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

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing PhD (3 Years)

Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Career Prospects
Learning Outcomes
Fee Structure

There is a strong demand for doctorate-prepared nurses in the healthcare industry and nursing educational institutes in Pakistan. ZUFONAM is distinguished in having highly qualified foreign and locally prepared nursing faculty in the country. Ziauddin University is aspiring to be the third private sector institution in the country to start a PhD programme in Nursing.

Mission

To develop graduates capable of establishing a programme 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 of 3.00 out of 4.00 scale in a semester system or minimum first division in the annual system in a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from an HEC-recognised university
Passing University’s entrance test or Valid NTS-GAT/GRE score

Passing University’s interview and research synopsis presentation
Valid PNC licence

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 Marksheet	Matric Marksheet
2	Matric Certificate	Matric Certificate
3	Intermediate Marksheet (FSc Pre Medical)**	Intermediate Marksheet (FSc Pre Medical)**
4	Intermediate Certificate (FSc Pre Medical)**	Intermediate Certificate (FSc Pre Medical)**
5	General Nursing Diploma Marksheet*	General Nursing Diploma Marksheet*
6	General Nursing Diploma Certificate*	General Nursing Diploma Certificate*
7	Specialisation Marksheet*	Specialisation Marksheet*
8	Specialisation Certificate*	Specialisation Certificate*
9	BSN/Post RN BSN Marksheet	BSN/Post RN BSN Marksheet
10	BSN/Post RN BSN Degree	BSN/Post RN BSN Degree
11	MSN Marksheet	MSN Marksheet
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 Programme)
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.

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Nursing program at ZUFONAM will be highly sought after in healthcare, education, and research sectors. They can assume leadership roles in nursing education, serving as faculty, researchers, and policymakers in academic institutions. With expertise in evidence-based practice and healthcare policy, they can work in hospitals, research organisations, and government health departments. Additionally, they can lead nursing research projects, influence policy decisions, and drive advancements in patient care. Their ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to nursing science makes them valuable assets in both national and international healthcare organisations.

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

PhD Batch 04
1st Semester
Description	Frequency	Fee/Cr. Hr	# of Cr. Hr	Total Fee
Admission Fee (Non Refundable)	One-Time			237,600
Security Deposit (Refundable)	One-Time			19,800
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	9	515,719
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	9	17,820
Enrollment Fee	One Time			19,800
Laboratory Charges	One Time			13,200
Students Fund	One Time			19,800
Total Fees				843,739

Thesis Process Fee (payable in Sem-III)				55,000
Thesis Defense Fee (payable in Sem-VI)				110,000
2nd Semester
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	9	515,719
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	9	17,820
Total Fees				533,539

3rd Semester
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	10	573,021
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	10	19,800
Total Fees				592,821

4th Semester
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	5	286,510
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	5	9,900
Total Fees				296,410

5th Semester
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	5	286,510
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	5	9,900
Total Fees				296,410

6th Semester
Tuition Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	57,302	10	573,021
Examination Fee	Per Semester/Per Credit Hour	1,980	10	19,800
Total Fees				592,821

Grand Total				3,320,739

Disclaimer: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian. The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body. Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. A 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

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