MPhil Pharmacology
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.
The department teaching the stated subject is focused on training the graduating medical professionals in matters of the laws related to medical practice and to develop ethical insight and expertise so that the overall standard of care may achieve excellence while aiding the legal system in a developing country like Pakistan.Â
Salient Features
- State of the art infrastructure.
- Supervision and training of the researchers by highly qualified and trained 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.Â
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
Prof. Dr. Shamim Mushtaq, PhD
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 2594 and 2595
The graduates of the Pharmacology MPhil programme are well placed to take advantage of employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical industries, academia, research institutes, and healthcare setups.Â
| M.Phil. Fee Structure in PKR for year 2026 | ||
| GAT Exam | Â | 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 | Â | 141500 |
| Semester II | ||
| Tuition Fees (Semester II) | 10000/credit hr (13 cr. hr) | 130000 |
| Examination fees Semester | 11,500 | |
| Total Payable Amount | Â | 141500 |
| Supervision Fee* | ||
| Â (Semester III) | 10000/credit hr (6 cr. hr) | 60000 |
| Â (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 | Â | N/A |
| Seed money for research (For internals only) | Â | 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. | ||
