University Overview
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) stands as one of Pakistan’s leading medical and health sciences institutions, established in 1945 in Karachi. With decades of commitment to medical excellence, DUHS offers a unique blend of academic heritage, modern facilities, and a mission to produce globally competent healthcare professionals.
DUHS offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Public Health. The university is known for its advanced research centers, teaching hospitals like Dow University Hospital and Ojha Institute, and strong clinical training.
Programs Offered
4 Years
8
PKR 75,000
Clinical Nursing
4 Years
8
PKR 70,000
Lab Diagnostics
4 Years
8
PKR 68,000
Epidemiology
5 Years
10
PKR 95,000
Clinical Pharmacy
Admission Criteria
Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical)
Minimum 60% marks or equivalent
Entry Test
DUHS entry test or MDCAT score as applicable
A-Level Equivalence
IBCC equivalence with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Math
Entrance Test Details
Test Date
11 August 2026
Test Timing
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue
Dow Ojha Campus, Karachi
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Biology | Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Genetics, and Microbiology |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Bonding |
| Physics | Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves & Optics |
| English | Grammar, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Skills |
How to Apply
FAQs
Dow provides a Sports Complex with indoor facilities for table tennis and badminton, a Cricket Ground with practice nets for students, and a Fitness Center with basic gym equipment for student use.
Dow University of Health Sciences is ranked #1667 in Best Global Universities, based on widely accepted indicators of academic excellence.
DUHS’s acceptance rate range is 50-59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.
Students passing with a GPA near 3.0 and reasonable attendance are generally considered in good standing.
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a public medical university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Sir Hugh Dow laid the foundation stone of Dow Medical College, Karachi, on December 10, 1945, at the site of the old NJV School. Three weeks later, on December 31, 1945, the college — consisting of forty-five students, including one female Muslim student — transferred from Hyderabad to Karachi.