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Livestock Management, Breeding & Genetics
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-Pakistan, Peshawar, Pakistan
Biological SciencesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
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MSc (Hons)/MS/MPhil Degree Program
The duration of the degree of M.Sc. (Hons)/M.Phill/MS shall not be less than four semester (02 years) and more than eight semesters (04 years). However, if the scholar fails to complete the degree requirement within the stipulated time eight (08) Semesters then the scholar has to apply for extension in duration through concerned Faculty Admission Committee (FAC), Board of Studies (BoS), then the case with proper justification should be forwarded through HOD/Chairman/Director/Dean to ASRB. The ASRB may grant extension in duration above 06 semesters for a maximum of 02 semesters (01 Year). There shall be no further extension beyond 08 semesters (04 years) and the student will cease to be on roll of the university. The medium of instruction and examination shall be in English, except courses offered in other languages. There will be two semesters in each year, (Fall and Spring) of 19 weeks each and an abridged summer semester of 8 to 10 weeks in each academic year, the commencement of semesters shall be regulated by the concerned University Authorities.
Candidates seeking admission to the course for the degree of M.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/Animal Husbandry or M. Phil. or MS shall meet the following criteria of eligibility for submission of applications:
Four years Bachelor degree (after intermediate) with at least 56% marks (under annual system) or CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.50/4.00 (under semester system) with at least 130 credit hours from HEC recognized institution in the respective field of studies.
There shall be two semesters in each year (Spring and Fall), each of 19 weeks duration. Out of 19 weeks, 16 weeks shall be actual teaching time; the rest may be utilized for admission, enrolment, conduct of examinations, preparation and declaration of results, etc.
Doctoral Studies
Candidate shall be Pakistani national preferably domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Candidates from Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA), Northern Areas (NA), and Chitral etc. if applying against reserved seats shall have to produce a nomination letter from their respective authorities against the reserved seats, before closing date. Applicants from foreign countries shall apply for admission as per criteria laid down by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad subject to fulfillment of all other requirements of admission for local students.
Eligibility Criteria
Master Degree (after 18 years of education) in the respective field of studies with CGPA 3.00 under semester system or 1st division with 60% marks or more under annual system (with at least 27 credit hours of course work) only one second division or grade C is allowed in the academic career.
Have qualified Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) in the respective subject by National Testing Service (NTS), ETEA or equivalent test with 60% score or International GRE (ETS, USA) in the area of specialization chosen at the Ph.D. level.
If test is conducted by the respective/host University, then a university committee consisting of at least three (03) Ph.D. faculty members in the subject area and formerly approved by the concerned authority will conduct the test at par with GAT subject test and qualifying score for this shall be 70%.
The test result will remain valid for “TWO YEARS” for admission as per HEC criteria.
Procedure for Admission
Applicants shall apply through online system of the University of Agriculture (www.aup.edu.pk) on the date notified by the DASAR. Applications for admission to all programs shall be processed by the DASAR on the recommendations of Departmental Scrutiny Committee (DSC) and Faculty Admission Committee (FAC) as per schedule notified by the DASAR.
Duration of Semester
The period for completion of all PhD degree programs shall be counted from the commencement of first semester. The duration of the course for all PhD degree programs shall not be less than six semesters (3 years) and should not exceed than 10 semesters (5 Years). The period of absence from the studies as well as freeze semester (if any) will be counted towards the total duration. The degree program shall comprise of course work and dissertation. All course work shall be completed preferably in the first four semesters but not more then six (06) semesters and scholar shall cease to be on the roll. The commencement of semester shall be regulated by the Deans' Committee in consultation with the VC.
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