MS (Master of Science) & PhD degrees, their admission criteria and universities for Master & PhD

 

What is the MS degree?

The MS stands for Master of Science and the majority of universities, colleges, and graduate institutions around the world grant the Master of Science (M.Sc. or M.S. degree) as a postgraduate academic degree. Typically, technical classes emphasize the development of analytical and problem-solving skills through laboratory work and scientific research.

Eligibility criteria for MS degree:

For entrance to the Master's program of study, a person must hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent from another accredited university with at least a second division or its equivalent grade.
Candidates with Bachelor's degrees who completed their studies and over two years after completing their intermediate or HSSC, such as BBA, BSc (Hons), B.C.S., three years as B.Ed., or diploma, such as MBBS, BSc Engg. B.E. BSc (Pharmacy), or Agriculture, are also acceptable for admission to the MSc program, provided they agree not to request any exemptions from or relaxations of the two-year/four.

Scope of MS degree in Pakistan:

A person with an MS degree can easily obtain employment in their field both domestically and overseas. You should consider teaching since you will have completed the eighth grade. If you are interested in occupations based on research, you must submit an application for immigration to other nations. But one thing is crucial for those with MS degrees: they must enroll in a Ph.D. program. After all, getting a Ph.D. is not difficult, and it will help further your career.

Universities for MS degree:

In Pakistan, a large number of public and private universities offer MS programs in a wide range of areas. Only normal students are eligible to pursue an MS degree; private candidates are not permitted to sit for MS exams. Some MS programs are also available via remote learning from the Allama Iqbal Open University and the Virtual University. Because the curriculum is centered on pre-doctoral research, one should choose the university carefully.

1. University of Punjab (PU), Lahore
2. COMSAT University Islamabad (CUI)
3. Government College University, Faislabad
4. National Unversity of Science and Technology (NUST)
5. Aga Khan University, Karachi

Job opportunities for MS degree holders:

These are the jobs you can do after completing your Master's Degree in Pakistan:

• Teaching at college & universities
• Writer
• Scientist
• Researcher
• Job-related to your subject in any private or government sector

What is a Ph.D. degree?

Doctor of Philosophy, or Ph.D. One of the highest academic degrees that can be granted is this one. The abbreviation Ph.D. stands for doctor of philosophy. Traditionally, the term "philosophy" refers to the original Greek meaning, which roughly translates to "lover of wisdom," rather than the topic.

The highest postgraduate academic degree awarded by higher education institutions like universities is the Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy. The minimum and maximum time frames for finishing the Ph.D. requirements are three and seven years, respectively, starting from the date of registration.

Eligibility criteria for Ph.D.:

A candidate must have an MS/MPhil degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field from an accredited university, as well as a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 (semester system) or First Division to be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program (Annual System).

Scope of Ph.D. in Pakistan:

A Ph.D.'s main purpose is to advance one's preparedness for a scientific career, in either academia or industry, to develop knowledge and abilities, and to show persistence in thoroughly researching a given subject for however long it takes.

As a result, holders of doctorates in philosophy are given an advantage over other applicants for all positions in their discipline. They are also capable of finding employment abroad. They can quickly immigrate to wealthy nations like the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and others with a trained workforce.

Universities for Ph.D.:

There are almost 48 universities in Pakistan that are offering Ph.D., Degree and these are the best 5 universities for doing a Ph.D. in Pakistan:

1. National Unversity of Science and Technology (NUST)
2. COMSAT University Islamabad (CUI)
3. Lahore University of Management and Sciences (LUMS)
4. University of Agriculture Faislabad
5. University of Punjab (PU), Lahore

These are the best 5 international universities for doing a Ph.D.:

1. Purdue University
2. California Institute of Technology
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4. Johns Hopkins University
5. Stanford University

Job opportunities for Ph.D. Scholars:

After doing a Ph.D. in a particular subject you can get these jobs easily even you can apply internationally 

• Government Jobs related to your subjects Institutes
• Entrepreneur
• Supervisor Professor
• Book Writer
• Consultancy
• Digital Media Company
• Research Associate
• Product Manager

Conclusion:

Most universities provide masters and doctoral degrees. You can find good employment prospects after completing a master's or doctoral degree both in Pakistan and overseas.