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National Qualifications Framework of Pakistan 2015
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Introduction 2
National Qualifications Framework of Higher Education 3
• Objectives of the National Qualifications Framework 3
• Terminology 4
Degree 19
• Professional Bachelor Degree (4-5 years Professional degree) 19
• Bachelor Degree (4 years Bachelor Degree) 20
• Masters Degree (1-2 years MA/M.Sc.) 21
• Masters Degree 22
• Doctoral (PhD) Degree 23
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National Qualifications Framework of Higher the one hand these scholars and their schools set the stage
for renaissance to take Europe out of its age of darkness but
Education in Pakistan: also spread enlightenment through producing scholarly
the higher education system of Pakistan is heir to a diverse empowerment in the emerging institutions of higher
set of sources and traditions. The prevailing system has education.
drawn its structure from the British tradition of higher
In 2002, a bold restructuring of higher education was done in
education as it was emerging in the late 19th century. Its
Pakistan. A national Commission of Higher Education was
oldest seat of higher learning, Punjab University, Lahore was
established with a clear mission to “facilitate institutions of
modeled after the then existing University of London where
higher learning to serve as engine of socio-economic
instruction was actually provided in its constituent and
development of Pakistan.” The Core Strategic Aims of the
affiliated colleges and the University served as the examining
Commission were to increase equitable access to quality
body for students from its affiliated colleges as well as for
higher education to create a critical mass of creative,
those who prepared on their own for the examinations
constructive and committed scholars to undertake
according to the curricula set for each level and discipline of
innovative research to build knowledge-based economy
knowledge by the university.
without which the critical national problems cannot be
These students were called external or private students solved. Through the strenuous efforts of the Commission the
whose only resource to prepare for the University number of Universities in Pakistan has multiplied. Quality
examination were the prescribed textbooks and the assurance has been given a high priority, systems of
university catalogue prescribing the courses and their accountability and accreditation have been instituted and
outlines. The qualifications offered were mostly at the huge investments in technology embedded scholarly
undergraduate, Level 5, and Masters, Level 6. The system of research have been made.
collegiate instruction and university examinations resulted in
The NQF along with a policy manual of semester-based
qualifications that called for traditional methods of teaching
assessment of students and a register of institutions offering
and learning emphasizing dissemination of existing and
various qualifications has been developed to build on the
limited range of disciplines of knowledge with little reliance
heritage of higher education.
on discovery of knowledge through creative and innovative
research that could solve the critical problems facing the The NQF is considered as a mechanism for classification of
society. Very limited attention was paid to Levels 7 and 8 thus the qualifications on the basis of the learning outcomes i.e.
a small number of scholars dared to devote their efforts to knowledge, skill and competence. It is level-based and
original research leading to discovery of new, utilitarian outcomes focused. It sets out the levels on which a
knowledge and skills impacting society. qualification can be recognized in Pakistan. The NQF
encompasses a comprehensive list of all quality assured
Pakistani higher education is also heir to a scholarly system
qualifications in Pakistan. Each accredited qualification
that was established over a 500 years period, symbolized by
offered in Pakistan has been assigned a level. It consists of
"Darul Hikma (House of Wisdom)" and “Madrassa Nizamia”
Entry Level 1 to Level 8, describing the difficulty of
(8th-15th century) at Baghdad. Darul Hikma produced
qualifications at each level. The National Qualifications
reflective scholars who rediscovered Greek Literature,
Register is also a part of NQF which provides all the
Philosophy and lost ancient texts. They based their
information regarding the accredited higher education
scholarships on four cardinal questions: (i). Afala
qualifications and institutions recognized by the Higher
Yatafakarun, Why don’t you reflect? Cultivation of reflection
Education Commission of Pakistan as degree granting
was necessary to convert knowledge into wisdom. (ii). Afala
institution.
Ta'qelun; Why don’t you use reason and rational logic? The
basic premise of this question was that human reason as a Objectives of the NQF
tool for learning and problem solving must be cultivated to
go beyond the known to discover the unknown. (iii). The next The NQF has been structured to:
question posed for scholars was Afala Ta'lamun, Why don’t • Help learners to make informed decisions about the
you seek knowledge? The pursuit of knowledge demands qualification required
lifelong search for perfection through intuition, pragmatic
problem solving and constant critical reconstruction based • Help the employers to assess what qualification a
on intense scholarly experiences. (iv). The fourth challenging candidate has achieved
question for the Muslim scholars was Afala Ta'malun, why • Help in establishing the national standards of
don’t you act morally, righteously and ethically discover and qualifications
use new and old knowledge to create a progressive society.
