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

Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Study Scheme
Fee Structure

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.

S.#	Attested Photocopies To be Submitted	Original Documents to Be Present.
1	Matric Mark Sheet	Matric Mark sheet
2	Matric Certificate	Matric Certificate
3	Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)**	Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)**
4	Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)**	Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)**
5	General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet*	General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet*
6	General Nursing Diploma Certificate*	General Nursing Diploma Certificate*
7	Specialization Mark Sheet*	Specialization Mark Sheet*
8	Specialization Certificate*	Specialization Certificate*
9	BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet	BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet
10	BSN/Post RN BSN Degree	BSN/Post RN BSN Degree
11	MSN Mark Sheet	MSN Mark Sheet
12	MSN Degree	MSN Degree
13	HEC 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 Year	Frequency	Fee
Admission Fee (non-refundable)	One Time	180,000
Enrollment Fee	One Time	15,000
Laboratory Charges	One Time	10,000
Students Fund	One Time	15,000
Security Deposit (Refundable)	One Time	15,000
Tuition Fee Year I Semester I	Per Semester	314,760
Examination Fee	Per Semester	12,000
Total= Admission & Semester-I Fee		561,760
Thesis Process Fee (payable in Sem-III)		50,000
Thesis Defense Fee (payable in Sem-VI)		100,000

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

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