Ziauddin University

Ziauddin University (ZU) is well-known for its reputation in research excellence, innovation, and quality of education. The postgraduate programme in Health Sciences started at ZU in 1997.

To inculcate the capacity for critical reasoning, logical understanding, and effective communication to prepare future teachers and researchers who are well-versed and have the will to keep up with the recent advances in the field of gross, microscopic and developmental anatomy. To explore and investigate research ideas related to subfields of anatomy and generate high-quality research. 

Salient Features
  • State of the art infrastructure.
  • Supervision and training of the researchers by highly qualified MPhil and PhD faculty members.
  • Candidates must possess an MBBS/BDS degree or equivalent degree (16 years of education in a relevant subject) from an HEC-recognised university.
  • Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 60% marks in the undergraduate degree. 
Admission Requirements and Selection Criteria
  • GAT conducted by Ziauddin University with a minimum score of 50%
OR
  • Valid GAT (NTS) with a minimum score of 50%.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Contact Person
Director Postgraduate Programme
Prof. Dr. Shamim Mushtaq, PhD
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 2594 and 2595

The graduates will be able to serve at different academic positions at university level and also assist in diagnostics. Our research-based programme provides an opportunity for further professional growth in the field of Pathology. 

M.Phil. Fee Structure in PKR for year 2026
GAT Exam   5000
Admission fee   50,000
Semester I
Tuition Fees (Semester I) 10000/credit hr (13 cr. hr) 130000
Examination fees Semester   11,500
Total Payable Amount   141500
Semester II
Tuition Fees (Semester II) 10000/credit hr (13 cr. hr) 130000
Examination fees Semester   11,500
Total Payable Amount   141500
Supervision Fee*
 (Semester III) 10000/credit hr (6 cr. hr) 60000
 (Semester IV) 10000/credit hr (6 cr. hr) 60000
Semester IV
Payable amount   458,000
Thesis Defence Fee   75000
Total Payable amount (if completed in 4 semesters)   For Basic Health Sciences (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine), Dental Sciences (Oral Pathology and Oral Biology), and Molecular Medicine.    533,000**
Scholarship   N/A
Seed money for research (For internals only)   150,000
Note: *Supervision fee shall be applicable till submission of thesis to examAination department. **Therefore, total payable amount may vary depending upon completion of degree timeline.