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Masters In Biology
(Plant Sciences)

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Course Description/List:

 

            A Student is required to achieve a total of 60 credits for this course (four Semesters of 15 credits each) from the following list of compulsory and optional courses as offered by the department from time to time.

CUMPOLSORY COUESES:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   Bio-301 Biochemistry-I 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-302 Cell Biology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-303 General Genetics 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-304 Biometry 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-306 Evolution 4 Credit Hours

 

CORE COURSES:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   Bio-B-509 Research Techniques & Methods of Instrumental Analysis 2+2 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-541 Fundamental Microbiology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-542 Diversity of Green Plants 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-543 Plant Physiology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-544 Plant Taxonomy 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-545 Mycology & Plant Pathology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-546 Functional Plant Anatomy 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-547 Plant Ecology 3+1 Credit Hours

 

OPTIONAL COURSES:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   Bio-P-601 Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-604 Plant Biochemistry 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-605 Virology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-608 Fermentation Technology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-631 Research Project 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-632 Economic Botany 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-633 Principles of Taxonomy 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-634 Principles of Plant Breeding 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-635 Cytogenetics 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-636 Phytogeography 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-637 CellOrganelles 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-639 Soil Biology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-640 Soil Microbiology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-641 Microbial Genetics 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-642 Paleobotany & Palynology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-643 Physiology of Fungi 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-644 Ultrastructual Cytology of Plants 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-645 Plant Tissue & Cell Culture 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-646 Biological Nitrogen Fixation 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-647 Experimental Taxonomy 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-648 Physiology & Bryology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-649 Pteridophyta & Gymnosperm 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-B-650 Radiobiology 3+1 Credit Hours
   Bio-P-638 Edaphology 3+1 Credit Hours

 

Applying:

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          Admissions are opened twice a year for this course. Admissions are given only on   Self-Financed  basis in August while in December-January admissions are given on Regular as well as on Self-Financed basis.The University shall call for these admission applications through proper media each year.

  • Candidate with Bachelor Degree requiring more than two years intermediate or professional degree for example: B.Sc. Engineering,/B.E./MBBS/B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Pharmacy, BCS Computer Science, B.ED., etc are not eligible.
  • Ten seats will be given strictly on merit on Self-Finance basis in Spring semester admissions.
  • One seat in each department of the University has been reserved for admission of the children of Shaheeds/Disabled of Army Personnel of Indo/Pak War 1965 and 1971 and would be offered on the nomination of G.H.Q.
  • One seat is reserved for Minorities for admission in each department of the University subject to production of certificate from the institution last attended that the candidate belongs to the Minority Community.


         The application forms can be collected from Manager, Bookbank/Book Shop of the University by paying a fee of Rs.100/-. Those wishing to apply shall have to submit properly filled-in admission application forms to the admission office of the University by the last date advertised for such a purpose.


          Merit Lists for this course will be displayed on the notice board of the concerned department and successful candidates will have to pay the dues before the last date mentioned in the list, otherwise their seats will stand cancelled and these seats will be given to a candidate from waiting list in order of merit. 


          Eligibility Criteria for this course is:

  • B.Sc. with two of the following subjects:
    Botany, Zoology, Chemistry.
  • The department offers three specialization i.e. Plant Science, Animal Science and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology for which the candidates may apply as separate options.
  • Independent merit list will be determined for each of these specification and no change of discipline will be allowed afterwards.
  • The candidates applying for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology must have studied Chemistry at the B.Sc. level.
  • Candidate with B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology are not eligible.

          Merit formula for this course is:

FTM = 800 ( MOF/TM + MOB/TM ) + NCC + HQ

Where:

FTM     = Final Total Marks.
MOF     = Marks Obtained in Intermediate Certificate.
MOB     = Marks Obtained in Bachelor's Degree.
TM      = Total Marks in the Relevant Examination.
NCC     = National Cedit Corps (20 Marks)
HQ      = Hafiz-e-Quran (20 Marks).

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

  • Candidates who are more than 26 years old shall not be eligible for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
  • Candidate who has graduated 18 months before the date of application must explain what he has been doing during this period.
  • In case of incorrect information/concealment of facts, University will have the right to refuse/cancel an admission or expel a student.
  • Copies of the following documents should accompany the application:
  1. Matric Certificate.
  2. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  3. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  4. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
  5. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
  6. N.C.C. certificate (if applicable).
  7. Certificate for Hifzi Quran.
  8. I.D. Card.
  • Originals must be produced later, when required.
  • N.C.C. and H.Q. credit of 20 marks each will be added as given in the formula.
  • Candidate finally selected for admission will be required to produce a Migration Certificate (in original) on joining the University.
  • Candidates having obtained certificates/degrees from Foreign Universities / Institutions should provide equivalence certificate and conversion of Grades into marks from University Grants Commission, Islamabad/Inter Board Committee of Chairman in case of Matric and Intermediate level certificates.
  • Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.

 

             The following Sample On-line Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you will be able to apply through them.

 

Click ADMISSIONS  for more information about admission procedures

 

Faculty List:
 

CHAIRMAN/PROFESSOR:

Dr. Mahmud Ahmad

PROFESSORS:

Dr. M. Maqbool Ahmed
Dr. Mrs. A. S. Qureshi

 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

Dr. Tahira Ahmad
Dr. S. A. Shami
Dr. Samina Jalali
Dr. M. F. Chaudhary

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

Mr. M. I. Dar
Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Dr. Abdul Hameed
Dr. S. A. Malik
Dr. K. S. Ahmad
Dr. M. A. Khan
Dr. Naheed Fatima
Dr. N. Ayub
Dr. K. Zaheer
Dr. M. Shahab
Dr. Rizwana Aleem Qureshi

 

LECTURER:

Dr. Safia Ahmad

 

Job Opportunities:
  

                  The Students who have completed this course find very lucrative job opportunities in the private sector as well as in the government sector.There are three kinds of specialization's being offered in Biology in this University and usually the output of each category finds the job that best suits their skills and approach. In addition to different organizations in the Government sector, the graduates of this course are being employed by such reputable organizations like IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature), HDIP (Hydrocarbon Institute of Pakistan), NARC (National Agriculture Research Council) and many other non-government organizations.Several young teachers and Ph.D. students of the Department also have an opportunity to proceed abroad for research under the DAAD or on Postdoctoral Fellowship.

          

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