PhD Admissions Open at University of Health Sciences Lahore – Apply For 2025 Batch!

Organization Name	University of Health Sciences Lahore
Admission Title	PhD Admissions Open at University of Health Sciences Lahore – Apply For 2025 Batch!
Admission Session	2025
Admission Valid From	06-03-2025	No Attachment
Admission Valid To	31-12-2025
Admission Start Date	06-03-2025
Admission Test Date	06-04-2025
Admission End Date	20-03-2025
Admission Result Date	14-04-2025
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Program	Eligibility	Admission Test+ Interview
Anatomy	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Physiology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Histopathology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Pharmacology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Human Genetics & Molecular Biology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Biochemistry	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Hematology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Immunology	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Forensic Medicine	18 years of education with the following qualifications: MBBS for Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences, and M.Phil./Master/FCPS or equivalent qualification in relevant subject recognized by HEC/Concerned Federal Regulatory Authority. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or First Division in annual system in the most recent relevant degree obtained whether from a Pakistani or foreign university.	Percentile score of 60% in GRE subjects in which the test has been available in the country. OR Minimum score of 70% in the Admission Test conducted by the University at par with the GRE Subject Test. Interview: Yes Subject-Based Admission Test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

How to Register

Application Process:

• Applicants shall access the Online Admission Portal for Postgraduate Programs available on the official website of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) (www.uhs.edu.pk).
• Applicants shall create an account by providing their full name, father's/guardian's name, email ID, mobile number, and a secure password.
• The applicant shall first select the program of interest (such as Ph.D., M.Phil., M.S. Nursing, MHPE, MPH, CMT, CME, or CMJE). Thereafter, the specific discipline/subject within the selected program shall be chosen.
• The application form must be completed by entering personal details, including name, domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, and date of birth.
• Academic qualifications, including details of MBBS, BDS, Master's, BSc, or any other relevant degree, along with marks, year of passing, and awarding university, shall be provided.
• Applicants shall upload scanned copies of the required documents in compliance with the prescribed file size limit of 2 MB per document.
• Prior to submission, applicants must read and acknowledge the Undertaking, verifying all provided information and attached documents.
• The completed application shall be submitted online, upon which a confirmation notification shall be sent to the applicant's registered email.
• Applicants must download and print both the submitted application and the bank challan for the admission processing fee.
• The prescribed admission processing fee of Rs.7,000/- (non-refundable) shall be deposited at any branch of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) using the generated fee challan.
• The fee may also be paid through online banking via 1 Bill.
• The application process shall be deemed complete only upon successful fee submission.

Admission Criteria:

• The admission shall be granted on merit only.
• During the selection process for Ph.D., the following elements shall be considered:
• Academic record of relevant M.Phil./Master/Equivalent
• Relevant experience
• Research publications
• Demonstration of the ability to pursue doctoral-level research based on the “statement of purpose” at the time of admission.

Important Instructions:

• Applications shall only be submitted through the Postgraduate Online Admission Portal. Any application that is incomplete or submitted in violation of the prescribed procedure shall be summarily rejected. Non-payment of the processing fee within the stipulated timeframe shall also result in application rejection.
• Applicants are not required to submit a hard copy of the application. However, they must upload the paid fee challan or bank receipt onto the portal before the application submission deadline.
• No request for modification, amendment, or rectification of an application shall be entertained after its final submission.
• The candidature and/or admission of any applicant found to have submitted forged, fake, or fabricated documents or incorrect/false information shall be immediately cancelled.
• Applicants seeking admission to Ph.D. programs shall be required to submit a Statement of Purpose, which shall form an integral part of the application.
• The Admission Test Result, Interview Schedule, and Merit Lists shall be published on the official UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
• Selected candidates must deposit the prescribed admission fee and other dues at any branch of The Bank of Punjab (BOP). Payment may also be made through online banking. Failure to deposit the required fee within the stipulated time shall result in forfeiture of the right to admission.
• Admission shall be strictly based on merit.
• Applicants who are in service must get NOC and those applying on a deputation basis must submit their applications through the proper channel.
• Applicants holding foreign qualifications shall be required to submit an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), or Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), as applicable.

Admission Courses

Branch Name	Courses
University of Health Sciences Lahore	Doctor Of Philosophy In Anantomy Doctor Of Philosophy In Biochemistry Doctor Of Philosophy In Forensic Medicine Doctor Of Philosophy In Hematology Doctor Of Philosophy In Human Genetics Doctor Of Philosophy In Immunology Doctor Of Philosophy In Pharmacology Doctor Of Philosophy In Physiology Doctor of Philosophy In Histopathology