University of Karachi MS/ BS/ Master’s / Diploma / Certificate Programs
Admissions 2019-20
Our Vision
To become a world recognized university accessible to all sections of society and a representative of the best of human values and intellectual endeavor in all academic disciplines, contributing to the success and
prosperity of the nation Our Mission
The University aims to be a prominent international seat of higher learning, providing a vibrant academic environment and a focal point for creativity through research, mobilization of the community and quality education for humanity.
University of Karachi
Prof. Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi Vice Chancellor
MESSAGE
I welcome all the keen seekers of admission to the University of Karachi, who can secure admission in the desired department by satisfying the specific criteria. I find it important to highlight that the University of Karachi is making efforts to promote higher education in the region. Due to this fact, University of Karachi stands in the list of top 200 Universities in Asia. Nevertheless, this journey of rapid development does not limit itself to the current international ranking
Only; we are rather trying hard to take our Alma Mater to the list of top universities in the world. In this relation, extensive developmental work is being carried out in every sphere of the University, be it academic or administrative.
Our teaching and research is on a par with the international standards and address issues that have a global impact. The facilities University provides make the learning process easier and interesting. In short, we are fervently trying to rise a well-educated, professionally skilled and technically advanced new generation in Pakistan.
It is a matter of pride for me that the name of University of Karachi is a guarantee for absolute success and leadership in every field. This has been possible because of its alumni who are serving at prominent positions at all levels of societal and professional brilliance.
As far as the admissions 2019-20 are concerned, I must say that we follow very strict merit criteria for admission in all the departments. Self-finance seats are introduced for the prospective students.
I wish best of luck to all those who wish to join University of Karachi for further studies and ensure that merit is given the first priority at University of Karachi.
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi Vice Chancellor
Directorate of Evening Program University of Karachi
Prof. Dr. Abid Hasnain Director Evening Program
MESSAGE
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the students who wish to get admission in this august institution. University of Karachi is one of the oldest and highly renowned institutions in Pakistan and has worldwide recognition. The higher education through evening program is an opportunity for those who due to any reason may not continue their education. Thus, the Evening Program with highly qualified and dedicated faculty members and supporting staff provide them an excellent opportunity to excel in the fields of their interest. We have a very good reputation during the last 23 years and I sincerely hope that with the support and cooperation of the faculty members, we will be able to produce the best graduates in all disciplines who will serve the country with pride and honour. I wish the new entrants a very bright and successful future.
Prof. Dr. Abid Hasnain Director, Evening Program
Directorate of Admissions University of Karachi Dr. Saima Akhtar In-Charge
MESSAGE
Welcome to the University of Karachi, home to a broad community of students, coming from all backgrounds, with the thirst for knowledge, a common goal. A place where we treat all students with the passion they deserve as the future nation-
builders. We reach out to all our diverse range of students , valuing their aspirations, goals and the individual perspectives that they bring to the table, making our campus rich and vibrant in culture. We believe that education is everyone’s birthright and degrees, their professional right, and here we offer everything that is pivotal for the personal as well professional growth and development in almost every field/industry.
The university has digitized its entire admission process granting the ease of access to all prospective students across the globe. The admission forms are available online and applicants can submit their forms and fees online without being on the campus. Our fee structure and design of the offered programs make us market leaders and are suitable for all regardless of their class and status creating the university’s learning environment very healthy and conducive.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degree programs in the faculties of Science, Engineering, Islamic Studies, Education, Management and Administrative Sciences, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Medicine, Arts & Social Sciences. University has a main library as well as departmental libraries equipped with digital as well as non-digital resources. As per the requirement of studies, departments have laboratories, seminar halls, large classrooms, sports grounds and other resources. A large number of well-qualified faculty members/teachers and researchers grace the decorum of academia.
Being educationists, we believe our asset of nation builders need proper guidance, financial support, social positivity, emotional stability and a continuous push to keep their spirits high and the results will be high productivity and progression. We are doing our best to facilitate our students with all the above.
Based on past achievements, we trust in all of our stakeholders and especially the students for an even better well-reputed alma mater. My prayers and best wishes for all connected to this institution.
Dr. Saima Akhtar In-Charge
Contents
Message from the Vice Chancellor i Faculty of Pharmacy & Message from the Director Evening Program ii Pharmaceutical Sciences: Message from the Incharge Admissions iii University Officials v Pharmaceutics 32 Admission Schedule vi Pharmacology 33 Pharmacognosy 34 Introduction 1 Evening Program Faculty of Science: 2 System of Studies 2 Agriculture & Agribusiness 35 Management Instructions for Foreign Students 3 Applied Physics 36 Admission Policy 3 Botany 37 Eligibility for Admission 6 Chemistry 38 National Fee Refund Policy 9 Computer Science 39 Environmental Studies 40 Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences: Geography 41 Arabic 10 Genetics 42 Criminology 11 Health, Physical Education & 43 Economics 12 Sports Sciences English 13 Mathematics 44 History 14 Microbiology 45 International Relations 15 Petroleum Technology 46 Library & Information Science 16 Physics 47 Mass Communication 17 Physiology 48 Persian 18 Institute of Space Science & 49 Political Science 19 Technology Psychology 20 Statistics 50 Sociology 21 Urdu 22 Table - I (Masters Programs) 51 Women’s & Gender Studies 23
Faculty of Education: Table - II (Diploma Programs) 55 Education 24 Special Education 25 Table - III (Certificate Courses) 56 Teacher Education 26
Faculty of Islamic Studies: Table - IV (Fee Structure) 57 Islamic Learning 27 Quran-o-Sunnah 28 Table - V (Last year closing 60 percentages) Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences: Academic Calendar 61 Commerce 29 Karachi University Business School 30 Public Administration 31
iv UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Designation Name Ext. Contact No.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi 2454 99261336-7
Registrar Prof. Dr. Saleem Shahzad 2233 99261344
Incharge Admissions Dr. Saima Akhtar 2479 99261376
Director Evening Program Prof. Dr. Abid Hasnain 2339 99261574
Designation Name Ext. Contact No.
Deans of Faculties
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah 2260 99261362
Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Tabassum Mehboob 2255 99261077
Faculty of Education Prof. Dr. Nasir Sulman 2212 99261062
Faculty of Engineering Prof. Dr. Tabassum Mehboob 2255 99261077
Faculty of Management & Prof. Dr. Tahir Ali 2587 99261025 Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah 2464 99261172
Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof. Dr. Shahnaz Ghazi 2394 99261655
Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Nargis Anjum 99260304
Faculty of Pharmacy & Prof. Dr. Rahila Ikram 2259 99261367 Pharmaceutical Sciences
v ADMISSION SCHEDULE 2019-20
ONLINE SUBMISSION OF FORMS 15th July 2019 to 24th July 2019
TEST CONDUCTION DATE 28th July 2019
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ONLINE MERIT LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: 04th August 2019 At University of Karachi Website: www.uok.edu.pk
ONLINE SUBMISSION OF 05th August 2019 to PRESCRIBED FEE 11th August 2019
COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES: 21st August 2019
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Introduction Established in June, 1951 the University of Karachi is known as one of the premier centers of teaching and research in the sub-continent and the third world. A large number of students from Karachi and other parts of the country are desirous of admission at this university for its high standard of education and highly qualified faculty. A number of scientists and scholars affiliated with the University are working in important positions both within and outside Pakistan and have won significant recognition and acclaim. One of the institutes of the University has got the distinction of being named as the Centre of the Third World Academy of Sciences. Students from several foreign countries are also pursuing for the Masters and Doctorate degrees. As the population of the city is increasing day by day, it is a real challenge for the University to accommodate all the applicants in various courses of studies in the morning program. Hence, to meet the increasing demand of education in various disciplines, the university has been running the Evening Programs in several departments at the MS, Masters, BS, B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.), Diploma and Certificate levels since the Directorate of Evening Program was established in 1995 to administer the Evening Program. The curricula for Morning and Evening programs are identical for the awards of university's degrees. In most cases, same teachers as well as the same laboratories and library facilities are available to the students of the morning and evening programs. Attendance, teaching and examination standard are the same for both the shifts.
At present, teaching in the University campus is conducted under eight faculties; Faculty Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Science. As many as 56 departments and over 24 research institute/centers are imparting education to more than 35,000 students including students from foreign countries. The faculty comprises more than 650 highly qualified and experienced teachers; many of them have obtained higher degrees from abroad and earned international repute. The non-teaching staff comprises more than 2500 members to help with administrative and other matters.
The University of Karachi is also an affiliating and examining body. At present, more than 145 colleges and institutions are affiliated to the University. The courses of studies for these institutions are approved by the University and examinations are also conducted under its auspices. The university conducts examination of about 150,000 students studying in these colleges/institutes, and prepares their results and awards degrees.
Students' Affairs To look after students affairs in general, and to supervise their extra curricular activities, an office of Advisor Students Affairs for the purpose is situated at the first floor of the administration block. Teachers and the staff are available for guidance of the students.
In order to help the passing out students in securing jobs and solve their practical problems, an office of Students Guidance, Counseling and Placement Bureau functions at the ground floor at New Administration Building. The Bureau also conducts preparatory classes, every year, for those who wish to appear in the CSS examinations or to develop proficiency in the English language.
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Discipline Committee A discipline committee maintains law and order at the campus to ensure a proper academic environment. The Committee takes notice of the cases of infringement of law and order, and undesirable activities at the campus, and takes disciplinary action against the offenders. The Vice-Chancellor is Chairman of this Committee while the Advisor, Students' Affairs is its member secretary. The Committee meets several times a year to review the prevailing law and order situation and other related matters and take appropriate decisions.
Evening Program The Evening Program of the University of Karachi offers MS, Masters, BS, B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.), Diploma and Certificate levels. The timings of the program have been scheduled from 3:30 p.m. In departments where laboratory experiments are involved, it usual commences at 3:30 p.m. while in others, teaching schedule is decided by the department's management according to the needs of the courses within the working hours of the Evening Program. The timings of the program provide an excellent opportunity to individuals, who are in-service and want to improve their academic qualifications, for enhancing their learning and career prospects.
During the holy month of Ramdan, the classes remain suspended. There are two semesters in a year. Tuition fee is charged in each semester. The fee varies from Rs.13,700/- to 61,000/- per semester for different programs.
Who Should Enroll ? All prospective students wishing to join the University immediately to have an early start of their higher education. In-service candidates who are keen to improve their qualifications and skills. Female students are encouraged to enroll. Presently, nearly 50% girls are studying in the Evening Program. There is no restriction on the year of passing, but the pre-requisite examination must have been passed from a recognized institution / University. Minimum eligibility for admission is 2nd Division with at least 45% marks unless otherwise stated. Division Raised, Grace or Condonation marks shall not be considered. Department & Programs details are laid down in Table I, II & III.
System of Studies The University follows the semester system. One academic year consists of two semesters (details available in the Academic Calendar shown at the end of this brochure).
Students admitted in the University have to be conversant with the University rules and must abide by them.
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Rules governing attendance and promotion are of special importance. Under these rules:
1. Minimum attendance requirement to appear in the examination of any subject/course is 75%. For details please see 'Semester Examination Rules', booklet, available at the University Book Shop.
2. A student will not be promoted to the next higher class unless he/she has cleared at least 80% of the courses. This rule is being strictly followed as per decision of the University's Academic Council.
Instructions for Foreign Students Foreign students are admitted to this University on nomination from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, subject to eligibility. Foreign students shall pay the prescribed fee shown in Table-IV.
Admission Policy Admissions in University of Karachi are given according to merit. However, certain seats are reserved for dependents of University of Karachi employees, special persons and Army personnels. For reserved seats also, merit is the only criterion.
Additional five percent (5%) of the seats, allocated for open merit, have been reserved for applicants who have completed their graduation from other degree awarding institutions, situated in Karachi and recognized by the University of Karachi. Note: Subject to eligibility, admissions on reserved seats for armed forces are granted through nominations from the General Headquarters.
Admissions on Merit Seats
Since the number of applicants for the Master’s Programs is much higher than the number of seats available, the admissions have been categorized in three groups i.e. K. S. and P. Each category is defined as follows: Category "K”
Category "K" refers to those applicants who have passed their Secondary School Certificate (SSC or Matric), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC or Intermediate) or equivalent, and graduation from the educational institutions, which are situated in Karachi and are also recognized by or affiliated with the University of Karachi.
Additional five percent (5%) of the seats, allocated for open merit, have been reserved for applicants who have completed their graduation from other degree awarding institutions, situated in Karachi and recognized by the University of Karachi.
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CATEGORY "S"
Category "S" refers to those applicants who have passed at least one of the certificates: SSC/Matric, HSC/Intermediate or Bachelor’s degree examinations from a recognized educational institution in the Province of Sindh (excluding Karachi). CATEGORY "P"
Category "P" refers to those applicants who have passed at least one of the certificates, SSC/Matric, HSC/Intermediate or Bachelor’s degree examinations from a recognized educational institution outside the Province of Sindh but within Pakistan.
Preference in admissions is given to "K" category candidates. If applicants are fewer than the seats, or if they do not qualify the eligibility criteria, or if the seats are left vacant, then "S" category candidates are considered. If seats are still available then consideration is given to “P" category candidates.
Additional two (2%) of the total allocated seats in each department is apportioned for the dependents (sons, daughters and spouse) of the employees of University of Karachi and for the special persons. Similarly, seats are reserved for the self-financed candidates
Note: Admissions in the Entry-Test-Based departments will be granted on merit after qualifying the Entry Test (minimum passing marks is 50%) irrespective of categories.
Admissions on open merit in the University are given strictly as per the above mentioned criteria of categories.
CHANGE OF CATEGORY (FOR OPEN MERIT BASED DEPARTMENTS)
Candidates who fulfill the following conditions can apply for change of category from S or P to K.
1. Those students whose parent (father or mother)/guardian has the domicile of Karachi but they have passed the pre-requisite examination from abroad that was conducted by any registered International Institution or any Pakistani Board or University, will have to produce the domicile certificate and copy of CNIC of their parent /guardian, showing their permanent address in Karachi.
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2. Students whose parent / guardian are employed with Federal or Sindh Governments, Autonomous or Semi-autonomous bodies, Government Corporations, or Armed Forces, and who have been posted in or transferred to Karachi during the last three (03) years (for Bachelor’s program) or five (05) years (for Master’s program) will have to produce the appointment/deputation/transfer letter and joining letter of their Parents (father/mother) along with their application. Such candidates must have completed their further education from educational institutions located in Karachi after the date of transfer or posting of their parents.
3. Additional three percent (3%) seats in each department will be allocated for those candidates who have passed their pre-requisite examinations from a recognized educational institution located outside Karachi but they have their initial education including SSC/Matric and HSC/Intermediate from Karachi. Such candidates should have a CNIC and Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Karachi and their parents should have the domicile and CNIC indicating their permanent address in Karachi. Candidates below the age of 18 years are required to submit scan copy of their 'B'-Form.
4. A candidate who comes under 'S' or 'P' category, but she/he has got married to a permanent resident of Karachi should submit a copy of the 'Nikah nama' along with the domicile and CNIC of his/her spouse showing his/her permanent address in Karachi. APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF CATEGORY: (FOR OPEN MERIT BASED DEPARTMENTS)
All such applicants who fulfill any of the criteria for change of category to 'K' described above, should attach, with their forms, an application on plain paper for change of category together with the required documents mentioned above. At the time of admission, they will have to produce the original and copies of all the documents.
