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Country of study
Pakistan · Karachi
Degree already heldRequired
Master’s
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Minimum grade
Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (semester system) or First Division – 60% (annual system) in the MS / MPhil / FCPS / FRCP or equivalent degree.
Other conditions
  • With your application you must submit a no-objection certificate (NOC) from your employer, department chair or head, confirming your application and the approval of protected time to complete the degree on time.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Included with the application, candidates will be required to submit an NOC from their employer/department chair/head. The NOC should confirm information of the said application and approval of protected time to complete the degree in a timely manner.
  • If you take long leave to do the PhD, you must provide supporting letters from your home institution when you accept the programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates who are taking long leave to undertake the PhD must provide supporting letters from their home institutions when accepting the programme.

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Dates

Applications close
1 December 2026

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Apply online for the PhD in Health Sciences
    With whom
    The applicant
    By when
    1 December 2026

Where to apply

The Aga Khan University (opens in a new tab) · PhD in Health Sciences · Aga Khan University

Official title (in English): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of The Aga Khan University: aku.edu

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