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Course Description/List:

 

             M.Sc. Psychology program is affiliated to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University. It spread over four semesters and require earning of 60 credit hours, 15 credit hours in each semester, which is requirement for M.Sc. degree at Quaid-i-Azam University.

FIRST SEMESTER (15 credit hours):

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-401 Contemporary Issues in Psychology 4 Credits
   PSY-402 Research Methodology 4 Credits
   PSY-403 Applied Statistics 4 Credits


SELECTION OF ONE FROM PSY-404 TO PSY-405

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-404 Biological Determinants of Behaviour 3 Credits
   PSY-405 Cognitive and Affective Processes 3 Credits


SECOND SEMESTER (15 credit hours):

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-406 Psychological Measurement 4 Credits
   PSY-407 Social Psychology 4 Credits
   PSY-408 Personality Psychology 3 Credits
   PSY-409 Introduction to computers 1 Credits


SELECTION OF ONE FROM PSY-410 TO PSY-411

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-410 Industrial Psychology 3 Credits
   PSY-411 Vocational Guidance and Counselling 3 Credits


THIRD & FOURTH SEMESTER (15 Credit hours in each semester)

COMPULSORY SUBJECT

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-508 Research Project 6 Credits


OPTIONAL SUBJECTS:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   PSY-501 Personal Management 4 Credits
   PSY-502 Psychology of work Environment 4 Credits
   PSY-503 Consumer Behaviour and Marketing 4 Credits
   PSY-504 Communcation and Management 3 Credits
   PSY-505 Leadership in Organizations 3 Credits
   PSY-506 Mass Media and Management 3 Credits
   PSY-507 Motivation at Work 3 Credits

 

Applying:

 

          Admissions are opened once a year for this course. 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.
  • Twenty 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.A./B.Sc. with Psychology as a major elective subject.

           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:
 

PROFESSOR/DIRECTOR:

Dr. Naeem Tariq

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:

Dr. Muhammad Pervez
Dr. Syed Ashiq Ali Shah

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS:

Dr. Seema Pervez
Mrs. Surraiya J. Nasir
Miss Faridah Yasmeen Rifahi

LECTURERS:

Dr. Anila Kamal
M. Anis-ul-Haq
M. Naeem Durani
Miss Shagufta Aziz
Mrs. Sarwat Khan

 

Job Opportunities:
 

            There is an enormous need for graduates from the field of Psychology in the prevailing job market. Most of the graduates are being employed by the national and international organizations in the private sector but few are also offering their services in the government sector like in Armed Forces and in different reputable educational institutions etc. The demand for these Professionals from this University is much higher as this course is designed for the needs of the job markets for this particular field. The students also have ample opportunities to proceed abroad for further studies and research work.

         
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