Overview
Physics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented training. Students have the options to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.
The LUMS MS Physics programme places a special emphasis on fundamentals; the Department of Physics focuses on probing fundamental physical aspects of the universe and the underlying mathematics, as well as novel applications in diverse areas including Nanoscience, Optics, Nanophotonics, Quantum Dynamics, Spin and Photon Physics, Fundamental Theory, Photonics, Organic Semiconductor Optoelectronics, Cosmology and Magnetic Materials.
Careers
Graduates of this programme find numerous opportunities working at research and teaching institutes in Pakistan and abroad, as well as continuing with their PhD.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Electronic Structure of Matter
- Photovoltaic Devices
- Nanoelectronic Devices
- Advanced Topics in General Relativity
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- Advanced Statistical Mechanics
- Photonics Fundamentals
- General Relativity
- Principles of Optics
- Particle and Nuclear Physics
- Semiconductor Devices Fundamentals
- Special Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
- Photovoltaic Devices
- Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
- Relativistic Electrodynamics
- Symmetry Methods, Conservation Laws and Exact Solutions for Differential Equations
- Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Physics View 13 other Masters in Physics in PakistanAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to have obtained their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree from national or foreign institutions that are accredited or recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Applicants who have obtained their degrees from institutions that are not listed with the HEC, Pakistan, will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the HEC. For further information, please visit: www.hec.gov.pk.
- As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have a CGPA of at least 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or at least 60% marks in all university-level degrees (i.e. 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 2 years BSc degree and 2 years MSc degree).
- Applicants applying to the MS Physics programme must have their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in any one of the following areas: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Optics, Engineering or Other closely related disciplines
- GRE - General Test;
- Recommendation Letter
Tuition Fee
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International
2061 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2061 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
2061 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2061 USD per year during 24 months.
352,560 PKR
Living costs for Lahore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.