Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

*18 credit hours for the for the first two semesters (1st and 2nd semester)

  • Course Duration: 3 – 5 Years

  • Total Credit Hours: 27 (18 Coursework + 9 Research)

  • Semester: 6-10

Compulsory Courses:

Course Title Credit Hours
Instrumental and Instructional Skills 3 (3-0)
Special Problems/Seminars 3 (3-0)
Advanced Research Methodology 3 (3-0)
Course Title Semester/Credit Hours
Advanced Electro-Analytical Techniques-II One course should be taken in Semester 1
3 (3-0)
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
Advanced Chemical Kinetics
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Quantum Chemistry
Advanced Organic Spectroscopy One course should be taken in Semester 1
3 (3-0)
Advanced Strategies In Organic Synthesis
Organopharma Chemistry
Organo-Metallic Chemistry
Inorganic Materials for Catalysis
Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides
Advanced Separation Techniques-II One course should be taken in Semester 2
3 (3-0)
Advanced X-Ray Spectroscopy
Advanced Polymer Chemistry
Thermal and Mass Fragmentation Analysis
Applied Industrial Process
Applied Industrial Process
Natural Products/Organic Polymer Synthesis And Catalysis
Physical Environmental Chemistry
Computational Chemistry/Molecular Modelling

Note: Comprehensive exam will be conducted

*36 credit hours for the for the next four semesters (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th semester)

Course Title Semesters Credit Hours
Research, Thesis and Public Defense 3rd 9
Research, Thesis and Public Defense 4th 9
Research, Thesis and Public Defense 5th 9
Research, Thesis and Public Defense 6th 9
Total 36

  1. To prepare the students for having thorough understanding of the principles, methods and concepts of modern chemistry.
  2. To enable the students to efficiently design and carry out their research independently which could potentially lead to the new avenues of practically applicable knowledge, systematic investigations leading to scientific discoveries.
  3. To improve the interpersonal communication skills of the students as well as their presentation skills within and across the disciplinary lines.
  4. To prepare the students for different career opportunities in academia and industry with an advanced doctorate degree in chemistry.

  • Consolidate the diversity of viewpoints, approaches and balance between basic and applied research in Chemistry, offering a rich intellectual atmosphere.
  • Achieve a molecular level understanding of the natural world and thus forms the basis for much of modern Chemistry.
  • Cultivate the students’ conscientious working attitude, and train students to face challenges and make innovations.
  • Inculcate the understanding of ethical conduct of research.
  • Develop the skill to perform a critical analysis of scientific research problems in the field of chemistry.
  • Promotion of professional development and growth of the faculty.

  • Eighteen years of education (MS/M.Phil. Chemistry) or Equivalent degree with minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (Semester system) or 1st Division (60% marks: annual system), and in accordance with instructions issued from time to time by HEC and no third division (annual system) or ‘D’ grade (semester system) throughout the academic career.
  • GRE GAT (Subject) minimum 60% marks or departmental test conducted by the university admission committee at par with GRE in accordance to instructions issued by HEC.
  • Interview conducted by the university admission committee.

To be eligible for the award of PhD Degree, a student must have met the following requirements in the subsequent order in due course:
1. Successful completion of coursework with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA
2. Comprehensive exam with 50% passing marks
3. Approval of synopsis after qualifying comprehensive exam.
4. Successful completion of research work
5. Publish at least one paper in HEC recognized journal
6. Approval of PhD thesis by foreign reviewing committee
7. Final Defense