PhD Physics – NUST
Course Name: PhD Physics
Overview:
The main thrust areas in Physics are: Quantum Optics and Information, Relativity, Astrophysics, Cosmology, High Energy Physics and Nanoscience.
Number of Semesters: 2
Requirements
1. For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in M.Phil./M.S/Equivalent degree is required. Percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in degree/transcript.
2. For Basic Medical Sciences: MBBS and MPhil, or MBBS plus FCPS (Basic Medical Sciences/Clinical Subjects).
3. GRE Subject International (score ³ 60 percentile) or GAT Subject by NTS (score ³ 60 %) or local GRE subject type test (Score³70 %) conducted by NUST (as applicable) is required.
Course Duration: N/A
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
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Classical Mechanics 3 |
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Methods of Mathematical Physics 3 |
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Quantum Mechanics 3 |
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Differential Equations 3 |
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Electromagnetism 3 |
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Thermal Physics 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Topics in Mathematical Physics 3 |
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 |
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Quantum Field Theory – I 3 |
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Foundations of Quantum Mechanics 3 |
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Quantum Field Theory – II 3 |
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Quantum Field Theory – III 3 |
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Geometry 3 |
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General Relativity 3 |
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Cosmology I 3 |
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Cosmology II 3 |
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Two-Component Spinor Formalism 3 |
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Twistor Theory 3 |
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Relativistic Astrophysics 3 |
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Supermassive Black Holes 3 |
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Particle Physics I 3 |
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Particle Physics II 3 |
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Group Theory for Physicists 3 |
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Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 |
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Introduction to Quantum Optics 3 |
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Astrophysics 3 |
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Classical Field Theory 3 |
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Plasma Physics 3 |
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Nanophysics 3 |
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Quantum Information & Quantum Computation 3 |
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Experimental Techniques of Physics 3 |
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Optical Properties and Spectroscopy 3 |
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Condensed Matter Physics 3 |
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Reading and Research I 3 |
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Reading and Research II 3 |
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Reading and Research III 3 |
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Courses from Other NUST Institutions 0 |
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Seminar Attendance (Non Credit) 0 |
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Seminar Delivered – G (Non Credit) 0 |
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Seminar Delivered – T (Non Credit) 0 |
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Seminar Delivered – R (Non Credit) 0 |
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Thesis 6 |
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Dissertation PhD 30 |