Physics has been taught at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) since it was established in 1864. The Department of Physics was instituted in 1907 with Prof DJ Fleming as its first Head. A long line of distinguished professors and prominent scientists have served in this Department, including Nobel Laureate Dr Arthur Compton, Prof JM Benade and Dr Piara Singh Gill. Dr Compton conducted most of his research on cosmic rays while he was a faculty member at FCC, which led to his receiving the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1927. Prof JM Benade was one of the longest-serving professors in the Department, eventually retiring as its Head in 1970. He was an active researcher and the Asian representative in Dr Compton’s international research team. Dr Compton’s student Dr Piara Singh Gill was a faculty member at FCC from 1940 to 1947 and was much active in research. He was associated with the University of Chicago and the Georgia Institute of Technology. All these scientists and professors have made significant contributions to the field of Physics.
Today, the well-qualified and experienced faculty is involved in various research programs. The last few years have been busy and productive for the Department. At the undergraduate level, the department is offering a 4-year degree in Physics. The Department has also launched MPhil and PhD Physics programs, to train graduate students as young scientists to sync with international standards in research and development sector of Pakistan.
The MPhil Physics is a two year program consisting of two semesters of coursework followed by two semesters of research. Coursework includes core courses and electives. Research is conducted in Experimental Material Science, Nanophysics and Nanotechnology and Theoretical Physics. The program consists of four regular semesters of 40 credit hours in total. 24 credit hours of coursework must be completed in the first two semesters while the 3rd and 4th semesters will be dedicated to research. Limited teaching assistantships are available.
Admission Criteria
A 4-year BS (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University in either Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA and 130 credit hours
OR
A Conventional MSc in Physics or Mathematics 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.
Dr Sufian Aslam
Associate Vice Rector for Faculty Affairs
Professor of Physics
Guardian Sherazi Hall
PhD Molecular Gas Dynamics (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia)
MS Atomic Physics (St Kliment Ohridski University, Sofia, Bulgaria)
Dr Sadia Zaheer
Professor
PhD (Gc University, Lahore)
MPhil (Gc University, Lahore)
Ext: 482
Room # 024, Armacost Science Building
Dr Fareeha Hameed
Associate Professor
PhD (Vienna University of Technology, Austria)
MSc (PU, Lahore)
Ext: 477
Room # 045, Armacost Science Building
Dr Saqlain Abbas Shah
Associate Professor
POSTDOC (University of Washington, USA)
PhD (GC University Lahore)
Ext: 483
Room S-019, Armacost Science Building
Dr Hamid Latif
Associate Professor
PhD (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
M.Phil (Govt. College University, Lahore)
Ext: 584
Room # 035, Armacost Science Building
Dr Khalid Javed
Chairperson & Associate Professor
PhD (University of chinese Academy of sciences, Beijing, China)
MPhil (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
Ext: 511
Room # 001, Armacost Science Building
Dr Laila Zafar Kahlon
Associate Professor
PhD (GC University, Lahore)
MPhil (GC University, Lahore)
Ext: 596
Room # 025, Armacost Science Building
Syeda Ammara Shabbir
Assistant Professor
PhD Candidate (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
MPhil (University of Punjab, Lahore)
Ext: 590
Room # 132, Armacost Science Building
- Main focus on research in both Theoretical and Experimental Fields
- All Instructors have PhD Degrees and some have Post-doctoral foreign experience as well
- We conduct international Physics convention every year
- We have collaboration with different institutions at National and International Level. We have signed an agreement with The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, where every year two faculty members or two PhD candidates visit to attend conferences and workshops which are entirely funded by ICTP
- We take our Students to participate in different Conferences
Research Collaborations
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore
- Government College University (GCU), Lahore
- The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
- National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad
- National Institute of Lasers and Optronics (NILOP), Islamabad
- University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
- University of Maryland, USA
Please click here to view the fee structure
Funding Options
- PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students
Dr Sadia Zaheer
Professor
PhD (Gc University, Lahore)
MPhil (Gc University, Lahore)
Ext: 482
Room # 024, Armacost Science Building
Admission Timeline:
| A | Admissions Begin | December 21, 2020 |
| B | Last Date for Submission of Form | February 12, 2021 |
| C | Admission Test | Date: February 18, 2021 Time: 11.00 am Venue: S-029 |
| D | Interview | Date: February 18, 2021 (For all the updates check university website) Time: 1.00 p.m Venue: S-016 |
| E | Merit List | February 24, 2021 |
| F | Last Date for Fee Submission | March 2, 2021 |
| G | Classes Begin | March 8, 2021 |
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. 3000)
Students have to submit admission application online and through TCS also on Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600 by February 12, 2021.
