Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
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.
department containing books on almost all relevant Dr. Muhammad Imran Latif Khokar
subjects, a state-of-the-art Computer Lab with Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hameed Nabeel
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
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Certificate Course (Arabic)
Diploma in Quranic Arabic
Diploma in Contemporary Arabic
(PGD)Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Arabic
Department of
Bengali
Introduction
Established in 1953, the department of Bengali at the
University of Karachi offers regular programs at
graduate and post graduate levels. These programs
enable students to develop a meaningful
understanding and appreciation of Bengali literature
and its history beginning from the ancient to modern
era.
Facilities
There are about 2000 books on Bengali literature in
the seminar library.
Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
Bengali Certificate Course
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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, policing, security, criminal Faculty Member
investigation, juvenile justice system, organized
Professor
crime, money laundering, fraud and drug abuse Dr. Fateh Muhammad Burfat (Chairman)
related issues.
Associate Professor
Facilities Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Burfat
Department of Criminology is a newly established
department; efforts are being made to develop well
Assistant Professor
equipped Forensic and Computer Laboratories.
Dr. Naima Saeed
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
B.A.(Hons.) (Morning & Evening)
M.A. (Morning & Evening)
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of
Economics
Introduction
The department of Economics in one of the largest
departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences. It was
established in 1950-51 with the enactment of the
University of Karachi Act, at the old campus in the
city, and was later shifted to its present location in
1960. Professor Newman Joseph Adams, an American Faculty Members
national, was appointed as the first Chairman of the Professor
department. Due to its academic stance the Dr. Khalid Mustafa (Chairman)
department of Economics has the distinction of being
recognized as a premier department in the country. Associate Professor
Many of its graduates, have had secured key positions Dr. Abdul Waheed
at various national as well as international
organizations. It is because of these standards that Assistant Professors
the department was accorded with the honor of Ms. Rubina Hassan
establishing a center of national capability in Dr. S. Viqar Hussain
Economics by the name of "Applied Economics Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali
Research Center" through a grant from the Sindh Mr. Muhammad Ahsanuddin
Government. Ms. Seema Siddiqui Hai
Dr. Roohi Ahmed
Facilities Dr. Safia Qamar
The seminar library has a good collection of books Dr. Nooreen Mujahid
and periodicals related to Economics, Finance and Mr. Mirza Muhammad Shehzad
Transport, In order to fill the gaps, an inter-library Dr. Rummana Zaheer
books borrowing and lending facilities are also Ms. Saba Masood
available with other major libraries in the city. The Ms. 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; Monetary Ms. Rabia Shakir
Economics; Islamic Economics; Innovation & Mr. Muhammd Umair
Productivity; Globalization Economics Growth;
Development Economics; Banking & Finance;
Human Resource Management and Financial
Economics.
Department of
English
Introduction
The department of English was established in 1955. It
was located in Shivjee Murarji building in
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 Social Sciences. Professor
Dr. Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the
department. Prof. Dr. Ali Ashraf, Prof. Maya Jamil, Faculty Members
Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Hussain and Prof. Dr. Kalim-ur- Professor
Rahman were among notable chairpersons. (Late) Dr. Farhana Wazir Khan (Chairperson)
Prof. Maki Kureshi is one of the internationally
reputed Pakistani English poets. The department Associate Professor
offers masters programs in both English literature and Dr. Iftikhar Shafi
linguistics in the Morning as well as Evening.
Assistant Professors
Facilities Ms. Dilshat Bano
Career Opportunities
Students of the department of English have entered a
variety of vocational fields. Some of these fields are:
CSS, Advertising, Media (TV, Radio, Newspapers, Programs Available
Magazines, etc.) Banking, Business, Teaching, B.A. (Hons.)
Educational Administration, Research, Translation, to M.A.
mention only a few. Excellent job opportunities are M. Phil./Ph.D.
available for the students of English department in the
country and abroad.
For Further Enquiry
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2268
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/english
Email: english@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of
General History
Introduction
Department of History, established in 1953, is one
of the oldest departments in 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
Audiovisual Room
Faculty Members
Teaching Museum Professor
Internet facility for research students Dr. S. M. Taha (Chairman)
Lecturers
Ms. Samra Sarfaraz Khan
Ms. Mahreen Jamal
Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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 inception,
the Department of International Relations has been
active in organizing seminars, conferences and Faculty Members
workshops. Professors
Dr. Moonis Ahmar (Dean)
Facilities Dr. Shaista Tabassum
The Department has a seminar library, which stocks Dr. Shaikh Mutahir Ahmed (Chairman)
more than 3000 books and also subscribes 15
research journals related to different areas of study. Associate Professors
The Department has a well-equipped computer lab, Dr. Naeem Ahmed
which provides an access to online research journals Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqui
and databanks to facilitate the research activities.
Assistant Professors
Specific Research Areas Ms. Sheila Zulfiqar Ahmed
The faculty of International Relations consists of Mr. Syed Amir Hameed
highly qualified teachers. They have expertise in the Ms. Nausheen Wasi
area of International Relations Theories, Security Mr. Fahimuddin
Studies, Peace Studies, International Law, Human Mr. Muhammad Faisal Awan
Rights, Confidence Building Measures, Arms Control
and Disarmament, Environmental Studies, Conflict Lecturer
Resolution, South Asia, Middle East, North America, Mr. Amjad Ali
and Russian & Central Asian Studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Department have vast opportunities
of employment in different fields, including media,
research institutions, civil services, banks and
universities.
Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
M. A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Department of
Islamic History
Introduction
Department of Islamic History may be regarded
as one of the oldest departments in Karachi
University. It was established in 1953 with a view to
provide facilities for advanced studies and original
research in the field of Islamic History and culture.
Facilities
A departmental library posses a collection of about
2700 books. It provides reading and research facilities
to the students of Islamic History.
Faculty Members
Associate Professor
Dr. Muhammad Zubair (Chairman)
Specific Research Areas
All aspects and periods of Islamic History. Assistant Professors
Dr. Sofia Farnaz
Career Opportunities Dr. Farzana Jabeen
There is great scope for the students of Islamic Dr. Farah Naz Saleem
They have a very bright future in the professions of Dr. Zeba Iftikhar
Programs Available
B.A.(Hons.)
M. A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Department of
The founder Chairman, Dr. Abdul Moid was the Faculty Members
first Ph. D. holder in Library Science from the USA Assistant Professors
(1964). He was also the Chief Librarian of Karachi Dr. Munira Nasreen Ansari (In charge)
University Library (presently Dr. Mahmood Hussain Mr. Anwer Shoaib Khan
Library). The Seminar library of the Department, Mr. Farhat Hussain
inaugurated in 1985, is named after him. Ms. Naveed-e-Sehar
Ms. Rifat Parveen Siddiqui
Facilities Mr. Muhammad Waseem Zia
The Department of Library and Information
Science has a well-stocked seminar library, a practical Lecturers
lab for cataloguing and classification and a large Mr. Rashid Ali
computer lab with 24 Pentium-IV PCs and 10 Ms. Rabia Aslam
Core 2 due Pcs with the facility of networking
and Internet. Multimedia, slide projectors, sound
system and other equipment are available for
academic and co-academic activities.
Career Opportunities
As knowledge and information is needed by Programs Available
everyone and everywhere, all types of academic /
BLIS
research/ professional institutions need librarians. The
MLIS
need of a trained person to control and to search (Students who have completed their BLIS and MLIS are
relevant information in the modern time has awarded separate degrees for each programme)
become a necessity. Opportunities for outgoing M. Phil./Ph.D.
students are open in public and private sector and
packages offered are better in comparison to other
professions. In government offices, BLIS / BS degree
holders are offered 16/17 (BPS) and MLIS 17 (BPS) For Further Enquiry
and above. Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2249
Website: www.dlisuok.edu.pk
Email: dlis.uok@gmail.com
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Faculty of Social Sciences
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 Faculty Members
media education in the country. Professors
Dr. Tahir Masood
Facilities Dr. Mehmood Ghaznavi (Chairman)
Lecturers
Mr. Naveed Arshad
Ms. Raana Afzal
Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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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 studies variety of vocational fields, some of which are CSS,
and research in the fields of Persian language and Advertising, Media, Banking, Business, Translation /
literature with particular emphasis on the literature Interpreting, Teaching, Educational Administration
produced in the Indo-Pak subcontinent during the & Research, News agencies, Foreign Ministry etc.
last nine centuries, and 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 Faculty Members
5000 books and 1500 journals. It also has a good
Associate Professor
number of rare printed works, audiotapes and discs.
Dr. Shehla Salim Noori (Chairperson)
Besides, the personal collections of the teachers, which
exceed 2000 titles, are also available to the readers
within the premises of the department. Assistant Professors
Ms. Salma Latif
Additional Language Support Classes: Dr. Ramzan Bamari
The department of Persian also arranges special Dr. Faizeh Zehra Mirza
Seminar/Lecture Program:
The co-curricular program also involves seminars 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.
Department of
Philosophy
Introduction
The Department of Philosophy was founded in 1952.
It is the first department that came into existence in
the faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi.
From the very beginning, the department has
remained committed to fostering a wide variety of
philosophical approaches and has struggled towards
developing links between philosophy and other
disciplines. All the teachers are strongly committed to
teaching and research and have contributed
significantly in the advancement of knowledge.
Moreover, its senior faculty members have also served
on important positions of responsibilities in the
University administration and other government
Institution. Faculty Members
Associate Professors
Philosophy Department is committed to a variety of Dr. Javed Iqbal Amiri
approaches. Researches pursued by its faculty Dr. Abdul Wahab Soori (Chairman)
members and students involve living issues of Dr. Abdul Rahim Afaki
Department of
Political Science
Introduction
The department of Political Science was established in prepared for careers at all levels of government as well
1952. It has since then initiated programs for the as journalism, International business, International risk
award of research degrees of M. Phil. and Ph.D. in analysis and Political campaign organization their
Political Science and its allied fields. skills of surveys and statistical analysis is in high
demand in the public and private sectors. Their
The Department of Political Science has been knowledge and scientific education on current affairs,
playing an important role in the overall development both national and international, caters to the needs
of the University. It has been the mother of the of the job market especially competitive exams.
Department of International Relations, Sociology
and Public Administration. At present the
department is second in the Faculty of Social
Sciences, after Economics, in terms of the number
of students enrolled.
Programs Available
Specific Research Areas
B.A. (Hons.)
Global Politics, Political Economy, International M.A. in Political Science
Relations, Comparative Politics, Islamic Political M.A. in Public Policy (MPP)
System, Government and Politics of Pakistan, Diploma in Local Government (Evening)
Western Political Theory, Foreign Policy Theory M. Phil./Ph.D.
and practice with reference to India, USA, UK,
China and the Muslim countries.
For Further Enquiry
Career Opportunities Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2347/2342
In addition to teaching and research positions in Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/politicalscience
academic settings, Political Science degree holders are Email: politicalscience@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of
Psychology
Introduction Career Opportunities
The department of Psychology came into existence in After doing Masters in Psychology (Clinical/
1954 under the Chairmanship of Professor Industrial/Educational /Investigative Psychology), the
Dr. Qazi Aslam. It gradually attracted both students students can pursue careers in any of the following
and teachers with the result that teaching and research fields:
psychologists like Dr. Haseen Uddin Zuberi, Organization
Dr. S. M. Hafeez Zaid, Dr. Farrukh Z. Ahmed, Clinical Setup
Dr. Afzal Imam and Dr. M. Wasim led the Educational Institutes
department to its present academic heights. It has Law Enforcement Agencies
now become one of the leading departments in the The Armed Forces etc.
Faculty of Social Sciences. NGOs
etc. are arranged for the students so that they remain Dr. Amena Zehra Ali
updated with current activities and will be able to Dr. Zi Asma Haneef Khan
grow intellectually.
Assistant Professors
Ms. 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 Books,
publications and encyclopedias. The department is Lecturers
fully equipped with audio-visual aids for meeting the Ms. Samia Masoom Ali
instructional needs. Mr. Farhan Kamrani
Ms. Zahra Barkat Ali
The Department of Psychology is committed for
mental health awareness, and continuously offering
Psychological Services which includes, Assessment
Counseling and Psychotherapies to the students, Programs Available
faculty, staff members and community at large.
B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.)
M.A./M.Sc.
Specific Research Areas M. Phil./Ph.D.
The Faculty members are actively involved in
pursuing important areas in research. Some research
topics include: child development relationship, For Further Enquiry
gender issues, community psychology, therapeutic Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2283
techniques and diagnosis, organizational behavior, Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/psychology
consumer behavior, social and psychological issues. Email: psychology@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Sindhi
Introduction
The department of Sindhi was established in 1972.
It started with a master's program only, but later on
Honours, certificate and diploma programs were
also introduced.
Career Opportunities
The graduates find various openings of their career
including teaching at secondary, higher secondary
and higher educational institutions, with a boom
in media industry, now they also join various
electronic and print media outlets apart from
literary/language organizations/institutes of private
and public sector. Programs Available
B.A.(Hons.)
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Certificate/Diploma in Sindhi
Certificate courses in Balochi Language
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of
Sociology
Introduction
The department of Sociology was established in I960. careers in many programs have developed in recent years
Sociology is the scientific study of the society and human like, Training Program, Foreign aid program,
behavior. This is the core discipline of social sciences. The Humanitarian Organization like UN, national and
study if sociology aims at analyzing the patterns, trends and international NGOs. Furthermore sociologist and
attitudes of human behavior deriving their causes and criminologist can work as hospital management
predicting the future of the behavioral patterns in society. administrator, Public Administration Assistant, Rural health
The areas covered by sociology includes community
worker, Census Research Assistant, Consumer Researcher,
development, social organization, human management,
health and medical aspects, industrial, agricultural, rural and Data Analyst, Demographer, Market Researcher,
urban development, demography, human rights, social Statistician, Survey Research Technician, Correctional
psychology, social structure, economic development and Counselor, Criminal Investigator, Juvenile Court Worker,
interaction among different people around the world. Parole Officer, Rehabilitation Counselor.
This field tries to examine the organizational structure of
society and the influence it has on the social, political and
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 Social Professors
reality, its multiple causes and multiple effects provides us
Dr. Rana Saba Sultan
well sets of methods suitable for unraveling the
Dr. Sobia Anis Shahzad
complexities of social life. The study of sociology help us
to determine which steps are most likely to lead towards Dr. Nabeel A. Zubairi (Chairman)
given goals.
Associate Professor
To meet the academic demands of society, Programs in
Dr. Naila Usman Siddiqui
Criminology and Population Sciences were initiated under
the umbrella of department of Sociology. Graduates from
the department have adopted a wide range of careers. Most Assistant Professors
have excelled in their profession and have joined public Ms. Munnaza Madani
Mr. Amjed Javed
and private institutions. The study in the department is
Dr. Kausar Parveen
well organized the teaching faculty includes experienced
Dr. Kaneez Fatima
Professors, including those with degrees from foreign
universities. Research work is a hallmark of the
Lecturer
department. Seminar and workshops are important
Ms. Nousheen Raza
characteristics of the department which are organized
frequently
Facilities
The seminar library contains over 3000 books, journals,
Programs Available
magazines and other national and international periodicals.
The department has a well equipped computer laboratory, B.A.(Hons.) (Morning & Evening)
which provides assistance in almost all aspects of the use of M. A.(Morning & Evening)
information processing facilities. Ethnological Museum M. Phil./Ph.D. (Morning)
plays a pivotal role in the study of art and culture. It Masters in Criminological Sciences (Evening)
contains more than 500 precious artifacts and serves as a Masters in Population Sciences (Evening)
cultural laboratory.
