Committed to Excellence in Academics & Research
Khyber Medical University invites applications from highly motivated and goal-oriented candidates for one collaborative PhD position (Khyber Medical University – University of York, UK, distance learning) to commence in April 2026.
Mode of Study: Full-time, primarily based at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
The PhD position focuses on Hypertension or Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) management, including but not limited to:
Cost-effectiveness or sustainability/systems integration of CVD programs in low-resource settings
Health inequalities and access to hypertension care
Determinants of cardiovascular health
Academic Qualifications:
Must hold at least a Master’s / MPhil degree with upper second class (2:1) or 3.0 CGPA or equivalent in a relevant field such as:
Public Health
Epidemiology
Global Health
Health Sciences
Bachelors Degree:
Must be in a relevant field such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or Medical and Allied Health Sciences
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification
Submission can be deferred until after initial application; not required for the admission test
Visit the KMU ORIC website for detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and program structure:
www.oric.kmu.edu.pk
Submit the completed application form via email with relevant documents to:
copebp.kmu.phd@gmail.com
Deadline for Submission: 6th March 2026
Advertisement Reference: Adv # 13/2026
Director – ORIC
Khyber Medical University
KMU Road, Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar
Website: www.kmu.edu.pk
Phone: 091-9217703
Media Contact: KMU Media