The M.Phil. Chemistry program at UCP is designed to meet the growing demands of higher education and research in Pakistan. It offers advanced-level courses across various disciplines, including Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Environmental, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Materials Chemistry. The program aims to prepare students for advanced research, enhance their capabilities to pursue Ph.D. programs domestically or internationally, and develop their teaching skills and potential for industrial applications. The program spans 2 years (4 semesters).
M.Phil. Chemistry
| Total Number of Credit hours | 30 (Minimum) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Semester duration | 16-18 weeks |
| Semesters | 04 |
| Course Load per Semester | 12 Cr. Hrs. |
| Number of Courses per Semester | 4 Courses |
| At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical, Applied Chemistry, or Biochemistry). |
| Candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 40% | 30% | 30% | 100% |
Program Name: M.Phil. Chemistry
Admission Fee: 25,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 12,420 | 174,040 | 99,520 | 80,890 | 77,164 | 62,260 | 43,630 | 30 | 397,600 |
Year – I
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH--- | Course 1 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 2 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 3 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 4 | 3 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH--- | Course 1 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 2 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 3 | 3 |
| CH--- | Course 4 | 3 |
Year – II
Semester – III &IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH--- | Thesis and Viva Voce | 6 |
List of courses (Any course will be offered among the following)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| CH611 | Organometallic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH612 | Organic Polymer Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH613 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy | 3 | |
| CH614 | Natural Products Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH615 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH621 | Principles of Biochemical Processes | 3 | |
| CH622 | Gene Technology | 3 | |
| CH631 | Separation Techniques | 3 | |
| CH632 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 | |
| CH634 | Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques | 3 | |
| CH641 | Computational Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH642 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH643 | Solid State Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH651 | Advanced Chemical Kinetics | 3 | |
| CH652 | Radiation Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH653 | Nano Chemistry | 3 | |
Research (Year II)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH699 | Thesis and Viva Voce | 6 |
Graduates of the M.Phil. Chemistry program can pursue various career paths:
- Academia: Teaching and research positions in universities and colleges.
- Industry: Roles in the textile industry, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors.
- Research: Opportunities to engage in research projects or pursue Ph.D. programs.
- Government Sector: Positions in governmental organizations related to science and technology.
To earn the M.Phil. Chemistry degree, a student must:
- Successfully complete all required and optional coursework totaling 24 credit hours.
- Undertake original research and submit a thesis worth 6 credit hours.
- Pass the viva voce examination based on the research work.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in accordance with university regulations, with an overall total of 30 credit hours.