Program Overview

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M.Sc. Seismology (Self-Supporting)

Overview

The M.Sc. Seismology (Self-Supporting) program is offered by the College of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geo-Sciences.

Seats

• Merit: 26
  • Reserve: 05
  • Total: 31

Duration

• The program duration is 02 Years.

Teaching System

• The teaching system is based on the Semester System.

Session Begins

• The session begins in July/August.

Credit Hours / Years

• The total credit hours for the program are 65.

Course Outline

Course Name	Term/ Semester/ Year #	Credit Hour / Marks
Introduction to Geological Sciences	Semester-I	2
Basic Physics	Semester-I	3
Basic Mathematics and Statistics	Semester-I	3
Proficiency in Computer Use	Semester-I	3
Geomorphology	Semester-I	3
Stratigraphy of Pakistan	Semester-I	2
Application of Software for Evaluation of Earthquakes	Semester-II	3
Structural Geology	Semester-II	3
Satellite Image Processing	Semester-II	3
Geophysics and Geotectonics	Semester-II	3
Geophyusical Field Methods	Semester-II	4
Seismological Instrumentation	Semester-III	3
Reflection Seismology	Semester-III	3
Volcanology	Semester-III	2
Neotectonics / Quarternary Deformation	Semester-III	3
Earthquake Seismology	Semester-III	4
Advanced Applied Mathematics	Semester-III	2
Engineering Concepts	Semester-IV	3
Engineering Seismology	Semester-IV	3
Assessment of Seismic Hazard	Semester-IV	3
Seminar on Master’s Thesis	Semester-IV	1
Master’s Thesis & Thesis Defense	Semester-IV	6

Admission Criteria

Eligibility

1. B.Sc. with Geology
2. B.Sc. Physics, Math (General & Space Science)
3. B.Sc. (Physics, Math and Statistics)
4. B.Sc. (Double Math & Physics)
5. B.Sc. Physics Math (General) and Geography
6. B.Sc. Civil Engineering B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
7. B.Sc. Architecture
8. B.Sc. Environmental Engineering/Science
9. B.Sc. Geological Engineering
10. Or equivalent

Additional Marks

• Hafiz-e-Quran: 20 Marks

Merit Formula

• Academic Record 100%

Department

• The program is offered by the College of Earth & Environmental Sciences.

Faculty

• The faculty is Geo-Sciences.