M.PHIL Chemistry-GCU Lahore

Course name: M.PHIL Chemistry

Course Overview: The Department of Chemistry is one of the oldest Departments of the GC University. It is housed in two Blocks, the Old Block was erected in 1896 and the New Postgraduate Chemistry Block was built in 1997. The New Postgraduate Block has well-equipped laboratories with modern research apparatus. A galaxy of distinguished scientists has walked through the corridors of the Department of Chemistry including Prof. H.B. Dunn cliff, Prof. H.G. Khorana (Nobel Laureate) and many others. The department has been a hub of research activities since its inception in 1896. A large number of alumni are serving at prestigious institutions across the world over including academia, research and private sector organizations. The graduates of this Department are well respected and much sought after in job markets. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adnan is the current Chairperson of the Department.

No. of Semesters: 4

Course duration: 2 years

Requirements: A candidate having sixteen years of Education or 4-years of education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/A-Level/Grad-12/Equivalent in the relevant subject. The minimum required marks/grades for admission in MS/MPhil will be as follow:

• Faculty of Science & Technology 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examinations.
  
• Faculty of Engineering 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Arts & Social Science 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% in Annual Examination.
  
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (General) for MS/MPhil admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
  
• The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply for admission till 30-09-2014.
  
• Candidates working in Government /Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
  
• There is no age limit for admission to MS/MPhil programme.
  
• A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission in MS/MPhil programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
  

How to apply: Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.

• Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement.
  Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants.
  
• In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.gcu.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order
  
• The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office.
  
• The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines.
  

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