Physics
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At a Glance
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Government Graduate College Asghar Mall, Rawalpindi · est. 1948
The Department of Physics aims to be a premier centre of excellence in physics education and scientific inquiry, nurturing critical thinking and innovation to empower students to contribute significantly to global scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs.
Vision: A premier centre of excellence in physics education and scientific inquiry.
Mission: Advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge through research, cultivate the next generation of physicists and scientifically literate citizens, and foster a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to intellectual curiosity and rigorous inquiry — bridging the fundamental laws of the universe with innovative technological solutions.
The Faculty
- Mr. Amir ZiaAssociate Professor & Head of Department · M.Phil. — Material Science
- Mr. Khalil-ur-RehmanAssociate Professor · MSc
- Mrs. Aasia NaeemAssociate Professor · MSc
- Dr. M. MusadiqAssistant Professor · PhD — Quantum Information
- Mr. Muhammad Saeed Ahmad ChishtiAssistant Professor · M.Phil. — Condensed Matter Theory
- Mr. Syed Qamar-ul-HassanAssistant Professor · MS — Material Science
- Dr. Ghulam SughraAssistant Professor · PhD — Photocatalysis / Electrocatalytic Water Splitting / H2 Production
- Mr. M. IdreesLecturer · M.Phil. — Particle Physics
- Ms. Anila FaridLecturer · M.Phil. — Condensed Matter Physics
- Mr. Aqeel AhmadLecturer · M.Phil. — Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
- Mrs. Rafia RanaLecturer · M.Phil. — Laser and Bio-Photonics
- Mrs. Aleena KhanLecturer · M.Phil. — Nuclear Physics and Laser Optics
- Dr. Sunia JavedLecturer · PhD — Quantum Optics
- Mrs. Mehwish NaseerLecturer · M.Phil. — Nanomaterials / Nanotechnology / Photocatalysis
- Mrs. Irtiqa ZainLecturer · BS
Admissions · Session 2026
BS Physics
Why Study Physics Here
Four dedicated laboratories — Mechanics, Electronics, Optics, and Modern Physics — plus a dedicated dark room for light-sensitive wave experimentation. Research strengths span Material Science, Theoretical Physics, and Laser Physics. Alumni are placed in technical and strategic organisations including PAEC and SUPARCO, with regular top-tier position holders in the University of the Punjab examination system. The Physics Society runs peer discussions and student projects, alongside annual science exhibitions, observatory/field visits, and live demonstration sessions.
Curriculum
Scheme of Studies — BS Physics
The University of the Punjab course scheme for this programme. Courses are allotted to each semester by the department. Filter or search below.
Choose a semester (or another filter) above to view the courses for that semester.
| Sem | Code | Course Title | Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APHL-122 | Fundamentals of Philosophy (AH) | New |
| 1 | Gen 1001 | English-I (Reading and Writing Skills) | Old |
| 1 | Gen 1002 | Comp-1 Pakistan Studies | Old |
| 1 | Gen 1003 | Comp-2 Islamic Studies/Ethics | Old |
| 1 | GENG-101 | Functional English | New |
| 1 | GISL-101 / GETH-101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | New |
| 1 | GQR-101 | Quantitative Reasoning (I) | New |
| 1 | HQ-001N | Fehm-e-Quran | New |
| 1 | Math 1001 | Comp-3 Calculus-I | Old |
| 1 | MPHY-101 | Calculus-I | New |
| 1 | MPHY-111 | Mechanics | New |
| 1 | Phys 1001 | Comp-4 Mechanics | Old |
| 1 | Phys 1002 | Found-1 Waves and Optics | Old |
| 1 | Phys 1601L | Found-2 Physics Lab-I | Old |
| 2 | Gen 1004 | English-II (Composition Writing) | Old |
| 2 | GICP-101 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | New |
| 2 | GQR-201 | Quantitative Reasoning (II) | New |
| 2 | GSS-101 | Introduction to Social Sciences (SS) | New |
| 2 | HQ-002N | Fehm-e-Quran | New |
| 2 | Math 1002 | Comp-5 Calculus-II | Old |
| 2 | Math 1003 | Found-6 Probability and Statistics | Old |
| 2 | MPHY-102 | CALCULUS - II | New |
| 2 | MPHY-112 | WAVES AND OPTICS | New |
| 2 | MPHY-161 | PHYSICS LAB-1 | New |
| 2 | Phys 1003 | Comp-6 Thermal Physics | Old |
| 2 | Phys 1004 | Found-4 Electricity and Magnetism | Old |
| 2 | Phys 1602L | Found-5 Physics Lab-II | Old |
| 3 | Gen 2005 | Introduction to Computing | Old |
| 3 | GENG-201 | Expository Writing | New |