Note: The candidates who are applying only for Test-based departments are not need/required to apply for change of category. ADMISSIONS ON SELF-FINANCED SEATS
University of Karachi offers admission on Self-Financed seats as well. Self Finance amount (per seat) for Masters & Diploma programs is Rs.200,000/-
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ADMISSIONS ON RESERVED SEATS
Candidates seeking admission on reserved seats should ensure that they meet the criteria of eligibility for the University as well as the department concerned. CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY
The conditions for eligibility, whether applying on merit or reserved seats, are given below:
Admission in the Faculties of Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Islamic Studies or Management & Administrative Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering and Law will be granted as per the eligibility criteria of the department (Grace/Condoned marks will not be taken into account).
i. A student placed in 3rd division or obtaining less than forty-five percent (45%) marks in the pre-requisite examination is NOT ELIGIBLE for admission in the University.
ii. A candidate who has already obtained a Master’s degree is not eligible for re- admission or fresh admission in any Master’s Programs or a candidate who has already obtained a Master’s degree is not eligible for re-admission or fresh admission in any Master’s Programs. If any such case is discovered, the student's admission will be cancelled at any stage of the studies and legal action can be initiated.
iii. Candidates desirous of taking admission on the basis of degrees/certificates awarded by public sector institutions in Pakistan should get the equivalence of their degrees/certificates determined by the University Equivalence Committee.
iv. All admissions are provisional subject to verification of documents. Fake documents and admissions/Inadvertent admission of candidates from non-recognized institutions can be cancelled at any time. Procedure of Admission
1. The date of opening of admissions, availability of forms, submission of online forms and other details are announced through the University of Karachi website www.uok.edu.pk and www.uokadmission.edu.pk and advertisements in the newspapers. 2. Application forms will be available on the website www.uok.edu.pk and www.uokadmission.edu.pk with all the relevant instructions as well as the demo for guidance of the students. The applicants are required to read the instructions
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carefully. In case, if any mistake is committed by the applicant, the University shall not be held liable for such omission/commission. 3. Applicants are instructed to select departments strictly in accordance with eligibility criteria listed in Table I for Masters Program, Table II for Diploma Programs and Table III for Certificates Program. A maximum of five (05) choices of departments can be given in order of preference. The names of the departments should be mentioned very carefully since it is not possible to make any changes in the form once it is submitted. 4. Closing percentages for Masters Admissions 2018-19 are given in Table-V, Page No. 60 respectively. These percentages are only for guidance. 5. A candidate can apply for admission on Open Merit and Test Based Departments through same online forms, if any candidate submits more than one form for admission in Evening Program, all of her/his forms will be cancelled. 6. The provisional merit list of successful candidates will be displayed on the website of the University on the dates mentioned therein.
Procedure of Admission for selected candidates: The list of successful candidates shall be displayed on www.uok.edu.pk.
Instructions for candidates whose names appear in the Admission Merit List: Candidates whose names appear in the admission list must complete all the formalities for admission within the stipulated time, otherwise their admission will lapse and no claim will be entertained. The following documents are required to be submitted for completion of the admission process:
1. Print out of duly filled Admission Form, online submitted by the applicant. 2. Original Marks Sheet of the last examination i.e. H.S.C./Intermediate or equivalent for Bachelors and Bachelors /Graduation for Masters Program (non-returnable). 3. An Original character certificate from the Head of the last attended institution. For external candidates, a character certificate is required from any gazetted officer (non- returnable). 4. Original and copy of the CNIC of the candidate. In case where the candidate is below 18 years of age, the original and a copy of his/her parent’s (father/mother)/guardian CNIC. The original will be returned after verification. 5. The original certificate of S.S.C./Matric, H.S.C./Intermediate, A/O Level and an attested copy of the same. The original will be returned after verification. 6. Three (3) recent photographs (1x1.5 inch) on a white background. 7. Payment of prescribed Fee. (Table-IV Page No.57 to 59).
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Date and Timings of Classes: a) Regular Classes shall commence from August 21st, 2019. b) Classes are normally held between 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. c) The University rules regarding the attendance and promotion from one class to another are the same as applicable to the morning students of the University of Karachi.
Note:
After completion of admission fee submission for the merit list, candidates who are not admitted to any department, will be given a choice to apply again online for those departments where seats are vacant provided that they are eligible and their percentages fall within the closing percentages of those departments. In order to start teaching, the minimum required number of students enrolled in the program is 35. If the minimum number of students does not register by paying the fee in time, the program shall not be initiated and the fee shall be refunded to the registered students.
Important Note:
Any admission secured on the basis of fake documents or misinformation shall be cancelled and fees shall be confiscated in favor of the University of Karachi at any stage. It is to be pointed out that all admissions are provisional and subject to verification of documents.
For Further Information please contact:
Office of the Directorate of Admissions: Phone: 99261300 (7 Lines) Ext: 2479, Direct: (021) 99261376, 9926 1330 and 9926 1332 Office of the Directorate of Evening Program Phone: 99261300-6 Ext: 2339, Direct: 99261574
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FEE REFUND POLICY
NATIONAL LEVEL FEE-REFUND POLICY AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF PAKISTAN
%AGE OF FEE* TIMELINE** FOR SEMESTER/TRIMESTER SYSTEM TIMELINE FOR ANNUAL SYSTEM
FULL (100%) FEE UP TO 7TH DAY OF UP TO 15TH DAY OF REFUND COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
FROM 8TH – 15TH DAY OF FROM 16TH - 30TH DAY OF HALF (50%) FEE REFUND COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
FROM 16TH DAY OF FROM 31ST DAY OF NO FEE (0%) REFUND COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
1. PERCENTAGE (%) OF FEE SHALL BE APPLICABLE ON ALL COMPONENTS OF FEE, EXCEPT FOR SECURITY AND ADMISSION CHARGES. 2. TIMELINE SHALL BE CALCULATED CONTINUOUSLY COVERING BOTH WEEKDAYS AND WEEKEND.
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Department of
Arabic Introduction The department of Arabic is enjoying the patronage of renowned scholars of international repute. The cautiously designed syllabus has considered the needs of students and the contemporary literary world that is a confluence of ancient and modern Arabic Literature, Language and Linguistics. Besides academic activities, co-curricular activities are also stressed like extension lectures, debates, study tours, picnics and other events to discover, enhance and polish the abilities and talent of the students. Faculty Members Assistant Professors At present fifty seven (57) courses of Arabic Ms. Fatema Zainab (Incharge) Literature, Language and Linguistics are taught Dr. Asif Saleem including computer and research methodology. Dr. Muhammad Imran Latif Khokar Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hameed Nabeel Facilities Dr. Muhammad Faezul Ebraar There is a well-stocked Seminar Library in the Dr. Aziz ur Rehman department containing books on almost all relevant subjects, a state-of-the-art Computer Lab Lecturer with internet facility and modern audiovisual aids. Mr. Abdullah M. Yousuf Khan
Career Opportunities The degree in Arabic would prove to be a key of success opening the doors of diversified fields such as teaching, translation, (academic, diplomatic and commercial etc.) and in electronic
media as well.
Programs Available Diploma in Qur’anic Arabic (PGD) Diploma in Contemporary Arabic (PGD) Diploma in Functional Arabic (PGD)
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2273 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/arabic Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Criminology Introduction Masters program in criminology was initiated in
1995. Dr. Naseer A. Shaikh, Dr. Abdul Wahab, Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, Prof. Shamim Hashmi, Dr. Fateh Muhammad Burfat, and Mr. Jameel Yousuf were the pioneers of the program. The program was upgraded and the Department of Criminology was established in 2014. The major objective of the program is to provide the students with hands on- training in the specialized fields of criminology such as control of violence and terrorism, forensic criminology, Faculty Members policing, security, criminal investigation, juvenile Associate Professor justice system, organized crime, money Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Burfat(Chairman) laundering, fraud and drug abuse related issues.
Assistant Professor Facilities Dr. Naima Saeed Department of Criminology is a newly established department; efforts are being made to develop well equipped Forensic and Computer Laboratories and Seminar Library.
Career Opportunities Criminologists are employed in Police, Military, Intelligence Agencies, National Accountability Bureau, Correctional Institutions, national and international NGOs and they are also working as Parole and Probation Officers, Juvenile Court
Workers, Criminal Investigators, Security Experts, Crime Reporters, Correctional Counselors,
Rehabilitation Counselors.
Programs Available M. A. in Criminology Diploma in Criminology
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06, Ext-2547 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/criminology Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Economics Introduction The department of Economics in one of the largest brokerage companies; teaching positions in departments in the Faculty of Arts & Social universities and colleges; and mid-career level Sciences. It was established in 1950-51 with the managerial position in national and multinational enactment of the University of Karachi Act, at companies. the old campus in the city, and was later shifted to its present location in 1960. Professor Newman Joseph Adams, an American national, was Faculty Members appointed as the first Chairman of the department. Professors Due to its academic stance the department of Dr. Khalid Mustafa Economics has the distinction of being recognized Dr. Roohi Ahmed (Chairperson) as a premier department in the country. Many of Dr. Abdul Waheed its graduates, have had secured key positions at various national as well as international Associate Professors organizations. It is because of these standards Dr. Nooreen Mujahid that the department was accorded with the Dr. Rummana Zaheer honor of establishing a center of national capability in Economics by the name of "Applied Assistant Professors Economics Research Center" through a grant Dr. Rubina Hassan from the Sindh Government. Dr. S. Wiqar Hussain Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali Facilities Dr. Muhammad Ahsanuddin The seminar library has a good collection of books Ms. Seema Siddiqui Hai and periodicals related to Economics, Finance and Dr. Safia Qamar Transport, In order to fill the gaps, an inter-library Mr. Mirza Muhammad Shehzad books borrowing and lending facilities are also Ms. Saba Masood available with other major libraries in the city. The Dr. Lubna Naz department has two well-equipped computer labs. Mr. Muhammad Haseeb Dr. Zeeshan Atique Specific Research Areas The research interest of the teaching faculty Lecturers includes: International / Global Economics; Ms. Rabia Shakir Monetary Economics; Islamic Economics; Mr. Muhammd Umair
Innovation & Productivity; Globalization Economics Growth; Development Economics; Banking & Finance; Human Resource Programs Available Management and Financial Economics. M.A./M.Sc. (Economics)
Masters in Economics & Finance(M.E.F.) Career Opportunities Masters in Transport Management (M.T.M.) Graduation from Economics Department provides Diploma in Economic & Finance (PGDEF) an opportunity of fresh graduates to secure respectable positions in various national and international institutions. They include State Bank For Further Enquiry of Pakistan; Planning Commission; Ministry of Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2270 Finance & Economics Affairs; national and Website: www.uok.edu.pk/feculties/economics private banks; research institutions and finance & Email: [email protected]
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Department of
English Introduction The department of English was established in 1955. are available for the students of English It was located in Shivjee Murarji building in department in the country and abroad. Nanakwara. Later in January 1960 when the university moved to its present location, the department was housed on the first floor of the Old Block in the Faculty of Arts. Now Called the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. Professor Dr. Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the Department. Prof. Faculty Members Dr. Ali Ashraf, Prof. Maya Jamil, Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Professor Hussain and Prof. Dr. Kalim-ur-Rahman and Prof. Dr. Farhana Wazir Khan Dr. Rafat Karim were among notable chairpersons. Amoung the Faculty, the (Late) Prof. Maki Kureshi Associate Professor was one of the internationally reputed Pakistani Dr. Iftikhar Shafi (Chairman) English poets. Prof. Ambreena Mehmood kazi is also one of the most respected Chairperson who Assistant Professors served in the department .The department offers Ms. Nishat Wasim Masters programs in both English literature and Ms. Huma Shakir linguistics in the Morning as well as in the Evening Ms. Lubna Shaheen Program. There are also M.Phil./Ph.D. Program Mr. S. M. Tayyab Zaidi offered by the Department of English Dr. Shumaila Shafket Ali Dr. Faisal Nazir Facilities Ms. Ibtesam Afreen Department Seminar Library Mr. Wajdan Raza Audio-Visual Lab Dr. Bushra Ahmed Khurram Cassette Library for the Blind Lecturers Specific Research Areas Ms. Lubna Hasan Early Modern English Literature Mr. Muhammad Babur Khan Suri American Literature Mr. Muhammad Moonis Azad Literary Theory Mr. Syed Farhan Shoukat Romanticism Mr. Abdul Basit Comparative Literature
English Syntax World Englishes Sociolinguistics Discourse Analysis Post Colonial Literature and Criticism Programs Available
M.A. (English) Previous
Career Opportunities M.A. (English Linguistics/Literature) One year Students of the department of English have entered a variety of vocational fields. Some of these fields are: CSS, Advertising, Media (TV, Radio, Newspapers, For Further Enquiry Magazines, etc.) Banking, Business, Teaching, Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2268 Educational Administration, Research, Translation, Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/english to mention only a few. Excellent job opportunities Email: [email protected]
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Department of
History Introduction Department of History, established in 1953, is one of the oldest departmentsof Karachi University which is proud of having world renowned scholars such as Dr. Mahmood Hussain, Dr. Riazul Islam, Dr. M. H. Siddiqui and many more as its faculty members.
Facilities Dr. I.H. Qureshi Memorial Library Faculty Members Raizul Islam Audio Visual Center Professors Teaching Museum Dr. S. M. Taha Internet facility for research students Dr. Nasreen Afzal(Chairperson)
Specific Research Areas Associate Professor Medieval History, Modern/Contemporary Ms. Nargis Rasheed History, Archeology, History of Sindh, Socio- Economic modern history, history of conflict Assistant Professors and public policy demography. Dr. Hina Khan Dr. Kiran Shahid Siddiqui
Dr. Muhammad Moiz Khan Career Opportunities Dr. Farah Deeba Mansoor In terms of finding career jobs after Dr. Humiera Naz graduation, 30% success has been reported Ms. Kishwar Khan from passed out students. Media, research Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khan organizations, NGO's and specially public Dr. Samra Sarfaraz Khan sector jobs after passing competitive exams (CSS, PSC etc.). Lecturer Ms. Mahreen Jamal
Program Available Masters in International Relations
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2274 Website: www.kuird.edu.pk Email: [email protected]
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Department of
International Relations Introduction The Department of International Relations is the oldest Department in the field of International Relations in Pakistan and the third oldest in South Asia. It was established in 1958 and has the honor of offering B.A./M.A./M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. More than 700 students are studying at the undergraduate and graduate level both in its morning and evening programs. Since its Faculty Members inception, the Department of International Professors Relations has been active in organizing Dr. Shaista Tabassum (Chairperson) seminars, conferences and workshops.
Associate Professors Facilities Dr. Naeem Ahmed The Department has a seminar library, which Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqui stocks more than 3000 books and also subscribes 15 research journals related to Assistant Professors different areas of study. The Department has a Dr. Syed Amir Hameed well-equipped computer lab, which provides Dr. Nausheen Wasi an access to online research journals and Mr.Fahimuddin databanks to facilitate the research activities. Mr. Muhammad Faisal Awan
Lecturer Specific Research Areas Mr. Amjad Ali The faculty of International Relations consists of highly qualified teachers. They have expertise in the area of International Relations Theories, Security Studies, Peace
Studies, International Law, Human Rights,
Confidence Building Measures, Arms Control and Disarmament, Environmental Studies,
Conflict Resolution, South Asia, Middle East,
North America, and Russian & Central Asian
Studies.
Program Available Career Opportunities Masters in International Relations Graduates of the Department have vast opportunities of employment in different fields, including media, research institutions, civil services, banks and universities. For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2274 Website: www.kuird.edu.pk Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Library & Information Science Introduction Department of Library Science, established in 1956, was the first ever to offer professional degree in Pakistan. Masters in Library Science (M.L.S.) has been offered since 1962. Since 1982 the Department has been known as Department of
Library and Information Science, and information control / management became an integral part of the studies. Computer lab for practical training was established in 1984. Ph.D. Program of the Department was initiated in 1967.
The founder Chairman, Dr. Abdul Moid was the Faculty Members first Ph. D. holder in Library Science from the USA Associate Professor (1964). He was also the Chief Librarian of Karachi Dr. Munira Nasreen Ansari (Chairperson) University Library (presently Dr. Mahmood Hussain Library). The Seminar library of the Assistant Professors Department, inaugurated in 1985, is named after Dr. Farhat Hussain Khan him. Dr. Naveed-e-Sehar
Facilities Dr. Rifat Parveen Siddiqui The Department of Library and Information Dr. Muhammad Waseem Zia Science has a well-stocked seminar library, a practical lab for cataloguing and classification and a Lecturers large computer lab with 24 Pentium-IV PCs and Mr. Rashid Ali 10 Core 2 due Pcs with the facility of networking Ms. Rabia Aslam and Internet. Multimedia, slide projectors, sound system and other equipment are available for academic and co-academic activities.
Specific Research Areas Research is actively pursued by the faculty in their respective fields of interest. The students are required to produce research at various levels, ranging from short assignments to the optional Final year thesis.
