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University of Health Sciences Lahore

ADMISSIONS
Ph.D. & M.Phil. in Basic Medical/
Dental Sciences & M.S. in Nursing
(Session 2024-2025)
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, invites applications from eligible
candidates for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Philosophy
(M.Phil.) in the following disciplines of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, and
Master of Science (MS) in Nursing:

Ph.D. M.Phil.
i. Anatomy i. Anatomy
ii. Histopathology ii. Histopathology
iii. Pharmacology iii. Pharmacology
iv. Microbiology iv. Microbiology
v. Haematology v. Haematology
vi. Immunology vi. Immunology
vii. Human Genetics & Molecular Biology vii. Human Genetics & Molecular Biology
viii. Forensic Medicine viii. Medical Laboratory Sciences
ix. Biochemistry ix. Forensic Medicine
x. Oral Biology
xi. Physiology
xii. Biochemistry

Duration:
▪ The duration of Ph.D. program shall be three (03) years and that of M.Phil. and
M.S., two (02) years.

▪ Ph.D. and M.Phil./M.S. programs shall be fulltime and students enrolled in

these programs shall not be allowed to undertake any employment until the
completion of degree.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Ph.D. M.Phil./M.S.
1. The candidates must possess at- 1. (a) For admission to M.Phil. in
least 18 years of education with the Medical Sciences or M.Phil. in
following qualifications: Dental Sciences a candidate must
possess MBBS and BDS degrees
▪ MBBS/BDS/BS Allied Health respectively.
Sciences
(b) For M.Phil. in Medical Laboratory
▪ M.Phil./Master/FCPS or Sciences, a candidate must
equivalent qualification in possess BSc (Hons.) or MSc in
relevant subject recognized by relevant subject.
HEC/Concerned Federal
(c) For M.S. in Nursing a candidate
Regulatory Authority.
must possess four (04) years
2. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) Generic BSc Nursing or two (02)
in the semester system or First years post RN Nursing or any other
Division in annual system in the degree recognized by the Pakistan
most recent relevant degree Nursing Council as equivalent to
obtained whether from a Pakistani or aforementioned degrees.
foreign university.
2. The candidate has passed the UHS
3. The candidate has passed the Admission Test for M.Phil./M.S.
Admission Test for Ph.D. conducted
by the University.

Admission Test:
Sr. Time
Test Date & Time *Format
No. Allowed
1. Ph.D. Admission Sunday, 18th August, Subject-Based Admission Test 2 hours
Test 2024 at 10:00 AM. consisting of 100 Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQs).
2. M.Phil. Admission Sunday, 18th August, Total 100 MCQs; 30% General 2 hours
Test 2024 at 10:00 AM. (English, Analytical Reasoning
and Computer Skills) and 70%
Basic Sciences.
2. M.S. Nursing Sunday, 18th August, Total 100 MCQs; 30% General 2 hours
Admission Test 2024 at 10:00 AM. (English, Analytical Reasoning
and Computer Skills) and 70%
Basic Sciences.

* For detail of format and ToS, please visit UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
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How to Apply:

1. Visit the Online Admission Portal for Postgraduate Programs on the UHS
website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
2. Create an account by providing your Name, Father/Guardian Name, Email ID,
Mobile Number, and a Password.
3. First, select your degree program (e.g., Ph.D. or M.Phil. or M.S. Nursing).
After choosing a program, select the discipline/subject for which you want to
apply for.
4. Fill in your personal details on the application form, including your name,
domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, etc.
5. Enter your qualification details, such as your MBBS/BDS/Master’s/BSc marks
year of passing, university, etc.
6. Upload scanned documents, ensuring each document is within a maximum
size of 2 MB, as specified on the application.
7. Read and acknowledge the Undertaking. Verify the provided information and
attachments before submission.
8. Submit the online application. You will receive a confirmation notification on
your email address. Download and print both the submitted application and
the bank challan for the processing fee.
9. Visit the nearest branch of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) with the fee challan to
deposit the Admission Processing Fee of Rs. 7,000 (non-refundable). This
fee can also be deposited through online banking. Your application process is
now complete.

Admission Criteria:
The admission shall be granted on merit only.
1. During the selection process for Ph.D., the following elements shall be
considered:
• Academic record of relevant M.Phil./Master/Equivalent
• Relevant experience
• Research publications
• Demonstration of the ability to pursue doctoral-level research based on
the “statement of purpose” at the time of admission.

2. The admission criteria for M.Phil./M.S. shall be as follows:

Admission Criteria Weightage

Qualifications 25%
Admission Test 50%
Experience 10%
Interview 15%
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Schedule of Admissions:
Date
Description
Ph.D. M.Phil. M.S. Nursing
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Online Application Start Monday, 15 July, Monday, 15 July, Monday, 15th July,
Date 2024 (From 09:00 AM) 2024 (From 09:00 AM) 2024 (From 09:00 AM)
Online Application Monday, 5th August, Monday, 5th August, Monday, 5th August,
Closing Date 2024 (by 05:00 PM) 2024 (by 05:00 PM) 2024 (by 05:00 PM)
Download roll number From Friday, 9th From Friday, 9th From Friday, 9th
slips from UHS website August, 2024 August, 2024 August, 2024
Sunday, 18th August, Sunday, 18th August, Sunday, 18th August,
Admission Test
2024 at 10:00 AM 2024 at 10:00 AM 2024 at 10:00 AM
2nd September – 5th 9th September – 18th 19th September – 24th
Interviews
September 2024 September 2024 September 2024
Monday, 9th Friday, 20th Friday, 27th
First Merit List
September, 2024 September, 2024 September, 2024
Deadline for Fee By 18th September, By 30th September, By 7th October, 2024
Submission and Joining 2024 2024
Second Merit List 23rd September, 2024 3rd October, 2024 10th October, 2024
Commencement of
28th October, 2024 28th October, 2024 28th October, 2024
Classes
Program End Date By 27th October, 2027 By 27th October, 2026 By 27th October, 2026

Important Instructions:
1. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Postgraduate Online
Admission Portal. Any applications that are incomplete or are submitted in
violation of the prescribed procedure shall be rejected. Failure to pay the
processing fee by the specified due date shall also result in application rejection.
2. While the applicant is not required to manually submit a print-out of the
application, he/she must upload the paid processing fee challan or bank receipt
on the portal before the application submission deadline.
3. No request for change/amendment in the application shall be entertained after
the final submission of the application.
4. The candidature/admission of a candidate found to have submitted
forged/fake/fabricated documents or incorrect/false information shall be
cancelled immediately.
5. As part of the application for admission to Ph.D. programs, applicants shall be
required to submit a statement of purpose, which shall form an integral part of
the application.
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6. Admission Test Result, Interview Schedule and Merit Lists shall be made
available on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
7. Selected candidates are required to deposit the prescribed fee and other dues
at any branch of the Bank of Punjab (BOP). The fee can be paid through online
transaction as well. Failing to do so within the stipulated time period shall result
in the loss of the right to admission.
8. Admission shall be granted on merit only.
9. Those in service and applicants desirous to attend the course on deputation
basis must apply through proper channel.
10. Those having foreign qualifications are required to submit HEC/PMDC/PNC
equivalence certificate.
11. The detail of programs, fee structure, and faculty is available on UHS website
(www.uhs.edu.pk).

REGISTRAR
University of Health Sciences,
Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore-54600