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Admission Criteria Post-Graduate Programs

Dow University of Health Sciences awards post-graduate degrees in 19 diverse disciplines. Learn about our programs, scholarships and how to apply.

General Eligibility Criteria for all Post-Graduate Students:

Applicable for All Post-Graduate Programs

Domicile Sindh
Age Limit : (as on 31st December)
Private Candidates – 40 years
Government Servants – 45 years

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Program Title	Master of Public Health (MPH)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Minimum 16 years of education in Health Sciences disciplines (medicine, nutrition, nursing, health management, or other allied health sciences from an accredited institution).
Entrance Test	Structure BCQ Interview by the selection panel
Assessment Method	70% Final Exam based on BCQs/SAQs and 30% internal evaluation.

Master of Science in Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Program Title	Master of Science in Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Minimum 16 years of education in Health Sciences disciplines (medicine, nutrition, nursing, health management, or other allied health sciences from an accredited institution).
Entrance Test	Structure BCQ Interview by the selection panel
Assessment Method	70% Final Exam based on BCQs/SAQs and 30% internal evaluation.

Master of Science in Public Health (Health Policy Management)

Program Title	Master of Science in Public Health (Health Policy Management)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Minimum 16 years of education in Health Sciences disciplines (medicine, nutrition, nursing, health management, or other allied health sciences from an accredited institution).
Entrance Test	Structure BCQ Interview by the selection panel
Assessment Method	70% Final Exam based on BCQs/SAQs and 30% internal evaluation.

Master of Science in Public Health (Public Health Nutrition)

Program Title	Master of Science in Public Health-MSPH ( Public Health Nutrition)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Minimum 16 years of education in Health Sciences disciplines (medicine, nutrition, nursing, health management, or other allied health sciences from an accredited institution).
Entrance Test	Structure BCQ Interview by the selection panel
Assessment Method	70% Final Exam based on BCQs/SAQs and 30% internal evaluation.

Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE)

Program Title	Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE)
Program Duration	2.5 years
Degree Plan	MBBS course involves training basic and clinical sciences encompassing all objectives related to cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.
Total Number of Credit Hours	52 Credit Hours (with research project) 55 Credit Hours (with research thesis)
Eligibility Criteria	MBBS with one year house job. BDS with one year house job. 2 years teaching experience in a recognized Medical/ Dental College. IELTS academic (6.5 band) / TOEFL (600 minimum on PBT, 100 minimum on iBT).
Criteria for Short Listing Candidates	Score of TOEFL/ IELTS Written test results. Written test to be held in Karachi Interview results; Applicants may sit for the interview in Karachi Out-of-Pakistan applicants (Pakistani nationals or foreigners) may take the interview via Skype. The exact date and time may be decided based on mutual convenience.
Program Description	This program is meant for all those medical and dental professionals who: Want to make a full time career in medical education. Are deans, heads of departments/ wards and interested in improving the quality of education in their spheres of influence. Are mid-career professionals interested in improving the existing academic environment and functioning. Are interested in knowing about the field and science of health professions education.

Master of Science in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Program Title	Master of Science in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Minimum 16 years of education in Health Sciences disciplines (medicine, nutrition, nursing, health management, or other allied health sciences from an accredited institution).
Entrance Test	Structure BCQ Interview by the selection panel
Assessment Method	70% Final Exam based on BCQs/SAQs and 30% internal evaluation.

Master of Sciences in Advanced Physiotherapy

Program Title	Master of Sciences in Advanced Physiotherapy (MSAP)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	4 years BS Physiotherapy from HEC recognized institution OR 4 years BS physiotherapy degree + 1 year additional physiotherapy certificate from HEC recognized institution OR 5 year DPT – Doctor of Physical therapy

M.Sc. in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Program Title	M.Sc. in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Total number of Credit Hours	31

Masters of Nursing

Program Title	Master of Nursing (MSN)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Three years general Nursing diploma 01 year Midwifery Diploma or Post Basic specialty diploma 02 years Post-RN BSc Nursing Degree 02 years clinical experience Valid Registration with PNC OR 04 years BS Nursing degree 02 year clinical experience including 01-year internship (bedside care) Valid registration with PNC
Assessment Methods	Assignments/Projects/Presentations: 30%. Midterm Examination (conducted by Exam Dep.): 30%. Final Examination (conducted by Exam Dep.): 40%.

Post RN BS Nursing (BSN)

Program Title	Post RN BS Nursing (BSN)
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility	Matric with Science 03 years General Nursing Diploma 01 years diploma in Midwifery (any Post Basic Specialty for males in Lieu of Midwifery) 02 years clinical experience Valid PNC Registration
Assessment Methods	Assignments/Projects/Presentations: 30%. Midterm Examination (conducted by Exam Dep.): 30%. Final Examination (conducted by Exam Dep.): 40%.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Institute of Business and Health Management

Program Title	Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Normal Duration	2.0 – Year (4-Semester)
Total Credit Hours	66 CHs
Total Number of Courses	22 Courses (3 CHs each) including MBA Project / Business Project / Research Project
Entry Requirement	16-year Education or equivalent, (with minimum 50% marks), IBHM Admission Test (with minimum 50% marks) Selection Interview (satisfactory)
Internship	Six to eight week supervised internship in an organization will be offered to complete MBA Project / Business project.
Degree Awarding CGPA	Completion of the prescribed course work with the minimum degree awarding CGPA (2.5 out of 4.0).
Comprehensive Examination	Satisfactory performance in the comprehensive examination to be taken after completion of the prescribed course work with the minimum degree awarding CGPA.
Exemptions and Credit Transfers	Students having passed a Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate Course(s) from IHM may claim credit transfer in the reciprocal course(s); provided that the total number of credit transfers does not exceed 50% of the total courses (11 of 22). Credit transfers may be allowed for the reciprocal courses (having same course code / Level, course title and course contents) passed with minimum B grade.

