Department of Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy of Science in Botany
Introduction
Gomal University, located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Botany designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deepen understanding in plant sciences. Established in 1974, Gomal University is one of the oldest institutions in the province and occupies one of the largest campuses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Ph.D. in Botany program spans three years and is structured to provide rigorous training in various botanical disciplines. Candidates are expected to engage in comprehensive coursework and original research, contributing to the field’s body of knowledge. The program emphasizes areas such as plant physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and molecular biology, aligning with contemporary scientific advancements.
Admission to the program requires a Master’s degree (M.Sc. Hons., M.Phil., or M.S.) in Botany or a related field, with a minimum first division or a CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale from an HEC-recognized institution. Additionally, applicants must have qualified the GAT-Subject test or the university’s own entrance examination with a minimum score of 60%.
Gomal University’s Department of Botany is equipped with modern laboratories and research facilities, supporting a conducive environment for scholarly inquiry. The faculty comprises experienced researchers dedicated to mentoring students through their academic journey. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, environmental consultancy, and various sectors requiring botanical expertise.
Program Features
- Duration: 02 Years
- Credit Hours: 30
- Semester: 04
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirement: M.Phil. in Botany
Semester - I & II | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BOT-701 | Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 | |
BOT-702 | Techniques in Molecular Biology | 3 | |
BOT-703 | Methods in Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture | 3 | |
BOT-704 | Biotechnology for Sustainable Development | 3 | |
BOT-705 | Plant Breeding and Horticulture | 3 | |
BOT-706 | Proteomics and Genomics | 3 | |
BOT-707 | Seed Production Technology | 3 | |
BOT-708 | Applied Ethnobotany | 3 | |
BOT-709 | Advances in Biotechnology | 3 | |
BOT-710 | Plant Cellular Signaling | 3 | |
BOT-711 | Plant Breeding | 3 | |
BOT-712 | Research Techniques and Instrumentation | 3 | |
BOT-713 | Advance Methods in Molecular Biology | 3 | |
BOT-714 | Advanced Plant Physiology | 3 | |
BOT-715 | Aquatic Botany | 3 | |
BOT-716 | Phytogeography | 3 | |
BOT-717 | Allelopathy | 3 | |
BOT-718 | Advances in Environmental Biology | 3 | |
BOT-719 | Plant Enzymology | 3 | |
BOT-720 | Biodiversity and Conservation | 3 | |
BOT-721 | Invasive Plant Species | 3 | |
BOT-722 | Dendrochronology | 3 | |
BOT-723 | Advanced Phycology | 3 | |
BOT-724 | Advanced Phytosociology | 3 | |
BOT-725 | Toxicology | 3 | |
BOT-726 | Advanced Plant Anatomy | 3 | |
BOT-727 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | 3 | |
BOT-728 | Soil Microbiology | 3 | |
BOT-729 | Soil Plant Relationship | 3 | |
BOT-730 | Soil and Water Conservation | 3 | |
BOT-731 | Edaphology | 3 | |
BOT-732 | Experimental Designs and Computer Application | 3 | |
BOT-733 | Advanced Biometrical Techniques | 3 | |
BOT-734 | Palynology | 3 | |
BOT-735 | Eco Physiology | 3 | |
BOT-736 | Advances in Plant Taxonomy | 3 | |
BOT-737 | Forensic Botany | 3 | |
BOT-738 | Population structure and dynamics | 3 | |
BOT-739 | Fungal Biotechnology | 3 | |
BOT-740 | Advanced Bioinformatics | 3 | |
BOT-741 | Microbial Biotechnology | 3 | |
BOT-742 | Plant Growth & Development | 3 | |
BOT-743 | Experimental Techniques | 3 | |
BOT-744 | Biosystematics | 3 | |
BOT-745 | Phytoremediation | 3 | |
BOT-746 | Nano Biotechnology | 3 | |
BOT-747 | Biofuel Technology | 3 | |
BOT-748 | Plant Microbe Interaction | 3 | |
BOT-749 | Nitrogen Biological Fixation | 3 | |
BOT-750 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
BOT-751 | Fermentation Biotechnology | 3 | |
BOT-752 | Plant Neutraceutic | 3 | |
BOT-753 | Medicinal and Aromatic Plants | 3 | |
BOT-754 | Taxonomy of Gymnosperms | 3 | |
BOT-755 | Agrostology | 3 |
Semester - III & IV | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BOT-701 | Research Work | 3 |