Punjab has approved its first-ever PhD Nursing Program, marking a significant step forward in advanced nursing education in the province. The program will be launched under the supervision of the University of Health Sciences.
The university’s Speciality Advisory Committee has formally approved the curriculum for the doctoral program.
According to sources, 20 seats have been allocated for the inaugural batch of PhD Nursing students.
Applicants will be required to secure at least 75 per cent marks in the entry test to qualify for admission. The university is expected to issue the admission advertisement during the first week of July.
According to UHS Vice Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed, the program aims to produce highly qualified nursing professionals and researchers who can contribute to the healthcare sector.
He added that the initiative will also help address the shortage of qualified nursing faculty in the country and strengthen nursing education standards nationwide.
In separate development, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has released the schedule for Online registration of Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 and exam date.
As per the schedule, MDCAT 2026 will be held on August 16 at 10:00 AM, for which student registration will start from June 22.
The last date for online registration for MD CAT 2026 has been set as July 8, while late registration is possible till July 13, for which an additional fee will be applicable.
The MDCAT registration fee in Pakistan has been set at Rs 9,000 while for students abroad it is Rs45000. The late registration fee will be Rs 13,000, which is non-refundable.
Exam format
MDCAT will include 180 multiple-choice questions, 81 questions will be from Biology, 45 from Chemistry and 36 from Physics, while 9 questions each from English and Logical Reasoning will be part of the exam.
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