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Department has launched the program of MS (Applied Physics) and MS (Mathematics) by keeping in view the following points as far as social circle of UET, Taxila is concerned:

• In order to have more in-depth study of research projects of applied nature which are already going on in the existing Engineering faculties of UET, Taxila.
• In order to elevate the industry based research in the field of applied physics and Mathematics.
• To fill the space of more application oriented Physicists as far as sensitivity and demand of region is concerned
• To enhance the teamwork among the Engineers and Scientist of the University and region for producing quality research of international repute

In addition to above social concern, Department has worked out in detail as far as employment perspectives of graduates are concerned. The city of Taxila is located in the vicinity of six to seven strategic and industrial organization including Pakistan Ordinance Factory, Wah Cantt, Heavy Industry Taxila (HIT), Taxila Cantt, Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) Taxila, Project Management Organization (PMO), Islamabad and Hattar Industrial State, Hattar, Haripure, where the need of Physicists having the experience of applied nature is growing day by day. Moreover, many other public and private sector Universities and colleges are there in region including University of Wah, Wah Engineering College, HITEC University, Taxila, and University of Haripur, Haripur. These are all ideal places for graduate of Applied Physics as far as job perspectives are concerned. Department have full belief that the experience of Applied Physics graduate working in close collaboration of excellent Engineering Faculty of UET, Taxila will surely have upper edge among the candidates of other universities of Pakistan.

By considering above mention factors UET Taxila has launched MS (Applied Physics) and MS (Mathematics) Program since spring 2014 in the Department of Basic Sciences. Our goal is to fill the space of physicists not only in Pakistan but also abroad. To obtain this purpose, we have devised a conducive plan that will lead to a professional and research-based program in which students will be trained regarding market needs. An important component of this program is our collaboration with national and international universities and organizations to provide valuable jobs in industry after graduation. Our collaborative universities and organizations include National Institute of Laser and Optoelectronics (NILOP), Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), Kyung Hee University (KHU) South Korea