Admissions in PhD in Public Health

Eligibility Criteria

Following is the eligibility​ criteria for 2023-2024 admission cycle for PhD in Public Health at SPGS:

        • Qualification:
          • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree in a relevant field from a HEC-recognized Higher Education Institution
          • CGPA:
            • 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
          • GAT/HAT General Test:
            • 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%
          • Admission Committee Interview:
            • Short listed applicants only
            • Submission of a short research proposal in the area of
              applicants’ interest
          • Conditional Admission:
            • CGPA Requirement:
            • Holders of MPhil or an equivalent degree from a
              HEC recognized Higher Education Institution with a
              CGPA between 2.5 – 2.9 can also apply for
              conditional admission provided:

              • They meet all other requirements for admission in a PhD program (Subject-specific test; Interview, etc.).
              • Successfully complete additional course(s)
          • Students Currently Enrolled in MPhil/Master’s Programs:
            • Applicant who is currently enrolled in a MPhil/Master’s 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/Master’s degree must be awarded before the start
                of the PhD program.
              • They must satisfy all the other requirements of admission in a PhD program (i.e., CGPA, subject-specific test; interview, etc.)

Fees and Financial information

The following is the Fee structure for the PhD program as of 2023-2024

Fee TypeAmount
Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)PKR 35,000
Tuition Fee per Semester (Course Work)PKR 111,320
Security Deposit (Refundable)PKR 10,000
Research Fee (till Submission of thesis) per Semester as per DUHS policy
Thesis / Project Defense Fee will be charged as per DUHS policy
Enrollment & Examination Fee will be charged as per DUHS policy

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