MPhil Environmental Sciences
The MPhil Environmental Sciences is a two year evening program consisting of 2 semesters of coursework of 30 credit hours followed by 2 semesters of research of 12 credit hours. To be eligible to undertake the research, a student must achieve a minimum of 2.75 CGPA in the coursework. Current research themes include research on Life Cycle Assessment, Occupational Health & Safety, Membrane Biological Reactors, Nanotechnology, Carbon Sequestration, Bioremediation, Biogas, Microbial Fuel Cells and Climate Change etc. For their research work the students have access to well-equipped laboratories with equipment such as AAS, HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis Spectrometer, NMR, Ion Chromatography (IC), CHN Auto Analyzer, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer etc.
- A 4-year BS (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University with major in Environmental Sciences or related fields such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, MBBS, BDS, DVM, Pharmacy, or relevant Engineering disciplines with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA and 130 credit hours
OR
- A Conventional MSc in Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology) with a minimum of 60% marks
NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.
Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.
Current Research Themes:
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- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Soil carbon stock estimation
- Bioremediation / Phytoremediation of contaminated soil
- Occupational health risk assessment
- Environmental Nanotechnology
- Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR) use for wastewater treatment
- Carbon Sequestration
- Impacts of climate change on Pakistan
Admission Timeline (Fall 2022)
| A | Admissions Begin | July 1, 2022 |
| B | Last Date for Submission of Form | September 7, 2022 |
| C | Admission Test | Date: September 9, 2022 Time: TBD Venue: TBD |
| D | Interview |
Date: September 13-15, 2022 (For all the updates check the university website) Time: TBD Venue: TBD |
| E | Merit List | September 19, 2022 |
| F | Last Date for Fee Submission | September 23, 2022 |
| G | Classes Begin | September 26, 2022 |
Required Documents:
1. An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
2. In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
3. An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
4. In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
5. A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
6. Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and / or 2-year Conventional Masters degree
7. FCCU students need to attach the attested copy of their official Baccalaureate transcript
8. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester
9. Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
10. Two reference letters
11. Statement of purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College
12. Two recent passport-sized photographs
13. One copy each of the student’s CNIC and of the father/guardian
14. Receipt of the application processing fee (Rs. 3500)
In case you are not located in Lahore then you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of Forman Christian College. Then send us the Courier at Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600.