Ziauddin University

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Ph.D. (3 YEARS)

There is a strong demand for doctorate-prepared nurses in the healthcare industry and nursing educational institutes in Pakistan. The Institute of Nursing Sciences has the pride to be a leader in nursing education in the country in general and in Sindh in particular. ZUFONAM is distinguished in having highly qualified foreign and locally prepared nursing faculty in the country. The institute is now aspiring to be the third private sector institution in the country to start a Ph.D. program in Nursing.

The Ph.D. program in nursing will facilitate the scholars to acquire leadership roles in nursing health care, initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with nurses and individuals in other disciplines, advance nursing and health care knowledge by critically evaluating existing theories and knowledge, identifying new areas of inquiry for research and develop the science that guides nursing practice and health care by conducting original research using established ethical principles and disseminating research findings to advance new directions in theory, practice, and education.

Mission

To develop graduates capable of establishing a program of research that generates nursing knowledge, formulate policies and advances practice related to the health of individuals, families, and communities at all levels of healthcare

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent, with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN/Post RN BSN) (18 years of education)
  • Minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 scale in a semester system or minimum first division in the annual system in Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from HEC recognized university
  • Passing University’s entrance test or Valid NTS-GAT/GRE score
  • Valid IELTS Academic Score 6.5 overall and not less than 6 in any component
  • Passing University’s interview and research synopsis presentation
  • Valid PNC license
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following documents will be required at the time of the interview.

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Attested Photocopies To be SubmittedOriginal Documents to Be Present.
1Matric Mark Sheet

Matric Mark sheet

2

Matric CertificateMatric Certificate
3Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)**

Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)**

4

Intermediate Certificate  (FSc. Pre Medical)**Intermediate Certificate  (FSc. Pre Medical)**
5General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet*

General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet*

6

General Nursing Diploma Certificate*General Nursing Diploma Certificate*
7Specialization Mark Sheet*

Specialization Mark Sheet*

8

Specialization Certificate*Specialization Certificate*
9BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet

BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet

10BSN/Post RN BSN DegreeBSN/Post RN BSN Degree
11MSN Mark Sheet

MSN Mark Sheet

12

MSN DegreeMSN Degree
13HEC equivalency certificate of 18 years of education

Domicile

14

NOC from the employer* For Post RN Qualified Candidate
15

Proposed research project for PhD (write up + Presentation

16

Statement of purpose (mentioning motivation for seeking admission into PhD program)
17

03 Letter of Recommendation (One form Immediate supervisor and two academic references

18

Valid PNC License** For BSN Qualified Candidate
19

Domicile

20

CNIC/ B.Form
21

02 Passport Size Photographs

22

Father’s/Guardian’s CNIC

*Subject to increase by ZU Examination Department Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardians. The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

Program Duration: 4 YearFrequencyFee
Admission Fee (non-refundable)One Time180,000
Enrollment FeeOne Time15,000
Laboratory ChargesOne Time10,000
Students FundOne Time15,000
Security Deposit (Refundable)One Time15,000
Tuition Fee Year I Semester IPer Semester314,760
Examination FeePer Semester12,000
Total= Admission & Semester-I Fee561,760
Thesis Process Fee (payable in Sem-III) 50,000
Thesis Defense Fee (payable in Sem-VI) 100,000
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