DOW University of Health Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3606 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1154 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #21 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #381 of 1,070 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Enrollment
- 8,006
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.duhs.edu.pk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Jan to Dec for Professional year programs and semester based system (Jan - March and Sept to Dec) for spring and fall semesters. |
| Enrollment | 8,006 |
| Full time employee | 1,076 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for DOW University of Health Sciences based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
DOW University of Health Sciences has published 11,717 scientific papers with 85,219 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Surgery, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Genetics, Chemistry, Psychiatry, and Biochemistry.
DOW University of Health Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 |
| 2001 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | 3 | 28 |
| 2003 | 5 | 20 |
| 2004 | 9 | 28 |
| 2005 | 23 | 19 |
| 2006 | 26 | 52 |
| 2007 | 48 | 56 |
| 2008 | 53 | 91 |
| 2009 | 65 | 162 |
| 2010 | 104 | 204 |
| 2011 | 135 | 319 |
| 2012 | 149 | 490 |
| 2013 | 232 | 702 |
| 2014 | 262 | 1003 |
| 2015 | 306 | 1339 |
| 2016 | 367 | 1602 |
| 2017 | 446 | 2009 |
| 2018 | 646 | 2505 |
| 2019 | 652 | 3515 |
| 2020 | 855 | 6481 |
| 2021 | 1111 | 9427 |
| 2022 | 1539 | 12144 |
| 2023 | 1632 | 14272 |
| 2024 | 1675 | 15360 |
| 2025 | 1544 | 15878 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 18,000 for Professional year (MBBS- Admission in DIMC only); 10,0000 -12,0000 for overseas-sponsored students. (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Varies for each degree awarding program (approx. 80,000 PKR to 150, 000 PKR) per semester. (PKR) |
The DOW University of Health Sciences has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by DOW University of Health Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Dentistry, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree/ M. Phil | Anaesthesiology, Business Administration, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Periodontics, Pharmacy, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery |
| PhD | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Asim Hussain
- Occupations
- physicianbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Asim Hussain, SI, NI is a Pakistani-Canadian, active in the fields of health, education, and Pakistani politics. He is chairman of Ziauddin Group of Hospitals in Karachi, and former Advisor of Prime Minister for Ministry of Oil and Natural Resources, Pakistan. He was a member of the Senate of Pakistan as part of Pakistan Peoples Party from 2009 to 2015.
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Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ishratul Ibad Khan is a British-Pakistani doctor and politician who served as the 30th governor of Sindh, Pakistan. He took up the post of Governor of Sindh, Pakistan on 27 December 2002, becoming the youngest governor to hold the office. After a fight with his cousin Dr Mohsin (Uncle), on 16 July 2008, he became the province's longest-serving governor. He resigned on 27 June 2011, but his resignation was not accepted by the president of Pakistan. He resumed his official governor duties from Tuesday, 19 July 2011. On 9 November 2016, he was removed as Governor of Sindh and replaced by Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui.
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Nausheen Hamid
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dr. Nausheen Hamid is a Pakistani politician and social activist who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 to January 2023. From September 2018 to April 2022, she served as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation, and Coordination.
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Tahir Shamsi
- Years
- 1962-2021 (aged 59)
- Enrolled in the DOW University of Health Sciences
- 1981-1987 graduated with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Occupations
- hematologistresearcherinventorwriter
- Biography
-
Dr. Tahir Sultan Shamsi was a Pakistani professor of medicine, researcher and pioneer of Bone marrow transplant in Pakistan worked, as a clinical hematologist and bone marrow transplant physician. He established the National Institute for Blood Diseases (NIBD). He was the director of the Stem Cell Programme at NIBD as well.
DOW University of Health Sciences faculties and divisions
| College : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| College : Dental College | Dentistry |
| College : International Dental College | Dentistry |
| College : International Medical College | Medicine |
| College : Medical College | Medicine |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Graduate School : Biomedical Sciences | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| Graduate School : Postgraduate Studies | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| Institute : Behavioral Sciences | Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| Institute : Business and Health Management | Business Administration, Health Administration |
| Institute : Chest Diseases | Pneumology |
| Institute : Diabetes and Endocrinology | Diabetology, Endocrinology |
| Institute : Health Professionals Education | Health Education |
| Institute : Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases | Gastroenterology, Hepatology |
| Institute : Medical Technology | Medical Technology, Optometry |
| Institute : Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Institute : Oral Health Sciences | Dentistry |
| Institute : Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Institute : Radiology | Radiology |
| School : Dental Care Professionals | Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology |
| School : Public Health | Epidemiology, Public Health |
General information
| Alternative names | DUHS ڈاؤ یونیورسٹی آف ہیلتھ سائنسز |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
| Motto | Prevention Is Better than Cure |
Location and contacts
| Address | Baba-E-Urdu Road Karachi, Sindh, 74200 Pakistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 616,000 |