Career Opportunities As knowledge and information is needed by everyone and everywhere, all types of academic / research/ professional institutions need librarians. The need of a Program Available trained person to control and to search relevant BLIS information in the modern time has become a necessity. Opportunities for outgoing students are open in public and private sector and packages offered are better in comparison to other professions. In For Further Enquiry government offices, BLIS / BS degree holders are Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2249 offered 16/17 (BPS) and MLIS 17 (BPS) and above. Website: www.dlisuok.edu.pk Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Mass Communication Introduction Established as Department of Journalism in 1955 with a diploma course for working journalists, it was renamed as Department of Mass Communication in 1985. The department was established with an aim to produce qualified and trained journalists and media professional to cater to the growing needs of the media industry. A full-fledged M.A. program replaced the diploma program in 1962 to modernize media education in the country. Faculty Members Professor Facilities Dr. Seemi Naghmana(Chairperson) The department has sufficiently equipped six teaching and training labs, TV lab, news lab, Assistant Professors advertising lab and two computer labs, (one each Ms. Samina Qureshi for Urdu and English). The department runs FM Dr. Fouzia Naz Radio channel which provides a training base for Dr. Sadia Mahmood the students in radio broadcasting. Dr. Asmat Ara Dr. Muhammad Osama Shafiq Career Opportunities Dr. Naveed Iqbal Warsi Students have wide job opportunities in the Dr. Syed Azfar Ali growing industry including media and Dr. Raana Afzal advertising and public relations. Some of the students conveniently find positions in private Lecturers sector FM radio and TV channels and print Mr. Naveed Arshad media even before passing out.
At both Bachelors and Masters level the department offers specialization in three different streams;
Print Media Electronic Media
Advertising and Public Relations
Program Available Masters in Mass Communication
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2278 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/masscommunication Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Persian Introduction Career Opportunities The department of Persian was established in 1955 Students of this department continue to enter a with a view to provide facilities for advanced variety of vocational fields, some of which are studies and research in the fields of Persian CSS, Advertising, Media, Banking, Business, language and literature with particular emphasis Translation / Interpreting, Teaching, Educational on the literature produced in the Indo-Pak Administration & Research, News agencies, subcontinent during the last nine centuries, and Foreign Ministry etc. to familiarize the younger generation of this country with the history, language and literature of Iran. Professor Dr. Ghulam Sarwar was the founder Chairman of the department.
Facilities
Seminar Library: The seminar library holds a stock of more than 5000 books and 1500 journals. It also has a good number of rare printed works, audiotapes and discs. Besides, the personal collections of the teachers, which exceed 2000 titles, are also available to the readers within the premises of the department. Faculty Members
Associate Professor Additional Language Support Classes: Dr. Shehla Salim Noori (Chairperson) The department of Persian also arranges special conversational classes, which aim at developing Assistant Professors the Persian speaking power of the student with Dr. Ramzan Bamari correct pronunciation and accent. The department Dr. Faizeh Zehra Mirza has recently acquired necessary audiovisual Dr. Muhammad Nazir equipment for this purpose. Lecturers Seminar/Lecture Program: Mrs. Faiza Khatoon The co-curricular program also involves seminars Ms. Bilquees and lectures delivered by renowned scholars on topics mostly relating to Persian language and literature. These programs aim at enhancing the academic capability and talents of the students.
Specific Research Areas
Modern and classical prose & writers of Iran, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan Program Available Classical & modern poetry Diploma in Persian Language Poets of Iran, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan Sufistic prose & poetry-History of For Further Enquiry Persian literature impact of Persian Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2280 language and literature, culture on Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/persian different fields of life. Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Political Science Introduction Career Opportunities The department of Political Science was In addition to teaching and research positions in established in 1952. It has since then initiated academic settings, Political Science degree holders programs for the award of research degrees of are prepared for careers at all levels of government M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Political Science and its as well as journalism, International business, allied fields. International risk analysis and Political campaign
The Department of Political Science has been organization their skills of surveys and statistical playing an important role in the overall analysis is in high demand in the public and development of the University. It has been the private sectors. Their knowledge and scientific mother of the Department of International education on current affairs, both national and Relations, Sociology and Public Administration. international, caters to the needs of the job At present the department is second in the market especially competitive exams. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, after
Economics, in terms of the number of students enrolled. Faculty Members
Professors Facilities Dr. Nusrat Idrees The department has a fully functional Seminar Dr. Samina Saeed Library with over 2000 books. Most of the books Dr. Summer Sultana(Chairperson) are recent publications in the subject in both English and Urdu. The library also offers dailies, Associate Professor periodicals and research journals for reading to its Dr. Muhammad Ali students. Moreover, there is a well equipped specialized Library with latest books and Assistant Professors periodicals in all the areas relevant to Public Mr. Muhammad Kamran Khan Policy. The Library maintains a reference section Dr. Syed Shameel Ahmed Qadri which has a reasonable collection of books for ready reference. Thus the Library provides a Lecturer very supportive environment for research Mr. Mehboob Hassan Muqaddam activities.
Computer Lab The Computer Lab is equipped with high speed computers, printers and scanner facilities. These computers are networked with a server and a Programs Available stand by server. Audio/ Visual aids including Masters in Political Science multimedia option are used during Masters in Public Policy presentations/lectures. Internet access is also Diploma in Public Policy (PGD) (Leading available to the students. to M.A. in Public Policy) Diploma in Local Government (DLG) Specific Research Areas (Leading to Masters) Global Politics, Political Economy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Islamic Political For Further Enquiry System, Government and Politics of Pakistan, Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2347/2342 Western Political Theory, Foreign Policy Theory Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/politicalscience and practice with reference to India, USA, UK, Email: [email protected] China and the Muslim countries.
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Department of
Psychology Introduction The department of Psychology came into existence relationship, gender issues, community in 1954 under the Chairmanship of Professor psychology, therapeutic techniques and Dr. Qazi Aslam. It gradually attracted both diagnosis, organizational behavior, consumer students and teachers with the result that teaching behavior, social and psychological issues. and research psychologists like Dr. Haseen Uddin Career Opportunities Zuberi, Dr. S. M. Hafeez Zaid, Dr. Farrukh Z. Ahmed, Dr. Afzal Imam and Dr. M. Wasim led the After doing Masters in Psychology (Clinical/ Industrial/Educational /Investigative Psychology), the department to its present academic heights. It has students can pursue careers in any of the following now become one of the leading departments in fields: the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. Organization Clinical Setup Since 1956, the teaching and practice of Clinical Educational Institutes Law Enforcement psychology has enjoyed popularity both amongst Agencies The Armed Forces etc. NGOs teachers and students of the department. Faculty Members Teachers of the department are also members of the Sindh Psychological Association and the Professors Pakistan Psychological Association. They further Dr. Anila Amber Malik act as subject specialists in the Provincial and Dr. Farah Iqbal (Chairperson) Federal Public service commission for the ap- Dr. Qudsia Tariq pointment of teachers in colleges. Seminars, lectures, mental health camps, conferences and Associate Professors professional development courses, etc. are Mrs. Rubina Feroz arranged for the students so that they remain Dr. Amena Zehra Ali Dr. Zi Asma Haneef Khan updated with current activities and will be able to grow intellectually. Assistant Professors Dr. Anila Mukhtar Facilities Dr. Bushra Khan The department's library has a collection of over Dr. Rabia Riaz 800 books. This large collection includes latest Dr. Samia Masoom Ali Books, publications and encyclopedias. The Dr. Farhan Kamrani department is fully equipped with audio-visual Lecturer aids for meeting the instructional needs. Ms. Zahra Barkat Ali
The Department of Psychology is committed for mental health awareness, and continuously Programs Available offering Psychological Services which includes, M. A. / M. Sc. in Psychology Assessment Counseling and Psychotherapies to Diploma in Industrial and Organizational the students, faculty, staff members and Psychology (PGD) community at large. Diploma in Investigative Psychology(PGD) Diploma in Assessment, Counseling & Psychotherapy Specific Research Areas The Faculty members are actively involved in For Further Enquiry pursuing important areas in research. Some Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2283 research topics include: child development Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/psychology [ Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Sociology Introduction Career Opportunities The department of Sociology was established in I960. Sociologist are employed in industries, trade, Sociology is the scientific study of the society and human association labor unions, foundations and fairly in large behavior. This is the core discipline of social sciences. numbers by research organization and administration. The study of sociology aims at analyzing the patterns, Newly emergent careers in many programs have trends and attitudes of human behavior deriving their developed in recent years like, Training Program, causes and predicting the future of the behavioral patterns Foreign aid program, Humanitarian Organization like in society. The areas covered by sociology includes UN, national and international NGOs. Furthermore community development, social organization, human sociologist and criminologist can work as hospital management, health and medical aspects, industrial, management administrator, Public Administration agricultural, rural and urban development, demography, Assistant, Rural health worker, Census Research human rights, social psychology, social structure, Assistant, Consumer Researcher, Data Analyst, economic development and interaction among different Demographer, Market Researcher, Statistician, Survey people around the world. Research Technician, Correctional Counselor, Criminal This field tries to examine the organizational structure of Investigator, Juvenile Court Worker, Parole Officer, society and the influence it has on the social, political and Rehabilitation Counselor. religious ideas of the members of society. It encompasses the study of the organization and business it attempt to analyze the reaction and management of social groups as well the factors which lead to their break down. Faculty Members Sociological research reveal, the multi faceted nature Professors Social reality, its multiple causes and multiple effects Dr. Rana Saba Sultan(Chairperson) provides us well sets of methods suitable for unraveling Dr. Sobia Anis Shahzad the complexities of social life. The study of sociology Dr. Nabeel A. Zubairi help us to determine which steps are most likely to lead towards given goals. Associate Professors To meet the academic demands of society, Programs in Dr. Naila Usman Siddiqui Criminology and Population Sciences were initiated Dr. Kausar Parveen under the umbrella of department of Sociology. Graduates from the department have adopted a wide Assistant Professors range of careers. Most have excelled in their profession Dr. Munazza Madani and have joined public and private institutions. The study Mr. Amjed Javed in the department is well organized the teaching faculty Dr. Kaneez Fatima includes experienced Professors, including those with Dr. Nousheen Raza degrees from foreign universities. Research work is a hallmark of the department. Seminar and workshops are important characteristics of the department which are Programs Available organized frequently Masters in Sociology
Masters in Population Sciences Facilities The seminar library contains over 3000 books, journals, magazines and other national and international periodicals. The department has a well equipped computer laboratory, which provides assistance in almost all aspects of the use of information processing facilities. For Further Enquiry Ethnological Museum plays a pivotal role in the study of art and culture. It contains more than 500 precious Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2286 artifacts and serves as a cultural laboratory. Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/sociology Email: [email protected]
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Department of Urdu Introduction The department of Urdu officially came into existence in 1955 when the University of Karachi decided to Faculty Members organize postgraduate classes in Urdu under its own Professors management instead of through the colleges. Dr. Uzma Farman Farooqui At the time of its establishment. Moulvi Abdul Haq, Dr. Tanzeem-ul-Firdaus(Chairperson)
Baba-e-Urdu was made honorary Professor and the Assistant Professors Chairman of the Department. Teaching responsibilities Dr. Rahat Afshan were carried out by the teachers of local colleges. Later Dr. Safia Aftab Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a prominent scholar and Dr. Uzma Hasan Professor at Urdu College Karachi, was appointed both Dr. Tehmina Abbas as a cooperative teacher and as the Chairman of the Dr. Sadaf Fatima department. In the same year. Dr. Abul Lais Siddiqui Dr. Shama Afroz was appointed as a Reader and Chairman and Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Dr. Syed Shah Ali, and Dr. Muhammad Sajid Khan Qudratullah Fatimi joined as lecturers. Dr. Sadaf Tabassum Dr. Ansar Ahmed With the valuable efforts and abilities of these teachers Dr. Zakia Rani and scholars, the department has kept making progress. Dr. Khalid Ameen
The following famous academics have been associated Lecturers with the Urdu department. Dr. Syed Abul Khair Mr. Muhammad Shakir Kashfi, Dr. Farman Fatehpuri, Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Mr. Muhammad Salman Prof. Jameel Akhtar Khan, Dr. Haneef Fauq, Mr. Muhammad Rashid Ali Khan Dr.Younus Hasni, Shamim Ahmed, Prof. Sahar Ms. Ayesha Naz Ansari, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed Rizvi, Dr. Sidiqa Arman, Ms. Atiya Huma Siddiqui Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel, Dr. Zafar Iqbal and Dr. Uzma Farman.
The department of Urdu has a prominent position in Programs Available the University of Karachi for research. Over 80 people M.A. have completed their Ph.D. research program and Certificate & Diploma Courses: approximately twelve projects are in progress. One Year Professional Certificate Course In addition to regular teaching and lectures, co- (Teaching of Urdu) curricular literary and academic activities and One Year Certificate Course of Urdu Language gatherings are also held frequently. for Foreigners One Year Diploma Course of Urdu Language for Foreigners (Only those Foreign students are Career Opportunities eligible who have successfully completed their Teaching certificate course for Urdu Language) Print and Electronic Media Research Academic Organizations Advertising (Copy Writing) Creative Writing, etc. For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext-2287 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/urdu Email: [email protected]
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Centre of Excellence for Women’s & Gender Studies Introduction Since the last 27 years Centre of Excellence for a collection of press-clippings on almost all Women's Studies (CEWS) University of Karachi aspects of women's lives. Our library is accessed has been offering teaching and research facilities not only by our students but it also caters to the in a friendly environment to prepare students to academic search needs of scholars, activists and act as agents of change. We are the first to offer journalist who wish to avail this facility. Soon, our M.A. and M. Phil/Ph.D. degree programs in library catalogue is accessible through our Pakistan, currently the Centre offers M.A., electronic portal.
B.A.(Hons.) (Morning / Evening) and M.Phil. / Specific Research Areas Ph.D. programs. Women's Studies, an Women & Work: Child Labour, Girl Child, interdisciplinary subject, aims to make visible Self-Employed Women women's role and contribution towards building Women & Entrepreneurship a gender-bias free society for a holistic Women, Religion & Religious Traditions development of the nation. We offer a variety of Health Concerns of Women & Gender courses to address the issues of women and gender, both nationally and internationally. The Women's History major focus of our teaching and research is to Women & Law bridge the gap between the academia and Women & Politics women at the grass-root level. Thus, our Women & Media students move beyond the Campus and interact Women Sports & Physical Education with women to document their every-day lived Psychology of Women experiences. Development Planning (nationally & globally) and Women
Career Opportunities As Women's Studies prepares students to act as Faculty Members agents of social change, therefore, our students are Professor well equipped and trained to take up jobs that a Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah (Meritorious)(Director) person qualified in any other discipline can undertake. Majority of CEWS graduates are now Assistant Professors hired in various positions by government and non- Dr. Asma Manzoor government agencies. As one of the requirement Dr. Shagufta Nasreen of our teaching is practicum, our students work as Dr. Aliyah Ali interns with various GOs/NGOs and thus gain Dr. Seema Manzoor practical training and gain experience. To help our Lecturer students in their future careers, we remain engage Ms. Duaa-e-Rehma [ with the corporate sector.
Facilities Programs Available CEWS has well-qualified faculty to help and assist Masters in Women’s & Gender Studies students in their quest for knowledge. We also Certificate Course in Women’s & Gender Studies invite scholars, academics and activists from various fields to share their scholarship and For Further Enquiry experiences with our students. Telephone: 99261300-06, Ext-2441 Our library with its holding of more than 4000 Direct: 99261654 books, journals, reports on women and gender is Website: www.genderstudiespkaistan.com the only library of its kind in the country. We have Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Education Introduction Department of Education was established in 1984. The main goal of the department is to prepare human capital in the field of education as teachers, educators, educational leaders and researchers. Innovative methods of teaching and learning, emerging techniques of research and material development in the field of education have made this department parallel with that of the international standards.
[ Facilities The department of Education has a seminar library containing latest books on almost all the disciplines of Education. Moreover, the library also contains extensive resource material for research at all levels of higher education. The department also offers hands on training on the latest equipments used in Faculty Members presenting research findings to the large audience. Assistant Professors Career Opportunities Dr. Rizwana Munir (Incharge) Education is an important discipline in Social Dr. Naila Siddiqua Sciences and Humanities. Therefore, graduated Dr. Azizunnisa students of Education have ample opportunities in Dr. Maroof Bin Rauf the competitive job market. Research Industry, Ms. Tabassum Media, Career Counseling, Schools, Teacher Training Institutes, Human Resource Development Centres, Professional institutes, UNICEF, UNESCO and NGO based organizations will be the possible job market for the graduates of Education department.
