Aga Khan University Admission For Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
The PhD programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Aga Khan University is central to its mission of producing research-based knowledge that is relevant to the developing world and which will have impact. With this aim in view, a graduate programme in Health Sciences was implemented at AKU in October 1999.
The PhD in Health Sciences programme is accredited by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan. This is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary programme with four specialities / streams.
- Biological Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Nursing
- Population and Public Health
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Admissions are open for 2022-2023 cycle. The last date for submission of applications is April 28.
Candidates are required to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, please go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have 18 years of education including a MS/MPhil or equivalent degree based on a minimum of 30 credits after 16 years of education. A minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MS / MPhil / FCPS / FRCP / equivalent degree is required.
The University may request for additional documents to better understand and evaluate applicant’s eligibility as per University and regulatory body requirements.
| Discipline | Minimum Eligibility Requirement |
| Biological Sciences | MS / MPhil / Equivalent |
| Clinical Sciences | FCPS / Equivalent |
| Nursing | MSN / MScN / MPhil-Nursing |
| Population and Public Health | MS / MPhil / Equivalent |
For more details please refer to the Admission Information document.
For further information you can reach us at:Graduate Programme Admission Office
Office of the RegistrarAga Khan University (School of Nursing and Midwifery Building)
Stadium Road, Karachi 74800
Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 3486 5456 / 5173
Email: postgrad.query@aku.edu