| The
University offers regular study and research programme
leading to Ph.D. degree in the following disciplines :-
S.No |
Discipline |
Field
of Specialization/requirement |
1 |
Anthropology |
M.Phil in Anthropology, Social Change, Social Development, Ethnicity, Social Organization, Political Organization, Child Socialization, Ethnographic Studies, Social and Religious Institutions, Gender Issues, Health, Social Forestry Environment & Behavioural Sciences. |
2 |
American Studies |
American Studies |
3 |
Asian Studies |
(i). Comparative Civilization (ancient) (ii) Languages and Linguistics (ancient) (iii) Comparative Religions (ancient) (iv) Archaeology and Ancient History. |
4 |
Chemistry |
Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry: Organometallic Chemistry, Co-ordinations Chemistry and Organic/ Inorganic Materials.
Organic Chemistry : Organic Synthesis, Natural Products, Reaction Mechanism, Heterocyclic Compounds, Photochemistry, Organic Polymers.
Physical Chemistry: Material Sciences, Surface and Solid State Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, (Radiation Chemistry, Electro-Chemistry), Chemical Kinetics, Polymer Chemistry, Solution Chemistry, Nano Technology, Colloids and Surfactants.
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5 |
Defence
& Strategic
Studies |
Defence & Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Defence & Diplomatic Studies, US Studies, War Studies, Pakistan Studies . |
6 |
Earth Sciences |
Geophysics, Hydrogeology. |
7 |
Electronics |
Wave Propagation, Complex Media, High Frequency Electromagnetics, Electromagnetic Scattering, Quantum Optics, Quantum Information Theory, Classical, Quantum Chaos, Communications and Signal Processing, Coding Theory .
|
8 |
History |
South
Asia, Pakistan Movement and Pakistan |
9 |
Internation Relations |
International
Relations, Political Science and DSS |
10 |
Mathematics |
Theory of Groups , Generalized Algebraic Structures, Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Complex Geometry, Differential Geometry, Commutative Algebra, Electrodynamics,Wave-Motion, Rational Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Statistics, Magneto hydrodynamics, Group Analysis of Differential Equations. |
11 |
Physics |
Atomic and Molecular Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Plasma Physics, Magnetism and Superconductivity, Thermal Properties of Materials, High-Tc Super Conductivity, Thin Film Technology, Laser Physics, High Energy Physics and Cosmology, Particle Physics,Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics .
|
12 |
Statistics |
Survey Sampling, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Linear Models, Applied Statistics.
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| ELIGIBILITY
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• The minimum CGPA should be 3.00 or First Division in MS/M.Phil or equivalent Degree from a recognized University.
• Those admitted will need to complete 24 credit hours course work of M.Phil level as pre requisite for moving into the Ph.D. Programme.
• The Ph.D. student must pass subject GRE (International) test during the first two years.
• A Govt. College/Public Sector University teacher or member of the research staff of a Govt. Research Organization who has Shown undoubted promise for research and holds MA/M.Sc. degree may be recommended by the Admission Committee for admission directly to Ph.D. programme. However, he would have to complete the course work required for M.Phil/MS.
• No Objection Certificate from the employer is required to be attached with Admission Form and routed through proper channel in case of in-service candidates.
• Admission to Ph.D. programme is made on a competitive basis. The minimum period for completion of Ph.D. programme shall be three years whereas maximum period shall be six years.
• Students applying for admission are required to submit a copy of synopsis/research work. Admission will be given subject to the availability of the Supervisor in the field of research strictly according to HEC's requirements.
• Short listed candidates will be called for interview/presentation of research proposals.
Three copies of the prescribed Application Forms duly filled in and supported by the attested copies of Educational Certificates/ Degrees and research work may be submitted to the respective Chairman of the Department/Director of the Institute by 31-01-2008 . Applications that are incomplete OR received after due date shall not be entertained .
The Admission Form can be obtained from the Manager, Book Bank/Book Shop of the University by depositing Rs.600/- OR by sending a crossed postal order for Rs.650/- (including postal charges) in favour of Treasurer, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Further information can be obtained from the Registrar on Phone # 90642003 or email registrar@qau.edu.pk . OR visit ( www.qau.edu.pk ).
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