Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi

School of Nursing was established at Liaquat National Hospital in 1981. Initially, School of Nursing started 3 years Diploma in General Nursing program for male nurses and got the recognition from Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) in 1981 for 100 seats. In 1982, Diploma in Pupil Midwifery (18 months program) was started. Another important step in the history of School of Nursing was the establishment of its female wing in September 2002. In September 2004, Evening School of Nursing for both male and female students was started. In 2005, one year Nurse Midwifery Training program was introduced.

Programs Offered

Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College is providing a wide range of courses in different disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate level focusing mainly on medical sciences. At the undergraduate level, it maintains the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), a flagship program intended to train students for careers in clinical medicine. Besides MBBS, it covers allied health sciences like nursing, physiotherapy, medical laboratory technology. The college also offers advanced training for postgraduate students in disciplines such as surgery, pediatrics, and internal medicine with diploma programs and fellowship opportunities. Each program's curriculum is designed so that students have a mix of theoretical classes and hands-on learning opportunities at the hospital.

Facilities & Activities

Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College has state-of-the-art facilities in place for meeting the academic and clinical training needs of students. Modern teaching assistance is available in the well equipped classrooms of the college, and specialized laboratories like anatomy, pathology, and microbiology. There is also a huge library where students get access to both learning and research materials. The hospital, a central piece of the institution, provides a range of clinical experiences and opportunities for students to get hands on exposure to patients in different specialties. Besides the academics, the college also organises various extra curricular activities like sports and cultural events along with medical workshops for overall development of the students. These actions help provide students with a well-rounded and lively learning environment.