Specific Research Areas Research Methods in Education
Educational Psychology
Teaching Strategies
Behavioral Management Curriculum Development
Trends and Issues in Education Comparative Education Program Available Classroom Assessment, Test Development and Masters in Education Evaluation Guidance and Counseling For Further Enquiry Foundations of Education Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2267 School Management and Community Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/education Development. Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Special Education Introduction The vision of the Department of Special Education Vocational Education is that of an inclusive society in which all Educational programming individuals are afforded equal access and Issues in Special Education opportunities that improve the quality of life. The Audiology mission of the department is to create such a Management and Leadership society through innovative and collaborative personnel preparation, research and scholarly Career Opportunities activity, and advocacy. The goal of the A career in Special Education is very rewarding. Department of Special Education is to provide Careers for graduates from the Special Education university students with information and skills in department include teachers within general or working with persons with disabilities. The special education settings, early intervention department provides Baccalaureate and Post educators, adult service/workforce providers, for Baccalaureate degrees in Special Education that positions in clinical settings and careers with prepares educators to become eligible for working organization serving individuals with disabilities. in Special Education. Our faculty and staff are Those in the Ph. D program often enter faculty committed to preparing educators who desire to positions in higher education. Programs are help children reach their potential. Prepare to designed for students who desire to enter make a difference. educational and human services professions.
Facilities Faculty Members The department has lecturer and seminar rooms. Professors audio visual room, as well as seminar library with Dr. Shagufta Shahzadi most recent books. The department has equipment Dr. Nasir Sulman (Dean, Faculty of Education) which provides practical work facilities to students Associate Professor as well as exposure of practical teaching at special Dr. Humera Aziz (Chairperson) schools. Assistant Professors Specific Research Areas Dr. Afshan Rahat Five Major Disabilities (Visual Dr. Saira Saleem Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Hearing Dr. Shaista Naz Impairment, Physical Handicap, Mental Retardation). Lecturers Disabilities and Psychology Ms. Sahar Yasmeen High & low incidence disability Ms. Saba Suleman Professional services (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy). Programs Available Teaching strategy (Curriculum Planning, B-Ed. in Special Education Assessment and Management). Diploma in Audiology and Speech Early Intervention Pathology(PGD) Diploma in Inclusive Education (PGD) Behavior Management Diploma in Special Education(PGD)
Rehabilitation and Community Inclusive Education For Further Enquiry Teachers’ Development Telephone: 99261085 (Direct) Guidance & Counseling Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/specialeducation Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Teacher Education Introduction The Department of Teacher Education is a newly Research Methods in Education established program at the University of Karachi. School Management The Department offers B.Ed.(Hons.) program for Curriculum Development the first time bringing a change in the scenario of Trends and contemporary issues in Teacher Education in the country. The department Education aims at providing high quality teachers in line with Comparative Education National Professional Standards for Teachers in
Pakistan for developing teachers for 21st century as reflective professionals.
Facilities The program is being run under the supervision of Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Faculty Members Karachi. The program has a seminar library with Assistant Professors all recent reading materials and teacher aids. Dr. Safia Urooj (Incharge) Further to it, the students enrolled in the program Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad can take benefit from all centralized student Dr. Muhammad Asim support services available at the University of Karachi. Lecturers Mr. Intizar Hussain Career Opportunities Ms. Syeda Nazish Hasan Teaching is one of the largest professions with Ms. Qurat ul Ain Rauf Khan ample opportunities for Continuous Professional
Development. B.Ed. (Hons.) is pre-service degree for prospective teachers. The graduates of this program can serve at beginner, mid-career and senior professional career ladder such as Elementary and Secondary School Teachers, Academic Coordinators, Educational Evaluators, Educational Managers, Curriculum Developers, Educational Researchers, Teacher Educators and Program Available Master Trainers, both at Government and NGO Masters Programs levels. B.Ed (Hons) Secondary (1.5 Years) (Weekend Program)
B.Ed (Hons) Secondary (2.5 Years) (Weekend Program) Specific Research Areas M.Ed (Weekend Program) Child Development Postgraduate Diploma General Methods of Teaching (Leading to Masters Program) (Weekend Program) Classroom Management Early Childhood Education Classroom Assessment, Test Development & Evaluation For Further Enquiry School, community and Teacher Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext.2550 Foundations of Education 021-99261062 (Direct) Educational Psychology Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/teachereducation Guidance and Counseling Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Islamic Learning
Introduction Career Opportunities Department of Islamic Learning is one of the Students passing out from this department provide oldest departments of the University of Karachi their services to educational institutions, research and was founded in 1954 to fulfill the need of institutes, religious institutions and armed forces. scholars of Islamic studies in various institutions of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The department aims to promote the study of Islamic thoughts and offers an opportunity to study Islam on Graduate and Post- Graduate level. The M. Phil. and Ph.D. program in the department of Islamic learning covers the general areas of Islamic Studies with special focus on the modern and contemporary issues. The area of Islamic thought, Islamic Economics, Comparative Religion, Islamic Sociology and Muslim Political thought are also Faculty Members be pursued in the Ph.D. Program. Professor
The department is situated in a beautiful building Dr. Zahid Ali Zahidi of Islamic Studies near Masjid-i-Ibrahim. In this department students are learning Islamic sciences Associate Professor Dr. M. Arif Khan Saqi (Chairman) like Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, History, Islamic Jurisprudence, Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, Assistant Professors Mysticism, Ethics, Philosophy and Arabic. The Dr. Taj Muhammad department is producing scholars for educational, Dr. Muhammad Atif Aslam religious and social institutions for the country and Dr. Jawad Haider abroad. Dr. Umair Mehmood Siddiqi [ Facilities The Seminar Library provides a valuable resource of bibliographical and reference works, news sources, and current periodicals on Islam and
Muslim World.
Specific Research Areas The faculty members of the department of Islamic Studies are engaged in research projects funded by the university as well as on individual capacity. Program Available Their research articles are published in the journal Masters in Islamic Learning of the faculty and in the reputed journals of Islamic Banking & Finance (IBF) Islamic Studies in Pakistan and abroad. The faculty members of the department also participate in the debate, discussions and talk-shows of different television channels and provide their views on different national and international issues For Further Enquiry of Islam and Muslim Ummah. Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2390 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/islamiclearning
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Department of
Quran-o-Sunnah
Introduction The Department was established in 2000. Master's Degree Program is available in this department.
All the Students who have passed B.A. or Shahadat-ul-Aliya from Wafaqul Madaris and other Madaris are eligible for admission. Those candidates who have done only Shahadat-ul-Aliya are required to submit complete equivalence certificate issued by the University of Karachi.
Specific Research Areas The research activities in the department are remarkable such as: To write thesis on M.A. level is a part of research activities.
At least 50 candidates have successfully completed their Ph.D. research since the establishment of this department in 2000. Faculty Members More than a hundred students have been Associate Professor enrolled in M. Phil. /Ph.D. Dr. Zeenat Haroon (Chairperson)
Assistant Professors Career Opportunities Dr. Mufti Imran-ul-Haq Kalyanvi After passing M.A. there is vast scope in Schools, Dr. Syed Ghazanfar Ahmed Colleges, Universities, Madarsas as teachers, as well as in other national and multinational institutions as Sarri'ah experts.
Program Available Masters in Quran-o-Sunnah
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2324 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/quranwasunnah
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Department of
Commerce Introduction The department of Commerce has been imparting quality research oriented business education since 1974. In order to keep pace with the dynamic world of business and business education, the department of Commerce has brought a change in its curriculum which is in compliance with the courses which are demanded in the business world. The students are capable of acquiring good jobs both at national and international level.
The department has been instrumental in Faculty Members providing candidates with thorough Assistant Professors knowledge and understanding of the principles Dr. Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin (Incharge) of commerce and business. Dr. Hasan Raza Dr. Sadaf Mustafa Career Opportunities Mr. Muhammad Arfeen Siddiqui The mission of the department of Commerce is to equip students with analytical tools required Lecturers for business management in the contemporary Ms. Ayesha Fareed competitive world and to provide students Mr. Muhammad Farrukh Aslam with opportunities to explore new business Ms. Rukshinda Begum vistas. Mrs. Syeda Kanza Nisar
Programs Available M.Com. (General) M.Com. (Insurance)
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext: 2213 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/commerce
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Karachi University
Business School
Introduction Career Opportunities Karachi University Business School (KUBS) was Great opportunities in the field of Banking, established in 1999-2000 after Institute of Business Finance, and Marketing in national and Administration (IBA a constituent of University of multinational organizations are available and our Karachi) was declared autonomous degree awarding graduates are in great demand and highly paid jobs institution. are offered to them with swift placement. KUBS within short period of time has become well Note: established institution with good reputation and high Admission in BS (BBA) (2 Years) will be granted on image in the business world. KUBS is presently the basis of Aptitude Test and minimum qualifying offering a number of programs, namely BBA Four marks in the Test is 50 % Years (Morning), MBA Three & Half Years Weightage for preparation of merit list is: (Morning), MBA Executive Two & Half Years, BS Academic Record 50% + Aptitude Test 50 % (Business Administration) two years after graduation After successful completion of two years in Evening and MS program. KUBS is also provides BS (BBA) (2 Years), the candidate will be eligible wide ranging exemption from different renowned for Admission in 1.5 years MBA. bodies.
The mission of KUBS is to educate the leaders who Faculty Members make a difference in this time of extraordinary Professor change throughout the world. We, at KUBS, are committed to impart general management education Dr. Tahir Ali (Dean Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences) focusing on building a deep understanding of business, teaching with skill and passion. We intend Associate Professors to imbibe a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity Dr. Muhammad Asim (Chairman) among our students and prepare them for a global Dr. Danish Ahmed Siddiqui community that is increasingly reliant on technology. Assistant Professors KUBS was recently awarded the Asia’s 2nd Best Business School Award under the category of Ms. Shahnaz Baloch “Innovation Leadership Award” for its tremendous Dr. Shameel Ahmed Zubairi contribution to the field of Business Management in Mr. Shaikh Muhammad Fakhre Alam Siddiuqi the form of its high achieving graduates who are Dr. Sohaib uz Zaman Dr. Sarah Anjum working in various reputable organizations across the globe. Business schools from 25 countries were Lecturers nominated and awarded under various categories. Ms. Kausar Qureshi Facilities Ms. Syeda Nazneen Waseem Karachi University Business School (KUBS) is Mr. Omar Ahmed Shaikh located in new spacious well equipped purpose build Mr. Hammad Zafar Mr. Muhammad Muzammil building. KUBS provides industry specific learning
experience based on Pakistan business environment.
A large number of books can be subscribed by the departmental library. Students can also consult Program Available Dr. Mahmood Hussain Library that has a good BS (BBA) (2 Years) number of books on business and professional journals. KUBS also house a well established Ph.D. For Further Enquiry & Research Program. Telephone: (Direct) 99261185 Website: www.uok.edu.pk Email: [email protected]
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Public Administration Introduction The department of Public Administration prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business and civil society. With its academic programs emphasizing academic excellence and practical orientation, the department has quickly occupied a unique position in the University of Karachi after being established formally as a department in the year Faculty Members 1995. The objective of DPA is to approach the issues relating to the stewardship of common Professors goods with an interdisciplinary approach, at tries Dr. Akhtar Baloch (On Lien at Benazir Bhutto Shahid University) to work at the intersection of economics, business, Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi (Acting Vice Chancellor) law, political and social sciences. Dr. Syed Shabib ul Hassan (On Lien at Hamdard University)
Career Opportunities Assistant Professors The department of Public Administration aims to Dr. Syed Shahid Zaheer Zaidi (Incharge) cater to the need of the times, and to impart such Dr. Saima Akhter skills to its graduate which can be called upon Dr. Ghazal Khawaja under ever-changing circumstances. Having Dr. Mustafa Hyder received training in leadership skills, sociopolitical analysis and management, the graduates of our Lecturer department are serving at leading positions within Ms. Tehmina Faisal the pubic and corporate sector, academia, research institutions and media.
Specific Research Areas The department of Public Administration conducts analytically rigorous and theoretically informed research within the following fields: Programs Available Governance and Globalization Masters Programs Public Policy and Policy Analysis Public Administration (MPA) Local Government Financial Management Human Resource Management (MHRM) Marketing Management Administrative Science (MAS) Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diplomas (Leading to Masters Program) Facilities Public Administration (PGDPA) The newly constructed state-of-the-art building Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) houses not only multiple lecture rooms and the Public Administration and Public Policy faculty offices (while offering significant flexible Analysis (PGDPA & PPA) space for staff and students) but also has: Supply Chain Management (PGDSCM) Conference Hall and Common Rooms Well- equipped Computer Lab Seminar Library housing relevant books, journals and academic literature For Further Enquiry Research Lab. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2383 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/publicadministration E-mail: [email protected]
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Pharmaceutics Introduction The department covers 24 courses spread over five community as one of the beneficial members of the years of Pharm-D. program. The department is society, in pharmaceutical industries that has the actively involved in pharmaceutical research that largest proportion of openings in different covers all aspects of pharmaceutical sciences departments of the industry. Similarly, he could also offering M.Pharm and Ph.D. programs. Till date, the join governmental jobs where he regulates the drug department has produced 69 M. Phil. and 11 Ph.D. portfolio and establishes policies regarding the drug scholars in different disciplines of pharmaceutics. usage and regulatory matters, in pharmaceutical journalism, in academia where he would be in a The department of Pharmaceutics has its history as highly prestigious assignment to train and produce old as the history of the faculty of pharmacy itself. more pharmacists. A pharmacist would also find The Faculty of Pharmacy was first founded in 1964 good opportunities in research and development as a department under the faculty of science in where one can satisfy his eager to participate in University of Karachi by the now known as Father pharmaceutical research as a scientist. And that is of Pharmacy Professor Dr. S.M.S. Zoha. In the year not all; there are too many job opportunities and 1973, in which the status of the department was career enhancing chances for pharmacist abroad. approved as a faculty with four distinctive departments one of which was the department of Faculty Members pharmaceutics. Professor Facilities Dr. Muhammad Harris Shoaib Laboratories Research Laboratories Associate Professors Computer Laboratory Dr. S.M. Farid Hasan (Chairman) Seminar Library Dr. Rabia Ismail Yousuf Specific Research Areas Dr. Iyad Naeem Muhammad Formulation Development Dr. Farya Zafar
Formulation optimization and Assistant Professors improvisation Dr. Sabahat Jabeen Pharmaceutical Microbiology Mrs. Rehana Saeed
Novel drug delivery system Dr. Kamran Ahmed Nanotechnology Dr. Faaiza Qazi Bio-Pharmaceutics Dr. Farrukh Rafiq Ahmed Bioavailability Physical Pharmacy Lecturers Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Ms. Sadaf Farooqi Career Opportunities Ms. Hafsa Nasar The scope of pharmacy all over the world is very Ms. Tazeen Husain promising in which the graduate in pharmacy find himself in a very prestigious and professional Program Available status to serve the society in different disciplines of the field as a health care professional. After MS obtaining graduation degree from the faculty of pharmacy the students have the opportunity to join For Further Enquiry hospitals where they would be drug experts taking Telephone: 99261300-07 right decisions about the safe use ofmedicine, in Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmaceutics
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Pharmacology Introduction Career Opportunities The department of Pharmacology has been one of After completion of M. Phil./Ph.D. in the field of the important departments in the Faculty of Pharmacology successful, candidates will have Pharmacy since 1973, not only sharing a major career opportunities in the following areas: load at the under graduate level but also preparing Research students to fill the gap by suitably qualified Education manpower in the field of Pharmacology at Post Hospital Pharmacy graduate levels. The current expansion of the Clinical Pharmacy graduate programs in the areas of pharmacology Pharmaceutical Industry including Neuropharmacology, Toxicology and Drug regulatory bodies Biochemical Pharmacology would expected to place the department among high research ranking departments in the University of Karachi.
The major academic objectives of the department are to facilitate Basic and Applied Research, educate under-graduate, and professional students Faculty Members in various disciplines and provide academic Professors excellence. Department of Pharmacology has so Dr. Rafeeq Alam Khan (Meritorious) far produced the highest number of Ph.Ds in the Dr. Rahela Ikram faculty of Pharmacy and a large number of (Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy and M. Phil and M. Pharm. The department is proud of Pharmaceutical Sciences) having highly competent primary faculty, research faculty and technical support staff. Associate Professors Facilities Dr. Syeda Afroz (Chairpesron) The department of Pharmacology Dr. Afshan Siddiq laboratories are well equipped to conduct the experimental courses of Assistant Professors Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry Ms. Tasneem Mariam Sajid and Pathology. Dr. Sadia Ghousia Baig Separate Research labs are present for Dr. Nuzhat Sultana Research students having facilities for Dr. Azra Riaz required research work. Dr. Saira Saeed Khan Dr. Shadab Ahmed Pharmacy library has also been equipped with latest books and research journals of pharmacology.