Department of
Social Work
Introduction
The department of Social Work was established in Administrative positions in National and
1961 and it has continuously responded to the societal International NGOs
and corporate needs by developing trained Planning and Development organizations
professional social workers. The department boasts of Urban and Rural Community Development
having very successful alumni. Projects
Family & Child Welfare
The department strives to strike the right balance by Criminology and Correctional Administration
creating a strong base of theoretical inputs combined School Social Work
with a rigorous Industrial /NGO exposure of nearly
12 credit hours, through the fieldwork training which
is an important part of the curriculum. Through this
training, students are provided opportunities to
integrate their theoretical knowledge with the
practical world and enquire hands on experience to
deal with the variety of complex societal problems as
challenges. The students are placed in government Faculty Members
and non government organizations for obtaining Professor
knowledge in the fields of community development, Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah (Chairperson)
school social work, and medical social work. The
students of M.A. final year are bound to carry-out Associate Professor
research projects to be submitted at the end of the Dr. Muhammad Shahid
year.
Assistant Professors
Facilities Dr. Syeda Farhana Sarfaraz
The department of Social Work has a well stocked Ms. Samina Rauf
library with more than 1000 books, theses, journals, Dr. Sakina Riaz
Career Opportunities
Job placements for social work graduates are: Programs Available
Ministry of Social Welfare and special Education
B.A. (Hons.)
Social Welfare
M.A.
Women Development
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Bait-ul-Mal Department
Certificate/Diploma in Social Work (evening)
Medical Social Service Projects, CDGK, RCD
projects, Jails, etc.
Ministry of Population Welfare
Ministry of Labour Welfare For Further Enquiry
Educational Institutions Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2284
Research Organizations Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/socialwork
Health Care Organizations Email: sw@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of
Urdu
Introduction
The department of Urdu officially came into
existence in 1955 when the University of Karachi
decided to organize postgraduate classes in Urdu
under its own management instead of through the
colleges.
At the time of its establishment. Moulvi Abdul
Haq, Baba-e-Urdu was made honorary Professor
and the Chairman of the Department. Teaching
respon-sibilities were carried out by the teachers of Faculty Members
local colleges. Later Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a Professors
prominent scholar and Professor at Urdu College Dr. Uzma Farman
Karachi, was appointed both as a cooperative Dr. Zulqarnain Ahmed (Chairman)
teacher and as the Chairman of the department. In Dr. Tanzeem-ul-Firdaus
the same year. Dr. Abul Lais Siddiqui was
appointed as a Reader and Chairman and Associate Professor
Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Dr. Syed Shah Ali, and Dr. Rauf Parekh
Qudratullah Fatimi joined as lecturers.
With the valuable efforts and abilities of these Assistant Professors
teachers and scholars, the department has kept Mrs. Rahat Afshan
Dr. Safia Aftab
making progress. The following famous academics
Ms. Uzma Hasan
have been associated with the Urdu department.
Dr. Syed Abul Khair Kashfi, Dr. Farman Fatehpuri,
Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Prof. Jameel Akhtar Khan, Lecturers
Mr. Muhammad Sajid Khan
Dr. Haneef Fauq, Dr.Younus Hasni, Shamim
Mr. Muhammad Shakir
Ahmed, Prof. Sahar Ansari, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed
Mr. Muhammad Salman
Rizvi, Dr. Sidiqa Arman, Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel,
Ms. Shama Afroz
Dr. Zafar Iqbal and Dr. Uzma Farman.
Mr. Muhammad Rashid Ali Khan
The department of Urdu has a prominent position
in the University of Karachi for research. Over 80
people have completed their Ph.D. research
program and approximately twelve projects are in
progress.
In addition to regular teaching and lectures, co-
curricular literary and academic activities and
gatherings are also held frequently. Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
Career Opportunities M.A.
Teaching M. Phil./Ph.D.
Print and Electronic Media
Research
Academic Organizations For Further Enquiry
Advertising (Copy Writing)
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext-2287
Creative Writing, etc.
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/urdu
Email: urdu@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Visual Studies
Introduction Career Opportunities
The department of Visual Studies has been graduating Architecture: Architectural Design, Architectural Research,
innovative and award winning designers, architects and Urban/Rural Planning, Interior Design, Historical Site
artists who are making their mark in the professional world Management, Landscape Architecture.
for over fourteen years. The Department sees itself as a Industrial Design: Product Design, Furniture Design,
bridge between tradition and innovation. Courses are TV/Film Set Design, Transport Systems, Exhibition Design,
interdisciplinary and contextualized. Students are Interior Design, Signage System Design.
encouraged to widen their experience and engage with the Textile Design: Print Design, Apparel Design,
larger issues within which they will practice. A strong Interior Design, Craft Management, Set Design, Fashion
theory component alongside practical and professional Accessories, Stationary for Home Furnishing, Display System
courses distinguishes the curricula of the Department. A Design.
dedicated faculty supported by visiting faculty from
professional fields and the university's own pool of Design & Media Arts: Advertising. Exhibition Design,
Information Graphics, Publishing, Editorial Design, Signage,
excellent scholars, provides training that is current and Illustration, Photography, Creative Management, Animation,
professional. Motion Graphics, Film & Television Production.
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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 Faculty Members
on training on the latest equipments used in Assistant Professor
presenting research findings to the large audience. Dr. Rizwana Munir (In charge)
Programs Available
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Department of
Special Education
Introduction Career Opportunities
The vision of the Department of Special Education is A career in Special Education is very rewarding.
that of an inclusive society in which all individuals are Careers for graduates from the Special Education
afforded equal access and opportunities that improve department include teachers within general or special
the quality of life. The mission of the department is to education settings, early intervention educators, adult
create such a society through innovative and service/workforce providers, for positions in clinical
collaborative personnel preparation, research and settings and careers with organization serving
scholarly activity, and advocacy. The goal of the individuals with disabilities. Those in the Ph. D
Department of Special Education is to provide program often enter faculty positions in higher
university students with information and skills in education. Programs are designed for students who
working with persons with disabilities. The desire to enter educational and human services
department provides Baccalaureate and Post professions.
Baccalaureate degrees in Special Education that
prepares educators to become eligible for working in
Special Education. Our faculty and staff are
committed to preparing educators who desire to help
children reach their potential. Prepare to make a
difference.
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Department of
Teacher Education
Introduction
The department of Teacher Education is a newly
established program at the University of Karachi. The
department offers B.Ed. 4 year program for the first
time bringing a change in the scenario of Teacher
Education in the country. The department aims at
providing high quality teachers in line with 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 Karachi.
The program has a seminar library with all recent Faculty Members
reading materials and teacher aids. Further to it, the
students enrolled in the program can take benefit Assistant Professors
from all centralized student support services available Dr. Safia Urooj (In charge)
at the University of Karachi. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad
Department of
Islamic Learning
Introduction
Department of Islamic Learning is one of the oldest
departments of the University of Karachi and was
founded in 1954 to fulfill the need of 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 Faculty Members
also be pursued in the Ph.D. Program. Professor
Dr. Jalalauddin A. Noori (Dean)
The department is situated in a beautiful building of
Islamic Studies near Masjid-i-Ibrahim. In this
department students are learning Islamic sciences like Associate Professor
Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, History, Islamic Dr. Zahid Ali Zahidi (Chairman)
Jurisprudence, Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence,
Mysticism, Ethics, Philosophy and Arabic. The Assistant Professors
department is producing scholars for educational, Dr. Obaid Ahmed Khan
religious and social institutions for the country and Dr. Nasiruddin
abroad. Dr. M. Arif Khan Saqi
Dr. Asma Begum
Facilities
Dr. Taj Muhammad
The Seminar Library provides a valuable resource of
Dr. Muhammad Atif Aslam
bibliographical and reference works, news sources,
and current periodicals on Islam and Muslim World. Dr. Jawad Haider
Dr. Umair Mehmood Siddiqi
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Faculty of Islamic Studies
Department of
Programs Available
M.A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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Department of
Usool-ud-Din
Introduction
Department of Usool-ud-Din was established in 2000
to fulfill the need of scholars of Islamic Studies in
various institutes of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Islamic Sciences like Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, History
of Islamic Jurisprudence and Arabic are some of the
courses that are being taught at the Department.
Facilities
The students of the department use seminar library
facilities of the faculty of Islamic studies where a good
collection of books and journals on Islamic Studies is
available. The Faculty of Islamic Studies has also a
computer lab for teaching and research activities.
Faculty Members
Associate Professor
Specific Research Areas
Dr. Nasir Ahmed Akhtar (Chairman)
All the topics that are related to the religion of Islam
and its fundamental principles are the area of research.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hafiz M. Ismail
Career Opportunities
After passing M.A. there is vast scope in Schools,
Colleges, Universities, Madarsas as teachers, as well as
in other national and multinational institutions as
Sarri'ah experts. Students passing out from this
department are serving in educational institutions,
research institutes, religious institutions and armed
forces. Master or B.S. Degree holders can apply for
any post of Grade-17.
Programs Available
B.A.(Hons.)
M. A.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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School of Law
Introduction
Education is the foundation of knowledge and room lectures and little on moot courts and court
knowledge is light which shuns the darkness of visits etc does not meet the requirement of the
ignorance. Legal education is also a vital part of that modern education. Therefore for the development
phenomenon as through this type of education also a of scientific temperament of the students empirical
civilized and organized society comes into existence. approach is being followed in the Faculty by giving
Legal education is still very popular and bound to due importance to clinical legal education.
become so with job opportunities of law persons
increasing consequent upon economic liberalization Career Opportunities
and globalization of legal services. However the The demand for lawyers with expertise will continue
present organization of legal education is not able to to grow with the passage of time. The legal field is
cater to the needs and demands which are changing constantly redefining itself by adding new areas to the
from time to time. With this end in view the practice. For every job in law, analytical ability,
University of Karachi has established its School of research, writing skills, and the knowledge of the
Law with the following aims and objectives. basic differences in the world's legal systems as well as
their political and cultural contexts is essential.
To train law students in the real dynamics of what
will be the real relevant decisional structure to The available career paths for a lawyer can be broken
become adept influencing their outcome and in down into law firms, federal government, corporate
assisting other people in changing goals and counsel, international organizations and non-profit
developing strategies to achieve these goals in groups.
diverse contexts.
To give quality education in law. Note: The terms and conditions imposed by the
To provide sound knowledge and training in the Pakistan Bar Council as amended from time to
legal theory and practice to fulfill the requirements time shall be binding on all students.
for the legal profession and administrative jobs.
To equip the law students with specialized
legal studies relating to commercial, business and
public affairs so that a product of such education
would be able to contribute towards national
development and social change in a much more Faculty Member
constructive manner. Professor
Dr. Ghous Muhammad (Dean & Director)
Facilities
Today library is said to be the 'heart of law school'
and one of the most important element in training
law students and in providing faculty members with
materials for research and study. School of Law has
one of the finest Seminar Library containing Law
Reports, Text Books and Law Journals. Programs Available
B.A./LLB (5 Years) (Morning)
The Computer Lab is equipped with high speed LLB (3 Years) (Morning & Evening)
computers, printers and scanner facilities. LLM (2 Years) (Evening)
Audio/Visual aids including multimedia option are
used during presentation/ lecturers.
Department of
Pharmacognosy
Introduction
This department was established under faculty of
pharmacy in 1973. Since inception the department Specific Research Areas
has been serving as back bone for the various Natural products, clinical studies, standardization of
branches of pharmaceutical sciences. herbal products, formulations, isolation of natural
products, analysis of marine and terrestrial flora
Pharmacognosy derives its origin from two Greek and fauna, ethnopharmacognosy, natural toxicants,
words, pharmakon(drug), and gnosis (knowledge). It nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals.
is the study of natural bioactive substances obtained
from terrestrial and marine plants, animals, microbes Career Opportunities
and minerals, for their physical, chemical, biochemical The graduates from the various programs offered can
and biological properties, their taxonomy and work in both modern and herbal pharmaceutical
ethnobiology. Pharmacognosy, one of the major areas organizations, ministry of health, WHO, various drug
of pharmaceutical sciences, is a highly interdisciplinary regulatory bodies, research organizations and teaching
science, linked to phytochemistry, microbial institutions.
chemistry, biosynthesis, biotransformation, chemotax-
onomy, biotechnology and other biological and
chemical sciences. Research in Pharmacognosy
provides for the discovery of lead compounds for
drug development, new methods of analysis for drugs,
toxins and herbal preparations. Faculty Members
The objective of the department of Pharmacognosy is Professors
to educate students about the natural sources of Dr. Ghazala H. Rizwani
drugs, their pharmacognostic and phytophar- (Meritorious Professor & Dean)
macological attributes, chemical and spectroscopic Dr. Iqbal Azhar
profile of isolated molecules and their development as
Associate Professor
modern pharmaceutical products.
Dr. Muhammad Mohtasheem ul Hasan (Chairman)
During the past five decades it shared with the other Assistant Professor
departments to produce more than 5000 B. Pharm
Ms. Farah Mazhar
and about 1719 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates. The
department of Pharmacognosy always endeavored to Lecturers
promote higher education this resulted in 58 M. Mr. Salman Ahmed
Pharm, 37 M. Phil and 40 Ph.D. graduates. The Ms. Safia Abidi
active faculty members collectively produced more
than 28 books, wrote hundreds of research papers in
well reputed journals at national and international
levels.
Programs Available
Facilities Doctor of Pharmacy
The department has one lab at under graduate level M. Pharm.
and two graduate level labs. These are well equipped M. Phil./Ph.D.
to conduct the lab work at both levels. The students
can work on latest spectrophotometer, PCR, HPLC,
lyophilizer, rotary evaporator, incubator, oven, flash
chromatography, distillation assembly, two channel For Further Enquiry
recorder, Plethysmometer, Analgesia meter, soxhlet Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext- 2202
apparatus. Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmacognosy
Email: Pharmacognosy@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of
Pharmacology
Introduction Career Opportunities
The department of Pharmacology has been one of the After completion of M. Phil./Ph.D. in the field of
important departments in the Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacology successful, candidates will have career
since 1973, not only sharing a major load at the under opportunities in the following areas:
graduate level but also preparing students to fill the Research
gap by suitably qualified manpower in the field of Education
Pharmacology at Post graduate levels. The current Hospital Pharmacy
expansion of the graduate programs in the areas of Clinical Pharmacy
pharmacology including Neuropharmacology,
Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicology and Biochemical Pharmacology would
expected to place the department among high Drug regulatory bodies
research ranking departments in the University of
Karachi.
Programs Available
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Department of
Facilities
Department is dedicated to provide sound education
in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. The
Faculty Members
curriculum focuses on laboratory experience Professors
supported by highly qualified and experienced Dr. Faiyaz H. M.Vaid
professionals with well equipped labs. Presently three Dr. Shamim Akhtar (Chairman)
labs are working dealing with synthesis, analytical and
Instrumental experimental work. For postgraduate Associate Professors
students, two full fledged research labs are operating in Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Nousheen Mushtaq
(RIPS) providing facilities regarding drug designing,
drug development, drug stability, and analysis and Assistant Professors
method development. Dr. Afaq Ahmed Siddiqui
Dr. Sohail Hassan
Specific Research Areas Dr. Asia Naz
Dr. Shazia Haider
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry offers
M. Phil, and Ph.D. programs to the graduate students. Mr. Ameer Hassan
Experienced and actively growing research groups are
Lecturers
working in the disciplines of drug designing and
development, product and process development of Ms. Rubina Muzaffar
drug, analytical aspects of drug, kinetic studies and Ms. Urooj Nazim
drug stability. Groups of researchers are working with
different research institutes, industries and
organizations which promote many areas of
collaborative research studies. Department has the
honor of producing the first M. Pharm, the first Programs Available
M. Phil., the first Ph.D. of this Faculty and up till M. Phil./Ph.D.
now 30 Ph.D's and more than 75 M. Pharms and
M. Phils have been produced by the department.
For Further Enquiry
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext-2203
Website:
www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmaceuticalchemistry
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Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of
Pharmaceutics
Introduction
The department covers 24 courses spread over five that has the largest proportion of openings in different
years of Pharm-D. program. The department is departments of the industry. Similarly, he could also
actively involved in pharmaceutical research that join governmental jobs where he regulates the drug
covers all aspects of pharmaceutical sciences offering portfolio and establishes policies regarding the drug
M.Pharm and Ph.D. programs. Till date, the usage and regulatory matters, in pharmaceutical
department has produced 69 M. Phil. and 11 Ph.D. journalism, in academia where he would be in a
scholars in different disciplines of pharmaceutics. highly prestigious assignment to train and produce
more pharmacists. A pharmacist would also find good
opportunities in research and development where one
The department of Pharmaceutics has its history as
can satisfy his eager to participate in pharmaceutical
old as the history of the faculty of pharmacy itself.
research as a scientist. And that is not all; there are too
The Faculty of Pharmacy was first founded in 1964 as
many job opportunities and career enhancing chances
a department under the faculty of science in
for pharmacist abroad.
