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.
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What to expect |
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Duration |
4 years (8 semesters). Some universities allow up to 6 years (12 semesters) to finish. |
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Usual eligibility |
FSc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering, or an equivalent 12-year qualification. Minimum marks differ by university. |
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Credit hours |
Roughly 127 to 141, depending on the university’s scheme of studies |
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Core areas |
Inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry |
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Final year |
Specialization courses, plus an internship and a research or capstone project at many universities |
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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.
Use this table to jump to the list for your city. The city pages carry the full, regularly updated lists.
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Institutions to start your search with |
Full list |
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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 |
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Islamabad |
Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS University Islamabad, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad College for Girls |
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Karachi |
University of Karachi, Jinnah University for Women, Federal Urdu University (FUUAST) |
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Multan |
Bahauddin Zakariya University, University of Southern Punjab, Women University Multan, Govt College of Science Multan |
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Peshawar |
University of Peshawar and other listed institutions |
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Faisalabad |
Government College University Faisalabad, University of Agriculture Faisalabad |
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Quetta |
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.
No ranking measures undergraduate BS Chemistry teaching directly, so use rankings as one signal among several.
Ranking signals
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University |
Signal |
Source type |
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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 |
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University of Lahore |
QS 2026 chemistry listing in the 351–400 band |
Ranking aggregator |
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University of Karachi, University of Agriculture Faisalabad |
QS 2026 chemistry listing in the 401–450 band |
Ranking aggregator |
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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.
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.
Read the current admission notice. Seats, merit formula, entry test (if any), fee and deadlines are published per cycle.
Prepare documents. Typical documents are matric and intermediate results, CNIC and photographs. The exact list differs by university.
Apply online or at the admissions office.
Track merit lists and keep a backup choice at a second institution.
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.
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.
| Institution Name | Program Name | Location |
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Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Abbottabad
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BS Chemistry | Captain Akaash Rabbani Shaheed Road, Tehsil Havelian, District Abbottabad, khyber pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. |
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
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BS Chemistry | Mardan |
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Abbottabad.
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BS Chemistry | House No. CB 301, Adj. United Bank Ltd, Main Building Branch, Mansehra |
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad
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BS Chemistry | Sector H-8, Islamabad-44000 |
Allama Iqbal Open University Aiou Sialkot
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BS Chemistry | Regional Center, Allama Iqbal Open University, Mohallah Mumtaz pura, Hajipura, Daska road, Sialkot. |
Allama Iqbal Open University Lahore
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BS Chemistry | Regional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, 346 Raza Block, Allama Iqbal Town, LAHORE |
Bacha Khan University Charsadda
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BS Chemistry | Bacha Khan University Palosa, Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. |
Bahauddin Zakariya University Bzu Multan
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BS Chemistry | Bosan Road, Multan 60000 |
Balochistan University Of Information Technology & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta
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BS Chemistry | BUITEMS, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta |
Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University
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BS Chemistry (4 Years) | The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University @Aror University Campus Rohri Bypass, Sukkur |
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