Program Available Specific Research Areas MS Neuropharmacology This program is not announced in this session Toxicology Biochemical Pharmacology
Cardio vascular pharmacology For Further Enquiry Psychopharmacology Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext-2206 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmacology
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Department of
Pharmacognosy Introduction This department was established under faculty of spectrophotometer, PCR, HPLC, lyophilizer, pharmacy in 1973. Since inception the department rotary evaporator, incubator, oven, flash has been serving as back bone for the various chromatography, distillation assembly, two branches of pharmaceutical sciences. channel recorder, Plethysmometer, Analgesia meter, soxhlet apparatus. Pharmacognosy derives its origin from two Greek words, pharmakon(drug), and gnosis (knowledge). Specific Research Areas It is the study of natural bioactive substances obtained from terrestrial and marine plants, Natural products, clinical studies, standardization animals, microbes and minerals, for their physical, of herbal products, formulations, isolation of chemical, biochemical and biological properties, natural products, analysis of marine and terrestrial their taxonomy and ethnobiology. Pharmacognosy, flora and fauna, ethnopharmacognosy, natural one of the major areas of pharmaceutical sciences, toxicants, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals. is a highly interdisciplinary science, linked to phytochemistry, microbial chemistry, biosynthesis, Career Opportunities biotransformation, chemotax-onomy, biotech- The graduates from the various programs offered nology and other biological and chemical sciences. can work in both modern and herbal Research in Pharmacognosy provides for the pharmaceutical organizations, ministry of health, discovery of lead compounds for drug WHO, various drug regulatory bodies, research development, new methods of analysis for drugs, organizations and teaching institutions. toxins and herbal preparations. Faculty Members The objective of the department of Pharmacognosy is to educate students about the Professor natural sources of drugs, their pharma- Dr. Iqbal Azhar cognostic and phytopharmacological attributes, Associate Professor chemical and spectroscopic profile of isolated molecules and their development as modern Dr. Muhammad Mohtasheem ul Hasan (Chairman) pharmaceutical products.
During the past five decades it shared with the Assistant Professors other departments to produce more than 5000 B. Ms. Farah Mazhar Pharm and about 1719 Doctor of Pharmacy Dr. Maryam Ahmed graduates. The department of Pharmacognosy Dr. Safia Abidi always endeavored to promote higher education Lecturer this resulted in 58 M. Pharm, 37 M. Phil and 40 Mr. Salman Ahmed Ph.D. graduates. The active faculty members collectively produced more than 28 books, wrote hundreds of research papers in well reputed journals at national and international levels. Program Available M. Pharm. Facilities This program is not announced in this session The department has one lab at under graduate level and two graduate level labs. These are well equipped to conduct the lab work at For Further Enquiry both levels. The students can work on latest Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2202 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmacognosy Email: [email protected]
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Department of Agriculture & Agribusiness
Management Introduction Specific Research Areas The department of Agriculture launched BS-Program The department is actively engaged in research related in Agriculture in 2004 and acquired the status of the to Entomology, Mycology, Plant Pathology and department in 2006. It was renamed as the Department Agribusiness. Several research students are also of Agriculture and Agribusiness Management in 2008. enrolled for M. Phil. /Ph.D. programs. Faculty The Department offers specializations in agribusiness members and research students regularly publish management, plant protection and plant pathology. research papers in journals of national and international repute. Agribusiness is an important and ever expanding industry in Pakistan. It combines the study of Facilities agricultural sciences with the management skills The department is well equipped with modern teaching providing an understanding of economic and business aids. It also has facilities for research on topics related principles and their application to Agribusiness. to fields of entomology, mycology, plant pathology and Agribusiness. The department's seminar library has a The program aims to develop a range of personal and good collection of books related to agriculture and transferable skills and critical appreciation of the agribusiness that students can have easy access to. techniques to assist effective execution of the agribusiness management function.
It cannot be denied that the implementation of proper pest and disease management strategies can be helpful Faculty Members in increasing the crop yield and ultimately boost the economy of the country. The courses offered for Professor specialization in plant pathology or plant protection Dr. Saleem Shahzad (Meritorious)(Registrar) enable the students to acquire in-depth knowledge of pest and diseases affecting crop, vegetable, fruit and Associate Professor ornamental plants in the country and make them aware Dr. Saboohi Raza (Chairperson) of the management strategies to overcome the problem. Assistant Professors Career Opportunities Dr. Muhammad Faheem Akbar Specialization in Agribusiness management is helpful Mr. Muhammad Talha Azeem in getting jobs in farm business related to national and Dr. Amjad Sultan multinational organizations as managers, consultants, Mr. Shahan Aziz supply chain coordinators and accountants. It also Dr. Shugufta Sahar provides an opportunity to enter self-employment Dr. Muhammad Shahid immediately after graduating, largely within the Dr. Abdul Qayoom farming or food sectors.
Students specializing in plant protection or plant Program Available pathology have job opportunities in various research M.Sc. in Agriculture & Agribusiness Management organizations like plant protection, PARC, PCSIR, NIAB, NIA, ARI etc. They can also get jobs in plant and pesticide related national and multinational For Further Enquiry organizations. Telephone: 9926261300-6 Ext. 2546 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/agriculture Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Applied Physics Introduction Facilities The Applied Physics department was established in There has been continuous up gradation of laboratories in 1971. The objective was to teach and train student to the department. In addition to general purpose meet the growing technological needs of the industries laboratories where students perform experiments on of Pakistan in the area of Applied Physics. Over the circuits based on Analog and Digital Electronics, separate years emphasis has shifted toward Electronics and laboratories are established for training. These include semiconductor technology because of the growing Computer Laboratory which is equipped with latest demand of technologically advanced industries in branded computers connected through LAN. Pakistan. The syllabus has been continually updated to Communication Laboratory has trainers to train students keep abreast with development in the technology. on Microwave and Optical fiber communication systems. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is equipped with Our objective is to prepare students to take-on PLCs from Siemnes and Ge-Fanuc. Students use Software challenges of the fast growing technologies in the field and Hardware simulators to develop and verify programs. of Electronics and Semiconductors. The curriculum Cargo lift, Conveyor belt and process models have been provides in depth understanding of the subject such as developed indigenously that are controlled by the PLC. Analog and Digital Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Embedded systems laboratory is facilitated with Semiconductor Devices, Communication systems software and hardware tools such as VHDL, Electronic including Microwave and optical fiber communi- Design automation to develop embedded systems. cations. Computer Controlled (CNC) PCB prototyping machine, Microprocessor / Microcontroller and Digital Signal Logic Analyzer, FPGA and DSP kits are available for processors (DSP) are hubs of intelligent electronic development of applications. Semiconductor Research systems including computers and almost all state-of- Lab, has instruments such as thin film coating unit, CV the-art equipment used in communications, Industrial analyzer, Spectrometer, Lock-In-Amplifiers etc. for and Medical applications use these devices. A research in the field of semiconductor. comprehensive scheme of study and applications is provided for these subjects. Faculty Members Assistant Professors To teach practical aspect of electronics and give hands- Ms. Farida Farrukh on experience, laboratories have been equipped with Mr. Abid Hussain(Incharge) latest equipments. Students are required to spend a Mr. Arshad Hussain considerable time in the laboratories to develop in Dr. Zeeshan Alam Nayyar depth understanding of the subject they study in classes. For this purpose separate laboratory courses Mr. Zia-ur-Rehman are designed. The laboratory training begins with Dr. Faisal Rafique circuits related to basis Analog Electronics, Dr.Ambreen Insaf progressively perform experiments on Digital Lecturers Electronics, Industrial Electronics and finally develop a Mr. S.Mamnoon Akhter single board computer based on microcontroller. The student are also trained on Programmable Logic Mr.S. Naseer Akhter Controllers (PLC) through the use of software and Ms. Nazia Sadiq hardware simulators. Similarly, they are trained in the field of communication using Communication training kits. Program Available M.Sc. in Applied Physics with specialization in Career Opportunities Electronics. A wide range of employment opportunities are available to the graduates of the Applied Physics, from public sector organizations to multinational and For Further Enquiry national industries and research organizations. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext. 2258/2564 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/appliedphysics Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Botany Introduction Specific Research Areas The department of Botany was established in 1953. The Faculty members are working in six specialized fields of University at that time was located on Chand Bibi Road, plant sciences and are endeavoring to enhance knowledge near Civil Hospital Karachi. When the University moved of plant world. Following are the specific research areas: to its present premises on 18th January 1960, the 1. Classical Taxonomy, Chemosystematics, Cytogenetics department of Botany was initially located in two and Medicinal plants. barracks. The present building of the department of 2. Plant Anatomy and Plant Tissue Culture. Botany with laboratories, lecture rooms and an 3. Phycology, Marine Botany and Economic Importance auditorium was built in the late 1960s. of Seaweed. The department offers over 70 different courses at 4. Mycology, Plant Pathology, Fungal Biotechnology, undergraduate and post graduate levels to cater to the Plant microbe interaction and Diagnosis of human resource requirements for teaching and research in emerging and re-emerging plant diseases. the fields of education, agriculture, environmental NGO's, 5. Plant Physiology, Plant enzymology, Biosaline pharmaceutical and other industries. In the first and Agriculture, Stress Physiology and phenomics. second year the students begin by taking Botany as a 6.Plant Ecology, Dendrochronology and Environmental major subject together with two subsidiary subjects in Pollution, Halophytes utilization. other departments of the University. Starting with the Member of the teaching staff have completed about 50 diversity of plant life, an outline of the classification of research projects with the support of national and plants, their identification, structure and function, it international funding agencies. Currently several research continues with genetic basis of variation and evolution of projects are in progress. More than 2500 research papers plants. have been published in journals of international repute by In the 3rd and 4th years, instead of subsidiary subjects, the teachers and researchers of the Department. The they are required to study major subjects within the field Pakistan Journal of Botany and International Journal of of Botany. In M.Sc. Final, the students specialize in one Biology and Biotechnology are also published from the of the branches of Botany, which include: Applied Department of Botany, University of Karachi. Botany, Mycology & Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Faculty Members Plant Ecology, Phycology & Marine Botany and Plant Taxonomy. Professors Dr. Syed Ehtesham ul Haque Career Opportunities Dr. Aliya Rehman (Chairperson) Specialization in different branches of plant sciences Dr. Shahnaz Dawar offered by the department is helpful in getting jobs in Dr. Rubina Abid agriculture based organizations, teaching in various Associate Professors colleges and universities and in environmental NGOs like Dr. Seemi Aziz • Dr. Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui WWF and IUCN Dr. Sharf-un-Nahar • Dr. Sadaf Gul Dr. Laila Shahnaz • Dr. Aisha Begum Facilities Assistant Professors The Department has well equipped laboratories for Dr. Asma Hanif • Mrs. Rubina Iqbal undergraduate, graduate, post graduate and PhD studies Dr. Neelofar Hamid • Mrs. Amna Ahmed and a vast collection of books and research papers in the Dr. M. Faheem Siddiqi • Dr. Muhammad Azeem Seminar library. Department of Botany has also Dr. Naeem Ahmed • Mrs. Maria Hamid established computer lab for fast track searching of study Dr. Afshan Rehman • Dr. Afsheen Athar materials. It provides facilities to students for research on Dr. Hafza Asma Shafique • Dr. M. Waseem Abbasi Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Adnan • Dr. Sana topics related to different fields of plants sciences. The Karachi University Herbarium in the Department of Lecturer Ms. Hira Ejaz Botany has a vast collection of plant specimens collected from different regions of Pakistan, in addition to a large collection of specimens of algae and fungi. Program Available Department of Botany has established Shameel memorial M.Sc. in Botany library, Stress physiology and phenomics center and Biosaline research lab and experimental field for research For Further Enquiry and productivity. Telephone: 9926261300-6 Ext. 2288 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/botany Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Chemistry Introduction spectrometers, HPLC, GC, GC-MS nuclear magnetic Chemistry is a noble central science which helps to resonance spectrometer as well as some other modern understand the origin of life and suggest ways to use non- instruments. These and other instruments were acquired living things for giving comfort to life. To train the young through a generous grant of Rs.39.95 million provided by the generation and to direct their approach to accomplish this Higher Education Commission. The department of chemistry task easily, it is necessary to make the students understand has a internet available in almost every teachers the principles underlying the composition, structure and room/research lab. Which is to the central facility through a properties of substances along with the transformation that fiber-optic link. Furthermore, the department also has a well they undergo. It is therefore obvious that chemical equipped computer lab for 45 students. orientation cannot be imparted in isolation and his to be developed through a cocktail of physics and biology on one hand and engineering and applied sciences on the other. The Faculty Members Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi is well Professors equipped for pursuing this goal having skilled and proficient • Dr. Hajra Tahir (Chairperson) faculty, well equipped laboratories and other infrastructure. • Dr. Nasreen Fatima • Dr. Rafia Saeed
• Dr. Muhammad Nasir UddinKhan • Dr. Rehana Saeed The Department of Chemistry is one of the oldest • Dr. Uzma Ashiq • Dr. Shaikh Muhiuddin departments of University of Karachi. When the university • Dr. Erum Zahir • Dr. Masooda Qadri was shifted to its present location, the department occupied one of the few newly constructed buildings and is still housed there for the last 63 years. Associate Professors Dr. Sumayya Saied • Dr. Rifat Ara Jamal
Dr. Firdous Imran Ali • Dr. Shazia Nasir Career Opportunities Dr. Itrat Anis • Dr. Raheela Naz A person with a B.Sc.(Hons.)/M.Sc. degree in Chemistry has Dr. Shaista Perveen • Dr. Zahid Hussain a wide choice of employment opportunities especially in one Dr. Syed Tariq Ali of the many industries listed below and research institutions that are emerging in the country. These include the; Textile Assistant Professors Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Laboratories, Oil • Dr. Humaira Bano • Dr. Munawwar Rasheed Refineries, Chemical Industry, Paint Industry, Cement (On lien at CEMB) Industry, Beverages & Food Product Industry, Analytical & • Dr. Imran Ali Hashmi • Dr. Naushaba Rafiq Instrumental Service, agencies, Polymer Industry. • Dr. Tehseen Ahmed • Dr. Summyia Masood
• Dr. Syed Nawazish Ali • Dr. Qurat ul Ain Specific Research Areas • Dr. Agha Arsalan Wasim • Dr. Hamida S. Muhammad Analytical, Inorganic, Industrial, Organic, Physical, Environ- • Dr. Mohsin Ali • Dr. M. Asad Khan Tanoli mental, Pharmaceutical, Clinical and Polymer Chemistry. • Dr. Saba • Dr. Nizam Uddin • Dr. Parveen Fazil • Dr.Safi Asim Bin Asif • Dr. S. Muhammad Saad • Dr. Maria Ashfaq Lodhi Facilities • Dr. Noshab Qamar • Dr. Sadaf Iqbal There was several libraries in the University of Karachi, • Dr. Nida Ali • Mr. Muti ur Rehman which hold chemistry books and related technical journals. • Dr. Azhar Siddiqui • Dr. Balal These include Department of Chemistry’s own Seminar • Dr. Fakhrun Nisa Memon • Mr. Muhammad Saad Library. This library has a stock of about 10,000 books and research journals on various fields of chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is equipped with many modern instruments for training of students for challenging careers and research. These include, pH/Ion meters, conductometers, polarimeters, refractometers, potentiometers, electrochemical Program Available analyzers, HPLC, atomic absorption spectrometers, UV- M.Sc. in Chemistry Visible spectrophotometers, FTIR Spectrometers, Guoy Balance for magnetic susceptibility measurements, flame photometers, computers, deionizers, analytical balances, For Further Enquiry ovens, furnaces, centri-fuges as well as a substantial stock of Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2290 glassware and chemicals. A modern instrument laboratory Website: www.chemuok.edu.pk has been furnished to house the new atomic absorption Email: [email protected]
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Computer Science Introduction AI and Soft Computing Laboratory Since its inception, 32 years ago, the Department of Database and Information System Laboratory Computer Science is imparting quality education in various Graphics , Vision and Image Processing Laboratory Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines. The Department of Computer Science was General purpose Computing Laboratory established by a resolution of Academic Council in its meeting held on November 27, 1984 and began functioning Seminar Library in the academic year 1985-86 by offering a two year degree The department also provides an in-house seminar library program, Master of Computer Science (MCS). Then in 1996 facility which contains more than a thousand books on department start offering 4 year undergraduate program BS computer science/IT and related disciplines along with IT/CS (Computer Science), and a two year graduate program MS magazines, international research journals and periodicals.
