Top 5 medical universities of Pakistan

Medical science being known as mother of education is one of the most preferred academic disciplines desired by all the students around the world. Pakistan has 86 medical schools among which 50 being private and 38 being public institutes.

Medical science has amazing numerous benefits concerning academic and professional aspects. Having granted admission in the Medicine field is a huge privilege in Pakistan as millions of students compete for the limited seats available due to high competition.

It’s always a great idea to know who the top dogs are in the field. Following are some of the top medical schools categorized according to HEC listed criteria

Aga Khan University Karachi

Aga Khan University (AKU) is one of the most reputable medical institutes in the medical field bestowing quality education to the youth of Pakistan. Ever since its establishment in 1983, it has accredited programs in Afghanistan, Tanzania and United Kingdom. AKU is considered number one medical school in Pakistan and ranks 185^th in ASIA medial universities lists.

S.No	Graduate Programs
1	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
2	Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiolgoy and Biostatistics
3	Master of Health Policy and Management
4	Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
5	Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

S.No	Undergraduate Programs
1	Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
2	Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
3	Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
4	Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BScN)

Undergraduate Program Admission Cycle
Undergraduate Program Admission Cycle
Application Acceptance	April 19 to July 28
Admission Test Date	5-Sep
Interview & Shortlisting	September/October
Last date to submit(Attested copy of Pakistani HSSC / High School or equivalent examination results)	24-Sep
Submission of MDCAT results administered by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)	TBD
Class Commencement	Jan-22

Graduate Program Admission Cycle
Graduate Program Admission Cycle
Application acceptance	April 19 to July 28
Admission Test	4-Sep
Last date to submit HEC attestation( 16 years of undergraduate transcript and HEC degree equivalence)	24-Sep
Interviews and Shortlisting	September/October
Classes Start	Jan-22

Eligibility criteria

Program

Details

MBBS & BDS

70% (HSSC/Intermediate or Pre-Medical) or Equivalent in 1^st Division

University of Health Sciences Lahore

Lahore’s University of Health Sciences (UHS) is known to be 2^nd highest ranked medical university in Pakistan recognized by PMDC, PEC and HEC. Being a public university it was established during the year 2002 in Lahore. University of health sciences provides dental, biomedical engineering, medical, paramedic and dental education in Punjab province.

Programs offered

S.No	Program	Program Duration
1	MBBS	5 Years
2	BDS	4 Years
3	Pharm D	5 Years
4	DPT(Doctor of Physical Therapy)	5 Years
5	B.Sc. Nursing	2-4 Years

Eligibility criteria

Program

Details

MBBS & BDS

Candidate should have Sindh Domicile

70% (HSSC/Intermediate or Pre-Medical) or Equivalent in 1^st Division

Passed MDCAT (60%)

Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

Karachi’s Dow University is one of the best Public sector Medical Universities of Pakistan founded in year 1945. Sir Hugh Dow set the foundation for Dow medical college. Karachi Dow University ranks as the 3^rd best based on HEC criteria.

Programs Offered

S.No	Program Name
1	Bachelor of Medicine
2	Bachelor of Surgery
3	BS Generic Nursing
4	BS Prosthetics & Orthotics
5	Bachelors in Dental Surgery
6	Doctor of Physiotherapy
7	BS Dental Care Professional
8	Doctor of Pharmacy
9	BS Occupational Therapy
10	BS Medical Technology
11	Bachelor Science in Radiologic

MBBS & BDS Eligibility

Program

Details

MBBS & BDS

Candidate should have Sindh Domicile

65% marks (HSSC/Intermediate or Pre-Medical) or Equivalent in 1^st Division

Passed MDCAT (60%)

Khyber Medical University KPK

Khyber Medical University being founded in 1954 is considered one of the premier medical institutes of Pakistan being ranked as 4^th best according to HEC ranking criteria.

Undergraduate Programs

Program Details	Program Duration
Doctor Physical Therapy	5 Year
BS(Paramedics)	4 Year
BS(Nursing)	4 Year
MBBS
B.Sc	2 Year
BDS

Postgraduate Programs

Program Details	Program Duration
MPH (General)	5 Year Program
Master in Hospital Administration(MHA)	2 Year Program
M.S Physical Therapy	2 Year Program
MPH (Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health)	2 Year Program
MSc. Epidemiology & Bio Statistics	2 Year Program
PhD Public Health	3 Year Program
MPH(Non-Communicable Disease)	2 Year Program
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy	1 Year Program
Master in Nursing (MSN)	2 Year Program
M.Phil (Basic Medical Science)	2 Year Program
PhD (Basic Medical Science)	3 Year Program

MBBS Admission Eligibility

Program

Details

MBBS & BDS

60% marks (SSC) or Equivalent in 1^st Division

40% FSc Marks

Passed MDCAT (40%)

Isra University Hyderabad

Isra University is one of the premier medical institutes of Pakistan being established in 1997. Isra University ranks as the 5^th best Medical University according to HEC criteria.

Isra University Programs

S.No	Program	Duration
1	Bachelor of Science, BS(Nursing)	4 Years
2	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	5 Years
3	Doctor of Medicine	4 Years
4	Master of Surgery	4 Years
5	Phd	3 Years
6	M.Phil	2 Years

Isra University Eligibility Criteria

S.No	Program Details	Academic Requirements
1	MBBS, BDS	HSC 70% minimum (Pre-Medical, )
2	DPT	HSC 60% minimum (Pre-Medical)
3	BS(Nursing)	HSC 50% minimum(Pre-Medical)