University of Karachi by the now known as Father of
Pharmacy Professor Dr. S.M.S. Zoha. In the year
1973, in which the status of the department was
approved as a faculty with four distinctive
departments one of which was the department of
pharmaceutics.
Facilities
Faculty Members
Laboratories
Professor
Research Laboratories
Dr. Muhammad Harris Shoaib (Chairman)
Computer Laboratory
Seminar Library
Assistant Professors
Dr. Shahnaz Gauhar
Specific Research Areas
Dr. S. M. Farid Hassan
Formulation Development Dr. Rabia Ismail
Formulation optimization and improvisation Mrs. Sabahat Jabeen
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Dr. Iyad Naeem Muhammad
Novel drug delivery system Mrs. Rehana Saeed
Nanotechnology
Bio-Pharmaceutics
Bioavailability
Physical Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
Career Opportunities
Programs Available
The scope of pharmacy all over the world is very
promising in which the graduate in pharmacy find Doctor of Pharmacy
himself in a very prestigious and professional status to Doctor of Pharmacy (Deficiency Course)
serve the society in different disciplines of the field as M. Pharm
a health care professional. After obtaining graduation M. Phil./Ph.D.
degree from the faculty of pharmacy the students have
the opportunity to join hospitals where they would
be drug experts taking right decisions about the safe For Further Enquiry
use ofmedicine, in community as one of the beneficial
members of the society, in pharmaceutical industries Telephone: 99261300-07
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/pharmaceutics
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Karachi University
Business School
Introduction Dr. Mahmood Hussain Library that has a good
Karachi University Business School (KUBS) was number of books on business and professional
established in 1999-2000 after Institute of Business journals. KUBS also house a well established Ph.D. &
Administration (IBA a constituent of University of Research Program.
Karachi) was declared autonomous degree awarding
institution. Career Opportunities
Great opportunities in the field of Banking, Finance,
KUBS within short period of time has become well and Marketing in national and multinational
established institution with good reputation and high organizations are available and our graduates are in
image in the business world. KUBS is presently great demand and highly paid jobs are offered to them
offering a number of programs, namely BBA Four with swift placement.
Years (Morning), MBA Three & Half Years
(Morning), MBA Four Years (Evening), MBA
Executive Two & Half Years and MS program.
KUBS is also provides wide ranging exemption from
different renowned bodies.
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Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences
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. Faculty Members
Professor
The department has been instrumental in Dr. Tahir Ali (Chairman)
providing candidates with thorough knowledge
and understanding of the principles of commerce Assistant Professors
and business.
Ms. Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin
Mr. Hasan Raza
Career Opportunities Ms. Sadaf Mustafa
The mission of the department of Commerce is Mr. Muhammad Arfeen Siddiqui
to equip students with analytical tools required
for business management in the contemporary Lecturers
competitive world and to provide students with
Ms. Ayesha Fareed
opportunities to explore new business vistas.
Mr. Muhammad Farrukh Aslam
Programs Available
BS
M.Com.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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Department of
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
Faculty Members
and practical orientation, the department has quickly
occupied a unique position in the University of Professors
Karachi after being established formally as a Dr. Akhtar Baloch
department in the year 1995. The objective of DPA (on lien as VC at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari)
is to approach the issues relating to the stewardship of Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi (Dean)
common goods with an interdisciplinary approach, at
tries to work at the intersection of economics, Associate Professor
business, law, political and social sciences. Dr. S. Shabib ul Hasan (Chairman)
Department of
Chemical Engineering
Introduction
Bachelor of Chemical Technology programme was
initiated in 1987 in the Department of Applied
Chemistry. The programme was upgraded and the
Department of Chemical Engineering / Technology
was established in 2004. Since 2007 Department of
Chemical Engineering has been providing teaching
and training facilities in the field of Chemical
Engineering to undergraduate students. Its graduates
are being accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council
(PEC).
Faculty Members
Chemical Engineering deals with the application of Assistant Professor
natural and mathematical science for the conversion
Engr. Ms. Shagufta Ishtiaque (In charge)
of raw material on Industrial scale into compatible
marketable products without polluting the environ- Engr. Mr. Adeel ur Rehman
ment.
Lecturers
The syllabus has been designed to provide maximum Engr. Mr. Muhammad Yasir Khan
emphasis on core Chemical Engineering subjects. Engr. Mr. Saqib Ali
However there are also several courses on Engr. Mr. Furqan Ali
interdisciplinary Engineering subjects. The syllabus Engr. Mr. Kashif Hussain
approved by various statuary bodies of Karachi Ms. Kehkashan Nawaz
University is in line with the recommendations of Engr. Mr. Ahsan Abdul Ghani
HEC/PEC. Engr. Ms. Mehwish Altaf
Mr. Muhammad Shoaib
Facilities Mr. Obaid ur Rehman
The department is equipped with appropriate number
of laboratories and workshop facilities to conduct
practical as per prescribed course outline.
Career Opportunities
There exists a wide scope of employment
opportunities for Chemical Engineers from
International companies to small locally based
industries, from Petro-chemicals to Textiles. Many
Chemical Engineers work as consultant, managing
their own companies. Program Available
B.E. in Chemical Engineering
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Department of
Lecturers
Career Opportunities
Mr. Muhammad Talha Azeem
Specialization in Agribusiness management is helpful Mr. Syed Rameez Hasan Rizvi
in getting jobs in farm business related to national and Mr. Shahan Aziz
multinational organizations as managers, consultants, Mr. Amjad Sultan
supply chain coordinators and accountants. It also Ms. Shugufta Sahar
provides an opportunity to enter self-employment
immediately after graduating, largely within the
farming or food sectors.
Programs Available
Students specializing in plant protection or plant BS
pathology have job opportunities in various research B.Sc. with specialization in Agribusiness,
organizations like plant protection, PARC, PCSIR, Management or Plant Protection and Plant
NIAB, NIA, ARI etc. They can also get jobs in plant Pathology
and pesticide related national and multinational M. Phil./Ph.D.
organizations.
For Further Enquiry
Telephone: 9926261300-6 Ext. 2546
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/agricuture
Email: shahzad@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Science
Department of
Facilities Lecturers
Mrs. NausheenYaseen
The department has the latest collection of books in
Mr. Rizwan Qasim
its Seminar Library and also provides students with
Mr. Kashif Riaz
the E-Library facility, Computer Lab and DSL
Mrs. Mahwish Mobin Khan
internet accessing. There are state-of-the-art
Mrs. Marium Mudassir
laboratories for undergraduate and graduate level
Ms. Sadia Amber
courses.
Programs Available
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M. Sc.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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Department of
Applied Physics
Introduction
The department of Applied Physics was established in hardware tools such as VHDL, electronic design
1971. The objective of the department is to enable automation to develop embedded systems.
the students to face challenges of the fast growing Computer-controlled (CNC), PCB prototyping
technology in the field of Electronics and machine, logic analyzer, spectrometer, and lock-in
semiconductors so that they can meet the growing amplifiers, are available for research in the field of
technological needs of the industries in Pakistan in the semiconductor.
area of applied physics.
Career Opportunities
A variety of employment opportunities are available
to the graduates of applied physics, ranging from
public sector organizations to multinational and
national industries and research organizations.
Facilities
The department has well-equipped laboratories to Programs Available
teach practical aspect of electronics. In addition to
general purpose laboratories where students perform B.Sc. (Hons.) with specialization in electronics.
experiments on circuits based on analog and digital M.Sc. with specialization in electronics.
electronics, separate laboratories are established for
training. These include computer laboratory which is
equipped with latest branded computers connected For Further Enquiry
through LAN. Communication laboratory helps train Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext. 2258/2564
students in microwave and optical fiber Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/appliedphysics
communication systems. Students use software and Email: fafarrukh@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Science
Department of
Biochemistry
Introduction
The department of Biochemistry, established in 1962 is the photometer; Electrophoresis, Flame Photometry,
pioneer independent department of Biochemistry in our Freeze Drying, Fluorimetry and Ultra centrifugation
country. Since its inception, the department has shared the etc.
University of Karachi's goals of excellence in research and
education. Traditionally known for strength in major areas
of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, biotechnology
and bioinformatics, the current faculty is continuing to
broaden its representation and reputation in other areas,
most notably, Clinical Biochemistry, Environmental Faculty Members
Biochemistry, Enzymology, Hematology Immuno-
chemistry, Genomics, Molecular Biophysics,
Professors
Neurochemistry/ Neuropharamacology, Biotechnology, Dr. Viqar Sultana (Chairperson)
Equipment Facilities:
The department is equipped with cutting edge For Further Enquiry
techniques like PCR, High Performance Liquid Telephone: 9926261300-6 Ext. 2489
Chromatography Column Chromatography Spectro-
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/biochemistry
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Department of
Biotechnology
Introduction
The department was established in 1996 with an
objective of imparting quality education in the
multidisciplinary field of Biotechnology at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Biotechnology is defined as the application of
biological systems to basic and technical and industrial
processes. These processes are based on the use of
some form of biological catalyst in the conversion of a
substrate to a desired product. These biological
catalysts are simple as enzymes or highly complex
microorganisms or eukaryotic cells. Faculty Members
Professor
Biotechnology includes a wide range of activities. Dr. Mustafa Kamal
Each activity is associated with its own starting
material (bacterial, fungal, yeast, plant or animal cells Assistant Professors
or enzymes), technical manipulation (cell fusion, cell Ms. Syeda Mariam Siddiqa
or enzyme immobilization, genetic engineering, etc.), Dr.. Raheela Rahmat Zohra (In charge)
processes (continuous and batch fermentation), and Dr. Saif Ullah
scale (small to very large), which are unique to that
activity.
Lecturers
Ms. Shumaila Rashid
Career Opportunities Ms. Erum Hanif
Ms. Shafaq Aiyaz Hassan
Biotechnology can be viewed as a group of useful,
Ms. Mahnaz Ahmed
enabling technologies with wide and diverse
Ms. Ayesha Kamran
applications. It has large, highly profitable, modern
Ms. Shumaila Samad Khan
industrial outlets of great value to society e.g.. DNA
recombinant technology, most revolutionary branch
of the modern science and have a profound impact on
medicine, contributing to the diagnostics and cure of
hereditary detects and serious disease and the
development of new biopharmaceutical drugs and
vaccines for human and animal use. It also deals with
the modification of microorganisms, plants and farm
animals for improved and tailored food production
and to increased opportunities for environmental
remediation and protection.
Department of
Botany
Introduction research areas:
1. Classical Taxonomy, Chemosystematics and Cytogenetics.
The department of Botany was established in 1953. The
2. Plant Anatomy and plant Tissue Culture
University at that time was located on Chand Bibi Road, 3. Phycology and Marine Botany
near Civil Hospital Karachi. When the University moved 4. Mycology, plant pathology and Fungal Biotechnology
to its present premises on 18th January 1960, the 5. Plant Physiology
department of Botany was initially located in two barracks. 6. Plant Ecology and Environmental pollution
The present building of the department of Botany with Members of the teaching staff have completed more than
laboratories, lecture rooms and an auditorium was built in 50 research projects with the support of national and
the late 1960s. international funding agencies. Currently several research
The department offers over 70 different courses of studies projects are in progress. More than 2500 research papers
at the undergraduate and post graduate levels to cater to the have been published in journals of international repute by
human resource requirements for teaching and research in the teachers and researchers of the Department. The
the fields of education, agriculture, environmental NGO's,
Pakistan Journal of Botany and International Journal
pharmaceutical and other industries. In the first and second
year the students begin by taking Botany as a major subject of Biology and Biotechnology are also published from
together with two subsidiary subjects in other departments the Department of Botany, University of Karachi.
of the University. Starting with the diversity of plant life,
an outline of the classification of plants, their identification, Faculty Members
structure and function, it continues with genetic basis of Professors
variation and evolution of plants. Dr. Surayya Khatoon
In the 3rd and 4th years, instead of subsidiary subjects, they Dr. Muhammad Javed Zaki
are required to study major subjects within the field of Dr. Syed Ehtesham ul Haque (Chairman)
Botany. In M.Sc. Final, the students specialize in one Dr. Aliya Rehman
of the branches of Botany, which include: Applied Dr. Raiha Qadri
Botany, Mycology & Plant Pathology, Plant Dr. Shahnaz Dawar
Physiology, Plant Ecology, Phycology & Marine Dr. Rubina Abid
Botany and Plant Taxonomy. Associate Professors
Dr. Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui
Career Opportunities Dr. Sharf-un-Nahar
Specialization in different branches of plant sciences offered Assistant Professors
by the department is helpful in getting jobs in agriculture Mrs. Rubina Iqbal
based organizations, teaching in various colleges and Ms. Neelofer Hamid
universities and in environmental NGOs like WWF and Dr. Seemi Aziz
IUCN Ms. Amna Ahmed
Dr. Sadaf Gul
Dr. M. Fahim Siddiqi
Facilities Dr. Laila Shahnaz
The department has well-equipped laboratories and a vast Dr. Naeem Ahmed
collection of books and research papers in the seminar Dr. Mohammad Azeem
library. It also provides facilities to students for research on Dr. Aisha Begum
topics related to different fields in plants sciences and
mycology (including plant pathology). The Karachi
Lecturer
Ms. Maria Hamid
University Herbarium in the department of Botany has a
vast collection of more than 150,000 plant specimens
collected from different regions of Pakistan, in addition to a Programs Available
large collection of specimens of algae and fungi. B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
Specific Research Areas M. Phil./Ph.D.
The department of Botany has developed a productive
research and teaching group in plant sciences. Members of For Further Enquiry
the faculty are working in many specialized fields of Telephone: 9926261300-6 Ext. 2288
plant sciences and are endeavouring to enhance our Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/botany
knowledge of the plant world. Following are the specific Email: botany@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Chemistry
Introduction
Rs.39.95 million provided by the Higher Education Commission.
Chemistry is a noble central science which helps to understand
the origin of life and suggest ways to use non-living things for The department of chemistry has a internet available in almost
giving comfort to life. To train the young generation and to direct every teachers room/research lab. Which is to the central facility
their approach to accomplish this task easily, it is necessary to through a fiber-optic link. Furthermore, the department also has a
make the students understand the principles underlying the well equipped computer lab for 45 students.
composition, structure and properties of substances along with the
transformation that they undergo. It is therefore obvious that
chemical 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 equipped
for pursuing this goal having skilled and proficient faculty, well
Professors
equipped laboratories and other infrastructure. Dr. Syed Azhar Ali (Chairman)
Dr. Dilshad Waqar Dr. Majid Mumtaz
The Department of Chemistry is one of the oldest departments of Dr. Rahat Sultana Dr. Hajra Tahir
University of Karachi. When the university was shifted to its Dr. Rehana Saeed Dr. M.Nasir Uddin Khan
present location, the department occupied one of the few newly Dr. Rafia Saeed Dr. Nasreen Fatima
constructed buildings and is still housed there for the last 58 years.
Associate Professors
Career Opportunities Dr. Sumayya Saied
Dr. Firdous
A person with a B.Sc./Masters degree in Chemistry has a wide
Dr. Itrat Anis
choice of employment opportunities especially in one of the many
Dr. Uzma Ashiq
industries listed below and research institutions that are emerging
Dr. Shaista Perveen
in the country. These include the; Textile Industry,
Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Laboratories, Oil Refineries, Assistant Professors
Chemical Industry, Paint Industry, Cement Industry, Beverages &
Dr. Masooda Qadri Mr. Muti ur Rehman
Food Product Industry, Analytical & Instrumental Service, Dr. Shaikh Mohiuddin Dr. Rashida Perveen
agencies, Polymer Industry. Dr. Rifat Ara Jamal Dr. Shazia Nisar
Dr. Zahida Karim Dr. Imran Ali Hashmi
Specific Research Areas Dr. Humaira Bano Dr. Naushaba Zafar
Analytical, Inorganic, Industrial, Organic, Physical, Environ- Dr. Raheela Naz Dr. Tehseen Ahmed
mental, Pharmaceutical, Clinical and Polymer Chemistry. Dr. Summayia Masood Dr. Erum Zahir
Dr. Zahid Hussain Dr. Syed Nawazish Ali
Dr. Qurat-ul Ain Dr. Hamida Sultan Muhammad
Facilities Dr. Syed Tariq Ali
There was several libraries in the University of Karachi, which
hold chemistry books and related technical journals. These include Lecturers
Department of Chemistrys own Seminar Library. This library has Mr. Agha Arsalan Wasim
a stock of about 10,000 books and research journals on various Mr. Mohsin Ali
fields of chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is equipped Mr. M. Asad Khan Tanoli
with many modern instruments for training of students for Mrs. Saba Arsalan
challenging careers and research. These include, pH/Ion meters,
conductometers, polarimeters, refractometers, potentiometers,
electrochemical analyzers, HPLC, atomic absorption Programs Available
spectrometers, UV-Visible spectrophotometers, FTIR
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Spectrometers, Guoy Balance for magnetic susceptibility
M.Sc.
measurements, flame photometers, computers, deionizers,
analytical balances, ovens, furnaces, centri-fuges as well as a
M. Phil./Ph.D.
substantial stock of glassware and chemicals. A modern instrument
laboratory has been furnished to house the new atomic absorption For Further Enquiry
spectrometers, HPLC, GC, GC-MS nuclear magnetic resonance
Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2290
spectrometer as well as some other modern instruments. These
and other instruments were acquired through a generous grant of Website: www.chemuok.edu.pk
www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/chemistry
Email: chemistry@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Science
Department of
Computer Science
Introduction Seminar Library
Since its inception, 30 years ago, the Department of Computer The department also provides an in-house seminar library facility
Science is imparting quality education in various Computer which contains more than a thousand books on computer
Science, Information & Communication Technologies and related science/IT and related disciplines along with IT/CS magazines,
disciplines. The Department of Computer Science was established international research journals and periodicals.
by a resolution of Academic Council in its meeting held on
November 27, 1984 and began functioning in the academic year Specific Research Areas
1985-86 by offering a two year degree program, Master of More than 300 Research Articles have been published by faculty
Computer Science (MCS). Then in 1996 stated 4 year degree members of this department. The department has also produced
undergraduate BS (Computer Science), and a two year graduate Ph.Ds during the past few years and over 25 candidates are on
program MS (Computer Science) as well as Ph.D. (Computer their way to the completion of their MS (CS) and Ph.D.
Science). The Department is also offering BS (Software (Computer Science) research work. Our research areas include:
Engineering) since last 15 years. Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Neural Networks,
Advance Database systems (temporal and fuzzy), MIS, Computer
Alumni of the department are not only serving top international Networks, Network Security, Parallel & Distributed Computing,
and national organizations, governments, science and technology Natural Language Processing etc.
institutions and other organizations for their business as well as
development and research. Many of them have created Faculty Members
unconventional state of art solution needed by industry; own
University-Spinoff companies, authors of books published by Assistant Professors
world renowned publishers. Mr. Badar Sami (In charge)
Dr. Syed Jamal Husain
The faculty and alumni have published and presented hundreds of Dr. Nadeem Mahmood
research papers in reputed journals and conferences. Dr. M. Sadiq Ali Khan
Dr. Tahseen Ahmed Jilani
Mr. Muhammad Saeed
Career Opportunities Mr. Hussain Saleem
Excellent career opportunities exist for the graduates of Mr. S. M. Khalid Jamal
Department of Computer Science. More then 80% of graduates Mr. Syed Asim Ali
are immediately hired by top ranking software houses and other Mr. Farhan Ahmed Siddiqui
institutions. Top software houses are in contact with the Dr. Humera Tariq
department and conduct job tests and hire students even before
their graduation. We are proud that our graduates are working in Lecturers
top international organizations and there are graduates who Ms. Erum Shahid
become entrepreneur and running their own entrepreneurial Mr. Muhammad Sajid
businesses. Mr. Jameel Ahmed
Mr. M. Naveed Anwar
Facilities Ms. Shaista Rais
Computing Facilities Mr. Taha Bin Niaz
Ms. Madiha
The new building of the Department of Computer Science
Mr. Syed M. Zain Abbas
(UBIT) is fully equipped with latest technology for students to get
Ms. Humaira Bashir
hands-on experience on different platforms of both hardware and
Ms. Maryam Feroz
software fields of computer science. Each lab 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 world. The department is
continuously upgrading the computing infrastructure according to
the market demands. Following labs are functioning in the Programs Available
department. BS (BSCS) Computer Science (Morning/Evening)
BS (BSSE) Software Engineering (Morning/Evening)
Physics Laboratory
MCS (Morning/Evening)
Electronics Laboratory
PGDCIS (Evening)
Networking Laboratory
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Software Engineering Laboratory
AI & Soft Computing Laboratory
Database and Information System Laboratory For Further Enquiry
Graphics and Multimedia Laboratory Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext. 2462/3462
General purpose Computing Laboratory Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/computerscience
Email: info@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Facilities
Laboratory Facilities Lecturers
Ms. Anjum Nawab
The new building of the Department has eight major
Ms. Lubna Mubin
laboratories equipped with all basic facilities. The
Ms. Abeerra Moin
laboratories included Food Engineering, Food
Ms. Marium Shaikh
Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Quality, Food
Analysis, Food Biochemistry and Post-Harvest, Food
Analytical and Computer/I.T. These laboratories are
equipped with state-of-the-art sophisticated instru-
ments namely Differential Scanning Calorimeter,
Universal Testing Machine, Visco-Amylograph,
Bomb Calorimeter, UV Visible and Near Infra Red
Spectrophotometers, Polarimeter, Atomic Absor-
ption, Gas and High Performance Liquid Chromat-
ography. Programs Available
BS
Specific Research Areas M. Phil./Ph.D.
Post-Harvest lives of fruits and vegetables PGD-Food Safety & Controls
Edible films and coatings
Modified Starches
Antioxidants
Flavonoids For Further Enquiry
Telephone: 99261300-7 Ext. 2413
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/foodscience
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Faculty of Science
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 industries. Many of the
former students are also serving various organizations
in foreign countries.
Faculty Members
Associate Professors
Facilities Dr. Obaid Yusuf Khan
progress, including the ones on human genetics, plant Ms. Sarwat Afshan
genetics and microbial genetics. The Department also Ms. Shumaiza Anis
Programs Available
M.Sc.
Diploma in Applied Genetics (Evening)
M. Phil./Ph.D.
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Department of
Geography
Introduction
Survey Equipment Store
The Department of Geography is one of the pioneer departments
in the University of Karachi, established in November 1952. Multi-Media Class Rooms
Internationally recognized geographers and teachers including the Meteorological Observatory
young and enthusiastic faculty members have eminently served Abdur Rauf Khan's Prehistoric Museum
the Department since its inception. The Department has an
excellent academic history, which started with Prof. Dr.Manik B. Specific Research Areas
Pithawala as the first Chairman (leading author of local Advanced Cartography Political Geography
geographical literature, with more than 35 excellent books on
Agricultural Geography Population Geography
local subjects), followed by Prof.Oskar Schmieder, a leading
German geographer who also served as Chairman in the Agro-Climatology Regional Planning and
Department followed by the leadership of top eminent Arid Lands: Desertification Development
Geographer of South Asia, Prof. Dr. Iqtidar H. Zaidi (served as and Management Remote Sensing
Chairman from 1985-1988). The Department of Geography has Disease Ecology Rural Geography
been providing teaching and research facilities in various fields of Environmental Geography Transportation
geography for the last 63 years and produced outstanding Geographical Information Geography
graduates serving Pakistan and abroad in organizations of Sciences (GIS) Tourism Geography
international repute. It also organizes Graduate and Post Graduate Geography of Administration Urban Ecology
courses including MS /M.Phil and Ph.D. programs. It is the only Metropolitan Transportation Urban Land use and
Department amongst all Universities of Pakistan which has hosted Oceanography Planning
International Geography Union Conference, moreover it also Water Resource
hosted 2nd, 7th and 13th all Pakistan Geographical Conferences Management
in the years 1967, 1997 and 2008 respectively. This Department
has the honor to produce the largest number of Ph.D./M.Phil. Faculty Members
graduates in Pakistan. The prime objective of the department is to Professors
impart appropriate knowledge and training to the students in
Dr. Farkhunda Burke
pragmatic geographical research, both in the domains of physical
Dr. Syed Jamil Hasan Kazmi
and social sciences. The ultimate product of the Department
always remains beneficial and helpful for planning, management, (Meritorious Professor & Chairman)
allocation, distribution and evaluation sectors of Pakistan. Dr. Khalida Mahmood
Department of Geography has strong academic linkages with
Humboldt University, Berlin (Germany), University of Salzburg Associate Professor
(Austria), Hamburg University (Germany), University of British Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
Columbia, Canada and University of Georgia (USA).
Assistant Professors
Career Opportunities Dr. Syed Shahid Ali
Geography graduates with Masters degree generally find valuable Dr. Sheeba Afsar
employment in diversified fields, i.e., education, environment, Dr. Saima Shaikh
administration, consultants and NGOs. Development authorities Dr. Salman Zubair
and agencies throughout the country utilize their specialty and
Dr. Lubna Ghazal
expertise in many sectors of Human Development. It is more
Dr. Anila Kausar
obvious in various government departments, such as, Survey of
Pakistan, Geological Survey of Pakistan, Statistical Bureaus, Dr. Yasmeen Anis
Population Census Organization, SUPARCO, PTCL, K-Electric,
SSGC, KWSB, CDGK, Archeological Department, Pakistan
Meteorological Department, Planning Commission, and
provincial departments of planning and development have
employed geographers for their special skills. Private consulting Programs Available
firms and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) also utilize B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.)
the expertise of geographers. There are various fields of
applications in Pakistan where geographers could excel
M.A./M.Sc.
successfully, especially in the field of Geo-Informatics MS in Remote Sensing & Geographical
Information System (RS/GIS) (Evening)
Facilities M. Phil./Ph.D.
Department of geography has
Building (Housed in 21 rooms including Lecture rooms)
Remote Sensing Lab.
For Further Enquiry
GISLab. with Server Room Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2292
Cartography Lab. Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/geography
Seminar Library Email: geography@uok.edu.pk
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Faculty of Science
Department of
Geology
Introduction
The department of Geology, University of Karachi is one advance laboratory facilities. There are well-equipped
of the oldest institutions for teaching geology in the research/ teaching geochemistry, geophysics, petrology,
country. It started functioning in 1954 under Prof. Dr. environmental, economic, marine and engineering geology
Manek B. Pithawala, a renowned geologist of pre-partition laboratories. Department also has a seminar and a reference
days and the author of book Geology and Geography of library with a reasonable collection of books and journals.
Karachi.
Department also organizes technical lectures and seminars,
The journey of progress and development is still continued conducted by professionals to develop sound knowledge
since the establishment of the department. Staff members and skills in the students for their career building. Students
obtaining higher degrees and advance trainings imparted also participate in student chapters of many renowned/
their experience and knowledge to the young future learned societies of geological orientation such as AAPG,
geologists. The department is determined to keep the pace PAPG, SPE, KUGAA& SEGMITE. Geological field works
of development of the field of geology and has introduce a in the selected areas of the country as an essential part of
variety of subjects like, Geochemistry, Petroleum Geology, curriculum are conducted by the faculty for students
Geo-morphology, Sedimentology, Marine Geology, practical training.
Economic Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology,
Geophysics and Environmental Geology. Specific Research Areas
Geochemistry Engineering Geology
The department of Geology has produced a large number Sedimentology Environmental Geology
of graduates. Most of our graduates hold key positions in Hydrogeology Petroleum Geology
national and multinational organizations and have made Petrology Economic Geology
significant contribution in their fields of specialization. Geophysics Marine Geology
Department has good history in producing M. Phils. and
Ph.Ds. A number of research projects in collaboration with
Faculty Members
national institutions and multinational companies are in
progress. Staff members of the department have also Professors
published numerous research articles in journals of national Dr. Shahid Naseem (Chairman)
and international repute having high impact factors. Dr. Erum Bashir
urban planning are growing rapidly. Global Information Ms. Sheela Bano Ms. Saima Waseem
System (GIS) and remote sensing are innovative fields of Ms. Bushra Shahab
interest for geologists. Recently, alternate energy sector
(coal, wind, solar, geothermal etc.) opened new horizon of
working. Some graduates prefer to stay in the academic
Programs Available
and R&D worlds as teachers and researchers. Graduates B.Sc. (Hons.)
also have career in GSP, PCSIR, HDIP, PPL, OGDCL, M.Sc.
WAPDA, NIO, PMDC, coastal development authorities M. Phil./Ph.D.
and offshore oil exploration companies.
Department of
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 Professor
physical education at a public and private high Mr. Mazahir Zia Shaikh
school/college/University, or become a
Director/Deputy Director of Physical Education Lecturers
Program or become an athletic trainer or can be a Ms. Shazia Tabassum
fitness instructor. Furthermore, people with a physical Mr. Humayun Imran Azeemi
education degree could find themselves working in Mr. Kunwer Muhammaad Asif
city parks and 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
and athletics, a squash court and indoor games Programs Available
facilities in the campus gymnasium are also available. B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
Every year competitive sports for both male and
female students are organized at inter-departmental,
inter-collegiate and inter-university levels through a
variety of sports like hockey, football, cricket, For Further Enquiry
badminton, athletic, etc. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext - 2263
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/healthphysical
The department plans to establish a fully equipped
Email: hps@uok.edu.pk
Human Performance Laboratory to incorporate the
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Department of
Mathematics
Introduction
The department of Mathematics was established in The Ph. D. program facilitates young researchers in
1956. Prof. Dr. Suleman Kerawala was the Founder getting the experience necessary to do original
Chairman. Many new courses including Applied research in areas of their interest.
Abstract Algebra, Biomathematics and Anthro-
mathematics 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 to life. Areas of Pure Faculty Members
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Interdisci- Professors
plinary Mathematics are being pursued in teaching Dr. Syed Arif Kamal (Dean)
and research. At all levels, students are instructed in Dr. Sarwar Jahan Abbasi
the rigor and precision characteristics of Mathematical Dr. Syed Anwar Ali Zaidi (Chairman)
Reasoning. They are facilitated to become acquainted Assistant Professors
with the elementary tools of Mathematics and the Dr. Najeeb Alam Khan
techniques to use them. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed
Mr. Muhammad Javed Ansari
Career Opportunities Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khan
Our graduates have been employed in the Educational, Dr. Syeda Sadia Zia
Financial, Industrial and Commercial Institutes. They Mr. Waseem Ahmed Ansari
can opt for any of the following professions: High Ms. Saba Naz
School Mathematics Teacher, College Mathematics Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Siddiqi
Professor, Actuary, Software Designer, Biostatistician, Dr. Syed Inayatullah
Dr. Muhammed Imtiaz
Government Lab Researcher, Financial Analyst,
Dr. Khurram Kamran
Industry Analyst/Engineer, Education Materials
Dr. Asif Raza Khan
Developer, Industry Consultant, etc.
Lecturers
Facilities
Mr. Shahid
The department offers peaceful environment and Mr. Muhammad Ayaz
provides all modern facilities to students. This is the Mr. Asif Iqbal
second largest Department of the Faculty of Science, Ms. Asma Rani
with three-story building consisting of many rooms, Ms. Hafsa Ather Jafree
computer laboratory with internet facility and seminar Ms. Hina Zaheer
library having three thousand books. To keep the Ms. Noor Fatima Siddiqui
students informed and updated with the latest
developments in the modern era, department organizes
seminars and workshops for faculty members and
students. The Faculty Members and students actively
participate in local, national and international
mathematical activities and conferences. Programs Available
B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.)
