Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

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Master in Philosophy (M.Phil.) is the most advanced and credible research-based post-graduate degree provided all over the world. A student who has earned their graduate degree from an HEC recognized institute is eligible to pursue M.Phil. degree in Pakistan. 

M.Phil. is divided into two portions; the theoretical portion and the thesis portion, where students are required to do research under the supervision of their allotted supervisors. It consists of various steps in which a student is required to submit their proposal presentation; the areas of interest to research. Following this, is the thesis submission for external and internal evaluation. The final step for the M.Phil. degree award is the thesis defense. The students who are successful in passing their thesis defense are awarded the post-graduation degree. 

M.Phil. is now available in a vast variety of subjects in public as well private institutes in Pakistan. Students are taught research and its methodology, which helps them in their thesis writing. Thesis writing in M.Phil. helps one to have a creative mind, thinking and it enhances the writing skills as well. To find a research problem, its loopholes, and its solution after detailed research. A student can opt for M.Phil. in their field of interest. Some of the M.Phil. degrees are; M.Phil. English Literature, MPhil Pharmaceutics, M.Phil. Education, M.Phil. Mathematics, MPhil Computer Science, and many more. It is also considered as a step forward towards a Ph.D. 

M.Phil Guide Highlights

Specializations

A student having a post-graduation i.e. M.Phil. can further pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). 

Duration/ Credit Hours

- 2 years (4 semesters) 

Affiliations and Accreditations

The most known Universities affiliated with HEC for the post-graduation degree of M.Phil. are:

1. The University of Punjab
2. Government College University, Lahore
3. University of Engineering and Technology- Lahore
4. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
5. The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
6. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
7. National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad
8. National College of Arts, Lahore
9. National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NU-FAST), Islamabad
10. Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore
11. University of Management and Technology
12. College of home Economic, Lahore
13. Lahore School of Economics, Lahore 
14. University of Health Sciences, Lahore
15. Institute of Business Administration Karachi
16. Aga Khan University, Karachi
17. King Edward Medical University, Lahore
18. Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
19. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
20. University of Central Punjab, Lahore
21. University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad
22. Beacon house National University, Lahore
23. Kinnaird College For Women, Lahore
24. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
25. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad
26. CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar
27. Virtual University, Lahore

Scope and Career

A postgraduate degree holds high chances of employment for the students. An individual is considered among the scholars of the country. It also allows you to work as a lecturer in a reputable university. Meanwhile, it impacts your field-related study as it is an academic degree. With a postgraduate degree, a student gets an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. in the future. 

Syllabus and Courses

The post-graduation degree of M.Phil. is offered in a wide variety of courses with their various outlines:

• M.Phil. English Literature
• M.Phil. Linguistics
• M.Phil. Pharmacology
• MPhil Biochemistry
• MPhil Education
• MPhil Special Education
• MPhil Food Science & Technology
• MPhil Pharmaceutics

Why choose this degree?

A student who has a keen interest in research work in their field has a great opportunity to opt for M.Phil. studies after their graduation. They will gather the opportunity to work as a lecturer at credible universities at the domestic level and international level as well. This post-graduation degree helps one enhance their skills in writing and research in their particular field of interest. 

Related Courses

M.Phil. is often confused with M.Sc. post-graduation. M.Phil. is a research-based step-by-step study of a problem by analyzing and interpreting it. While M.Sc. is a technology-based study. M.Phil. is more of the analytical work required in the research while M.Sc. is a classroom, seminar-based study.  

Further Options

After completing a post-graduation degree from a well-known institute, students are eligible to pursue Ph.D. in their careers. 

Study Abroad

There is a diversity in options to seek M.Phil. abroad:

• University of Greenwich, London
• SOAS University of London
• Brunel University London
• King's College London