The Master of Philosophy in Chemistry is structured in accordance with the HEC Graduate Education revised policy 2023 and is designed to provide students with a rigorous and in-depth understanding of advanced chemical principles and methodologies. This diversity allows students to explore the breadth of the discipline while also gaining expertise in specific areas of interest. The program spans three semesters, combining core courses with a range of electives that facilitate specialization. Students will engage in independent research, culminating in a thesis, which enables them to contribute original insights to the field of chemistry. The main goal of the program is to prepare graduates for successful careers in academia, research institutions, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, environmental agencies, and other fields where chemical expertise is essential. The program lays a strong foundation for those aspiring to pursue further academic or professional growth in the discipline of chemistry. Moreover the M.Phil. Chemistry program at University of Central Punjab, Lahore is designed to meet the growing demands of higher education and research in Pakistan. It offers advanced-level courses across various disciplines, including Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nano chemistry 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
M.Phil. Chemistry
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 |
| Minimum Coursework Requirement | 24 Credit hours (08 courses) |
| Thesis Requirement (mandatory) | 06 Credit hours |
| Program Duration | Minimum: 1.5 Years (3 regular semesters) Maximum: 4 years (8 regular semesters) |
| Semester Duration | 16-18 Weeks for regular semesters (1-2 weeks for examination) 8-9 Weeks for summer semesters (1 week for examination) |
| Course Load (per semester) | 9-12 Credit hours for regular semesters Up-to 8 credit hours for summer semesters (for remedial / deficiency / failure / repetition courses only) |
| 3 Credit Hours (Theory) | 3 classes (1 hour each) OR 2 classes (1.5 hours) OR 1 class (3 hour) per week throughout the semester |
| At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical, Applied Chemistry, or Biochemistry). |
| An undergraduate degree (involving 16 years of education) in any discipline other than but related to the field of Chemistry are also eligible for admission in the Master of Science in Chemistry subject to completion of deficiency courses up-to 9 credit hours in accordance with HEC Graduate Education Policy 2023. |
| 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: 28,000
| 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) |
| 13,290 | 187,480 | 107,740 | 87,805 | 83,818 | 67,870 | 47,935 | 30 | 426,700 |
Year – I
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH601 | Advanced Techniques in Chemistry* | Core | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-1** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-2** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-3** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH602 | Scientific Writing & Research Methods | Core | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-4** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-5** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
| CHXXX | Elective-6** | Elective | 3 (3-0) |
Year – II
Semester – III &IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| CH799 | Thesis and Viva Voce *** | Project | 6 (0-6) |
* These are the mandatory courses for the program.
** The university / concerned department may offer any advanced course in the field of Chemistry as an elective (from the approved pool), where required as per the available academic, human and infrastructural resources. Credit combination (reflecting balance of theory and lab / field work) must be arranged in accordance with the nature of the course.
*** Research work for thesis must be conducted by students individually in accordance with the university’s policy as approved through its statutory bodies provided that the same is in accordance with the HEC Graduate Education Policy (2023).
List of elective courses Any course will be offered among the elective courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | ||
| CH611 | Organometallic Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH612 | Organic Polymer Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH613 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH614 | Natural Products Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH615 | Medicinal Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH616 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH621 | Principles of Biochemical Processes | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH631 | Separation Techniques | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH632 | Instrumental Analysis | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH634 | Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH641 | Computational Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH642 | Advanced Environmental Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH651 | Advanced Chemical Kinetics | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH652 | Radiation Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH653 | Nano Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH711 | Modern Organic Synthesis | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH712 | Spectral Analysis | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH721 | Proteomics & Bioinformatics | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH731 | Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH732 | Chemometrics | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH741 | Supramolecular Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH742 | Atmospheric Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH743 | Agrochemicals | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH751 | Kinetics of Electron Transfer Reactions | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH752 | Nanomaterials | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH822 | Gene Technology | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
| CH843 | Solid State Chemistry | Elective | 3 (3-0) | |
- Computational Chemistry
- AI and Data-Driven Chemistry
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Nanotechnology and Materials Sciences
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Cosmetic Industry
- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Analyst
- Laboratory Manager
- Sugar Industry
- Mining and Mineral Sector Industry
- Glass Manufacturing Industry
- Forensic Science Laboratories
- Research Organizations
- Cement Industry
- Ceramics Industry
- Coatings and polymers Industry
- Environmental Chemist
- The following minimum requirements are prescribed for award of Master of Science in Chemistry: Minimum of 24 credit hours including 6 credit hours for core courses and 18 credit hours for elective courses as prescribed in this document must be completed.
- In addition to coursework of 24 credit hours, thesis of minimum 6 credit hours must also be completed individually as a mandatory requirement of the degree program.
- Requirement of thesis cannot be substituted with additional course work. CGPA must not be below 2.50/4.00 at the time of completion of the degree program.
- The university may however set higher standard in this regard. The minimum duration required to complete the degree is 3 regular semesters which may be extended up to maximum of 8 semesters. Summer / winter semester is not considered as a regular semester.