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Course Description/List:


              A student will be required to take the specific number of courses from the below according to the courses he had taken while studying for the M.Phil degree or as according to the rules laid down by the University from time to time for Ph.D degree programs.

 

Course Code

Title of Course

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

 

Applying:

 

            Ph.D program shall be open only to persons holding the following qualifications:

  • An M.Phil degree or its equivalent degree in the relevant subjects from a recognized University.
  • A college/University teacher or a member of the research staff of a research organization who has shown undoubted promise for research and holds M.A./M.Sc. degree, may be recommended by the Admission Committee for admission to Ph.D. program.
  • After Successful completion of two semesters, a student registered for M.Phil degree may be recommended by the Admission Committee to the Advanced Studies and Research Board for transfer to Ph.D. program, provided that the student has completed two semesters in course work, obtaining overall aggregate of 75%. Such transfer shall be effective from the beginning of 3rd semester but the time spent by M. Phil. students (course work) shall be counted towards residence requirement for Ph.D. program.


           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.

  • The application shall be submitted to the Chairman of the department in which the student wishes to pursue his studies.
  • All applications received in the department shall be scrutinized for eligibility by the Chairman of  the Department in consultation with the Registrar.
  • The applications of eligible candidates shall be considered by the Department admission committee which shall be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.
  • The admission Committee, when satisfied, shall recommend to the Advanced Studies and Research board, the names of candidates who are found suitable for studies leading to Ph.D. degree.
  • The admission shall be approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board.
  • A "notification of registration" for each candidate approved for admission to Ph.D. course by the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be issued by the University.
  • Each student so selected shall be required to register within 30 days from the date of issue of the notification of registration, failing which the admission of the selected candidate shall be deemed as cancelled.

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. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  2. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  3. Master's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  4. M.Phil 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:

  • The period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be counted from the date of registration.
  • The minimum period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be three years whereas the maximum period shall be six years.
  • A Ph.D. student may be required to complete course work of upto 24 credit hours if he does not hold a M.Phil. or equivalent degree.
  • A Ph.D. student shall be required to pass a comprehensive examination (written as well as oral) before the submission of his thesis. If the student does not pass the comprehensive examination in first attempt he may given one more chance on the recommendation of his Supervisor.
  • The registration of Ph.D. Student shall be deemed as cancelled if he does not pass the comprehensive examination even in the second attempt.
  • After passing the comprehensive examination but before the submission of his thesis, a Ph.D. student will give one seminar on topic relevant to his field of research.

                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.

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. 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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