These four fundamental questions launched a series of • Provide a basis for comparison of qualifications at
schools of thought and action that produced scholars like national as well as international level
Avicenna, Ibn e Rushad, Al Gibran, Al Ghazali, Ibn e Khaldun • Help in international recognition of academic
to name a few, who explored new horizons of knowledge. On qualifications
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• Facilitate the trans-national mobility of graduates and h. ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ is the process of
learners recognizing previous learning, often experiential,
towards gaining a qualification,
• Be used as an instrument for qualitative reforms in
education system i. ‘Skills’ mean the ability to apply knowledge and use
know-how to complete tasks and solve problems
• Help promote the linkages between industry and
critically, creatively and constructively,
education system
j. 'Trainer’ means someone who trains, instructs, teaches,
Terminology or otherwise enables the learner (s) to acquire the
a. ‘Credit’ is a uniformly recognized measure of time and appropriate knowledge and skills,
effort expended to acquire information, skills, k. "Training provider”, “Institute” and “Institution” refers
competencies and recognition that a learner has to any accredited organization providing knowledge and
successfully completed prior course of learning, skills to learner,
corresponding to the qualification at given level,
Activity Sheet for Curriculum Framework
b. ‘Competence’ means the demonstrated ability to
acquire and use knowledge, skills, competencies and Elements
personal, social and/or methodological abilities, in work • A curriculum framework is an organized plan or set of
or study situations and in professional and personal standards or learning outcomes that defines the
development. In the context of the European content to be learned in terms of clear, definable
Qualifications Framework, competence is described in standards of what the student should know and be able
terms of responsibility and autonomy at the level of the to do at the time of graduation. A curriculum framework
qualification, is part of an outcome-based education or standards
c. ‘Field-Specific Competence’ means ability to use based education reform design.
discipline-specific information, processes and tools of • It is a document (or set of documents) that sets
knowledge and practice, standards for curriculum and provides the context
d. ‘Knowledge’ means the outcome of the acquisition, (available resources, capabilities of teachers and system
assimilation, comprehension and application of support) in which subject specialists develop syllabi
information through learning activities. Knowledge is • A curriculum framework describes the educational
the body of concepts, facts, principles, theories and environment in which syllabi (or subject specific
practices that is related to a field of work or study. outlines of objectives, outcomes, content and
Knowledge is described as theoretical, factual and appropriate assessment and teaching methodologies)
practical, can be developed.
e. ‘Learner’ refers to an individual undergoing skill • Each individual system/discipline of knowledge can
development training, whether in a formal or informal maintain the ‘ identity’ of its own curriculum while
setting, ensuring consistency and quality through compliance
f. ‘Learning Outcomes’ means what a learner knows, with a set of agreed standards expressed in the
understands and is able to do on completion of a framework
learning process, which are defined in terms of • A curriculum framework commonly contains the
knowledge, skills and competence, elements described in the Table below. However, one of
g. ‘National Qualifications Framework’ means a national the advantages of a framework approach is flexibility
instrument for the classification of qualifications and elements can be added to or deleted from the
according to a set of criteria for specified levels of framework structure to suit the needs of the education
learning achieved. It aims to integrate and coordinate system or systems developing it.
national qualifications subsystems and improves the
transparency, access, progression and quality of
qualifications in relation to the labour market and civil
society,
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1. Introduction: Current Context Describes the social and economic environment in which education policy is made
and in which teaching and learning take place
2. Educational Policy Statement Describes the Government’s goals for education, such as universal literacy and
numeracy, the development of skills needed for economic prosperity and the
creation of a stable, tolerant and democratic society
3. Statement of Broad Learning Describes what students should know and be able to do when
Objectives and Outcomes they complete their school education. Outcomes should be
/ standards for each level/cycle expressed in a range of domains, including knowledge,
understanding, skills and competencies, values and attitudes
4. Structure of the Education Describes the school system within which the curriculum framework is to be
System applied. It should specify:
• Number of years of schooling, including compulsory schooling
• Stages (or cycles) of schooling and their durations
• Number of weeks in the school years, hours or teaching periods in the
school week
5. Structure of curriculum Describes the organization of content within the framework and
content, learning areas and the extent to which schools and students can make choices. It might describe:
subjects
• The pattern of subjects or learning areas to be studied in each stage or
cycle (such as core, elective and optional subjects)
• A brief description of each subject or learning area outlining the rationale
for its inclusion in the curriculum and the contribution it makes to the
achievement of the learning outcomes defined in Section 3
• The number of hours to be assigned to each subject or learning area in
each stage or cycle
7. Teaching methodology Describes the range of teaching strategies, approaches that might be employed in
the implementation of the framework and achievements of learning outcomes
through interactive and recursive strategies.
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Levels and Programme Titles The NQF has eight levels that are based on the generic
nomenclature used for the qualifications in the country. A
The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications of qualification must be assigned to one of the eight levels. The
Pakistan is developed and published by Higher Education Framework does not describe qualifications at the same level
Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. It describes the levels of as being equal and qualifications at the same level are not
achievements and features of higher education interchangeable, however, they are at a comparable level in
qualifications. It covers academic qualifications from Level 5 terms of knowledge, skills or competence required to be
to Level 8. demonstrably completed.
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• Possess higher level theoretical and • Use of advanced • Conduct studies • Evaluate the • Inform people and • Act in accordance
practical knowledge supported by theoretical and at an advanced knowledge institutions, transfer with social,
textbooks with updated information, practical level in the field and skills ideas and solution scientific, cultural
practice equipment and other knowledge within independently. acquired at an proposals to and ethical values
resources. the field. • Take advanced problems in written on the stages of
• Complete a required core of General • Interpret and responsibility level in the and orally on issues gathering,
Education Courses. evaluate data, both as a team field with a in the field. implementation
• Bilingual proficiency in Urdu and define and analyze member and critical • Share the ideas and and release of the
English. problems, develop individually in approach. solution proposals results of data
solutions based on order to solve • Determine to problems on related to the
• Logical persuasive critical expression.
research and unexpected learning needs issues in the field field.
• Reflective thinking to solve problems
proofs by using complex and direct the with professionals • Possess sufficient
acquired advanced problems faced learning. and non- consciousness
knowledge and within the • Develop professionals by the about the issues
skills within the implementations positive support of of universality of
field. in the field. attitude qualitative and human rights,
• Problem solving • Planning and towards quantitative data. social justice,
skills through managing lifelong • Organize and equality, cultural
application of activities learning. implement project values in a
knowledge towards the • Demonstrated and activities for diverse world and
acquired. development of use of Urdu social environment also,
• Writing report of subordinates in and English for with a sense of environmental
innovative the framework professional social responsibility. protection,
research activities of a project. communicatio • Monitor the worker's health
• Work ns. developments in and security.
collaboratively • Efficient use the field and • Demonstrate
in teams. of scholarly communicate with academic
• Interactive and practical peers by using both integrity in all
problem solving tools Urdu and English academic and
• Appreciate • Use informatics and practical
diverse opinions communication activities.
technologies with at
least a minimum
level of European
Computer Usage
Advanced Level
software
knowledge.
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• Develop and deepen knowledge in • Use of theoretical • Independently • Evaluate • Communicate • Audit the data
the same or in a different field to and practical conduct studies that knowledge and current gathering,
the proficiency level based on knowledge within require proficiency skills acquired developments and interpretation,
Bachelor level qualifications. the field at a high in the field. at proficiency studies within the implementation and
• Conceive the interdisciplinary proficiency level. • Take responsibility level in the field to both announcement
interaction which the field is • Interpret the and develop new field with a professional and stages by taking into
related with. knowledge about strategic solutions critical non-professional consideration the
• Advanced knowledge of research the field by as a team member approach and groups cultural, scientific,
in the chosen field. integrating the in order to solve direct the systematically and ethical values
information unexpected learning. using written, oral and teach these
• Recent development in one’s
gathered from complex problems • Ethical use of and visual values.
related field of study.
different disciplines faced within the knowledge techniques by • Develop strategy,
• Cognitive, creative, constructive
and formulate new applications in the created by supporting with policy and
skills for research and reporting
knowledge. field. others. quantitative and implementation
results.