Specific Research Areas M.A./M.Sc.
The Faculty is engaged in research in the following M. I. B. M.
areas: M. Phil./Ph.D.
Algebra
Anthromathematics
Astrodynamics For Further Enquiry
Fluid Dynamics
Mathematical Physics Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2293
Numerical Analysis Website: http://math.uok.edu.pk
Operational Research www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/mathematics
Relativity and Gravitation Email: mathematics@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Microbiology
Introduction Specific Research Areas
The department of Microbiology was established in 1957. Research scholars are working on exceptionally diverse
This was the first and only department of Microbiology, area of microbiology including: various fields in
for many years in this country offering undergraduate and biochemistry, genetics, clinical microbiology, mechanisms
postgraduate degrees. of microbial virulence, epidemiological studies, studies on
Microbiology is a broad discipline with both basic and microbial enzymes of industrial importance,
applied aspects. Therefore, microbiologists must have a biotransformation, studies on bioactivities of microbial
good understanding about microbial taxonomy, genetics, metabolites, immunological aspects of diagnosis, molecular
immunology and physiology to identify' these agents, aspects of disease diagnosis and microbial control,
explore their metabolic potential on commercial levels and bacteriocins, bioactivities of natural products, molecular
to manipulate these organisms for the betterment of biology of phages, biodiversity & Environment exploration
humanity. The study of microorganisms and their potential of biotechnological potential of microorganisms and many
is also necessary for the production of bread, cheese, others.
antibiotics, vaccines, vitamins and many other important
products. Microorganisms are involved in causing serious Faculty Members
infections in humans, animals and plants.
Because of the importance of the subject and its Professors
applicability, this department is now regarded as one of the Mr. Syed Muhammad Khalid
best departments within the Faculty of Science. As a result Dr. Aqeel Ahmed (Chairman)
this department has become one of the popular Dr. Tasneem Adam Ali
departments and a large number of students opt to study Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Khan
Microbiology. Dr. Fasihuddin A. Ansari
Associate Professors
Career opportunities
Ms. Nayyar Jahan
A person with M.Sc. in Microbiology has a choice of Dr. Talat Yasmeen Mujahid
employment opportunities in the following organizations:
Pathological/ clinical/ hospital laboratories Assistant Professors
Food and beverage industry and agriculture Ms. Nayyar Mehmood Dr. Samia Ahmed
Pharmaceutical industry Dr. Tanveer Abbas Dr. Syed Abdus Subhan
Biotechnology industry Dr. Asma Saeed Dr. Fozia Haider
KWSB/ KMC/ R & D organizations Dr. Abdul Wahab Dr. Zaid Ahmed Pirzada
University/ colleges teaching and research Dr. Asma Naeem Dr. M. Sohail
Epidemiological monitoring programs Dr. Adnan Khan Mr. M. Tariq Tayyab
Environmental monitoring and impact Dr. Muneera Naz Baloch Dr. Sana Eijaz
assessments Dr. Wajeeha Binte Asad Dr. Urooj Zafar
Facilities Lecturers
Ms. Anjum Zehra Naqvi
Laboratory and Lecture Rooms Ms. Sadaf Jahangir
The department has 10 laboratories and 3 lecture Ms. Sadia Muhammad Saleemullah Khan
hall/rooms where theory and practical classes are held. In Ms. Tasneem Akhter
addition to this, there are 3 media preparation rooms. Ms. Amna Alam
Cold Room Facility
The department of Microbiology is the only teaching Programs Available
department which possesses cold room where the research B. Sc. (Hons.)
experiment at below ambient temperature can be
M. Sc.
conducted.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Computer Lab.
The lab with internet facility is available to all students.
For Further Enquiry
Research Lab. Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext - 2248
A separate equipped lab. is allocated for research students Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/microbiology
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Faculty of Science
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 knowledge and skill in the students for their career
was introduced in 2004. From the session 2013-14 building. Students also participate in students chapters
also started B.Sc.(H) in morning program. The of many learned societies such as SPE, PAPG,
program aims to meet the future technical and
KUPTAA. Field works in the various industries/areas
professional requirements in petroleum industry. It is
a multi-disciplinary program of the Faculty of are conducted by the department for students
Science/Engineering organized in collaboration with practical training/knowledge.
petroleum industry.
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 Programs Available
Pakistan, Sui Southern Gas Co Ltd, Baker Huges, B.Sc. (Hons.)
Halliburton Ltd, Marathon Construction, Mari Gas, M.Sc.
MOL Pakistan, Nuricon, OMV Pakistan etc. This
will help in preparing prospective candidates for
petroleum industry.
For Further Enquiry
Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext-2418
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/petroleumtechnology
Email: pt@uok.edu.pk
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Department of
Physics
Introduction
The department of Physics is one of the
pioneer departments of the University of Karachi.
Prof. Dr. Mujtaba Karim was the founder chairman
of the department. Since its inception, the
department of Physics is actively engaged in
imparting quality education in the field of physics Faculty Members
and is actively engaged in research activities.
Professors
Dr. M. Altaf Hussain (Chairman)
Career Opportunities Dr. Tehseen Rahim
There are ample opportunities for employment Dr. Shabana Rizvi
both in national and international research
organizations. The names of few national Associate Professor
organizations are: Pakistan Atomic Energy Mr. Naseeruddin
commission, PIEAS, KANUPP, PCS1R,
SUPARCO, Pakistan Steel Mills etc. Beside these Assistant Professors
government organizations and institutes, our Dr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui
graduates also have good employment Dr. Zaheeruddin
opportunities in private sector as well. Dr. Syed Zeeshan Abbas
Dr. Saifuddin Ahmed Jilani
Dr. Intikhab Ulfat
Facilities
Beside teaching laboratories, the department has a Lecturers
number of other laboratories for research purpose. Ms. Rabia Najam
Below is the list of some facilities: Mr. Asim Aiaz
Spectroscopy Research Laboratory Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Sohail
Solid State Research Laboratory Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal
Department of
Physiology
Introduction Specific Research Areas
The department of Physiology is an important segment A great deal of research at M. Phil. & Ph.D. levels is
of 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. Endocrinology and Reproduction and Poultry Physio-
H. Qazi, in 1964, the department of Physiology was the logy, which is being done in collaboration -with K&Ns
first department outside medical colleges to introduce Poultry diagnostic & research Laboratory. Currently,
teaching and research programs in basic and more than 25 research scholars are registered in M.
experimental physiology at the graduate and Phil./Ph.D. programs in various disciplines including
postgraduate levels. Currently, the department has 21 clinicians from hospitals and medical universities.
faculty members, 17 supporting staff members and more Blood disorders; Endocrine/Metabolic & Reproductive
than 1000 students. Several renowned professors are the abnormalities, especially, Diabetes mellitus, Metabolic
pioneer faculty members of the department and are Syndrome, Infertility. PCOS changes; Breast Cancer:
presently serving on 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 Faculty Members
required in a number of places, like, pharmaceutical
Professor
industry, health monitoring departments, biosynthetic
Ms. Qamar Amin (Chairperson)
industry, instrumentations in biomedical sciences, health
related organizations, population welfare division,
agriculture, livestock and poultry industry, diagnostic Associate Professors
laboratories, occupational therapies, physiotherapy Dr. Habib Fatima Dr. Taseer A. Khan
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. Faculty Members
Professors
Career Opportunities Dr. S. Afrozuddin Ahmed
The opportunities are open for the Students of Dr. Mudassir Uddin
Statistics and Actuarial Sciences and Risk
Management in all fields including banks, industries, Associate Professors
Government Organization (FBS, SBS, PBS, State Mr. Muhammad Aslam (Chairman)
Bank, etc.), Research Organizations, insurance and Dr. Ehtesham Hussain
investment fields.
Assistant Professors
Mrs. Rafia Shafi
Facilities
Dr. Farah Yasmeen
The department has a Seminar Library and data bank
Dr. Javed Iqbal
stocked with a number of latest and good books on all
Dr. Arfa Maqsood
branches of statistics. The Library has also a large
Dr. Suboohi Safdar
collection of statistical publications of national and
Dr. Bushra Shamshad
international organizations. The students and
Ms. Samreen Fatima
researchers are also using the facilities of data bank in
the department that has several computer laboratories Lecturers
having more than 100 computers. Ms. Sara Azhar
Ms. Saba Naz
Well-equipped Computer Laboratories with an Ms. Rahat Bibi
environment of networking and statistical packages Ms. Zara Omar
such as SAS, SPSS, S-PLUS, R.STATA, EVIEWS, Mr. Tayyab Raza Fraz
MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, MINITAB, ITSM Mr. Tanzila Yaqoob
etc. are available for students and researchers.
Programs Available
B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.)
M.A./M.Sc.
BS Actuarial Sciences and Risk Management
M.Sc. Applied Statistics (Evening)
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistics
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Department of
Zoology
Introduction
and Mekran Coast. Work on fish taxonomy and pathology
The department of Zoology was established in 1951 and now
it holds a pivotal position in the faculty of Science. Right from its (freshwater and marine), protozoans helminthes, insects and other
inception, the department has imparted quality education at arthropods is undertaken by trained and experienced staff. The
B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels. It also provides facilities for post- department is also working in collaboration with outstanding
graduate research leading to M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees. Presently taxonomists in Japan, Europe, U.S.A. and Canada.
almost all the faculty members are Ph.D. degree holders.
More than 80 research projects funded and sponsored by Specific Research Areas
national as well as international agencies have been successfully The department also gives opportunity for research to the students,
completed by the faculty members. Three research journals are
who specialize in M.Sc.
edited by our faculty members: (i) Wildlife and Natural History
(ii) International Journal of Biological Research (iii) Pakistan Applied Zoology
Journal of Entomology (HEC recognized). We are proud to Entomology
mention that more than two thousand (2000) research paper by the Limnology and Freshwater Fishery Biology
faculty members of Zoology have been published in national and
Marine Zoology
international research journals. Besides the publication of
research papers, our faculty members have published books as Parasitology
well (50 in number). Wildlife and Fisheries
Applied Economics
Research Centre
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Dr. A. Q. Khan
Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE)
Introduction
The Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Specific Research Areas
Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi For the last several years, the KIBGE has been actively
broadly aims to impart training in modern day involved in execution of various research projects in the
biological sciences, biotechnology and genetic field of agriculture, industrial and medical biotechnology.
engineering. The main goal of the institute is to These research projects have been funded by various
disseminate hi-tech training using modern technology agencies including PSF, HEC, PMRC, etc. The institute
to improve the economic well being of the citizens of has produced 24 PhDs during the academic year 2013-14,
Pakistan by means of technological innovations in whereas five more students are expected to submit their
health, industrial and agriculture sectors. The institute PhD theses by the end of this year. Simultaneously, the
is striving to become an educational institution of faculty and scientific staff of the institute have a long list of
international standing entrusted with the research publications to their credit which have been
responsibility of conducting basic and applied research published in the research periodicals of international repute.
and imparting education in modern biotechnology The faculty members and researchers of the institute have
and genetic engineering. The University of Karachi got several novel gene sequences as well as protein
has allocated 25 acres of land for the creation of the sequences identified and deposited in gene and protein
sequence data banks. The KIBGE has international
KIBGE and the building of the institute has a covered
collaborations with Australian National University,
area of approximately 100,000 square feet. The Canberra, Australia; INSERM, University of Paris, France;
complex consists of four main blocks, including Max Planck Institute, Germany; Pasteur Institute of Iran,
classrooms, laboratories, administration, auditorium Tehran, Iran; University College Dublin, Ireland;
and a well established library. There are other on- University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia and Ohio University,
campus facilities like mosque, cafeteria and residential USA for faculty exchange, split and sandwich PhD as well
apartments for faculty, scientific staff and students. as Postdoctoral training programs.
Career Opportunities
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering has a wide Faculty Members
variety of career opportunities ranging from sales and Professors
marketing, to research and development, to Dr. Abid Azhar (Meritorious Professor & Director General)
manufacturing and quality control and assurance with Dr. Syed Irtifaq Ali ( Professor Emeritus)
biotechnology industry flourishing worldwide, not
only are the total number of biotechnology Associate Professor
companies increasing, but employment in the Dr. Shah Ali Ul Qader
biotechnology field continues to grow as well. Within
Assistant Professors
each area of the biotechnology industry are several
Dr. S. M. Shahid Dr. Saddia Galani
different job functions and often a career path. Dr. Afsheen Aman Dr. Sitwat Zehra
Biotechnology industry segments include agriculture Dr. Saima Saleem Dr. Syeda Qamar Un Nisa
& food sciences, bioinformatics, biomedical/human Mr. Muhammad Hussain
diagnosis, forensic DNA analyses, energy,
environmental, industrial, marine biotechnology, Lecturers
pharmaceuticals, etc. Dr. Afsheen Arif
Mr. Muhammad Hussain
Facilities
The institute has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
in the field of biotechnology, molecular biology,
genetics and genetic engineering. The laboratory
equipments are comparable with any of the top Programs Available
ranking universities and laboratories of technologically M. Phil./Ph.D.
advanced countries. The infrastructure has been
developed according to the needs and requirements of For Further Enquiry
modern day sciences and technologies. The Telephone: 99261180-2
experimental and practical facilities can be easily Fax: 021-34823886-7
exploited to work from genomics to proteomics in Website: www.kibge.edu.pk
the above mentioned and related research areas. Email: kibge@kibge.edu.pk
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Environmental Studies
Introduction Specific Research Areas
The subject of environmental studies is interdisciplinary, in Global Climate Change and its impacts in Pakistan
which the relationships of humans with their physical, biological Capable of designing and developing low cost wastewater
and 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 Agriculture sustainability through the use of treated wastewater.
health to the global climate change. The subject emphasizes the Treatment of water for potable use
importance of sustainable development to ensure the
Public health aspects of wastewater treatment, disposal and
continuous supply of materials and constant removal of
wastes and recovery from the damages that occurs due to reuse.
human's activities, particularly after Industrial Revolution. Wastewater reclamation technology in hot climate for
The Institute of Environmental Studies was founded in 1982 for agriculture and fish culture.
developing the human resources to address the environmental Capable of developing environmental health programme for
issues of the country. This is the oldest institute in the field monitoring and surveillance of water supply and sanitation.
of environmental studies. Initially the institute offered M. Phil Industrial pollution control and management.
and Ph. D. Programmes. Later, in 1996, the Evening Environmental hygiene (food and water hygiene and safety)
Programme was started for offering M.Sc. degree. Environmental Impact Assessment
Currently the Institute of Environmental Studies offers B.Sc.
(Hons.), M.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees in both the Evening Marine pollution and control
and the Morning Programmes. So far, the Institute has produced Ecological studies
five Ph.D. scholars and hundreds of M.Sc. graduates. The Biodegradation of hazardous waste
Institute's graduates are currently serving in a number of national Urban forestry and urban greening
and international organizations. Coastal and Marine Conservation
The Institute provides air-conditioned lecture halls, Air and noise pollution
laboratories, audio-visual facilities for the students. The
Institute enjoys focal position on a number of environmental Ocean-atmosphere process and biological productivity
issues and activities for many national and international
organizations such as WHO, UNEP, IUCN, WWF, LEADS etc.
The Institute has organized many national and international
workshops and seminars in collaboration with the Higher Faculty Members
Education Commission and the Ministry of Health and
Environment. The Institute has many Ph. D. faculty members Professors
which regularly publish their research works in various national Dr. Tariq Masood Ali Khan (Director)
and international journals. Dr. Omm-e-Hani
Apart from regular teaching and research, the Institute has Dr. Moazzam Ali Khan (Registrar)
been regularly organizing short-term training activities for in-
service personnel and for those who are involved in research and Associate Professor
development programmes. The Mission of the Institute is to
produce highly skilled man-power who could handle Dr. Seema Jilani
contemporary environmental issues and well-being of mankind,
disseminate, apply and use knowledge of environment and Assistant Professors
related fields to meet the basic human needs for the Dr. Zafar Iqbal Shams
improvement of environmental quality and to meet the Ms. Suraiya Jabeen
Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Dr. Waqar Ahmed
Career Opportunities Lecturer
After completing the B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D.
