The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced admissions to its postgraduate programmes for Fall 2026, offering opportunities in PhD, MPhil and master’s degree programmes.
Under revised admission regulations approved by the university’s Syndicate, graduates of allied health sciences, pharmacy and other relevant disciplines will now be eligible to apply for specified postgraduate programmes alongside MBBS and BDS degree holders.
The policy change aims to expand access to advanced education, encourage interdisciplinary research and create new opportunities for graduates from diverse health-related fields to pursue academic and professional advancement.
Eligibility will be determined according to the prescribed academic requirements and criteria for each programme.
UHS is offering admissions in 12 PhD disciplines, 16 MPhil disciplines and three master’s programmes.
The PhD programmes cover Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Sciences, Haematology, Histopathology, Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Medical Education, Pharmacology and Physiology.
The 16 MPhil programmes include Anatomy, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Sciences, Haematology, Histopathology, Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology.
The master’s programmes on offer are the Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE), Master of Sciences in Nursing (MSN) and Master in Public Health (MPH).
The online application process will begin on November 9, with November 23 set as the deadline for submission of applications. Candidates will be able to download their roll number slips from the university’s website starting November 25.
All postgraduate admission tests will be held on Sunday, November 29, while interviews will take place according to a schedule to be announced by the university.
The first programme-wise merit lists are scheduled for publication on December 21, followed by second merit lists, if required, on December 28, 2026.
Classes for all postgraduate programmes are scheduled to begin on January 4, 2027.