| 3 | GICT-201 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | New |
| 3 | GPST-201 | Pakistan Studies. | New |
| 3 | HQ-003 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 3 | Math 2003 | Found-7 Differential Equations | Old |
| 3 | Math 2004 | Analytical Geometry | Old |
| 3 | MPHY-203 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | New |
| 3 | MPHY-213 | THERMAL PHYSICS | New |
| 3 | MPHY-221 | ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | New |
| 3 | MPHY-262 | PHYSICS LAB II | New |
| 3 | Phys 2001 | Quantum Physics | Old |
| 3 | Phys 2003 | Chemistry/Natural Science | Old |
| 3 | Phys-2603L | Comp-7 Physics Lab-III | Old |
| 4 | ELEC-S4-1 | Gen 2006/Gen 2007 Humanities/ Social Science | Old |
| 4 | ELEC-S4-1 | General Elective (Natural Sciences) | New |
| 4 | Found-10 | Physics Lab-IV | Old |
| 4 | Found-11 | Linear Algebra | Old |
| 4 | GCCE-201 | Civics and Community Engagement | New |
| 4 | GNAT-201 | Basic Electronics | New |
| 4 | HQ-004 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 4 | Math 2004-2 | Applied Mathematics | Old |
| 4 | MPHY-204 | Differential Equations | New |
| 4 | MPHY-231 | Modern Physics | New |
| 4 | MPHY-251 | Mathematical Methods | New |
| 4 | MPHY-263 | Physics Lab III | New |
| 4 | Phys 2002 | Modern Physics | Old |
| 4 | Phys 2003-2 | Found-9 Basic Electronics | Old |
| 5 | APHY-352 | Mathematical Methods of Physics-I | New |
| 5 | APHY-353 | Computational Physics-I | New |
| 5 | HQ-005 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 5 | MPHY-314 | Classical Mechanics | New |
| 5 | MPHY-341 | Solid State Physics-I | New |
| 5 | MPHY-364 | Physics Lab-IV | New |
| 5 | MPHY-371 | Electornics-I | New |
| 5 | Phys 3101 | Classical Mechanics | Old |
| 5 | Phys 3401 | Solid State Physics-I | Old |
| 5 | Phys 3501 | Mathematical Methods of Physics-I | Old |
| 5 | Phys 3502 | Computational Physics-I | Old |
| 5 | Phys 3605L | Physics Lab-V | Old |
| 5 | Phys 3701 | Electronics-I | Old |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-1 | Phys 3606 L Physics Lab-VI | Old |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-1 | Interdisciplinary Elective | New |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-2 | Interdisciplinary Elective | New |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-3 | Major Elective | New |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-4 | Major Elective | New |
| 6 | ELEC-S6-5 | Major Elective | New |
| 6 | HQ-006 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 6 | Phys 3301 | Quantum Mechanics-I | Old |
| 6 | Phys 3402 | Solid State Physics-II | Old |
| 6 | Phys 3503 | Mathematical Methods of Physics-II | Old |
| 6 | Phys 3504 | Computational Physics-II | Old |
| 6 | Phys 3702 | Electronics-II | Old |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-1 | Elective-I | Old |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-1 | Fieldwork / Intership | New |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-2 | Elective-II | Old |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-2 | Major Elective | New |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-3 | Major Elective | New |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-4 | Major Elective | New |
| 7 | ELEC-S7-5 | Major Elective | New |
| 7 | HQ-007 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 7 | Phys 4201 | Classical Electrodynamics-I | Old |
| 7 | Phys 4302 | Quantum Mechanics-II | Old |
| 7 | Phys 4303 | Nuclear Physics-I | Old |
| 7 | Phys 4403 | Statistical Physics | Old |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-1 | Capstone Project | New |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-1 | Elective-III | Old |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-2 | Major Elective | New |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-2 | Elective-IV | Old |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-3 | Major Elective | New |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-4 | Major Elective | New |
| 8 | ELEC-S8-5 | Major Elective | New |
| 8 | HQ-008 | Tarjuma-e-Quran | New |
| 8 | Phys 4102 | Relativity and Cosmology | Old |
| 8 | Phys 4202 | Classical Electrodynamics-II | Old |
| 8 | Phys 4304 | Nuclear Physics-II | Old |
| 8 | Phys 4404 | Solid State Physics-III | Old |
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