(Computer Science) as well as Ph.D. (Computer Science). The Department is also offering BS (Software Engineering) Specific Research Areas since last 16 years. More than 300 Research Articles have been published by faculty members of this department. The department has also Alumni of the department are not only serving top produced Ph.Ds during the past few years and over 25 international and national organizations, governments, candidates are on their way to the completion of their MS science and technology institutions and other public and (CS) and Ph.D. (Computer Science) research work. Our private sectors but also playing their active role in research areas include: Artificial Intelligence, machine development and research. Many of them have created learning, Advance Database systems (temporal and fuzzy), unconventional state of art solution needed by industry; own Management Information System, Computer Networks, University-Spinoff companies, authors of books published Network Security, Parallel & Distributed Computing, by world renowned publishers. Natural Language Processing, Computer Graphics, Image
The faculty and alumni have published and presented Processing, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining and Cloud Computing. hundreds of research papers in reputed journals and conferences. Faculty Members
Career Opportunities Associate Professors Excellent career opportunities exist for the graduates of Dr. M. Sadiq Ali Khan (Chairman) Department of Computer Science. More than 80% of Dr. Nadeem Mahmood graduates are immediately hired by top ranking software Dr. Tahseen Ahmed Jilani houses and other institutions. Top software houses are in contact with the department and conduct job tests and hire Assistant Professors students even before their graduation. We are proud that our Mr. Badar Sami Dr. Syed Muhammad Zain Abbas graduates are working in top international organizations and Dr. Syed Jamal Husain Dr. Muhammad Saeed there are graduates who become entrepreneur and running Mr. Hussain Saleem Mr. Syed Asim Ali their own entrepreneurial businesses. Mr. S.M.Khalid Jamal Dr. Humera Tariq Mr. Farhan Ahmed Siddiqui Mr. Mukesh Kumar Facilities Ms. Humaira Bashir
Computing Facilities Lecturers The new building of the Department of Computer Science Ms. Erum Shahid Mr. Muhammad Sajid (UBIT) is fully equipped with latest technology for students Ms. Shaista Rais Mr. Taha Bin Niaz to get hands-on experience on different platforms of both Ms. Madiha Ms. Maryam Feroz hardware and software fields of computer science. Each lab Mr. Jamil Ahmed Mr. Naveed Anwar is equipped with latest high end user computing facilities. The internet facility is available round the clock in all the
labs, which enables students and faculty members to keep in touch with the latest trends in academic and the corporate Program Available world. The department is continuously upgrading the Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences computing infrastructure according to the market demands. (PGDCIS) Following labs are functioning in the department. Physics Laboratory For Further Enquiry Electronics Laboratory Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext. 2462/3462 Networking Laboratory Website: www.uok.edu.pk/dcs-ubit Software Engineering Laboratory Email: [email protected]
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Institute of Environmental Studies Introduction Specific Research Areas The subject of environmental studies is interdisciplinary, in which Global Climate Change and its impacts in Pakistan the relationships of humans with their physical, biological and Capable of designing and developing low cost wastewater social environments are discoursed. The subject provides an treatment and disposal systems for small and medium size integrated approach to the understanding and the solution of the communities. environmental issues that range from the human community health Agriculture sustainability through the use of treated to the global climate change. The subject emphasizes the importance wastewater. of sustainable development to ensure the continuous supply of Treatment of water for potable use materials and constant removal of wastes and recovery from the damages that occurs due to human's activities, particularly Public health aspects of wastewater treatment, disposal and after Industrial Revolution. reuse. The Institute of Environmental Studies was founded in 1982 for Wastewater reclamation technology in hot climate for developing the human resources to address the environmental agriculture and fish culture. issues of the country. This is the oldest institute in the field Capable of developing environmental health programme for of environmental studies. Initially the institute offered M. Phil monitoring and surveillance of water supply and sanitation. and Ph. D. Programmes. Later, in 1996, the Evening Programme Industrial pollution control and management. was started for offering M.Sc. degree. Currently the Institute Environmental hygiene (food and water hygiene and safety) of Environmental Studies offers B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., M.Phil, and Environmental Impact Assessment Ph.D. degrees in both the Evening and the Morning Programmes. So Marine pollution and control far, the Institute has produced five Ph.D. scholars and hundreds of Ecological studies M.Sc. graduates. The Institute's graduates are currently serving in a number of national and international organizations. Biodegradation of hazardous waste The Institute provides air-conditioned lecture halls, Urban forestry and urban greening laboratories, audio-visual facilities for the students. The Coastal and Marine Conservation Institute enjoys focal position on a number of environmental Air and noise pollution issues and activities for many national and international Ocean-atmosphere process and biological productivity organizations such as WHO, UNEP, IUCN, WWF, LEADS etc. The Environmental Remote Sensing Institute has organized many national and international workshops and seminars in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Health and Environment. The Faculty Members Institute has many Ph. D. faculty members which regularly publish Professors their research works in various national and international journals. Apart from regular teaching and research, the Institute has been Dr.Tariq Masood Ali Khan regularly organizing short-term training activities for in-service Dr. Omm-e-Hany (Director) personnel and for those who are involved in research and Dr. Moazzam Ali Khan development programmes. The Mission of the Institute is to produce Associate Professor highly skilled man-power who could handle contemporary Dr. Seema Jilani environmental issues and well-being of mankind, disseminate, apply and use knowledge of environment and related fields to meet Assistant Professors the basic human needs for the improvement of environmental quality and to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Dr. Zafar Iqbal Shams Dr. Suraiya Jabeen Career Opportunities Dr. Waqar Ahmed After completing the B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D. Dr. Aamir Alamgir degree programmes, the graduate would be able to take up managerial, technical and consultative responsibilities in various Lecturers industries, multinational companies, civic agencies, consulting Ms. Noor Fatima firms, environmental health laboratories and organizations, Ms. Humaira Kanwal educational and research institutions and environmental protection agencies (EPAs). The Evening Programme of the Institute provides an excellent opportunity for the in-service Programs Available professionals, particularly those who are engaged in any M.Sc. in Environmental Studies environment related occupation to enhance their education and Diploma in Environmental Sciences (PGD) understanding of the subject.
Facilities For Further Enquiry The Institute is equipped with advanced laboratories, an updated Telephone: 99261300-06, Ext-2305 library and modern equipments that help in researching on the global issues. 99261386 (Direct) Website: www.uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/ies Email: [email protected]
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Department of Geography
Introduction Facilities The Department of Geography is one of the pioneer departments Department of geography has in the University of Karachi, established in November 1952. Building (Housed in 21 rooms including Lecture rooms) Internationally recognized geographers and teachers including Remote Sensing Lab. the young and enthusiastic faculty members have eminently GISLab. with Server Room served the Department since its inception. The Department has an Cartography Lab. excellent academic history, which started with Prof. Dr.Manik B. Seminar Library Pithawala as the first Chairman (leading author of local Survey Equipment Store geographical literature, with more than 35 excellent books on Multi-Media Class Rooms local subjects), followed by Prof.Oskar Schmieder, a leading Meteorological Observatory German geographer who also served as Chairman in the Abdur Rauf Khan's Prehistoric Museum Department followed by the leadership of top eminent Geographer of South Asia, Prof. Dr. Iqtidar H. Zaidi (served as Specific Research Areas Chairman from 1985-1988). The Department of Geography has Advanced Cartography Political Geography been providing teaching and research facilities in various fields Agricultural Geography Population Geography of geography for the last 63 years and produced outstanding Agro-Climatology Regional Planning and graduates serving Pakistan and abroad in organizations of Arid Lands: Desertification Development international repute. It also organizes Graduate and Post Graduate and Management Remote Sensing courses including MS /M.Phil and Ph.D. programs. It is the only Disease Ecology Rural Geography Department amongst all Universities of Pakistan which has Environmental Geography Transportation Geography Geographical Information Tourism Geography hosted International Geography Union Conference, moreover it Sciences (GIS) Urban Ecology also hosted 2nd, 7th and 13th all Pakistan Geographical Geography of Administration Urban Land use and Conferences in the years 1967, 1997 and 2008 respectively. This Metropolitan Transportation Planning Department has the honor to produce the largest number of Oceanography Water Resource Ph.D./M.Phil. graduates in Pakistan. The prime objective of the Management department is to impart appropriate knowledge and training to the students in pragmatic geographical research, both in the domains Faculty Members of physical and social sciences. The ultimate product of the Professors Department always remains beneficial and helpful for planning, Dr. Syed Jamil Hasan Kazmi (Meritorious) management, allocation, distribution and evaluation sectors of Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (Chairman) Pakistan. Department of Geography has strong academic linkages Dr. Sheeba Afsar with Humboldt University, Berlin (Germany), University of Salzburg (Austria), Hamburg University (Germany), University Assistant Professors of British Columbia, Canada and University of Georgia (USA). Dr. Saima Shaikh Career Opportunities Dr. Anila Kausar Geography graduates with Masters’ degree generally find Dr. Yasmeen Anis valuable employment in diversified fields, i.e., education, Dr. Salman Zubair environment, administration, consultants and NGOs. Dr. Lubna Ghazal Development authorities and agencies throughout the country Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan utilize their specialty and expertise in many sectors of Human
Development. It is more obvious in various government
departments, such as, Survey of Pakistan, Geological Survey of Pakistan, Statistical Bureaus, Population Census Organization, SUPARCO, PTCL, K-Electric, SSGC, KWSB, CDGK, Program Available Archeological Department, Pakistan Meteorological Department, MS in Remote Sensing and Geographical Planning Commission, and provincial departments of planning Information System (RS/GIS) and development have employed geographers for their special skills. Private consulting firms and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) also utilize the expertise of geographers. For Further Enquiry There are various fields of applications in Pakistan where Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2292 geographers could excel successfully, especially in the field of Geo-Informatics. Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/geography Email: [email protected]
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Department of Genetics Introduction The department of Genetics was established in 1969 at the University of Karachi. The department has highly qualified faculty members and takes great pride in maintaining an intellectual atmosphere in order to promote learning.
Career Opportunities Graduates of the department have job opportunities in hospitals, universities and Faculty Members industries. Many of the former students are also Professors serving various organizations in foreign countries. Dr. Maqsood A. Ansari (Chairman) Dr. Uzma Badar
Facilities Associate Professors The department maintains an in-house seminar- library as well as computer clusters in the Dr. ObaidYusuf Khan Dr. Fouad Masood Qureshi Bioinformatics Lab. In addition to the regular Dr. Simeen Mansoor Shahid teaching laboratories, there are four research Dr. Erum Shoaib laboratories equipped with modern and latest apparatus for research students. Some in-house Assistant Professors recreational facilities are also available for healthy Dr. Shakeel ur Rehman Farooqui activities of students. Dr. Nadia Khan Dr. Shumaiza Anis Specific Research Areas Dr. Rifat Ahmed Various research projects have been completed successfully in the department and many others Lecturers are in progress, including the ones on human Ms.Ayesha Riaz genetics, plant genetics and microbial genetics. Ms. Sarwat Afshan The Department also enjoys collaboration in Ms. Aribah Naz research with many foreign and local universities including other departments of the University of Karachi. The outcome of the research has been published in various reputed international journals.
Program Available Diploma in Applied Genetics
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext. 2218 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/genetics Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Health, Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Introduction latest techniques and performance analysis The department was established in 1996. Initially it methodologies. introduced one year Masters program in physical education after Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED). Specific Research Areas The Health, Physical Education & Sports Sciences has The 2-year Masters program was introduced in 2001. a broader scope for research in the field of The department introduced B.Sc.(Honors) Program in Kinesiology; Exercise Physiology, Socioeconomic January 2012. impact of Physical Education, Curriculum development and etc. The department of Health, Physical Education & Sports Sciences provides students with knowledge and The basic and applied research can be done in the field skills to enable them to achieve a degree of autonomy of Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and other in developing and maintaining their physical, mental, subjects. social and emotional health. The subject matter focuses on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical Due to the availability of a wide variety of topics, both activity in the lives of individuals and groups in qualitative & quantitative research can be done easily. society.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates can teach physical education in public and private schools, coach school-based sports and Faculty Members work in many other sports and recreation related Associate Professor careers. Dr. Basit Ansari (Chairman)
A master's degree in Health, Physical Education & Sports Sciences will prepare graduates to teach Assistant Professors physical education at a public and private high Mr. Mazahir Zia Shaikh school/college/University, or become a Director/ Mr. Humayun Imran Azeemi Deputy Director of Physical Education Program or Ms. ShaziaTabassum become an athletic trainer or can be a fitness instructor. Furthermore, people with a physical education degree Lecturers could find themselves working in city parks and Mr. Kunwer Muhammaad Asif recreation departments. Mr. Muhammad Wasif Nisar Facilities The department is equipped with all the required practical facilities. A variety of sports facilities including playing fields for cricket, hockey, football Programs Available and athletics, a squash court and indoor games facilities M.Sc. in Health, Physical Education & in the campus gymnasium are also available. Sports Sciences
Diploma in Sports Administration and Every year competitive sports for both male and female Management (PGD-SAM) students are organized at inter-departmental, inter-
collegiate and inter-university levels through a variety of sports like hockey, football, cricket, badminton, For Further Enquiry athletic, etc. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext - 2263 The department plans to establish a fully equipped Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/healthphysical Human Performance Laboratory to incorporate the Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Mathematics Introduction The Department of Mathematics was established in 1956. The Ph. D. program facilitates young researchers Prof. Dr. Suleman Kerawala was the Founder Chairman. in getting the experience necessary to do original Many new courses including Applied Abstract Algebra, research in areas of their interest. Biomathematics have been introduced to highlight the application of Mathematics in different fields. The mission of the Department is to bring life to Mathematics and Mathematics for life. Areas of Pure Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Mathematics are being pursued in teaching and research. At all levels, students are instructed in the rigor and precision characteristics of Faculty Members Mathematical Reasoning. They are facilitated to become Associate Professor acquainted with the elementary tools of Mathematics and Dr. Najeeb Alam Khan (Chairman) the techniques to use them. The Department has many Ph.D. faculty members which regularly publish their Assistant Professors research work in National and International Journals. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Mr. Muhammad Javed Ansari Career Opportunities Mr. Waseem AhmedKhan Our graduates have been employed in the Educational, Dr. Syeda Sadia Zia Financial, Industrial and Commercial Institutes. They can Mr. Waseem AhmedAnsari opt for any of the following professions: High School Dr. Saba Naz Mathematics Teacher, College Mathematics Professor, Dr. Tanveer AhmedSiddiqi Actuary, Software Designer, Biostatistician, Government Dr. Muhammed Imtiaz Lab Researcher, Financial Analyst, Industry Dr. SyedInayatullah Analyst/Engineer, Education Materials Developer, Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Industry Consultant and Suparco etc. Dr. Asif Raza Khan Dr. Fozia Hanif Facilities Dr. Saqib ur Rehman The department offers peaceful environment and provides all Dr. Syed Ahmed Hassan modern facilities to students. This is the second largest Department of the Faculty of Science, with three-story Lecturers building consisting of many rooms, computer laboratory with • Mr. Shahid • Ms. Asma Rani internet facility and seminar library having three thousand • Mr. Asif Iqbal • Ms. Hina Zaheer • Ms. Hafsa Ather Jafree • Mr. Ateeq Razzak books. To keep the students informed and updated with the • Ms. Noor Fatima Siddiqui • Mr. Salman Safdar latest developments in the modern era, department organizes • Ms. Samreen Ahmed • Ms. Sumayyah Saadi seminars and workshops for faculty members and students. • Ms. Samira Sahar Jamil • Ms. Wajiha Riaz The Faculty Members and students actively participate in • Mr. M. Usman Qureshi • Ms. Aghzia Akram local, national and international mathematical activities and • Ms. Mehwish Shafi Khan conferences.
