Dow University of Health Sciences Admission Open – Apply for PhD Programs Now

  • Posted on June 23, 2025
Organization Name Dow University of Health Sciences
Admission Title Dow University of Health Sciences Admission Open – Apply for PhD Programs Now
Admission Session 2025
Admission Valid From 23-06-2025 No Attachment
Admission Valid To 31-12-2025
Admission Start Date 23-06-2025
Admission Test Date 26-07-2025
Admission End Date 12-07-2025
Admission Result Date 30-07-2025
No Attachment

Eligibility Criteria

PhD Programs Eligibility:

Program Eligibility
Physical Therapy
  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a related field, such as Physical Rehabilitation Science, from an HEC-recognized higher education institution.
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system).
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest
Pharmacology
  • PharmD/ B Pharm with MS/M Pharm/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC recognized higher education institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the MS /M Pharm /MPhil/ equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%.
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest
Biochemistry
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Biotechnology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
Histopathology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Medical Genetics
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Medical Microbiology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Molecular Pathology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Physiology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Public Health
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
Medical Education
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
Molecular Medicine
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
Pathology
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 60% (in the annual system) in the
  • MS/MPhil/equivalent degree from HEC-recognized higher education institution
  • GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Subject-specific Test:
  • Conducted by Dow University of Health Sciences
  • A passing score of a minimum of 60%
  • Doctoral Admission Committee Interview:
  • Short-listed applicants only.
  • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of the applicants interest.
  • An applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Masters or equivalent program in a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution can also apply for conditional admission, provided:
  • They submit an official confirmation that they have submitted their thesis, which has been accepted, awaiting defense.
  • MPhil/Masters degree must be awarded before the start of the PhD program.
  • Satisfied all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test, interview, etc.).

How to Register

Application Process:

  • Online submission of the application is mandatory.
  • Government servants should apply through the proper channel with an advance copy of the NOC (issued by the Government) submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Dow University of Health Sciences.
  • Applications received after the last submission date will NOT be accepted. Strictly no personal contact, all correspondence to be done through email: spgs@duhs.edu.pk
  • TA/DA will not be paid, nor will accommodation be provided to any candidate.

Admission Courses

Branch Name Courses
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Biochemistry
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Medical Education
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Medical Genetics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Medical Microbiology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Molecular Medicine
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pharmacology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Physiology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Public Health
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Histopathology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Molecular Pathology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Pathology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
Sharing is caring