In case of any query, contact shineross@fccollege.edu.pk
PhD Physics is a three year degree program that can be extended further as per policy. The program consists of 2 semesters of coursework of 18 credit hours followed by a minimum of 4 semesters of research of 12 credit hours. In the first year, students have to complete 18 credit hours coursework, which is followed by a comprehensive examination. The student is expected to carry out original research work under the supervision of a faculty member (who is an HEC approved supervisor) from the Department. The Department of Physics is equipped with many state-of-the-art research facilities.
At FCCU, admission to the PhD program is made in the research areas which are supported through research projects, and in which faculty research groups are currently engaged. Current PhD students are enrolled and working in both theoretical as well as experimental disciplines.
Admission Criteria
- Minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the Semester System or First Division in the Annual System in MPhil / MS / Equivalent in Physics or Mathematics
- Passing a subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) or ETS (USA) in the area of specialization chosen at the PhD level
- In the case of GAT subject test, a minimum of 60% marks are required
- In the case of GRE subject test, a minimum of 60% score is required
- Passing an interview conducted by the PhD admission committee
- The candidate will submit a research statement along with the admission application
NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) GAT / GRE Score, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, research statement 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 and GAT / GRE Score within the due dates.
Dr Sufian Aslam
Associate Vice Rector for Faculty Affairs
Professor of Physics
Guardian Sherazi Hall
PhD Molecular Gas Dynamics (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia)
MS Atomic Physics (St Kliment Ohridski University, Sofia, Bulgaria)
Dr Sadia Zaheer
Professor
PhD (Gc University, Lahore)
MPhil (Gc University, Lahore)
Ext: 482
Room # 024, Armacost Science Building
Dr Fareeha Hameed
Associate Professor
PhD (Vienna University of Technology, Austria)
MSc (PU, Lahore)
Ext: 477
Room # 045, Armacost Science Building
Dr Saqlain Abbas Shah
Associate Professor
POSTDOC (University of Washington, USA)
PhD (GC University Lahore)
Ext: 483
Room S-019, Armacost Science Building
Dr Hamid Latif
Associate Professor
PhD (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
M.Phil (Govt. College University, Lahore)
Ext: 584
Room # 035, Armacost Science Building
Dr Khalid Javed
Chairperson & Associate Professor
PhD (University of chinese Academy of sciences, Beijing, China)
MPhil (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
Ext: 511
Room # 001, Armacost Science Building
Dr Laila Zafar Kahlon
Associate Professor
PhD (GC University, Lahore)
MPhil (GC University, Lahore)
Ext: 596
Room # 025, Armacost Science Building
Syeda Ammara Shabbir
Assistant Professor
PhD Candidate (University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore)
MPhil (University of Punjab, Lahore)
Ext: 590
Room # 132, Armacost Science Building
- Main focus on research in both Theoretical and Experimental Fields
- All Instructors have PhD Degrees and some have Post-doctoral foreign experience as well
- We conduct international Physics convention every year
- We have collaboration with different institutions at National and International Level. We have signed an agreement with The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, where every year two faculty members or two PhD candidates visit to attend conferences and workshops which are entirely funded by ICTP
- We take our Students to participate in different Conferences
Research Collaborations
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore
- Government College University (GCU), Lahore
- The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
- National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad
- National Institute of Lasers and Optronics (NILOP), Islamabad
- University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
- University of Maryland, USA
Dr Sadia Zaheer
Professor
PhD (Gc University, Lahore)
MPhil (Gc University, Lahore)
Ext: 482
Room # 024, Armacost Science Building
Required Documents:
- An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
- In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
- An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
- In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
- A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
- Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and 2-year Conventional Masters degree
- An attested copy of the final transcript of MPhil / MS Degree
- FCCU students need to attach the attested copies of their official Baccalaureate and MPhil transcripts
- Students can submit their MPhil / MS Transcript at least till the 3rd 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
- Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
- Students having a foreign MPhil / MS Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
- An attested copy of the GAT Subject / GRE Subject result. If the result is not available at the time of admission, Students can still apply. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their GAT Subject / GRE Subject result within the due dates
- Research statement (1000 – 1500 words) where you would provide a concise write-up about the research theme that you would like to pursue. Include a brief description of your proposed research work plan as well
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Two copies of the student’s CNIC and of the father / guardian
Attach all the required documents including the paid challan form to the Admission form and submit it in the Admission Office. All applicants must collect their Admit Slip from the Admission Office.
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. 3000 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