M.Phil Physics

Program Info

The M.Phil. Physics is a two-year, full-time, pre-doctorate program introduced by the Department of Physics. It focuses on developing research skills, specialist knowledge, and deep engagement with current scientific literature. Students undertake supervised research projects along with coursework tailored to their research area.

Areas of Specialization :

Nuclear Physics
Plasma Physics
Material Science
Nano Science and Nano technology
Accelerator and High Energy Physics
Solid State Physics
Space weather and space environment interaction

Outline

Degree Requirements:

Total Credit Hours: 30 Cr. Hrs.
Course Work: 24 Cr. Hrs. (8 courses)
Research/Thesis: 6 Cr. Hrs.
Program Duration: Maximum 4 years (inclusive of semester breaks).

Eligibility Criteria

At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in a relevant field

All 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

Selection Criteria

Weightage of Previous Academic	Weightage of Admission Test	Weightage of the Interview	Total
40%	30%	30%	100%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: M.Phil. Physics

Per Credit Hour Fee: 11,880

Admission Fee: 25,000

1st Semester Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with Gilgit-Baltistan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee(incl Admission fee)
167,560	96,280	N/A	N/A	60,640	42,820	74,896	30	381,400

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester-I (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Cr. Hrs.
1	PH661	Advanced Mathematical Methods of Physics	Compulsory	3
2	PH610	Materials Science	Compulsory	3
3	PH651	Advanced Computational Physics	Compulsory	3
4	PH641	Advanced Electrodynamics	Compulsory	3

Semester-II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Cr. Hrs.
1	PH617	Photovoltaic System Designs	Elective	3
2	PH611	Applied Nanotechnology	Elective	3
3	PH721	Kinetic Theory of Plasma Physics	Elective	3
4	PH642	Accelerator Physics	Elective	3

Semester-III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Cr. Hrs.
1	PH699A	Thesis	Research	3 (N*)

Semester-IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Cr. Hrs.
1	PH699B	Thesis	Research	3
Total Cr. Hrs.	-	-	-	30

“N*” to be continued in next semester.

List of courses to be offered:

Code	Course Title	Category	Cr. Hrs.
PH631	Advanced Quantum Mechanics	Core	3
PH661	Advanced Mathematical Methods of Physics	Core	3
PH671	Advanced Nuclear Physics	Core	3
PH611	Applied Nanotechnology	Elective	3
PH623	Spacecraft Environment Interaction	Elective	3
PH624	Experimental Plasma Physics	Elective	3
PH632	Accelerator and Detector Physics	Elective	3
PH652	Environmental Physics and Applied Technology	Elective	3
PH613	Advanced Techniques in LASERs Applications	Elective	3
PH614	Applied Optics	Elective	3
PH615	Superconductivity	Elective	3
PH616	Semiconductors Physics	Elective	3
PH617	Photovoltaic System Designs	Elective	3
PH618	Renewable Energy Sources	Elective	3
MT611	General Relativity	Elective	3
PH711	Thin Film Science	Elective	3
PH712	Magnetism in Condensed Matter	Elective	3
PH713	Methods and Techniques of Experimental Physics	Elective	3
PH721	Kinetic Theory of Plasma Waves	Elective	3
PH722	Advanced Non-Linear Physics	Elective	3
PH781	Reading and Research	Elective	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to work in:

Industry Projects: Solving real-world physics problems.
Data Analytics Roles: In computational and experimental international projects.
Research Institutes: National Centre of Physics (NCP), PAEC, SUPARCO, KRL/SKRL/PCSIR.
Academia: Teaching and research roles.
High-tech Industries: Sectors like nanotechnology, quantum computing, renewable energy.

Criteria for Award of Degree

Completion of 30 Credit Hours (24 Cr. Hrs. coursework + 6 Cr. Hrs. research).
Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Maximum duration for degree completion: 4 years.