Specific Research Areas The Faculty is engaged in research in the following areas: Algebra Programs Available Anthromathematics M.A. / M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics Astrodynamics MIBM (Masters in Industrial and Business Fluid Dynamics Mathematics)
Mathematical Physics Numerical Analysis For Further Enquiry Operational Research Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2293/2279 Relativity and Gravitation Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/mathematics Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Microbiology Introduction Research Lab. The department of Microbiology was established in 1957. A separate equipped lab. is allocated for research students. This was the first and only department of Microbiology, for many years in this country offering undergraduate and Specific Research Areas postgraduate degrees. Research scholars are working on exceptionally diverse area Microbiology is a broad discipline with both basic and of microbiology including: various fields in biochemistry, genetics, clinical microbiology, mechanisms of microbial applied aspects. Therefore, microbiologists must have a virulence, epidemiological studies, studies on microbial good understanding about microbial taxonomy, genetics, enzymes of industrial importance, biotransformation, studies immunology and physiology to identify' these agents, on bioactivities of microbial metabolites, immunological explore their metabolic potential on commercial levels aspects of diagnosis, molecular aspects of disease diagnosis and to manipulate these organisms for the betterment of and microbial control, bacteriocins, bioactivities of natural humanity. The study of microorganisms and their products, molecular biology of phages, biodiversity & potential is also necessary for the production of bread, Environment exploration of biotechnological potential of cheese, antibiotics, vaccines, vitamins and many other microorganisms and many others. important products. Microorganisms are involved in causing serious infections in humans, animals and plants. Faculty Members Because of the importance of the subject and its applicability, this department is now regarded as one of Professors the best departments within the Faculty of Science. As a Dr. Fasihuddin A. Ansari (Chairman) result this department has become one of the popular Dr. Talit Yasmeen Mujahid departments and a large number of students opt to study Associate Professors Microbiology. Dr. Asma Naeem
Dr. Tanveer Abbas Career opportunities Dr. Syed Abdus Subhan A person with M.Sc. in Microbiology has a choice of Dr. Abdul Wahab employment opportunities in the following Dr. Zaid Ahmed organizations: Dr. Muhammad Sohail Pathological/ clinical/ hospital laboratories Dr. Adnan Khan Food and beverage industry and agriculture Dr. Nusrat Jabeen
Pharmaceutical industry Assistant Professors
Biotechnology industry Ms. Nayyar Mehmood ● Dr. Asma Saeed KWSB/ KMC/ R & D organizations Dr. Fozia Haider ● Mr. M. Tariq Tayyab University/ colleges teaching and research Dr. Muneera Naz Baloch ● Dr. Sana Eijaz Epidemiological monitoring programs Dr. Wajeeha Binte Asad ● Dr. Urooj Zafar Environmental monitoring and impact Dr. Yasir Raza ● Dr. Anjum Zehra Naqvi assessments Dr. Sadia Muhammad Saleemullah Khan
Facilities Lecturers
Laboratory and Lecture Rooms Ms. Tasneem Akhter The department has 10 laboratories and 3 lecture hall/rooms Ms. Amna Alam where theory and practical classes are held. In addition to this, there are 3 media preparation rooms.
Cold Room Facility Programs Available The department of Microbiology is the only teaching M. Sc. in Microbiology department which possesses cold room where the research Microbiology Certificate Course (MCC) experiment at below ambient temperature can be conducted.
Computer Lab. For Further Enquiry The lab with internet facility is available to all students. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext–2248 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/microbiology
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Department of
Petroleum Technology
Introduction Petroleum Technology masters program of the Department also organized technical lectures and University of Karachi was initiated in 1996 in the seminars conducted by professionals to develop sound evening program, while in the morning program it was knowledge and skill in the students for their career introduced in 2004. From the session 2013-14 also building. Students also participate in students chapters started B.Sc.(H) in morning program. The program of many learned societies such as SPE, PAPG, aims to meet the future technical and professional KUPTAA. Field works in the various industries/areas requirements in petroleum industry. It is a multi- are conducted by the department for student’s practical disciplinary program of the Faculty of training/knowledge. Science/Engineering organized in collaboration with petroleum industry.
The program aims to impart theoretical and practical knowledge in upstream and downstream activities of petroleum industry such as chemistry, geology, drilling, exploration, production, reservoir, pipeline, corrosion, natural gas, LPG, refining technologies, environmental impact, health and safety designs, petroleum logistics, marketing and management, etc. Faculty Members Assistant Professors The Department of Petroleum Technology has Mr. Kashif Sadiq (Chairman) produced a large number of graduates holds positions Mr. Syed Ghufran Alam in national and international organizations.
Lecturers Career Opportunities Mr. Syed Hasan Abbas Zaidi Students obtaining a Master's degree in Petroleum Mr. Atif Zafar Technology can easily get jobs in Pakistan, middle East and other countries. A Petroleum technologist is Mr. Faraz Sufyan required by petroleum industry at every stage i.e. Mr. Anaiz Gul Fareed exploration and development of oil and gas fields, Mr. Abdul Ahad Manzoor transportation and distillation of crude in refineries, distribution and marketing of its products.
Facilities
Internship and training programs are arranged for students in various sectors of oil and gas industries such as oil companies, refineries and services companies, i.e. Pakistan Oilfield Limited, Oil and Gas Development Corporation, National Refinery, Pakistan Refinery, Pak Arab Refinery, Byco Refinery, Pakistan State Oil Ltd, Shell Pakistan, EUP Pakistan, Sui Program Available Southern Gas Co Ltd, Baker Huges, Halliburton Ltd, M.Sc. in Petroleum Technology Marathon Construction, Mari Gas, MOL Pakistan, Nuricon, OMV Pakistan etc. This will help in preparing prospective candidates for petroleum For Further Enquiry industry. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2418 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/petroleumtechnology Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Physics
Introduction The department of Physics at Karachi University aims Qualified faculty members are actively engaged in to ensure the delivery of quality education to students research areas such as: of Physics, extending from graduation to Ph.D. In view Spectroscopy of the rapid development in science & technology, it is Medical Physics now necessary to enhance awareness and promote the Environmental Science real research in various branches of Physics. All faculty Space Physics member of the Physics department are endeavoring to Theoretical Physics fulfill the state of the art requirements for various Material Science academic and technological applications Optics
Career Opportunities Once completing a degree in Physics with good grades, Faculty Members there are bright chances of acquiring employment in Professors government’s organization and in private sector. For Dr. Shahid Mahmood (Chairman) higher studies leading to M.Phil/.Ph.D., interested Dr. Shabana Rizvi students may proceed abroad or continue their education within the country. Assistant Professors Dr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui Dr. Zaheeruddin Dr. Syed Zeeshan Abbas Facilities Dr. Saifuddin Ahmed Jilani Beside teaching laboratories, the department has a Dr. Intikhab Ulfat number of other laboratories for research purpose. Dr. Asim Aijaz Below is the list of some facilities: Dr. Sadaf Fatima Spectroscopy Research Laboratory Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Babar
Solid State Research Laboratory Lecturers Condensed Matter Research Laboratory Ms. Rabia Najam Electronics Laboratory Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal Computer Laboratory Mr. Ommair Ishaque A Liquid Nitrogen Plant Mr. Waqar Ahmed Seminar Library Ms. Rizwana Siddiqui Mechanical Workshop Mr. Kamran-ul-Haq Khan Glass Blowing Section Mr. Zuhoor llahi Mr. Imran Ahmed \
Specific Research Areas An important and perhaps the most significant aspect of learning Physics is that it is an experimental science, not an abstract intellectual discipline. Its implications relate continually to our everyday experience. Presently Program Available M.Phil./Ph.D. programs are in progress and research M. Sc. in Physics studies in various fields are being going on. It these (with specialization in Electronics and Communication) studies collaboration from other organization / institutes is also sought when needed. For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext- 2250 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/physics Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Physiology Introduction Specific Research Areas The department of Physiology is an important segment of A great deal of research at M. Phil. & Ph.D. levels is the Faculty of Sciences, University of Karachi and conducted in different disciplines of Physiology, such as occupies a very prominent place in the modern age of Neuromuscular Physiology, Hematology, Molecular Biosciences, Clinical/Biomedical Sciences and other Physiology & Biophysics, Molecular & Clinical Applied Biological Sciences. Founded by Prof. Dr. M. H. Endocrinology and Reproduction and Poultry Physio- Qazi, in 1964, the department of Physiology was the first logy, which is being done in collaboration -with K&Ns department outside medical colleges to introduce teaching Poultry diagnostic & research Laboratory. Currently, and research programs in basic and experimental more than 25 research scholars are registered in M. physiology at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Phil./Ph.D. programs in various disciplines including Currently, the department has 21 faculty members, 17 clinicians from hospitals and medical universities. supporting staff members and more than 1000 students. Blood disorders; Endocrine/Metabolic & Reproductive Several renowned professors are the pioneer faculty abnormalities, especially, Diabetes mellitus, Metabolic members of the department and are presently serving on Syndrome, Infertility. PCOS changes; Breast Cancer: key posts in various organizations. Reproductive Changes in marine models; Poultry
Vaccinology, diseases and molecular studies of disease Career Opportunities mechanism; Neuromuscular disorders; Oxidative stress. Physiology is the core of medical research being done all over the world. Dozens of foreign scholarships for advanced studies in Physiology. Physiologists are required in a number of places, like, pharmaceutical industry, health monitoring departments, biosynthetic Faculty Members industry, instrumentations in biomedical sciences, health Professor related organizations, population welfare division, Dr. Habib Fatima (Chairperson) agriculture, livestock and poultry industry, diagnostic laboratories, occupational therapies, physiotherapy centers, nutritional/sports centers, radiological insti- Associate Professor tutions, bio-technology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, Dr. Taseer A. Khan synthetic biology, nursing, medical universities, hospitals, Assistant Professors diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, research and teaching institutions. Dr. AishaJaved ● Dr. Arifa Savanur Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed ● Dr. Nazish Iqbal Khan Facilities Dr. Lubna Naz ● Dr. Sadaf Ahmed The department has sufficient facilities necessary to run Dr. Ghazala Yasmeen ● Dr. Anwar Ali the academic and research activities. Below is the list of Ms. Ambreen Niazi ● Dr. Sumera Sohail all the facilities: Dr. Mudassir H. Rizvi ● Ms. Samia Mushtaq Well equipped labs for students & researchers; Dr. Mehir un Nisa
Audiovisual aids like overhead projectors, multimedia, camera and television for interactive Lecturers teaching; Mr. Faizan Mirza ● Ms. Uzma Firdous A well organized Seminar Library with up to date Mr. Muhammad Nisar textbooks and references on various disciplines of Physiology;
Basic & ultimate Power Labs for laboratory Program Available experiments &demonstrations; M.Sc. in Physiology Computer facilities are available in all special units for researchers. A separate computer laboratory with 12 computers is available for academic & For Further Enquiry research activities. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2296 Internship facilities for students in different Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/physiology organizations are available. Email: [email protected]
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Institute of Space Science & Technology
Introduction Specific Research Areas The main objective of Institute of Space Science & Computational and Observational Astronomy Technology (ISST), University of Karachi. Is to Cosmology / Astrophysics promote space Science Education in Pakistan and to Space Flight Dynamics carry out research in space science and Technology. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) The institute has already produced quality research Satellite Communication / Space Antennas work in diversifies areas of Space Science. ISST has Remote Sensing and Geographical information collaboration with Pakistan Space Agency SUPARCO, Science (GIS) Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Atmospheric Science Swinburne University of Technology, Australia and Solar and lonospheric physics School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Stony Brook University, NY, USA.
ISST is offering admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. degree programs in Space Sciences and Technology. These programs will provide a broader background for understanding linkages between space science, Faculty Members engineering and technology, In fact, these undergraduate programs are multi-disciplinary program Professor which include Electronics, Digital Signal processing, Dr. Muhammad Jawed Iqbal (Director) Communications Systems, Satellite Communication, Global Navigation Satellite System, Aero-Space Associate Professor Science. Computational Astronomy, Computer programming and Remote Sensing & GIS. Dr. Mudassar Hassan Arsalan
Career Opportunities Assistant Professors Our graduates have job opening in Tele- Dr. Mirza Jawwad Baig communications Corporations Ltd. National Dr. Naeem Sadiq Telecommunications Corporations. Pakistan sui Dr. Syed Tanweer Iqbal Sothern Gas Company and oil and Gas Development Ltd. SUPARCO, NESCOM, Civil Aviation Authority, Lecturers PIA, Pakistan Meteorological Department, etc. Mr. Muhammad Anas Qureshi
Mr. Fayyaz Ur Rasheed Mr. Muhammad Saleem Khan Facilities
ISPA Observatory is equipped with Meade 16 inch I,X-200 Coma free telescope automated equatorial pier mount, CCD camera including computers, filters, weather station and software, We have also one movable telescope.
Computational Astronomy Lab: The computer lab is equipped with space science related software. Program Available GIS Lab M.Sc. (Space Science and Technology) GPS Lab
Digital Library
Seminar Library For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-6, Ext- 2443 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/ispa Email: [email protected]
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Department of
Statistics Introduction The department of Statistics was established in the year 1963. Both in terms of physical facilities and academic facilities the department of Statistics is one of the most popular departments within the university.
Career Opportunities The opportunities are open for the Students of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences and Risk Management in all fields including banks, industries, Government Organization (FBS, SBS, PBS, State Bank, etc.), Research Organizations, insurance and investment Faculty Members fields. Professor Dr. Mudassir Uddin Facilities The department has a Seminar Library and data bank Associate Professors stocked with a number of latest and good books on all Mr. Muhammad Aslam branches of statistics. The Library has also a large Dr. Ehtesham Hussain (Chairman) collection of statistical publications of national and Dr. Javed Iqbal international organizations. The students and researchers are also using the facilities of data bank in Assistant Professors the department that has several computer laboratories Dr. FarahYasmeen having more than 100 computers. Mrs. Rafia Shafi Dr. Bushra Shamshad Well-equipped Computer Laboratories with an Dr. Suboohi Safdar environment of networking and statistical packages Ms. Samreen Fatima such as SAS, SPSS, S-PLUS, R.STATA, EVIEWS, Dr. Arfa Maqsood MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, MINITAB, ITSM etc. are available for students and researchers. Lecturers Ms. Tanzila Yaqoob Ms. Rahat Bibi Mr. Tayyab Raza Fraz Ms. Zara Omar Ms. Saba Naz
Program Available M.A./M.Sc. in Applied Statistics
For Further Enquiry Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2298 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/statistics Email: [email protected]
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TABLE - I MASTERS PROGRAMS
No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats
1. ADMINISTRATIVE 120 Postgraduate Diploma in Public SCIENCE (MAS) Administration (PGDPA) (One Year After PGDPA) 2. AGRICULTURE & 50 BS Agriculture/B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT i) B.A/B.Sc/B.Tech.(H)/B.E./BCS with 3. APPLIED MATHEMATICS 50 Mathematics (Department of Mathematics) ii) B.A/B.Sc. Pass with (Mathematics or Diploma in Mathematics ) iii) B.Com. with Diploma in Mathematics i) B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics 4. APPLIED PHYSICS 60 ii) B.E (Electronics/Electrical) (with specialization in Electronics) iii) B.Tech.(Hons.) Electronics/ Electrical/Telecommunication)
i) B.A/B.Sc./B.Com./M.B.B.S/B.E./BBA 5. APPLIED STATISTICS 50 ii) Graduation in any discipline 6. B-Ed. (Special Education) 100 B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.
