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Course Description/List:


         The M.Phil Biology program offers specialization in:
  • Plant Psychology.
  • Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
  • Endocrinology/Reproductive Biology.
  • Environmental Biology (Ecology).
  • Plant Taxonomy.
  • Microbiology/Mycology.
  • Genetics.
  • Developmental Biology.
  • Cell Biology.

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   Bio-701 Advances in Molecular Biology 4     Credits
   Bio-702 Protein & Polypeptide Hormones 3+1 Credits
   Bio-703 Advances in Cell Biology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-704 Advances in Microbiology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-705 Plant Morphogenesis and Sexual Reproduction 3+1 Credits
   Bio-707 Phytohormones and Plant Growth Development 3+1 Credits
   Bio-708 Advances in Developmental Biology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-711 Topic in Evolutionary Biology 4     Credits
   Bio-712 Advances in Molecular Genetics 4     Credits
   Bio-721 Advances in Animal Physiology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-731 Limnology & Fisheries 4     Credits
   Bio-732 Plant Tissue Culture 3+1 Credits
   Bio-733 Physiological Basis of Behaviour 3+1 Credits
   Bio-741 Advances in Endocrinology 4     Credits
   Bio-742 Advances in Biology of Reproduction 4     Credits
   Bio-743 Metabolic Pathways in Plants 3+1 Credits
   Bio-751 Advances in Plant Physiology 4     Credits
   Bio-761 Virology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-762 Medical Microbiology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-771 Advances in Plant Taxanomy 4     Credits
   Bio-772 Taxanomy of Phanerogams-I 3+1 Credits
   Bio-773 Taxanomy of Phanerogams-II 3+1 Credits
   Bio-774 Advances in Plant Ecology 4     Credits
   Bio-781 Advances in Parasitology 4     Credits
   Bio-791 Selected Topics in Plant Sciences 3+1 Credits
   Bio-793 Seminar 4     Credits
   Bio-794 Insect Pheromones 3+1 Credits
   Bio-795 Pollution 3+1 Credits
   Bio-796 Andrology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-797 Primatology 3+1 Credits
   Bio-798 Biology of Weeds 3+1 Credits

 

Applying:

 

          Admissions are opened twice a year for this course normally in January and August.The University shall call for this admission applications through proper media each year. M.Phil program shall be open only to persons selected as Junior Research Assistants by the University.To be eligible for selection as a Junior Research Assistant, a candidate:

  • Must have good character.
  • Must have obtained 1st division in M.Sc./B.Sc.
  • Should not have obtained 3rd division in B.A./B.Sc. or M.A. /M.Sc.
  • In case of a 3rd division in F.A./F.Sc. the candidate should have obtained 1st division in both B.A./B.Sc. and M.A./M.Sc.


          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.

          Eligibility Criteria for this course is:

  • M.Sc in any field of Biological Sciences from a recognised University. Candidates holding MBBS/ DVM/B.Sc. (Hons). Agriculture with Ist division may also be considered

          Each JRA shall be selected on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record and written and oral tests. The allocation of marks for determining merit shall be as follows:-

Academic Record 55 marks
Admissions Test 35 marks
Interview 10 marks
  • Table showing distributions of marks allotted to the academic record shall be as under:
      

    1st Division

    2nd Division

    3rd Division

    M.A./M.Sc. 20

    to be Distributed according to % of marks obtained

    Zero
    B.A./B.Sc. 20 13 Zero
    F.A/F.Sc. 15 10 Zero
  • The selection of each JRA shall be approved by the advanced studies and research board after a candidate has qualified in the written and interview conducted by the Selection Committee of the department concerned.
  • The Selection Committee for each Department shall be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Chairman of the Department.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

  • 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. Master's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  5. Character Certificate from the institution last attended.
  6. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
  7. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
  8. I.D. Card of Candidate.
  • Originals must be produced later, when required.
  • Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • M.Phil program shall be open only to persons selected as Junior Research Assistants by the University.
  • The requirements for the M.Phil. degree shall normally be completed within four consecutive semesters.
  • The requirements for the M.Phil. degree shall comprise Course work and Dissertation.
  • The course credit shall normally be completed within the first two semesters. The course requirements for each department shall be 24 credits.
  • Dissertation of 26 credits based on research shall normally be completed by the end of the fourth semester.
  • A course of one credit mean one hour of s.
  • The chairman of each department shall forward within seven days of  the commencement of the semester classes all the registration of courses cards to the Controller of Examinations. The JRA can change/drop course(s)within fifteen days from the date of commencement of semester on the recommendations of the teacher and the Chairman of the Department concerned.
  • A JRA must register in at least 50% of the credit courses in the first semester and the remaining credits in the second semester.

                The following Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you will be able to apply through them.This form should be printed and filled in triplicate and submitted before the due date and according to the procedure laid down by the University for that purpose.

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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. 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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