M.Phil. Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Introduction
Ziauddin University (ZU) is well-known for its reputation in research excellence, innovation, and quality of education. The postgraduate program 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.
Salient Features of the Program
- State of the art infrastructure.
- Cost effective fee structure.
- Supervision and training of the researchers by highly qualified and trained Ph.D. faculty members in Forensic Medicine.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must possess an MBBS/BDS degree/ equivalent degree (16 years education) from an HEC recognized university.
- Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 60% marks in the undergraduate degree.
Fee Structure
| M.Phil. Fee Structure on PKR (Rs.) | ||||
| Fee Structure | ||||
| GAT Exam | 5000 | |||
| Admission Fee | 50,000 | |||
| Semester I | ||||
| Tuition fees | 10000/credit hr (12 cr. hr) | 120000 | ||
| Examination fees Semester | 11,500 | |||
| Total Payable Amount | 131500 | |||
| Semester II | ||||
| Tuition fees | 10000/credit hr (12 cr. hr) | 120000 | ||
| Examination fees Semester | 11,500 | |||
| Total Payable Amount | 131500 | |||
| Semester III | ||||
| Supervision Fees | 10000/credit hr (12 cr. hr) | 60000 | ||
| Semester IV | ||||
| Supervision Fees | 10000/credit hr (6 cr. hr) | 60000 | ||
| Payable Amount | 438,000 | |||
| Thesis Defence Fee | 75000 | |||
| Total Payable amount (if completed in 4 semesters) | 513,000 | |||
| Scholarship | N/A | |||
| Total Payable amount | 513,000 | |||
Note: Supervision fee applicable till submission of the thesis to examination department.
Admission Requirements
- 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.
Scope
After going through this course, successfully, the candidate will be able to serve on the government positions within the Medicolegal system of the country.
The successful candidates serving as faculty members will have a better opportunity to be promoted as per rules and regulations of PM&DC.
Contact Person
Director Postgraduate Programme
Prof. Dr. Shamim Mushtaq, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 2594 and 2370