MS Physics – NUST

Course Name:    MS Physics

Overview    

Thrust Areas

The main thrust areas in Physics are: Quantum Optics and Information, Relativity, Astrophysics, Cosmology, High Energy Physics and Nanoscience.

Coursework

MPhil coursework will be of 24 credit hours, followed by a thesis of 6 credit hours. The PhD program will consist of 18 credit hours of coursework and 30 credit thesis. The course outline and contents will be declared individually for each student to their chosen research areas as advised by their supervisors. There will also be seminar courses that must be cleared but which will carry no credits. These will be for attending the regular seminar series and for delivering seminars. Of the delivered seminars, one has to be in the thrust area but outside the research area, and another one outside the thrust area.

Comprehensive Examination

The MPhil students will register for the thesis every semester after completing 24 credit hours of coursework and PhD students after passing the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination is based on core courses and on four of the elective subjects.

Important Courses

Classical Mechanics, Methods of Mathematical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Differential Equations, Electromagnetism, Thermal Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Theory, Geometry, General Relativity, Cosmology, Relativistic Astrophysics, Super-massive Black Holes, Particle Physics etc.

MPhil Thesis

PHY-890 Thesis (6.0 credits)

PhD Thesis

PhD Thesis PHY-990 Thesis (30.0 credits)

Courses

(All courses carry 3-credits unless mentioned otherwise).

Number of Semesters:    2

Requirements

• Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years (minimum 124 credit hours) education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).
  
• GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 accumulative score
  
• Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Physics.
  
• Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.
  
  

Course Duration:     2 years

How to apply:

Application

• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.

Application Confirmation

• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.

Application Fee

• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.

Fee Receipt

• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.

Application Status

• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.

Interview Calls

• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.

Interviews

• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.

Selection List

• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.

Admission Dues

• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.

Document Submission

• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.

Joining Instructions

• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.

• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.

Curriculum:

COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES