UAF approves new PHD programmes

Degrees for computer sciences and agri-business confirmed

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture (UAF) approved new PhD degrees, for computer sciences and agri-business, during an academic council meeting on Tuesday.

UAF Vice-Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar presided over the meeting, while UAF Registrar Muhammad Hussain presented the agenda.

During the meeting, it was also decided to elevate the department of biochemistry to the department of biochemical sciences, while the department of agronomy will now be known as the institute of agronomy. The meeting also agreed to establish a department of epidemiology and public health.



The meeting also decided to hold an entry test for MSC(H), MS and MPhil programmes. The first entry test will be held on July 2, while the second is scheduled for July 27. Further, the Institute of Business Administration will commence a specialisation in MA finance.

Zafar urged the meeting to take all the possible measures to ensure quality education and to conduct problem solving research for the welfare of the society. Trained manpower will guarantee a bright future, he stated. The university is working tirelessly to better the education system, bringing it up to par with the rest of the world. We have to come up with innovative ideas and think outside of the box, he emphasised.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 6^th, 2018.