Admissions in PhD in Medical Genetics

Eligibility Criteria

Following is the eligibility​ criteria for 2023-2024 admission cycle for PhD in Medical Genetics 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 122,452
Security Deposit (Refundable)PKR 10,000
Student Activity Fee (per semester)PKR 5,000
Library Fee (per semester)PKR 5,000
Research Fee (till Submission of thesis) per Semester as per DUHS policy
Thesis / Project Defense Fee will be charged as per DUHS policyas per DUHS policy
Enrollment & Examination Fee will be charged as per DUHS policyas per DUHS policy

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