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School of Post Graduate Studies

The postgraduate education in Dow University of Health Sciences is conducted under the supervision of the School of Postgraduate Studies which is headed by the Principal. The University bodies such as Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), Institutional (ethical) Review Board (IRB) and Scientific Committee facilitates and monitors both the research activity and the overall programs.

Semester Freezing Policy

A student may take a Semester off due to unavoidable circumstances (e.g. Financial / Health constraint etc.) by applying for a Semester Freeze. Such student must submit an application, verified & recommended by the Program Director of the concerned program to the Department of Postgraduate Studies for approval.

  • The University does not allow freezing during the first semester.
  • Request regarding Semester Freeze Should be made prior to commencement of the Semester.
  • If a student freezes a semester(s), s/he will retake admission in the same semester, will pay full tuition fee of that semester but not admission fee.
  • The maximum duration of the degree program shall remain the same.
  • The student shall pay 10% of the tuition Fee of each Frozen Semester for continuation of enrollment.

Once approved, then information regarding Semester Freeze shall be given to the following:

  • Controller of Examination.
  • Director Admissions.
  • Registrar DUHS.
  • Program Director.
  • School of Postgraduate Studies.

Revised

It is not applicable to FCPS/Diploma Programs. After requesting and being allowed for freezing a semester, the concerned student should not be recommended to join back in the middle of the frozen semester.