KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (KMU)

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ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT – PhD PROGRAM

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.

Proposed Areas of Research

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

Eligibility Criteria

1. 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

2. Bachelors Degree:

   • Must be in a relevant field such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or Medical and Allied Health Sciences

3. 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

How to Apply

1. Visit the KMU ORIC website for detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and program structure:
   www.oric.kmu.edu.pk

2. 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

Contact Information

Director – ORIC
Khyber Medical University
KMU Road, Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar
Website: www.kmu.edu.pk
Phone: 091-9217703

Media Contact: KMU Media