• Solve the problem • Demonstrate • Fidelity of data qualitative data. plans on the issues
• Utilitarian applied research to
faced related to the leadership in gathering and • Investigate, related to the field
solve socio-economic problems
field by using contexts that its use in improve social and assess the
research methods require solving technical connections and findings within the
and tools. problems related to reports their conducting frame of quality
• Critical ability to the field. • Complete and norms with a processes.
analyze and • Apply methods and report an critical view and • Use the knowledge,
synthesize technical tools of inquiry to innovative act to change problem solving
knowledge and advance useful research them when and/or
apply it to solve knowledge project to necessary. implementation
complex problems. impacting socio- positively • Communicate skills in
economic growth. impact society with peers by interdisciplinary
• Present using a foreign studies.
reports of the language • Be familiar with
research proficiently. professional codes
activities to • Use advanced of conduct and
peers and informatics and adhere to them for
other senior communication academic integrity.
scholars technology skills
with software
knowledge
required by the
field.
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• Develop and deepen the current and • Evaluate and • Contribute to the • Develop new • Investigate and • Contribute to the
advanced knowledge in the field use new progression in the ideas and improve social transition of the
with original thought and/or information field by producing methods in the connections and community to an
research and come up with within the field an innovative idea, field by using their conducting information society
innovative definitions based on in a systematic skill, design and/or high level mental norms and and its
Master's degree qualifications. approach. practice or by processes such manage the sustainability
• Conceive the interdisciplinary • Develop an adapting an already as creative and actions to change process by
interaction which the field is related innovative known idea, skill, critical thinking, them when introducing
with; come up with original knowledge, design, and/or problem solving necessary. scientific,
solutions by using knowledge method, design practice to a and decision • Defend original technological,
requiring proficiency on analysis, and/or practice different field making. views when social or cultural
synthesis and assessment of new or adapt an independently. • Collaborative exchanging ideas improvements.
and complex ideas. already known • Broaden the learning with in the field with • Demonstrate
• Substantial advanced knowledge in knowledge, borders of the senior and junior professionals and functional
the field to develop original new method, design knowledge in the scholars to communicate interaction by using
knowledge through basic and and/or practice field by producing broaden the effectively by strategic decision
applied research. to another field; or interpreting an field. showing making processes
research, original work or • Ability to widely competence in in solving problems
conceive, publishing at least share with peers the field. encountered in the
design, adapt one scientific paper and defend their • Ability to field.
and implement in the field in research. communicate and • Contribute to the
an original national and/or discuss orally, in solution finding
subject. international written and process regarding
• Critical analysis, refereed journals. visually with peers social, scientific,
synthesis and • Demonstrate by using a foreign cultural and ethical
evaluation of leadership in language. problems in the
new and contexts requiring • Demonstrate field and support
complex ideas. innovative and scholarly the development of
• Gain advanced interdisciplinary communication in these values.
level skills in the problem solving. multiple • Abide by
use of research • Use expert creative, languages. professional codes
methods in the critical, technical of academic and
field of study. skills to design and research integrity.
• Demonstrate implement research
intellectual projects at the
autonomy to frontiers of
add new knowledge
knowledge to • Conduct utilitarian
the field through research
use of advanced independently to
research discover new
methods. knowledge.
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Degree Issuance Policy: o Date of Admission into Degree Program (Back Side)
• Quality assurance arrangements for qualifications and o Semester Wise Break-up (Front Side)
authorized issuing organisations2 o Subjects Detail along with Credit Hours and GPA/
• Nationally consistent and correct use of qualification Marks (Front Side)
titles/Nomenclature. o Credit Hours Exempted/Transferred (Front Side)
Policy: o GPA/CGPA and Overall Percentage Against Earned
All the graduates after completing a programme of CGPA or total marks respectively (Front Side at the
study are entitled to receive the following documents End of the Transcript)
on the award of degree; o Picture of the Applicant be printed on Transcript.
