Course Selection

MS in Mathematics (Research Thesis / Course Work Track)

Rules for the Selection of Courses:

1. Students may enroll MS level course, if already passed pre-requisite course(s) for that particular course(s) determined in the study scheme.

2. The credit hour limits are as below:

     i. For the 1^st semester, a maximum of nine credit hours / three courses are allowed.

     ii. For the 2^nd semester, a maximum of nine credit hours / three courses are allowed

     iii. During 3^rd 4^th semester:

For Research Thesis Track:

• Research Thesis plus one course;

For Course Work Track:

• 6-credit hour / two courses

     iv. However, during 3^rd and 4^th semester student may enroll two extra course(s) in addition to above that includes “leftover previous semester(s) course(s)” , “F grade” or any improve course.

3. During the study program, students may attempt to improve a “B-”, "C" or “D” grade course(s) only once.

4. A student will complete his/her study program within at least four semesters/ 2-year.

Rules for the Selection of Research Thesis:

5. Thesis Research course will be offered to the students during 3rd semester only.

6. A merit list will be calculated before the start of course selection in each semester for the students.

7. In order to enroll for Research Thesis course, students must have followings:

     i. Achieved a CGPA of 2.75 or higher.

     ii. Earned 18 credit hours (MS Level courses) as prescribed.

(Note: Students are required to complete and submit a Research Thesis of 6-credit hours as offered. The choice of the Research Thesis is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the supervisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Research Thesis and will be required to give a presentation and defend before the panel of examiners.)

Rules for the Two Courses in lieu of Research Thesis:

1. In order to enroll two courses in lieu of Research Thesis courses, student must have followings:

     i. Achieved a CGPA of 2.30 or higher.

     ii. Earned 18 credit hours (MS Level courses) as prescribed.

Procedure:

In order to select your courses, follow the steps below:

1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
2. Click on the Course Selection link
3. While selecting courses, give priority to "F" grade course(s) and the improvement of “B-”, "C" or “D” grade course(s) where possible
4. Click the check boxes to select courses
5. Save the selection
6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

Note:

• You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section in your LMS account, in case of any confusion
• In case of any question/query regarding MS Mathematics course selection, contact at mth@vu.edu.pk
• Recommendation: Full time regular students are urged to follow their prescribed scheme of studies.