Masters of Business Administration – MBA Executive

Program Title	MBA Executive
Normal Duration	2.0 – Year Program (4-Semester)
Model of Delivery	Weekends Only (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Total Credit Hours	60 CHs
Total Number of Courses	20 Courses of 3 CHs each (including 3 Electives of 3CHs each) Report Based on Capstone Project / Corporate Solutions to be taken as Business Project of (3 CHs) OR Research Project. (3 CHs)
Entry Requirement	16-year Education or equivalent, (with minimum 50% marks), IBHM Admission Test / NTS-GAT(with minimum 50% marks) – Selection Interview (satisfactory) 4-Year Work experience
Degree Awarding CGPA	Completion of the prescribed course work with the minimum degree awarding CGPA (2.5 out of 4.0).
Comprehensive Examination	Satisfactory performance in the comprehensive examination to be taken after completion of the prescribed course work with the minimum degree awarding CGPA.

FCPS II

Program Title	Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)
Program Duration	4 Years
Eligibility Criteria	Attested photocopies required: FCPS-I pass letter One year House Job Certificates CNIC Domicile MBBS Degree Valid PMDC Registration Certificate RTMC Registration Certificate if previously registered In addition to the above criteria, the following conditions may apply depending if the candidate is pursuing his/her career in any sub-specialty. Candidates applying for any sub specialty must have completed two years mandatory training in the appropriate allied major subjects. Candidates if want to join sub-specialty after completion of two years in the appropriate allied major subject must appeared in the entry test again.
Entry Test & Marking	The questions will be MCQ (Single best type) with No Negative marking. In case of a tie regarding marks, Merit will be according to age with preference given to the elder candidate as per Sindh Government rule.
Interview and Selection	Interview call is not a guarantee for selection. You are required to bring all relevant original documents for verification at the time of the interview. After selection / assignment of teaching unit you will have to join the unit within 03 days. For government servants requiring deputation order, the joining period will be 15 days and all government employees should have a NOC from the government by the time of interview. All candidates should ensure that joining report duly signed by Unit Chief, is submitted to Department of Postgraduate Studies within 03 days of the interview and at CPSP within one month.
Terms and Conditions	All candidates are required to produce pay order of Rs.25, 000/- in favor of “Dow University of Health Sciences”, at the time of interview (refundable after completion of training), the same will be forfeited by DUHS if candidate does not join/complete training for any reason. Registration and Monitoring fee Rs. 25,000/- per year shall be charged. Two months’ salary will be deducted in case the trainee left the FCPS-ll Program under any circumstances. Placement order will be issued after completion of all formalities. NO TA/DA will be given. The University does not take responsibility for providing accommodation. Entry test fee of Rs. 3,000/- submitted once cannot be refunded under any circumstances. If a selected candidate requested to withdraw the admission on his / her reserved seat after submission of original documents a pay order of Rs. 5,000/- in favor of Dow University of Health Sciences will be charged as a penalty to return back his / her original documents. Stipend will be paid as per rule, if any increase in stipend is announced by the government during the training period the same shall be applicable only when the University has received the grant for the same from the Government.

Master of Dental Sciences / Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) – DIKIOHS )

Program Title	Master of Dental Sciences / Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Program Duration	4 Years
Specialty	Basic Dental Sciences (Science of Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Oral Biology, and Community Dentistry). Clinical Dental Sciences (Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Prosthodontics).
Program Intake	Annual
Total Cr. Hrs.	75
Assessment Method	Entry Test Structure: BCQs formatted. Interview: All candidates must be proficient in spoken English and must be capable of answering questions related to their respective subjects.
Entry Test	The admission test is conducted by DUHS.
Selection And Enrolment	Final selection and interview is conducted by the DPGS, DPGS-OHS, Dean Faculty of Dentistry.

MSc Dentistry – DIKIOHS

Program Title	Masters of Sciences, Dental Sciences / Masters of Sciences, Dental Surgery
Program Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Specialty	Basic Dental Sciences Clinical Dental Sciences
Program Intake	Annual
Assessment Method	Entry Test Structure: BCQs formatted. Interview: All candidates must be proficient in spoken English and must be capable of answering questions related to their respective subjects.
Entry Test	The admission test is conducted by DUHS.
Selection And Enrolment	Final selection and interview is conducted by the DPGS, DPGS-OHS, Dean Faculty of Dentistry

FCPS – DIKIOHS

Program Title	Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)
Program Duration	4 Years
Specialty	Operative Dentistry Orthodontics Oral Surgery And/or Prosthodontics
Program Intake	Annual
Assessment Method	Entry Test Structure: BCQs formatted. Interview: All candidates must be proficient in spoken English and must be capable of answering questions related to their respective subjects.
Entry Test	The admission test is conducted by DUHS.
Selection And Enrolment	Final selection and interview is conducted by the DPGS, DPGS-OHS, Dean Faculty of Dentistry.

FCPS in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology

Program Title	Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)
Program Duration	1 Years
Specialty	Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR)

Fellowship in Women Imaging

Program Title	Fellowship in Women Imaging
Program Duration	1 Years
Eligibility	Trainees must have completed a four year residency in Diagnostic Radiology at an institution accredited by the CPSP and must have cleared FCPS in Diagnostic Radiology or any equivalent examination.

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