Ms. Noor Fatima
degree programmes, the graduate would be able to take up
managerial, technical and consultative responsibilities in various
industries, multinational companies, civic agencies, consulting
firms, environmental health laboratories and organizations,
educational and research institutions and environmental
protection agencies (EPAs). The Evening Programme of the Programs Available
Institute provides an excellent opportunity for the in-service B.Sc.(Hons.)
professionals, particularly those who are engaged in any M.Sc.
environment related occupation to enhance their education and M. Phil./Ph.D.
understanding of the subject.
Facilities
The Institute is equipped with advanced laboratories, an updated For Further Enquiry
library and modern equipments that help in researching on the Telephone: 99261300-06, Ext-2305
global issues. 99261386 (Direct)
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/ies
Email: ies@uok.edu.pk
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Centre of Excellence in
Marine Biology
Introduction
The Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology
(CEMB) offers M. Phil, M. Phil leading to Ph. D &
Ph. D. Program in Marine Biology. CEMB was
established in the year 1975 under the Centre of
Excellence Act of 1974. It is administrated by a Board
of Governors whose Chairman is the Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Karachi. The Director is the
executive & administrative head of the Centre. The
Board of Advanced Studies & Research and the Faculty Members
Academic Council of the University of Karachi Professors
approve the academic program of the Centre. The Dr. Pirzada Jamal A. Siddiqui (Director)
degrees are awarded by the University of Karachi. Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui
Dr. Alia Bano Munshi
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for M. Phil & Ph.D. degree holders are Associate Professor
available in different National/International research Dr. Munawwer Rasheed
institution and other departments. Federal Marine
Fisheries Department, Sindh & Baluchistan Fisheries Assistant Professors
Departments, National Institute of Oceanography, Mrs. Furqana Chaghtai
Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Karachi, Mrs. Safia Khanum
and Fishery Industry are key organizations one can Dr. Ghulam Abbas
consider for job opportunity. Teaching at Dr. Noor-us-Saher
government / public sector degree colleges & Dr. Seema Shafique
Universities and foreign research institutions are Dr. Sher Khan Panhwar
another sector that absorbs CEMB graduates. Dr. Nafisa Shoaib
Dr. Faiz Muhammad
Facilities
Lecture room with audiovisual support system. Lecturers
Laboratories equipped with latest scientific Ms. Zaib-un-Nisa Burhan
equipment. Mr. Amjad Ali
Internet access to students.
Research Library with huge collection of books,
national and international journals and other
research materials.
Teaching museum containing specimens of 500
fishes & 200 invertebrates species.
Facility to rear live animals for student research.
Fish Hatchery at Dam, Sonmiani provide facility Programs Available
for aquaculture.
M. Phil./Ph.D.
Transport facility for field surveys along Sindh and
Baluchistan coasts.
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Marine Reference
Collection and Resource Centre
Introduction than 3000 books, journals, reports, proceedings etc. A
The Marine Reference Collection and Resource shore laboratory/Marine Research Station situated at
Centre is the oldest marine biodiversity research Sandspit beach is also part of Marine Reference
centre in Pakistan. It was founded in 1967 as an Collection and Resource Centre.
Invertebrate Reference Museum by renowned marine
scientist of the country Prof. Dr. Nasima M. Tirmizi Specific Research Areas
(late), who was also founder director of the first The Centre supports marine biodiversity research
Institute of Marine Science in Pakistan. MRC&RC through comprehensive taxonomic data on marine
has been providing excellent facilities to the marine fauna & flora and thus offers research and training
science community of Pakistan and regional countries. facilities in the region with a mission emphasizing on
It supports marine biodiversity research through conservation and education.
comprehensive taxonomic data on marine fauna and Survey, monitoring and assessment of coastal
flora and is in fact one of the unique research and habitats and its biodiversity.
training facilities in the region with a mission Collection of fauna and flora from shores,
emphasizing taxonomic research, conservation and offshore waters and harbors.
education. Sorting of collections, curating, preservation
and storing.
The centre, which has only been a feature of
Identification, documentation, registration
invertebrate taxonomic studies, has demonstrated an
and cataloguing.
ability and agility in responding to the management
and conservation of marine biodiversity in a national, Maintenance of live collection in
regional and international context. MRC&RC has a wet/aquaculture lab, rearing of larvae etc.
preeminent museum dedicated to inspiring curiosity Publication of conclusions in the form of
and learning about the invertebrate fauna through its reports, monographs, illustrated keys, as well
unparallel collections, exhibits and research. as presentation of papers at the national,
So far 32 research projects have been accomplished international seminars/workshops, etc.
through national and international fundings/grants. Exchange of material as loan or donation.
And approximately 500 research publications are to Research supervision/guidance for full/partial
the credit of centre including illustrated keys, fulfillment of M.Sc., M. Phil./Ph.D. degrees.
monographs, books and proceeding etc. Training of manager/scientists from govt. and
The centre is linked with numerous international non-govt. organizations.
research organizations including: Expert-Centre for Planning and undertaking research projects.
taxonomic Identification (ETI) Amsterdam,
Zoological Museum Amsterdam, Raffles Museum
Singapore, Smithsonian and British Museum.
Career Opportunities
Fair opportunities are available for marine taxonomists
in various teaching and research organization
(Government and Non-Government).
Programs Available
Post graduate research supervision
Facilities
Co- supervision of M. Phil./Ph.D. students
The centre has a carefully maintained Museum
(repository) with more than 7000 specimen,
Preservation room, Wet laboratory to conduct
research on live specimen, Ichthyology and Pollution For Further Enquiry
lab, Mangrove lab, Molluscan lab, Plankton lab, SEM Telephone: 021-99261645
(Scanning Electron Microscope) room, Photographic 021-99261300-06 Ext-2257
lab, an Auditorium and Museum library with more Website: www.uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/mrcrc
Email: www.mrcc@uok.edu.pk
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Costal Development Authority, Faculty Members
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Associate Professor
Fisheries Harbour Authority, Dr. Rashida Qari (Director)
Foods and Resource Economics,
Forest Department, Assistant Professors
Int. Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Dr. Ehsan Elahi Valeem
Livestock & Fisheries Department Sindh,
Dr. Nuzhat Afsar
Marine Fisheries Department (MFD),
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Kiani
Marine Observatories,
Middle East and Far East countries where Lecturer
aquaculture and industries related to marine Ms. Nazia Arshad
resources are highly developed,
National Institute of Oceanography,
Naval Hydrography and Shipping Industries,
Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (PCSIR) Laboratories, Programs Available
Pakistan Maritime Agency (PMA), B.Sc.(Hons.)
Pharmaceutical Industries, M.Sc.
Salt Industries, M. Phil./Ph.D.
Sea Food Processing Industries,
Sindh Environment Protection Agency (SEPA),
Teaching departments of institutes, colleges and For Further Enquiry
universities,
Wildlife Department, Telephone: 99261300-6 Ext- 2378
World Wildlife Fund. 99261379 (Direct)
Website: www.uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/ims
Email: ims@uok.edu.pk
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National Nematological
Research Centre
Introduction
National Nematological Research Centre (NNRC) is a free-living soil, fresh water, marine and entomopathogenic
leading research and educational institute dedicated to the nematodes. NNRC also has three large modernize
generation, acquisition of knowledge about equipped research laboratories for advanced molecular
Nematology in Pakistan. NNRC was established in 1974 taxonomy of nematodes especially EPN, their mass
and now has come to symbolize as an efficient, dynamic and production and formulation of these biocontrol agents as a
forward looking research centre in Pakistan. Nematology biopesticides. Computer facilities and internet access are
is a highly specialized field of biological sciences including available for researchers. The seminar Library has a
agriculture and provides services of specialists dealing with collection of more than 1000 books, journals and periodicals
nematodes, NNRC is the only research as well as academic about nematology. Over 19,000 permanent identified slides
centre, which is solely associated with the study and research and vials of wet suspension of nematode specimens. Large
of Nematology in the country. The main objective of experimental field and two green houses are also available
NNRC is to promote the subject of Nematology so as to to the students and scientists for their research purpose.
generate highly trained manpower through M. Phil / Diagnostic, advisory and consultancy services have also been
Ph. D. degree program. Ph.D. programme in Nematology provided to the farmers, scientists and extension workers from
is aimed at imparting a full range of knowledge, awareness all over the country and abroad.
and expertise in Nematology to meet the challenges of the Specific Research Areas
new millennium. International and national scientific The nematology research programme includes work on
conferences, seminars and training workshops also the molecular taxonomy, biology, pathogenicity,
organized as a part of the routine work/study. NNRC has population dynamics, control of plant parasitic nematodes,
regularly published bi-annual scientific journal, Pakistan use of marine nematodes as pollution indicators,
Journal of Nematology (PJN) since 1983 and PSN entomopathogenic nematodes, the beneficial nematodes in
Newsletter since 2002, covering the significant research in the biological control of insect pests of agriculturally
fundamental and applied Nematology within and important crops as biopesticides and their mass
outside the country, besides several books, booklets, production, use of free-living soil nematodes as bio
manual, proceedings and many national and international fertilizers and more importantly the human nematology
patents. The centre also has collaborations in research with which is going to be established soon. Short and long
many international and national agricultural research term training programmes in Nematology are also
institutions and universities including other departments of the arranged for researchers, students, extension workers and
University of Karachi. The website of PJN: farmers of the country. 17 Ph. D. and 2 M. Phil. Degrees
www.pjn.com.pk have so far been awarded. At present, 7 MS and 4 Ph. D.
students are doing their research work. About 40 research
Career Opportunities projects funded and sponsored by international and national
Nematology is a professional discipline and there are vast agencies have been completed successfully and some are in
carrier opportunities in various disciplines. Research and progress. More than 1000 research publications are credit to
teaching jobs are available for the NNRC graduates in the centre.
agriculture related organizations/ universities/ institutions in
the country and abroad.
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Centre for
Plant Conservation
Introduction
Centre for plant Conservation was established at the
Karachi University with the funding of HEC. The
Centre is divided into two major sections: (i) Botanic
garden and (ii) The herbarium, Centre for plant
Conservation is the hub of Academic and research
activities. Herbarium is a fundamental source of
identification of plants and permanent reference
centre. It serves basic need of identification for basic
and applied research in botany, biology, agriculture,
pharmacy, genetics pharmaceutical chemistry,
aerobiology and biotechnology. Aim of the Centre is
to provide and promote facilities for advanced study
and research in various aspects of plant conservation,
plant systematic and ethno botany. It enhances the
knowledge of plant conservation and sustainable Faculty Member
utilization of plant biodiversity of rare and endemic Professor
plants of Pakistan and also provides opportunities for Dr. Anjum Perveen (Director)
collaborative research with related department/
institutes.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Roohi Bano
Career Opportunities
Students holding M. Phil./Ph.D. degrees from Centre
for plant Conservation can apply in different academic
and research institutions and scientific organizations
Facilities
Tissue culture Laboratory: well equipped laboratory
is working to conserve the country's rare plant
species, through in-situ as well as ex-situ
conservation. Herbarium Library has more than 2000
books and 240 journals dealing on taxonomy for
research scholars and students, and numbers of floras
and monographs. Herbarium has more than 150,000
plants species (mostly flowering plants), including
those which are several decades old. Scanning
Electron microscope, seed Bank: has been established
in the botanic garden, which contain seeds of more
than 350 different species including wild, cultivated, Programs Available
ornamental and medicinal plants and many more are
M. Phil./Ph.D.
under process, internet facilities also available.
Proteomics
Introduction
prediction, Web based searches and protein docking
Proteomics refers to the study of all proteins being
studies. NCP has a library with different reference
expressed in a tissue, cell or an organ at a particular
books and journals related to genomics and
point and time. It reflects a snapshot of expressed
proteomics.
proteins in the sample being analyzed. Proteomics is
being utilized as a core technology globally to
understand the role of protein molecules involved in Specific Research Areas
health and disease. The cutting edge technologies Proteomics profiling of oral carcinoma
used in Proteomics have much greater impact in terms of Drug induced apoptosis in Hepatocellular
early diagnosis and offers tremendous potential in carcinoma
prevention and therapeutics. A recently established Oxidative stress in aging and diabetes
Institute, NCP is working to facilitate fundamental Glycation and aging
understanding of disease states by discovery of biomarkers Plasma proteomics in Thalassemia subjects
and translation of these advances to improve clinical
Drug screening against RNA/DNA Viruses
diagnostics using laboratory investigations and
Venom Proteomics
bioinformatics methods. Proteomic technologies use a
combination of chromatography, electrophoresis, Mass Stem Cell Research
spectrometry and bioinformatics tools. Various projects on Blood Disorders (Thalassemia)
different types of cancers, diabetes, eye disorders, role of Heavy Metal Induced Apoptosis
glycation and antioxidants in aging are in progress at the
institute. During the last five years the institute has
produced 04 Ph.D. and 01 M.Phil.
Career Opportunities
Proteomics is a specialized filed that deals mainly with
identification of proteins, analyzing post-translational
Faculty Members
modifications, studying differentially expressed
proteins etc. The field is suitable for students Professor
interested in developing their career as a researcher Dr. Shamshad Zarina (Director)
particularly in area of protein chemistry. Researchers
are trained through lectures, wet lab and dry lab Assistant Professors
sessions in latest techniques involved in genomics Dr. Faraz Moin
and Proteomics. Students completing M.Phil./Ph.D. Dr. Zehar Manzoor
degree are likely to get job opportunities in research
and development organization, Universities,
Pharmaceutical industries, medical college and
Universities and pathological laboratories etc.
Facilities
NCP has state-of-the-art facilities in the field of
Proteomics. The Institute is equipped with
instruments such as one and two dimensional
electrophoresis, Western blot, gel doc with image
analysis software like quantity one/PD Quest, spot Programs Available
cutter, conventional and high pressure liquid M. Phil./Ph.D.
chromatographic technique with accessories,
Millipore water purification system, ice flake
machine, FPLC, PCR, QPCR, and LC-MS. NCP For Further Enquiry
also has a computer lab with complete in-silico Telephone: 99261300 Ext-2548
solutions for data analysis, protein structure Website: www.ncp-uok.edu.pk
Email: ncp@uok.edu.pk
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Career Opportunities
ISHU graduates can apply for teaching positions in
public and private colleges & universities and also in
research and development organizations related to
plant sciences.
Faculty Members
Facilities Professor
Dr. Bilquees Gul (Director)
ISHU has state of the art facilities for research in lab,
green house and nature field conditions such as
Associate Professors
Atomic absorption spectrometer, CNS analyzer,
Dr. Salman Gulzar
GC-MS, HPLC, Ion Chromatograph, Gels Doc
Dr. Irfan Aziz
system, PCRs, Photosynthesis and water relations
instruments etc.
Assistant Professors
Dr. Muhammad Zaheer Ahmed
Specific Research Areas Dr. Abdul Hameed
Major areas of study focus on Ecology,
Ecophysiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology as
well as utilization of 'Halophytes' as food, fodder,
biofuel, biodiesel, edible oil, medicinal and plants for
landscaping.
