University of Karachi MS/ BS/ Master’S / Diploma / Certificate Programs
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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 vi Admissions 2019-20 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