The Basic Requirements for MPhil Admission in Pakistan
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an advanced postgraduate research program which is pursued before the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Like any other country, in Pakistan, this degree is regarded as a senior or second Master’s degree which is taught between Master’s and a Ph.D.
In Pakistan, MPhil degree is offered in government institutions and private universities of Pakistan in multiple fields of study. According to the HEC for MS/MPhil programs, the following criteria must be followed for recognition by the HEC.
For MS/MPhil Program
1. Sixteen years of schooling or 4-year education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/FA /FSc/Grade 12 equivalent will be required for admission in the MPhil/MS.
Service with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission to MPhil/MS. The GAT-General test is valid for a period of two years.
3. For the award of MPhil/M.S/Equivalent degree, candidates will either need to complete 30 credit hours of coursework or complete 24 credit hours of coursework along with a minimum of 6 credit hours for research work/thesis.
(*a. 6 credit hours of research is mandatory for MPhil. However, the exemption may be allowed only for MS in those disciplines where research is not possible. (This exemption from research can only be for non-science subjects/disciplines)
(*b. The Head of Department may allow the student to do coursework of 6 credit hours in lieu of 6 credit hours of research. This exemption can only be allowed if the student wants to terminate his/her course at MS and do not want to do Ph.D.).
The provision of admission in MPhil/M.S program based on first/second/ third class/division is prerogative of University/Institution. Institutions are required to follow minimum requirements of the HEC and they may stringent these criteria at their own.
This degree is best suited for students who cannot commit to a lengthy period of studies which is necessary for doctoral research. The degree allows the students to develop an in-depth understanding of research methodology and abilities necessary to enter a career of your choice or to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
It is important to follow the above-mentioned criteria of HEC for MPhil to develop a sense of achievement. Many prominent universities of Pakistan like UMT, LUMS, NUST, and others are providing invaluable services to students so that they can make the direct contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the relevant subject area.
(The above mentioned HEC guidelines for MS/MPhil program are taken as a reference for information purpose only)
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