Programs Available
M. Phil./Ph.D. in Botany (ISHU)
Womens Studies
Introduction Specific Research Areas
Since the last 25 years the Centre of Excellence for Women & Work: Child Labour, Girl Child, Self-
Women's Studies (CEWS) has been offering teaching Employed Women
and research facilities in a friendly environment to Women & Entrepreneurship
prepare students to act as agents of change. We are Women, Religion & Religious Traditions
the first to offer M.A. and M. Phil/Ph.D. degree Health Concerns of Women & Gender
programs in Pakistan along with BS 4-year and Women's History
B.A. (Hons.) 3- year degree program in Women's Women & Law
Studies. We have an Evening Program for M.A. in Women & Politics
Women's Studies. Women's Studies, an Women & Media
interdisciplinary subject, aims to make visible Women Sports & Physical Education
women's role and contribution towards building a Psychology of Women
gender-bias free society for a holistic development of Development Planning (nationally & globally) and
the nation. We offer a variety of courses to address Women
the issues of women and gender, both nationally and
internationally. The major focus of our teaching and
research is to bridge the gap between the academia
and women at the grass-root level. Thus, our students
move beyond the Campus and interact with women
to document their every-day lived experiences. Faculty Members
Career Opportunities Professor
Prof. Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah (Director)
As Women's Studies prepares students to act as agents
of social change, therefore, our students are well
equipped and trained to take up jobs that a person Assistant Professor
qualified in any other discipline can undertake. Dr. Shagufta Nasreen
Majority of CEWS graduates are now hired in various Dr. Asma Manzoor
positions by government and non-government Dr. Aliyah Ali
agencies. As one of the requirement of our teaching is
practicum, our students work as interns with various Lecturer
GOs/NGOs and thus gain practical training and gain Ms. Seema Manzoor
experience. To help our students in their future Ms. Duaa-e-Rehma
careers, we remain engage with the corporate sector.
Facilities
CEWS has well-qualified faculty to help and assist
students in their quest for knowledge. We also invite
scholars, academics and activists from various fields to
share their scholarship and experiences with our
students. Programs Available
Our library with its holding of more than 4000 B.A. (Hons.) (Morning & Evening)
books, journals, reports on women and gender is the M.A. (Morning & Evening)
only library of its kind in the country. We have a M. Phil./Ph.D.
collection of press-clippings on almost all aspects of
women's lives. Our library is accessed not only by our
students but it also caters to the academic search needs For Further Enquiry
of scholars, activists and journalist who wish to avail
Telephone: 99261300-06, Ext-2441
this facility. Soon, our library would be accessible
through our electronic portal. 99261654 (Direct)
Website: http://genderstudiespakistan.com/
Email: cews@uok.edu.pk
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Confucius Institute
Introduction Academic Opportunities
Confucius Institute at University of Karachi was 1. The scholarship categories:
established on November 29, 2013 under the auspices i. Scholarship for Students of Masters Degree in
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other
of Confucius Institute Headquarters Beijing, China.
Language (MTCSOL).
The Confucius Institute devotes itself to satisfy the ii. Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-
demands of Pakistani people who learn the Chinese Year +MTCSOL.
language, to enhance understanding of the Chinese iii. Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-
language and culture by them, to strengthen Year students.
educational and cultural exchange and cooperation iv. Scholarship for Students of One-Semester
between China and Pakistan, to deepen friendly Students.
relationships with Pakistan. 2. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria:
The Confucius Institute (Department of Chinese Scholarship winners are exempted from
Language and Culture) is an ideal place for the registration fees, tuition, fees for basic learning
students to experience and learn orthodox Chinese materials, accommodation fees on campus, and
language and culture. provided with a one-off resettlement subsidy,
monthly allowance, outpatient service and
Facilities comprehensive insurance to study in China.
z Institute Library (Further enquiry : http://english.hanban.org/)
z Audio-Visual Lab 3. The students who pass the HSK level 4 or above
z Chinese Traditional Culture Display Museum exams can enroll in China TOP 20 Universities to
z Activity room
study. (Further Enquiry: www.chinesetest.cn)
z Internet Facility for Research Students
Appendix A
Eligibility for admission to BS, Honors & BA/LLB First Year on open merit basis
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01. SCHOOL OF LAW BA/LLB 50 Intermediate or equivalent
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Appendix B
Eligibility for admission to BS/Hons./B.E./B.Ed./BPA/BBA/Doctor of Pharmacy
on Entry Test basis
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Faculty of Engineering:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
01. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING B.E. 40 Intermediate Science (with Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry ) with at least
60% marks.
02 DAE with at least 60% marks.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Faculty of Education:
S.# Department Class No. of Seats Required eligibility
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Major and Subsidiary Subjects for BS & Honours in the Faculty of Science.
The subjects are to be selected according to the following table:
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MATHEMATCS PSYCHOLOGY Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II
Subsidiary - I Subsidiary - II Mathematics Statistics
Physics Geology Biochemistry Physiology
Physics Geography Botany Geography
Physics Chemistry Physiology Zoology
Physics Statistics Geography Zoology
Geography Statistics Microbiology Zoology
Statistics Economics
Physics Economics STATISTICS Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II
Geography Economics Mathematics Physics
Chemistry Geology Mathematics Chemistry
Geography Geology Mathematics Geography
Geography Chemistry Mathematics Psychology
Geology Statistics Mathematics Economics
Geology Economics
Statistics Chemistry ZOOLOGY Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II
Chemistry Economics Biostatistics Botany
Biostatistics Biochemistry
MICROBIOLOGY Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II Biostatistics Geography
Botany Chemistry Biostatistics Microbiology
Chemistry Zoology Biostatistics Physiology
Biochemistry Botany Biochemistry Botany
Biochemistry Zoology Biochemistry Microbiology
Biochemistry Chemistry Biochemistry Physiology
Biochemistry Physiology Biochemistry Chemistry
Biostatistics Chemistry Botany Geology
Biostatistics Biochemistry Chemistry Botany
Chemistry Microbiology
PHYSICS Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II Chemistry Geology
Mathematics Chemistry Physiology Botany
Mathematics Economics Physiology Microbiology
Mathematics Geography Botany Chemistry
Mathematics Geology Botany Geography
Mathematics Statistics
INSTITUTE OF SPACE & PLANETARY ASTROPHYCS
PHYSIOLOGY Subsidiary-I Subsidiary - II BIOCHEMISTR Subsidiary - I Subsidiary - II
Biochemistry Zoology Physics Mathematics
Biochemistry Botany
Biochemistry Chemistry NOTE
Biochemistry Microbiology Students who select Physics or Applied Chemistry as
Zoology Botany subsidiary should have passed the Intermediate or Higher
Zoology Chemistry Secondary Examination with Mathematics or Statistics.
Zoology Microbiology
Botany Chemistry Any student who has not passed Intermediate Science
Botany Microbiology with Biology is not permitted to choose any subject from
Chemistry Microbiology the Biology group.
Biostatistics Biochemistry
Biostatistics Zoology Only those students can take Mathematics as a subsidiary
Biostatistics Botany subject who had Mathematics as an optional subject in
Biostatistics Microbiology the Intermediate, or who have passed certificate Course
Biostatistics Chemistry in Mathematics from Karachi University.
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Major and Subsidiary subjects for BS & Honors in the Faculties of Social Sciences and
Islamic Studies
Students of Honors In the Faculties of Social Sciences and Islamic Studies can select one major and two
subsidiary subjects from the following subjects:
S. # Subject S. # Subject Students can choose Mathematics as subsidiary only if they had
01. Arabic 14. Japanese* Mathematics as optional subject in HSC examination or have
02. Bengali 15. Mass Communication passed Certificate Course in Mathematics from Karachi University.
03. Criminology 16. Mathematics
04. Economics 17. Persian Students who select Islamic Studies as Major can take only one of
05. Education 18. Philosophy
the following languages: Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sindhi, English and
Bengali.
06. English 19. Political Science
07. French* 20. Psychology
The following subjects cannot be taken simultaneously as
08. General History 21. Sindhi subsidiary; only one from each group can be selected:
09. Geography 22. Social Work
10. Int. Relations 23. Sociology Group A: Psychology or Geography.
11. Islamic History 24. Special Education
12. Islamic Studies 25. Urdu Group B: Sociology or Social Works.
13. Italian* 26. Women Studies
Group C: Political Science or International Relations.
* for subsidiary only
Group D: Islamic History or General History.
In order to select Major and Subsidiary subjects the
following points should be kept In mind: Students taking Geography or Statistics as major subject will be
governed by rules concerning Hons. of Science Faculty.
1. Students who have Economics as their Major subject are Students may select the subject of Women Studies as a
not allowed to take Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali or
subsidiary in consultation with the Chairpersons of their
Sindhi as subsidiary subject.
major departments.
2. Students who have Criminology as their Major subject are
not allowed to take Arabic or Bengali as subsidiary subject.
Students having Library and Information Science as major
3. French, Japanese or Italian can be taken as a subsidiary
subject only. subject cannot select Arabic, Persian, Italian, French and German
4. Students who have one language as Major subject are languages as subsidiary since these languages are offered as paper
allowed to take another language as subsidiary. II in Bachelors second year. However, English and Urdu can be
5. Students who have Philosophy, Statistics or Geography as opted.
Major cannot take Social Works as Subsidiary. However,
students with Statistics as Major should opt for NOTE
Mathematics as subsidiary. If a student selects a subsidiary subject which is not in
6. Students can select either Psychology or Geography as accordance with the above directives, he/she will not be
subsidiary subject but not both. examined in that subject. Every student, therefore, is directed to
7. Students can choose only one of the following subjects: consult Chairperson of the major department before selecting
General History, Islamic History, Islamic Studies
subsidiary subjects.
and Mathematics. However, Islamic History can be taken
with Islamic Studies. Students who have Islamic studies as A candidate choosing a wrong combination is bound to get the
major will follow rules governing BA(Hons.) in Islamic
wrong subject changed with the permission of Chairperson /
Learning.
Concerned Dean.
7. International Relations cannot be taken together with
Political Science.
8. Students who select Mass Communication as a Major
must choose the subsidiary subjects from the following
two groups (one from each group):
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Appendix E
Eligibility for admission to Masters/LLB/BLIS on open merit basis
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Faculty of Science:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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INDUSTRIAL & BUSINESS M.I.B.M 50 i) B. A./B. Sc./B. Tech. (H) with Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS ii) B.E. / B.C.S.
iii) Graduation with Diploma in Mathematics
from University of Karachi
___________________________________________________________________________________________
05 B.Tech.(Hons.) in (Petroleum/Chemical/
Mechanical) with at least 55% marks.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Faculty of Education:
Faculty of Law:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Eligibility for admission to M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./MPA/MBA on Entry Test basis
Faculty of Science:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Faculty of Education:
02. TEACHER EDUCATION B.Ed.(3rd Year) 20 Graduates of ADE (2 years Associate Degree
in Education)
Note: i) The candidates who have already completed BBA 4-years are not eligible for the above 3 years MBA
ii) 1 years MBA for the candidates of BBA 4-years will be announced separately.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Evening Program
Evening Program admissions for session 2016 will be announced separately in December 2015 for
Bachelors(BS,B.A./B.Sc.(H) /Certificate programs and in May 2016 for Masters/Diploma programs. However,
the process of admission in the evening program of Doctor of Pharmacy, Computer Science (BS/BSSE/MCS)
and (MBA) is announced with the morning program of these Departments. The brochure of the Evening
Program contains details about the courses offered, fee structure, and the relevant rules and regulations.
Following Certificate, Diploma and Degrees are offered in evening program.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 29. Special Education
1. Mass Communications 30. Statistics
2. Persian 31. Urdu
3. Mathematics 32. Womens Studies
4. Petroleum Technology 33. Zoology
5. Urdu
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS MASTER'S PROGRAMS
1. Audiology and Speech Pathology 1. Agriculture and Agribusiness Management
2. Contemporary Arabic 2. Administrative Sciences (MAS)
3. Computer Science 3. Applied Physics (with specialization in Electronics)
4. Criminology 4. Applied Mathematics
5. Economics and Finance 5. Applied Statistics
6. Environmental Sciences 6. Audiology and Speech Pathology
7. Functional Arabic
7. B.Ed. in Special Education
8. International Relations
9. Local Government (DLG) 8. Education
10. Mathematics 9. Biochemistry
11. Petroleum Technology 10. Botany
12. Public Administration (PGDPA) 11. Business Administration
13. Public Admin. & Public Policy Analysis (PGDPA&PPA) 12. Chemistry
14. Supply Chain Management 13. Commerce M.Com. (General / Insurance)
15. Human Resource Management 14. Computer Science
16. Quranic Arabic 15. Criminological Sciences
17. Speech & Language Pathology
16. Criminology
BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS
1. Agriculture & Agribusiness Management 17. Economics
2. Actuarial Science and Risk Management 18. Economics & Finance
3. Audiology and Speech Pathology 19. English
4. Applied Chemistry& Chemical Technology 20. English (Literature / Linguistic)
5. Applied Physics 21. Environmental Sciences
6. BS Commerce 22. Health, Physical Education & Sports Sciences
7. B.B.A 23. Industrial & Business Mathematics (M.I.B.M)
8. Biotechnology
24. International Relations
9. Biochemistry
10. Botany 25. Islamic Learning
11. Chemistry 26. Space Science
12. Computer Science (BSCS/BSSE) 27. M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmacognosy)
13. Economics 28. Mass Communications
14. English 29. Microbiology
15. Education 30. MIBM
16. Environmental Studies 31. Petroleum Technology
17. Food Science & Technology 32. Physics (with specialization in Electronics & Communications)
18. General History
33. Physiology
19. International Relations
20. Mass Communication 34. Population Sciences
21. Microbiology 35. Public Administration-MPA
22. Mathematical Sciences 36. Public Policy
23. Physics 37. Quran-o-Sunnah
24. Doctor of Pharmacy 38. Sociology
25. Physiology 39. Transport Management
26. Psychology 40. Zoology
27. Public Administration (BPA)
28. Sociology
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Closing percentage by category and eligibility for BS, B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.)