7. BOTANY 50 B.Sc. with Botany
8. CHEMISTRY 60 B.Sc. with Chemistry
9. COMMERCE (General) 120 B.Com with at least 50% marks
10. COMMERCE (Insurance) 60 Graduation with at least 50% marks
11. CRIMINOLOGY 75 Graduation/LLB or Equivalent Degree 75 i) B.A/B.Com with Economics 12. ECONOMICS ii) B.Sc. with Math / Physics or Statistics (at least one subject) 13. ECONOMICS & FINANCE 175 Graduation
14. EDUCATION 50 30 for B.A. with Education 20 for Graduation
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No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats i) Graduation (B.A/ B Sc./B.Com) with at 15. 70 ENGLISH least 45 % marks in Elective, Advance Note: English (Candidates with Functional English ii) Graduation (B.A/ B.Sc./B.Com) with at are not eligible for admission) least 55 % marks in English compulsory 16. ENGLISH 50 M.A. English (Literature / Linguistics) Linguistics/Literature (One year Double Master) 17. ENVIRONMENTAL 50 B.Sc./B.Pharm./Pharm-D/B.E./M.B.B.S/ STUDIES B.Sc. (Nursing) or any relevant science degree 18. HISTORY 20 B.A with General History 30 Graduation in any discipline 19. HEALTH, PHYSICAL 60 i) Bachelor in Physical EDUCATION & SPORTS Education(B.P.Ed.) SCIENCES ii) B.A. / B.Sc. (With Physical Education as subject) iii) M.B.B.S. / B.S.P.T. (B.Sc. in Medical Technology/B-Pharm) iv) B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. and participated in any game at college. v) Graduation in any discipline 20. HUMAN RESOURCE 50 Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at MANAGEMENT least 50% marks. 10 seats are reserved for professionals 21. HUMAN RESOURCE 120 Postgraduate Diploma in Public MANAGEMENT (Leading to Administration (PGDHRM) Masters PGDHRM)
22. INTERNATIONAL 70 Graduation RELATIONS i) B.A.(with Islamic Studies or Arabic 23. ISLAMIC LEARNING 50 Optional) / L.L.B. ii) Shahad-Tul-Aliya
24. ISLAMIC BANKING & nd 60 B.A. with atleast 2 Division FINANCE
25. INSTITUTE OF SPACE & 50 PLANETARY ASTROPHYSICS B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics / (ISPA) (M.Sc. Space Science & Technology) B.E. or Equivalent 26. LIBRARY AND 35 Graduation INFORMATION SCIENCE 27. MASS COMMUNICATION 50 Graduation
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No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats
28. BS (BUSINESS Graduation in any discipline with at least ADMINISTRATION) (2 Years) 50 50% marks NOTE: Admission will be granted on the basis of Aptitude Test and minimum qualifying marks in the Test is 50 % Weightage for preparation of merit list is: Academic Record 50% + Aptitude Test 50 % 29. MICROBIOLOGY 35 i) B.Sc. with Microbiology ii) MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. in Life Sciences discipline with Microbiology Certificate Course (MCC). i) B.Sc. with Mathematics 30. 60 PETROLEUM ii) B.E. TECHNOLOGY iii) B.Tech. (Hons) in Petroleum / Chemical / Mechanical) 31. PHYSICS 40 B.Sc. (with Physics) or Equivalent (with specialization in Electronics and Communication) 32. PHYSIOLOGY 50 i) B.Sc. Biology group (with Microbiology / Biochemistry / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry) ii) B.Sc.(Physiotherapy) / B.Sc.(Nursing) iii) D.V.M / M.B.B.S. 33. POPULATION SCIENCES 50 Graduation (Department of Sociology) 34. PSYCHOLOGY 50 i) 35 seats for Graduation with Psychology ii) 15 seats for Graduation without Psychology 35. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 60 Graduation
36. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 120 Postgraduate Diploma in Public & PUBLIC ANALYSIS Administration (PGDPA & PPA) (PGDPA & PPA)
37. PUBLIC POLICY 70 Graduation (Department of Political Science) 38. POLITICAL SCIENCE 70 B.A. with Political Science
39. i) B.A.(with Islamic Studies or Arabic QUR’AN AND SUNNAH 80 Optional) / L.L.B. ii) Shahad-Tul-Aliya 40. SOCIOLOGY 75 Graduation
41. SUPPLY CHAIN 120 Postgraduate Diploma in Public MANAGEMENT (Leading to Administration (PGDSCM) PGDSCM)
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No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats
41. TEACHER EDUCATION 35 Masters/BS (16 Years of Education) in B.ED (H) SECONDARY any Discipline with atleast 45% Marks (1.5 YEARS) (Second Division) 42. TEACHER EDUCATION 35 14 Years of Education B.ED (H) SECONDARY (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent) in any (2.5 YEARS) discipline with atleast 45% Marks (except ADE) B.Ed (01 Years) from any HEC 35 43. TEACHER EDUCATION (M.ED) recognized Institute/University with atleast 45% marks (Second Division)
44. TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT 75 Graduation (MTM) (Department of Economics)
45. URDU 50 Graduation
46. WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES 50 Graduation
M.S. (Masters of Studies) PROGRAM
No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats M.Sc./M.A. in Geography, Four (4) 1. REMOTE SENSING & 20 years BS in Geography, BS Remote Sensing and GEOGRAPHICAL GIS or minimum 16 years of education (HEC) INFORMATION SYSTEMS Recognized Institutes / Universities) (RS/GIS) M.Sc./M.A. with Allied Sciences *
(Geology, Environmental Sciences or Engg., Civil Note: 15 Engg., Forestry, Agriculture, Town Planning, City (Admission will be granted on the basis of & Regional Planning, Oceanography, Electrical Aptitude Test ) Engg., Mechanical Engg., Zoology, Botany, Minimum qualifying marks in the Test is 50% Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Physics, Weightage for preparation of Merit List is: Academic Record = 50% Applied Physics, Public Health, Medical Science Aptitude Test = 50% Disciplines, Education, Epidemiology, Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Archeology and Architecture.
* These candidates are required to complete the deficiency courses (The students have to pay Rs.6,000/= per course. The total number of deficiency courses are 03) 2. MS PHARMACEUTICS 50 B. Pharm/ D-Pharm
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TABLE - II DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats
1. APPLIED GENETICS 35 Minimum Sixteen years of education Note: with biological sciences including (Admission will be granted on the basis of Medical / Dental / Physiotherapy/ Aptitude Test ) Agriculture / Medical Technology / Minimum qualifying marks in the Test is 50 % Psychology/Pharmaceutical / Veterinary Weightage for preparation of Merit List is: Academic Record = 50% Sciences. Aptitude Test = 50%
2. ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING & 40 Masters degree in Psychology PSYCHOTHERAPY
3. AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH 50 B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com. PATHOLOGY (PGD Special Education, leading to Masters) 4. COMPUTER & INFORMATION 50 B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com. or Equivalent SCIENCES (PGDCIS)
5. CONTEMPORARY ARABIC 50 Certificate in Arabic Language
6. CRIMINOLOGY 50 Graduation / LLB
7. DIPLOMA IN (EARLY CHILDHOOD 35 Graduation (14 Years of Education) in any EDUCATION) LEADING TO Discipline with atleast 45% Marks (Second MASTERS Division)
8. ECONOMICS & FINANCE (PGD) 50 Graduation
9. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 80 B.Sc. / B. Pharm./Pharm-D / B.E./ M.B.B.S. or other relevant science degree 10. FUNCTIONAL ARABIC (PGD) 50 Graduation with Arabic / Diploma in Arabic / Al-Shahadat ul Aliya 11. HUMAN RESOURCE 50 Graduation MANAGEMENT (PGDHRM)
12. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION(PGD) 100 B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com.
INDUSTRIAL AND 50 (i) Masters degree in Psychology ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 13. (ii) Professional degree INVESTIGATIVE 14. 50 Graduation PSYCHOLOGY
15. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DLG) 70 Graduation (leading to Masters) 16. PERSIAN 50 Intermediate with Certificate in Persian from Karachi University
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17. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 120 Graduation, M.B.B.S., L.L.B., B.E. or (PGDPA) (leading to MAS) Equivalent
18. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY 60 Graduation ANALYSIS (PGDPA&PPA) 19. PUBLIC POLICY (Leading to M.A. in Public Policy) 50 Graduation (Department of Political Science) 20. QURANIC ARABIC 50 Certificate in Arabic Language LANGUAGE 21. SPORTS ADMINISTRATION 50 i) BS/M.Sc./M.A. in Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences. AND MANAGEMENT ii) BS/D.P.T./M.Sc. in (PGD-SAM) Physiotherapy iii) M.B.B.S./Pharm-D/M.P.A./MBA/M.Com. 22. SPECIAL EDUCATION (PGD) 50 B.A.,B.Sc.,B.Com. (leading to Masters) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 23. Graduation (PGD) (leading to Masters) 50 24. URDU (PGD) FOR FOREIGNERS 45 Graduation or equivalent (Only those Foreign students are eligible who have successfully completed their certificate course for Urdu Language)
TABLE - III CERTIFICATE COURSES No. of S.No. Program Required Eligibility Seats
1. MICROBIOLOGY (MCC) 45 Candidates possessing MBBS / BDS / B.Sc. in any Life Sciences discipline. URDU (One Year Professional 2. 45 Graduation or equivalent Certificate Course (Teaching of Urdu)
3. URDU (One Year Certificate Course 45 Graduation or equivalent for Foreigners) 4. WOMEN’S STUDIES 45 Graduation or equivalent
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TABLE –IV FEE STRUCTURE Admission Fee a) Admission Fees (Shall be Charged at the beginning of each academic year) Rs. 2,500/- b) Enrolment Fee Rs. 1,000/- c) Development Fee Rs. 2,000/- d) Caution Money (Refundable) Rs. 1,000/- TOTAL AMOUNT Rs. 6,500/- Tuition Fee (At the Beginning of Every Semester)
MASTERS / B.ED. / BLIS PROGRAMS
Tuition Admission Total S.# Program Fee Fee Fee 1 Administrative Sciences (MAS) 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 2 Agriculture & Agribusiness Management 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 3 Applied Mathematics 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 4 Applied Physics 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 5 Applied Statistics 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 6 B-Ed. in Special Education 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 7 B-Ed. in Teacher Education (2.5 Years) 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 8 Botany 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 9 BS (BBA 2 Years) 44000 6500 Rs.50,500/= 10 Chemistry 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 11 Commerce (M.Com General / Insurance) 30500 6500 Rs.37,000/= 12 Criminology 34000 6500 Rs.40,500/= 13 Economics & Finance 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 14 Economics 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 15 Education 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 16 English (Linguistics / Literature) 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 17 English 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 18 Environmental Studies 34000 6500 Rs.40,500/= 19 History 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= Health, Physical Education & Sports 20 Sciences 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 21 Human Resource Management 36500 6500 Rs.43,000/= Human Resource Management (Leading 24500 6500 Rs. 31,000/= 22 to PDGHRM) 23 International Relations 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/=
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S.# Tuition Admission Total Program Fee Fee Fee 24 Islamic Learning 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 25 Islamic Banking & Finance (IBF) 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= Institute of Space Science & Technology Rs.34,500/= 26 (1SST) 28000 6500 27 Library & Information Science 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 28 Mass Communication 30500 6500 Rs.37,000/= 29 Microbiology 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 30 ------31 MS Pharmaceutics 55000 6500 Rs.61,500/= MS in Remote Sensing & Geographical 32 Information Systems (RS/GIS) 42500 6500 Rs.49,000/= (Department of Geography) 33 Petroleum Technology 36500 6500 Rs. 43,000/= 34 Physics 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 35 Physiology 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/= 36 Population Science 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 37 Political Science 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 38 Psychology 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/=
39 Public Administration (MPA) 30500 6500 Rs.37,000/= 40 Public Administration & Public Policy 24500 6500 Rs. 31,000/= Analysis (PGDPA & PPA) 41 Public Policy (Department of Political Science) 28000 6500 Rs.34,500/=
42 Quran-o-Sunnah 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 43 Supply Chain Management (Leading to 24500 6500 Rs. 31,000/= PGDSCM)
44 Sociology 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 45 Teacher Education B.ed (H) Secondary 44000 6500 Rs.50,500/= (1.5 Years)(Weekend Program) 46 Teacher Education (M.ed) (Weekend Program) 44000 6500 Rs.50,500/= 47 Transport Management (MTM) 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 48 Urdu 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= 49 Women’s & Gender Studies 24500 6500 Rs.31,000/= DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Tuition Admission Total S.# Programs Fee Fee Fee 1 Applied Genetics 25500 6500 Rs.32,000/= 2 Assessment, Counseling & Psychotherapy 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 3 Audiology & Speech Pathology (Special Education) 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 4 Computer Science 30500 6500 Rs.37,000/= 5 Contemporary Arabic 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 6 Criminology (Department of Sociology) 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 7 Diploma in (Early Childhood Education) Leading 44000 6500 Rs.50,500/= to Masters (Weekend Program) 8 Economics & Finance 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 9 Environmental Studies 22000 6500 Rs.28,500/= 10 Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) 22000 6500 Rs.28,500/=
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S.# Programs Tuition Admission Total Fee Fee Fee 11 Inclusive Education 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 12 Industrial & Organizational Psychology 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 13 Investigative Psychology 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 14 Functional Arabic 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 15 Local Government (DLG) 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 16 Persian 21000 6500 Rs. 27,500/= 17 Public Administration (PGDPA) 22000 6500 Rs.28,500/= Public Administration & Public Policy Analysis 21000 6500 18 (PGDPA & PPA) Rs.27,500/= 19 Public Policy (Department of Political Science) 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 20 Qur’anic Arabic Language 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 21 Sports Administration and Management (PGD-SAM) 25500 6500 Rs.32,000/= 22 Special Education 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 23 Supply Chain Management 21000 6500 Rs.27,500/= 24 Urdu (PGD) for Foreigners 242000 6500 Rs.2,48500/=
CERTIFICATE COURSES Tuition Admission Total S.# Program Fee Fee Fee 1 Microbiology (MCC) 26500 6500 Rs.33,000/= 2 Urdu (One Year Professional Certificate 8000 6500 Rs.14,500/= Course (Teaching of Urdu) 3 URDU 242000 6500 Rs.2,48500/= (One Year Certificate Course for Foreigners) 4 Women’s Studies 8000 6500 Rs.14,500/=
FEE STRUCTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS At the Masters / Diploma level, International Students are required to Pay Rs.2,00,000/- per academic year IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES
1. Admission’s Fee will be submitted in the UBL Bank Branches.
2. There is no provision for fee concession, installments or scholarships in Evening Program.
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Table – V Last year closing percentages by category and eligibility for Masters / Diploma Programs Admissions 2018-19
MASTERS PROGRAMS:
DEPTT. CATEGORY MERIT OTHER S. No. DEPARTMENT CODE "K" "S" "P" UNIV. 1. Applied Mathematics MAT 45.25 59.86 45.45 63.00 2. Chemistry CHM 47.31 53.14 49.50 57.41 3. Commerce (General) COM 50.00 50.08 51.00 55.00 4. Criminology CRI 45.47 47.70 46.75 49.80 5. Economics & Finance MEF 45.00 45.93 47.00 46.50 6. Education EDU 46.10 45.18 46.90 50.60 English Linguistics / Literature ENL 52.10 47.80 48.40 52.10 7. (one year program) 8. Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences HPE 45.80 54.51 47.12 47.80 9. Human Resource Management HRM 55.55 ------77.84 10. International Relations IRL 45.82 51.54 47.25 60.60 11. Islamic Banking & Finance IBF 45.64 47.10 55.53 56.10 12. Mass Communication MCD 52.10 ------71.91 13. Psychology PSY 47.19 52.00 48.62 67.00 14. Public Administration MPA 60.00 ------79.00 Teacher Education B15 47.90 --- 46.00 71.10 15. B.ED (H) Secondary (1.5 Years) DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Diploma in Audiology and Speech Pathology DSP 45.90 57.54 48.20 67.00 1. (PGD Special Education, leading to Master) Diploma in Human Resource Management DHR 45.64 50.31 59.80 49.13 2. (PGDHRM, leading to Masters) Diploma in Public Administration DPA 46.10 52.51 55.62 52.20 3. (PGDPA, leading to Masters) Diploma in Supply Chain Management DSM 45.73 52.23 58.25 56.00 4. (PGD, leading to Masters)
APTITUDE TEST BASED DEPARTMENTS
DEPT. OTHER S. No. DEPARTMENT FINAL % CODE UNIV.
MBA (Business Administration) 3.5 Years MBA 49.77 74.00 1. (Prerequisite Exam. 50% + Aptitude Test 50%) (KUBS)
Remote Sensing & Geographical GIS 56.70 56.00 2. Information Systems (RS/GIS)
Note: The above last year closing percentages are given only for guidance and are not applicable to admission for 2019-20
مندرجہ باﻻ جدول ميں درج فيصد مارکس (closing percentages) پر داخلے گزشتہ سال ديے گئے تهے، نوٹ: يہ فيصد مارکس داخلے کے لئے صرف رہنمائی فراہم کرتے ہيں ضروری نہيں کہ امسال بهی انہی فيصد مارکس پر داخلے ہو سکيں۔
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FIRST SEMESTER – 2019
Teaching August 21st 2019 to December 6th 2019
Semester Examinations December 16th 2019 to December 31st 2019
Semester Break January 1st 2020 to January 19th 2020
SECOND SEMESTER – 2020
Teaching January 20th 2020 to April 24th 2020
Semester Examinations June 1st 2020 to June 30th 2020
Ramadan Break April 26th 2020 to May 31st 2020
Note:
i) The University of Karachi shall observe all Federal and Provincial gazetted holidays, but examinations shall be held as per schedule.
ii) Teaching in the evening program shall remain suspended during the holy month of Ramadan.
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