinations that include chemistry.

  2. Read the current admission notice. Seats, merit formula, entry test (if any), fee and deadlines are published per cycle.

  3. Prepare documents. Typical documents are matric and intermediate results, CNIC and photographs. The exact list differs by university.

  4. Apply online or at the admissions office.

  5. Track merit lists and keep a backup choice at a second institution.

What you study in BS Chemistry

Programs follow the HEC semester framework. Courses commonly include:

  • General education: English, Islamic Studies or Ethics, Pakistan Studies and similar subjects

  • Allied subjects: mathematics, physics, biology or statistics, depending on the university

  • Major courses: inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, with lab components

  • Electives and specializations: environmental, industrial, forensic, polymer, medicinal or quantum chemistry, where offered

  • Final year: an internship and a research or capstone project at many universities

One credit hour of lab work usually means about three hours of practical contact per week. For a semester-wise breakdown, see the BS Chemistry syllabus page.

What you can do after BS Chemistry

Graduates commonly continue to MS/MPhil and PhD programs in Pakistan or abroad. Others move into teaching, laboratory and research roles, or into industries that rely on chemistry, such as manufacturing, environmental testing and forensic work. Some colleges describe the 4-year BS as equal to the older 16-year MSc Chemistry. Confirm equivalence rules with the relevant authority if you plan to apply for a specific job or foreign program.

If you are still comparing fields, related programs include BS Physics, BS Microbiology, BS Biotechnology, BS Environmental Sciences and BS Geology.

List of Institutes which provide BS Chemistry

Institution Name Program Name Location
Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Abbottabad Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Abbottabad BS Chemistry Captain Akaash Rabbani Shaheed Road, Tehsil Havelian, District Abbottabad, khyber pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan BS Chemistry Mardan
Allama Iqbal Open University  AIOU Abbottabad. Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Abbottabad. BS Chemistry House No. CB 301, Adj. United Bank Ltd, Main Building Branch, Mansehra
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad BS Chemistry Sector H-8, Islamabad-44000
Allama Iqbal Open University Aiou Sialkot Allama Iqbal Open University Aiou Sialkot BS Chemistry Regional Center, Allama Iqbal Open University, Mohallah Mumtaz pura, Hajipura, Daska road, Sialkot.
Allama Iqbal Open University Lahore Allama Iqbal Open University Lahore BS Chemistry Regional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, 346 Raza Block, Allama Iqbal Town, LAHORE
Bacha Khan University Charsadda Bacha Khan University Charsadda BS Chemistry Bacha Khan University Palosa, Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
Bahauddin Zakariya University Bzu Multan Bahauddin Zakariya University Bzu Multan BS Chemistry Bosan Road, Multan 60000
Balochistan University Of Information Technology & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta Balochistan University Of Information Technology & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta BS Chemistry BUITEMS, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta
Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University BS Chemistry (4 Years) The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University @Aror University Campus Rohri Bypass, Sukkur

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