Open Merit Admissions-2015
(These percentages are only for guidance and not applicable for admissions-2016)
DEPTT. CATEGORY
S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
1 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE & RISK MANAGEMENT ASR 73.09 -- --
2 AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AGR 69.91 -- --
3 APPLIED CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY ACH 75.82 -- --
4 APPLIED CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (DAE) ACH 61.97 70.00 64.50
5 ARABIC ARB 45.55 59.82 49.09
6 BENGALI BEN 46.55 -- --
7 BIOCHEMISTRY BCH 76.09 -- --
8 BOTANY BOT 66.55 -- --
9 CHEMISTRY CHM 73.64 -- --
10 CHEMISTRY (DAE) CHM 73.12 -- --
11 GENERAL HISTORY (DAE) GHS 58.07 -- --
12 GENERAL HISTORY (MERIT) GHS 55.82 -- --
13 GENERAL HISTORY (with General History) GHS 49.36 -- --
14 GEOGRAPHY (Pre-Medical Group) GGR 63.82 -- --
15 GEOGRAPHY (Arts with Geography) GGR 57.27 -- 49.73
16 GEOGRAPHY (Pre-Engineering Group) GGR 63.27 -- --
17 GEOLOGY GEO 72.45 -- --
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
18
(ARTS / COMMMERCE) HPE 66.27 -- --
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
19
(Pre-Engineering Group) HPE 64.82 -- --
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
20
(Pre-Medical Group) HPE 67.18 -- --
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S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
32 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ 72.36 -- --
33 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Science / Commerce) POL 71.82 -- --
34 POLITICAL SCIENCE (with Civic) POL 45.18 61.73 --
35 PSYCHOLOGY (DAE) PSY 72.71 -- --
36 PSYCHOLOGY (MERIT) PSY 78.18 -- --
37 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 59.45 -- --
38 SCHOOL OF LAW ( 5 Years Program) LLB 59.82 -- --
39 SINDHI SND 45.18 53.45 --
40 SOCIAL WORK (Arts) SWK 47.45 -- --
41 SOCIAL WORK (General Science Group with Computer Science) SWK 57.73 -- --
42 SOCIAL WORK (Pre-Engineering Group) SWK 65.18 -- --
43 SOCIAL WORK (Pre-Medical Group) SWK 64.91 -- --
44 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 51.27 -- --
45 SOCIOLOGY (Commerce) SCL 66.09 -- --
46 SOCIOLOGY (Science) SCL 74.18 -- --
47 STATISTICS (Science / Arts with Mathematics) STA 65.91 -- --
48 STATISTICS (DAE with Mathematics) STA 69.01 -- --
49 URDU URD 48.64 -- --
50 USOOL-UD-DIN USD 45.36 47.91 46.09
51 WOMEN'S STUDIES WST 50.58 -- --
52 ZOOLOGY ZOO 69.82 -- --
Note: The following bachelors programs are newly announce for session 2016
1 CRIMINOLOGY CRI -- -- --
INSTITUTE OF SPACE PLANETARY ASTROPHYSICS
2 ISP -- -- --
(B.Sc. Space Science & Technology)
(closing percentages) :
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Closing percentage by category and eligibility for Masters Open Merit Admissions-2015
(These percentages are only for guidance and not applicable for admissions-2016)
DEPTT. CATEGORY
S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
1 APPLIED PHYSICS APH 55.06 58.06 54.88
2 ARABIC ARB 60.10 -- 61.00
3 BIOCHEMISTRY BCH 50.25 53.19 71.06
4 BIOTECHNOLOGY BTH 51.81 -- --
5 BOTANY BOT 50.31 50.48 47.09
6 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Engineering) CHM 50.75 50.43 54.50
7 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Medical / GEO / GGR) CHM 64.00 -- --
8 COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS) MCS 47.80 51.20 48.73
9 CRIMINOLOGY CRI 45.80 50.38 --
10 GENERAL HISTORY (Merit) GHS 46.18 47.10 50.82
11 GENERAL HISTORY (with General History) GHS 49.00 -- --
12 GENETICS GEN 49.69 -- 49.82
13 GEOGRAPHY (Arts) GGR 48.50 -- 45.25
14 GEOGRAPHY (Science) GGR 46.00 -- --
15 GEOLOGY GEO 53.75 -- --
16 HEALTH , PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES HPE 46.10 59.77 47.25
17 INSTITUTE OF SPACE PLANETARY ASTROPHYSICS ISP 59.94 60.52 49.88
18 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Commerce) IRL 64.36 -- --
19 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Science) IRL 61.81 65.00 68.00
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (with IRL / POL / ECO /
20 IRL 60.10 60.27 60.88
GHS / PHI / SCL / MCD or GGR)
21 ISLAMIC HISTORY (Merit) IHS 46.36 49.00 56.88
22 ISLAMIC HISTORY (with HIS / ISL / ICL / GHS or ARB) IHS 45.40 52.91 59.25
23 ISLAMIC LEARNING (Merit) ISL 46.82 -- 45.38
24 ISLAMIC LEARNING (with Islamic Learning) ISL 46.50 61.20 49.30
25 LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES LSC 46.36 -- --
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES (with Library
26 LSC 50.80 -- 52.00
Science>=55% marks)
27 MARINE SCIENCE MRS 48.94 -- 57.75
28 MATHEMATICS MAT 46.75 48.38 46.44
29 PAKISTAN STUDIES PKS 47.09 50.64 50.90
30 PERSIAN PER -- -- 45.00
31 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (B.E.) PET -- 62.90 --
32 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (Pre-Engineering) PET 58.14 60.11 59.50
33 PHILOSOPHY PHI 46.80 -- 50.82
34 PHYSICS PHY 49.81 52.95 46.91
35 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ 60.19 65.44 61.45
36 POLITICAL SCIENCE POL 45.50 48.40 47.45
37 PSYCHOLOGY (Merit) PSY 62.00 60.19 60.73
38 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 57.00 -- --
39 PUBLIC POLICY PPL 46.70 52.20 47.30
40 QUR'AN AND SUNNAH QES 46.90 -- 51.45
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S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
41 SCHOOL OF LAW (03 years program) LLB 47.00 45.74 45.00
42 SINDHI SND -- 61.40 --
43 SOCIAL WORK (with Biology Group) SWK 60.06 -- --
44 SOCIAL WORK (with Social Work) SWK 50.60 -- 67.00
45 SOCIAL WORK (with Sociology or Psychology) SWK 51.30 -- 46.00
46 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 48.80 -- --
47 SOCIOLOGY (Commerce) SCL 53.09 -- --
48 SOCIOLOGY (Science) SCL -- -- 51.09
49 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPE 45.20 50.62 46.25
50 STATISTICS (B.A./B.Sc. with MAT and STA) STA 51.43 -- 52.18
51 STATISTICS (Graduation with PGD in Statistics) STA 46.00 -- 51.18
52 URDU URD 45.10 54.00 45.38
53 USOOL-UD-DIN USD 48.10 -- --
54 WOMEN'S STUDIES WST 45.50 58.91 45.64
55 ZOOLOGY ZOO 48.38 51.14 45.64
( Conversion Cases 5 % Seats )
1 APPLIED PHYSICS APH 56.38 -- --
2 BIOCHEMISTRY BCH 67.38 -- --
3 BIOTECHNOLOGY BTH 61.00 -- 66.54
4 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Engineering) CHM 53.85 -- 69.85
5 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Medical / GEO / GGR) CHM 68.62 -- --
6 COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS) MCS 65.31 -- --
7 CRIMINOLOGY CRI 69.00 -- --
8 GENERAL HISTORY (Merit) GHS 67.00 -- --
9 GENETICS GEN 56.00 -- --
10 GEOGRAPHY (Arts) GGR 61.38 -- --
11 GEOLOGY GEO 58.10 -- --
12 HEALTH , PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES HPE 69.38 -- 57.75
13 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Science) IRL 67.00 -- --
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (with IRL / POL / ECO /
14 IRL 75.70 -- --
GHS / PHI / SCL / MCD or GGR)
15 ISLAMIC LEARNING (Merit) ISL 62.54 -- --
16 ISLAMIC LEARNING (with Islamic Learning) ISL -- -- 65.20
17 LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES LSC 57.64 65.85 --
18 MARINE SCIENCE MRS 65.54 -- --
19 MATHEMATICS MAT 61.77 -- 63.46
20 PAKISTAN STUDIES PKS 63.50 -- --
21 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (Pre-Engineering) PET 64.20 -- --
22 PHILOSOPHY PHI 69.62 -- 69.62
23 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ 60.60 -- --
24 POLITICAL SCIENCE POL 59.69 63.38 --
25 PSYCHOLOGY (Merit) PSY 75.15 -- --
26 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 79.15 -- --
27 PUBLIC POLICY PPL 58.22 59.90 67.70
28 SCHOOL OF LAW (03 years program) LLB 57.50 65.38 68.69
29 SOCIAL WORK (with Social Work) SWK 67.60 -- 69.91
30 SOCIAL WORK (with Sociology or Psychology) SWK 57.92 63.17 --
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DEPTT. CATEGORY
S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
31 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 72.08 -- --
32 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPE 61.31 -- --
33 STATISTICS (B.A./B.Sc. with MAT and STA) STA 58.90 -- --
34 URDU URD 66.80 -- 58.23
35 USOOL-UD-DIN USD 71.62 -- --
36 WOMEN'S STUDIES WST 47.45 -- 75.75
37 ZOOLOGY ZOO 67.85 -- --
( Honours Cases 5 % Seats )
1 BIOCHEMISTRY BCH 58.70 -- --
2 BIOTECHNOLOGY BTH 71.17 -- --
3 COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS) MCS 68.62 74.98 --
4 CRIMINOLOGY CRI 66.43 -- --
5 GEOLOGY GEO -- 58.95 77.70
6 HEALTH , PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES HPE 58.22 -- 67.00
7 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Science) IRL 65.67 -- --
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (with IRL / POL / ECO /
8 IRL 60.33 -- --
GHS / PHI / SCL / MCD or GGR)
9 LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES LSC 67.53 -- --
10 PAKISTAN STUDIES PKS -- 59.62 --
11 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (Pre-Engineering) PET 59.46 -- --
12 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ 66.61 -- --
13 PSYCHOLOGY (Merit) PSY 69.35 -- --
14 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 72.22 -- --
15 PUBLIC POLICY PPL 62.22 70.00 --
16 QUR'AN AND SUNNAH QES 67.00 -- --
17 SCHOOL OF LAW (03 years program) LLB 70.96 64.15 68.82
18 SOCIAL WORK (with Sociology or Psychology) SWK 70.00 -- --
19 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 71.48 -- --
20 URDU URD 72.26 -- --
( Other University Cases 5 % Seats )
1 APPLIED PHYSICS APH 69.40 70.40 72.91
2 BIOCHEMISTRY BCH 64.48 66.89 --
3 BIOTECHNOLOGY BTH 63.16 -- --
4 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Engineering) CHM 70.13 -- --
5 CHEMISTRY (Pre-Medical / GEO / GGR) CHM 66.46 -- --
6 COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS) MCS 64.00 61.45 --
7 CRIMINOLOGY CRI 67.38 -- --
8 GENETICS GEN 54.41 -- --
9 GEOGRAPHY (Science) GGR 61.43 -- 65.90
10 GEOLOGY GEO 53.88 -- 69.19
11 HEALTH , PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES HPE 49.90 -- 60.62
12 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Science) IRL 68.05 -- --
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (with IRL / POL / ECO /
13 IRL 64.14 -- 68.25
GHS / PHI / SCL / MCD or GGR)
14 ISLAMIC HISTORY (Merit) IHS 57.89 -- --
15 LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES LSC 45.90 -- --
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S. No. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
CODE K S P
16 MARINE SCIENCE MRS 81.05 -- 68.00
17 MATHEMATICS MAT 62.33 67.00 --
18 PAKISTAN STUDIES PKS -- 60.65 63.75
19 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (B.Tech. (Hons.) PET 74.00 -- --
20 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (B.E.) PET 68.00 70.00 70.20
21 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (Pre-Engineering) PET 68.00 70.00 64.00
22 PHILOSOPHY PHI 60.20 -- 60.25
23 PHYSICS PHY 64.63 71.18 70.20
24 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ 60.22 64.00 --
25 PSYCHOLOGY (Merit) PSY 67.00 -- --
26 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 46.91 60.48 --
27 PUBLIC POLICY PPL 52.07 -- 66.09
28 SCHOOL OF LAW (03 years program) LLB 69.05 59.74 57.00
29 SOCIAL WORK (with Social Work) SWK -- 62.48 --
30 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 49.30 -- --
31 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPE 74.00 -- 63.67
32 STATISTICS (B.A./B.Sc. with MAT and STA) STA 60.31 -- --
33 URDU URD -- -- 49.00
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S. DEPTT. CATEGORY
NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT
No. CODE K S P
28 PHYSIOLOGY PHZ -- -- 63.50
29 POLITICAL SCIENCE POL 45.40 -- --
30 PSYCHOLOGY (Merit) PSY 78.00 63.09 --
31 PSYCHOLOGY (with Psychology) PSY 68.70 -- --
32 PUBLIC POLICY PPL 46.00 48.90 --
33 QUR'AN AND SUNNAH QES 51.40 -- --
34 SCHOOL OF LAW (03 years program) LLB 45.50 54.31 --
35 SINDHI SND -- 55.00 --
36 SOCIAL WORK (with Biology Group) SWK -- 56.46 --
37 SOCIOLOGY (Arts) SCL 52.20 -- --
38 SPECIAL EDUCATION SPE 47.20 53.45 58.59
39 STATISTICS (B.A./B.Sc. with MAT and STA) STA 51.88 -- --
40 STATISTICS (with PGD) STA 54.09 -- --
41 URDU URD 47.00 47.21 --
42 WOMEN'S STUDIES WST 45.33 48.50 47.64
43 ZOOLOGY ZOO 48.40 -- --
(closing percentages) :
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Closing percentage by category and eligibility for Test Based Admissions-2015
(These percentages are only for guidance and not applicable for admissions-2016)
(closing percentages) :
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NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TEST
DEPTT. ACADEMIC
No. SCORE
CODE CLOSING%
( Other University Cases 5 % Seats )
1 KARACHI UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (MBA) 50 MBA 84.00
2 ECONOMICS (with ARTS / COMMERCE) 40 ECO 52.00
3 ECONOMICS (with SCIENCE) 40 ECO 81.05
4 ENGLISH (Elective English with >=45% marks) 50 ENG 60.39
5 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Exempted ENV 65.00
6 MASS COMMUNICATION 50 MCD 63.54
7 MICROBIOLOGY 35 MBI 63.76
8 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) 50 MPA 67.29
(closing percentages) :
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Admission and Tuition Fee for Session 2016
DEPARTMENT BS / HONS. MASTERS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering 21000 xxx
FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES
Islamic Learning / Usooluddin / Quran and Sunnah 7000 7000
FACULTY OF LAW
School of Law 28000 33000
FACULTY OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Doctor of Pharmacy (Morning Program) 17000 xxxx
Doctor of Pharmacy (Evening Program) 42000 xxxx
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
Karachi University Business School 35000 35000
Commerce 13000 13000
Public Administration 18000 18000
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology / Applied Physics /
Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Botany / Chemistry / Food Science
& Technology / Genetics / Geography / Geology / Health, Physical
9000 9000
Education & Sports Sciences / Institute of Space & Planetary
Astrophysics(ISPA) / Mathematics / Marine Science / Microbiology /
Physics / Physiology / Statistics / Zoology
Agriculture and Agribusiness Management 23000 xxxx
Actuarial Science and Risk Management 20000 xxxx
Computer Science 25000 23000
Environmental Studies 20000 20000
Petroleum Technology 34000 22000
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Appendix -L
Reserved Seats for Province of Sindh(Other than Karachi), Balochistan, FATA,
Northern Areas, AJK and Armed Forces
Armed FATA/
Sindh Balochistan
Forces Northern Area / AJK
S.# Department
BS BS BS (Hons)/ BS
Masters Masters Masters
(Hons) (Hons) Masters (Hons)
1 Actuarial Science & Risk Mang. 2 -- 1 -- -- -- --
Agriculture & Agribusiness
2 2 -- 1 -- -- -- --
Management
3 Applied Chemistry& Ch. Tech. 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- --
4 Applied Physics -- 1 -- 1 1 -- --
5 Arabic 2 1 -- 1 1 -- --
6 Biochemistry 2 1 1 1 1 -- --
7 Biotechnology -- 1 -- 1 -- -- --
8 Botany 2 2 1 1 -- 1 2
9 Business Administration -- -- -- -- 2 (MBA) -- --
10 Chemical Engineering -- -- -- -- -- -- --
11 Chemistry 1 1 1 1 1 -- --
12 Criminology 2 2 2 2 -- -- --
13 Economics -- -- -- -- 2 -- 2
14 English -- -- -- -- 1 -- --
15 Food Science & Technology -- -- -- -- -- -- --
16 General History 3 2 2 1 1 -- --
17 Genetics -- 2 -- 1 1 -- --
18 Geography 1 2 1 1 -- -- 2
19 Geology 1 2 1 1 3 -- --
20 International Relations -- 2 -- 1 2 -- --
21 Islamic History 2 2 1 1 1 -- --
22 Islamic Learning 2 2 1 1 1 -- --
23 Library & Information Science -- 2 -- 1 1 -- --
24 Commerce -- -- -- -- 1 (M.Com) -- --
25 Mathematics 2 2 1 1 1 -- 2
26 Microbiology -- -- -- -- 1 -- --
27 Persian 2 2 1 1 1 -- --
28 Petroleum Technology -- 2 -- 1 -- -- --
29 Pharmacy (Pharm-D) -- -- -- -- 2 2 (AJK) --
30 Philosophy 3 1 1 1 1 -- --
31 Physics 2 1 1 1 1 -- 2
32 Physiology 3 2 2 1 1 -- --
33 Political Science 1 1 1 1 1 -- 2
34 Psychology 1 1 1 1 1 -- 2
35 Social Work 1 1 1 1 1 -- --
36 Sociology 1 1 1 1 1 -- --
37 Special Education -- 3 -- 1 -- -- --
38 Statistics 1 1 2 1 -- -- --
39 Urdu 2 1 2 1 1 -- --
40 Zoology 2 1 2 1 1 -- --
Note: Admissions on reserved seats for FATA, Northern Areas, AJK and Armed Forces are granted as per
nominations from the relevant ministries / GHQ.
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Note:
a) The date for extra-curricular activities shall be announced later.
b) The University of Karachi shall observe Federal and Provincial
gazetted holidays but examinations will be held as per schedule.
c) Eid holidays are subject to sighting of moon.
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