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Khyber Medical University MPhil and PhD Admissions Spring 2027
Admission advertisement published in Daily Mashriq on Saturday, 14 November 2026, listed under Peshawar. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 30 November 2026.
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Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, invites applications for admission to its MPhil and PhD programs for Spring 2027. Online applications close on November 30, 2026.
PhD Programs
| Institute | Programs |
|---|---|
| Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS) | Anatomy; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology and Genetics; Physiology; Human Nutrition; Dental Material |
| Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IP&DM) | Microbiology; Histopathology; Immunology; Oral Pathology |
| Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS) | Pharmacology |
PhD Eligibility
Applicants must hold an MPhil, MS, FCPS or equivalent degree in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized university or degree-awarding institution, with a CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the semester system or First Division in the annual system. Applicants must pass the Institutional Graduate Entry Test (IGET) in the relevant discipline with a score of 60%.
Candidates applying for Pharmacology must pass GAT or an equivalent subject examination in Pharmacology. Candidates applying for Biochemistry must pass GET (Subject) in Biochemistry.
Applicants whose postgraduate studies comprised fewer than 18 credit hours, or who obtained less than 60% marks in an annual-system MPhil or equivalent program, must study an additional 9 to 12 credit hours over one year, in addition to meeting the other admission requirements under HEC policy.
MPhil Programs and Eligibility
MBBS, BDS and MD graduates registered with PM&DC, and applicants holding the other qualifications below, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have at least 50% cumulative marks in the annual system or a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 in the semester system from an HEC-recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
| Institute | Program | Eligible Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| IBMS | Anatomy; Physiology | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC, or DPT registered with AHPC. |
| IBMS | Biochemistry | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC; four-year BS Biochemistry; MSc Biochemistry; or MSc Human Nutrition. |
| IBMS | Human Nutrition | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC, or four-year BS in Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, or Biochemistry. |
| IBMS | Molecular Biology and Genetics | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC; four-year BS Biological Sciences; or MSc Biological Sciences. |
| IBMS | Oral Biology | BDS registered with PM&DC. |
| IBMS | Dental Materials | BDS registered with PM&DC, or four-year BS in Biomedical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Sciences, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, or BS Biology. |
| IBMS | Forensic Medicine and Toxicology — HEC approved only | MBBS or equivalent degree registered with PM&DC. |
| IBMS | Health Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC; four-year BS Biological Sciences; or MSc Biological Sciences. |
| IP&DM | Histopathology; Hematology; Chemical Pathology | MBBS or equivalent degree registered with PM&DC. |
| IP&DM | Microbiology | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC; four-year BS in Microbiology, MLT or Biotechnology; or MSc Microbiology. |
| IP&DM | Oral Pathology | BDS registered with PM&DC, or BS Dental Technology registered with AHPC. |
| IP&DM | Immunology | MBBS or equivalent degree registered with PM&DC, or BS in Biotechnology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology. |
| IPS | Pharmacology | MBBS/BDS registered with PM&DC, or Pharm-D/four-year B-Pharmacy from an HEC-recognized university, duly recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. |
| IPS | Pharmaceutics; Clinical Pharmacy Practice | Pharm-D/four-year B-Pharmacy from an HEC-recognized university, duly recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. |
Admission Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online admission form available | November 14, 2026 |
| Last date for submission of forms | November 30, 2026 |
| List of eligible candidates | December 2, 2026 |
| Test and interview for MPhil | December 7, 2026 |
| Test, IGET and interview for PhD | December 9, 2026 |
| Display of MPhil and PhD merit lists | December 16, 2026 |
| Last date for fee submission | January 6, 2027 |
| Commencement of classes | February 1, 2027 |
Application Procedure
Apply online through the KMU admission portal at https://pgadmissions.kmu.edu.pk and upload all required documents before the deadline. Passing the entrance test is mandatory.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 3,000 using the generated bank challan and upload the deposit slip. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. In-service candidates must apply through the proper channel.
The PhD Institutional Graduate Entry Test covers Anatomy, Dental Materials, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Human Nutrition, Microbiology, Histopathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Immunology and Oral Pathology.
Contact
Dean, Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Telephone: 091-9217703 and 091-5892873.
Published in Daily Mashriq on Saturday, 14 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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