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Admission notice for PH.D. programmes Fall 2008
The University offers regular
study and research programme leading to Ph.D. degree in the following
disciplines :-
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S.No |
Discipline |
Field
of Specialization/requirement |
1 |
American Studies |
American Studies. |
2 |
Anthropology |
M.Phil
in Anthropology, Sociology & Development Studies. The
one of specialization is 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. |
3 |
Biological Sciences (a) Animal
Sciences :-
(b) Biotechnology :-
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Only limited seats are available in the Departments
of Faculty of Biological Sciences.
Endocrinology, Human Genetics.
Industrial, Medical and Plant Biotechnology.
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4 |
Asian Studies
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(i). Comparative Civilization
(ancient) (ii) Languages and Linguistics (ancient) (iii) Comparative
Religions (ancient) (iv) Archaeology and Ancient History. |
5 |
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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6 |
Defence &
Strategic
Studies |
Defence & Strategic
Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Defence
& Diplomatic Studies, US Studies, War Studies, Pakistan
Studies. |
7 |
Earth Sciences |
Geophysics, Hydrogeology. |
8 |
Electronics |
Wave Propagation, Complex Media, High Frequency
Electromagnetics, Electromagnetic
Scattering, Quantum Optics, Quantum Information Theory, Classical,
Quantum Chaos,
Communications and Signal Processing, Coding Theory.
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9 |
International
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.
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12 |
Statistics |
Survey Sampling, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical
Statistics, Linear Models, Applied Statistics. |
| 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
12-08-2008.
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.650/-
OR by sending a crossed postal order for Rs.700/- (including
postal charges) in favour of Treasurer, Quaid-i-Azam University,
Islamabad. (Hostel accommodation will only be provided,
if available).
*All applicants must appear
in the written test of Physics to be held on 18-8-2008
at 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Department of Physics.
Further information
can be obtained on Phone # 90642042/90642043 or email registrar@qau.edu.pk
. OR visit ( www.qau.edu.pk
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