o A degree with security watermark and seal of the (Front Side)
university o CNIC No. for Pakistani and Passport No. for Foreign
o A Detailed Marks Certificate (DMC)/Transcripts with Student (Back Side)
semester and cumulative GPA o Online Result Verification Key/ID (Front Side at the
o Degree Supplement Form (on demand): The Degree End of the Transcript)
Supplement Form (DSF) will also be provided on the o Signature of Issuing Officer(s) (Front and Back Side
demand of the graduates. It will provide a description of at the end of the Transcript)
the nature, level, context, content and status of the
studies that were pursued and successfully completed o Scale Must be Mentioned on Back Side of the
by the individual. The DSF contains name of the Transcript.(Back Side)
qualification, the comprehensive qualification profile o Charter Date of the University/DAI may be
including the levels, contents of the programme and Mentioned.(Back Side)
result gained, access to further studies and the
professional status etc. o Name of Campus/College be Mentioned along with
HEC Permission Date (Back Side)
• It is mandatory for a University/Degree Awarding
Institution to conduct convocation once a year at the o Mode of Study-----Regular or Private or Distance
principal campus or at the regional sub-campuses. Learning (Front Side)
• If any part of the study has been delivered/ assessed in *Requirements for Issuing and Verifying degree
a language other than English, the medium of • The degree will only be issued by the Institutions
instruction will be mentioned explicitly on the recognized by the Higher Education Commission,
degree/DMC/Transcript. Islamabad and authorized by Law to do so.
• Adequate information must be provided on Degree, • The degree issuing University/DAIs is required to adhere
Detailed Marks Sheet and Transcript with seal that to the rules, regulations and quality assurance criteria
ensures that the degree is authentic. The Higher laid down by the HEC and the respective accreditation
Education Institutions (HEIs) ensure that the final council and the compliance of the rules, regulation and
transcript for the award of degree includes following criteria is systematically monitored by the HEC and
information: respective accreditation council through well-laid out
o Name of Student (Front Side) policies and procedures.
o Father’s Name (Front Side) • The degree issuing organization requires seeking the
formal approval of the HEC and respective accreditation
o Date of Birth (Front Side) council in case of change of title of qualification or
o Registration No. /Roll No. (Front Side) replacement of any Degree.
Footnotes:
1. Australian Qualifications Framework Second Edition January 2013
2. Australian Qualifications Framework Second Edition January 2013
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Associate Degree:
Entry Requirements HSSC/F.Sc/FA/A’ level. (Level-04)
Duration 4 semesters/65-68 credit hours
Semester Duration 16-18 weeks (Minimum teaching 15 weeks, Exams one
week)
Course load per semester 16-18 credit hours
Average no. of courses per semester 4-6 (not more than 3 lab/practical course/semester)
Level 5
Subject Areas Associate of Arts degree,
Associate of Applied Science degree,
Associate of Science degree.
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Associate Degree qualifies individuals who apply underpinning technical
and theoretical knowledge in arrange of contexts to undertake advanced
skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway to further learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Advanced Diploma will have specialized and integrated technical
and theoretical knowledge with depth within one or more fields of work and
learning
Skills Graduates of an Associate Degree will have:
• Cognitive skills to identify, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information
and concept from a range of sources
• Cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad
understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
• Cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit
responses to sometimes complex problems
• Communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of
knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
Application of knowledge and Skills Graduates of an Associate Degree will demonstrate the application of
knowledge and skills:
• With initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision
making in paraprofessional practice
• To adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further
studies in one or more disciplines
• To adapt fundamental principles and techniques to known and unknown
situations
• With responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in
collaborations with others within broad parameters
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Pathways to Employment:
Seek employment in the area of professional/ vocational development at the entry level.
Level 5
Subject Area Arts, Commerce, Natural Sciences, Humanities
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Bachelor Degree qualifies individual who applies broad and coherent body of
knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway for
further learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Bachelor Degree (pass) will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with
depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for
independent lifelong learning.
Application of Graduate of Bachelor Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
Knowledge and • With initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in
professional practice and/or scholarship
Skills
• To adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• With responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in
collaboration with others within broad parameters
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Admission into This is for those students who will be joining the institute after completing 2 years
Masters after 2 years Bachelor (annual system). The students may be enrolled into the Master’s programme
directly by offering 94-106 credit hours, but they have to fulfil the following requirements:
Bachelor
i. Will earn first 64 76 credit hours
– at undergraduate level, and then
ii. Will earn 30 credit hours at Masters / M. Phil level.
