Postgraduate Admissions (Academic Year 2026-27)

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi

Admissions Office: School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)

Mandatory Jurisdiction: Only candidates holding a Sindh Domicile are eligible to apply.

Emergency Contingency Clause: In the event of a mass disaster or health emergency, admitted scholars are strictly expected to actively participate in the university's public relief efforts.

1. Available Postgraduate Programs & Disciplines

🎓 Master Programs

• MS in Advanced Physiotherapy (MSAPT)

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

• Master of Science in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (MSBE)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE)

• Master of Science Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Typing (MS-TMTT)

🦷 Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) & Dental Sciences

• MDS (Clinical Sciences):

  • Operative Dentistry

  • Oral Surgery

  • Orthodontics

  • Prosthodontics

• Master of Dental Sciences (Basic Sciences):

  • Sciences of Dental Materials

  • Community Dentistry

🔬 MPhil Programs

• Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology

• Allied Health Sciences: Biotechnology, Genetics

• Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics

🧪 PhD Programs

Featuring Full Tuition Scholarships and targeted Research Funding opportunities.

• Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health

• Allied Health Sciences: Biotechnology, Medical Genetics

• Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacology

📅 Critical Deadlines & Test Schedules

The admission timeline and testing windows are categorized strictly by your chosen degree level:

Master & MPhil Programs

• Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th June, 2026

• Entrance Test Date (Tentative): Thursday, 16th July, 2026

PhD Programs

• Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th June, 2026

• Entrance Test Date (Tentative): Tuesday, 14th July, 2026

📊 Core Admission Criteria & Entry Weightages

Program Tier	Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)	Passing Criteria & Entry Test Rules
Master Programs	Rs. 5,000/-	Minimum 50% marks required in both the GAT and the Subject Entry Test. For MDS candidates, the test is strictly specialty-based.
MPhil Programs	Rs. 5,000/-	Minimum 50% passing score. Applicants must possess a valid GRE, HAT General, or equivalent test score to clear the general threshold.
PhD Programs	Rs. 5,000/-	Minimum 60% marks required in both the GAT and the Subject Specific Entry Test.

 

📝 Procedural Instructions & Compliance

1
 
Complete Online Portal Setup
Digital Application
1.Complete Online Portal Setup:Digital Application.

Access the official DUHS portal and fully complete the digital registration form. Ensure all scanned academic degrees, transcripts, and your Sindh Domicile are attached cleanly to avoid system rejection.

2
 
Submit Processing Fee
Online Deposit
2.Submit Processing Fee:Online Deposit.

Pay the non-refundable online application processing fee of Rs. 5,000/- using the system-generated digital voucher links before the June 30th cutoff.

3
 
Secure Administrative Clearances
For Employed Personnel Only
3.Secure Administrative Clearances:For Employed Personnel Only.

If you are currently serving as a government employee, you must route your application strictly through the proper institutional channels and submit an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the application phase.

4
Appear for Entry Assessment
Tentative Mid-July Testing
4.Appear for Entry Assessment:Tentative Mid-July Testing.

Report to your designated university testing center on July 14th (for PhD) or July 16th (for Master/MPhil) with your issued test admittance slips.

⚠️ Crucial Logistics Notes

• Accommodation Policy: Dow University of Health Sciences provides no provision for hostel or residential accommodation facilities for postgraduate scholars. Candidates must arrange their own boarding locally in Karachi.

• Verification Warning: Submitting incomplete profiles or failing to present verifiable documents before the deadline will lead to an immediate forfeiture of your application processing rights.

Institutional Contact Directory & Helpdesks

• Main Address: School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi, Pakistan.

• Master / MDS Support Line: +92-21-38771000 (Extensions: 60034 to 60038)

• MPhil / PhD Support Line: +92-21-38771000 (Extensions: 6024 to 6028)

• Primary Query Inbox: pgs@duhs.edu.pk

• Official Web Portals: www.duhs.edu.pk | www.duhs.edu.pk/admission/postgrad-programs-academic-year-2026-27