· The Institute is obliged to issue a Bachelor (Hons.) degree to the student after
completing the additional undergraduate course requirement, i.e. 64-76 credit hours.
Pathways to Employment
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Level 5
Subject Area Arts, Commerce, Natural Sciences ,humanities,
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Bachelor Degree qualifies individual who applies broad and coherent body of
knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway for
further learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Bachelor Degree (pass) will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with
depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for
independent lifelong learning.
Application of Graduate of Bachelor Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
Knowledge and • With initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in
professional practice and/or scholarship
Skills
• To adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• With responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in
collaboration with others within broad parameters
Admission into
Masters after 3 years
Bachelor
Pathways to Employment
Entry level employment in the field of study
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Level 6
Subject Areas Agriculture, Architecture, Business Education, Computing Education,
Engineering, Homoeopathy, Law, Medical& Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Teachers Education, Tibb, Veterinary Sciences,
Qualifications offered BBA (Hons), B.Arch., BE, LLB, MBBS, BDS, B. Pharm, PharmD, B.Ed, DVM,
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Bachelor Honours Degree qualifies individual who apply body of
knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as a
pathway for research further learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Bachelor Honours Degree will have coherent and advanced
knowledge of underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and
knowledge of research and principles and methods
Application of knowledge and Graduate of Bachelor Honors Degree will demonstrate the application
Skills of Knowledge and skills:
• With initiative and judgment in professional practice and/or
scholarship
• To adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• With responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice
and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
• To plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and
scholarship with some independence
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Pathways to Employment
Bachelors Degree:
4-year Bachelor Degrees:
Entry Requirements HSSC/F.Sc/FA/A’ level. (Level-04)
Duration 8 Semesters (4years)/124-140 Credit Hours
Level 6
Subject Areas Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences , Biological Sciences, Business Studies, physical
sciences, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences
Qualifications offered BS, B.E, BSc (Eng.), BSc (Agri), B.Com (Hons), B.Tech (Hons) etc.
Pathways to Employment
Employment as Faculty in Colleges, Industry and Business.
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Masters Degree:
1-2 Years MA/MSc:
Entry Requirements BA, BSc., B.Com, BBA (3 years), BCS
Level 6
Subject Areas Biological Sciences, Business Studies, Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Social
Sciences, humanities, Languages
Qualifications offered MA, MSc, MBA, MCS etc.
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Bachelor Honors Degree qualifies individual who apply body of knowledge in a
specific context to undertake professional work and as a pathway for research further
learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Bachelor Honors Degree will have coherent and advanced knowledge of
underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of
research and principles and methods
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Masters Degree:
Entry Requirements Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year education (124-136) credit hours) after HSSC/F.A.
/F.Sc/Grade 12 equivalent
Duration 1.5 – 2 years
Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Master’s Degree (Research)
The Master Degree (Research) qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of
knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship and as a pathway for further
learning.
Knowledge Graduate of Master Degree (Research) will have:
• A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or
more disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of research principle and methods applicable to the field of work or
learning
Application of Graduate of Master Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and
knowledge and Skills skills:
• With creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning
• With high level personal autonomy and accountability
• To plan and execute a substantial piece of research
Pathways to Employment
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Learning Outcomes:
Purpose The Doctoral Degree qualifies individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to
research, investigate and develop new knowledge in one or more fields of investigation,
scholarship or professional practice.
Knowledge Graduate of Doctoral Degree will have:
• A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including
knowledge that constitute an original contribution
• Substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or
learning
Skills Graduate of Doctoral Degree will have:
• Cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect
critically on that theory and practice
• Cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing
knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice
to generate original knowledge
• Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning
• Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and
conclusions
• Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original
research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results
to peer and the community
• Expert skills to design, implement, analyze, theorize and communicate research that makes
a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice
Application of Graduate of Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:• With
knowledge and Skills intellectual independence• With initiative and creativity in news situations and/or for further
learning• With full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs• To plan and
execute original research• With the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge, including
in the context of professional practice
Pathways to Employment
University Faculty, Professional research in areas of specialization
References:
I. National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
II. Higher Education Commission (www.hec.gov.pk)
III. National Curriculum Framework Development
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www.hec.gov.pk