Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a public health-sciences university in Karachi built around the historic Dow Medical College, with colleges of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, biotechnology and allied health. It also conducts the MDCAT and centralised MBBS/BDS admissions for Sindh.
Quick Facts
| City | Karachi (Dow Medical College campus, Baba-e-Urdu Road; Ojha Campus, University Road) |
| Province / Region | Sindh |
| Established | check official website (Dow University of Health Sciences Act, 2004) |
| Sector | Public |
| HEC Recognition | check official website (verify on hec.gov.pk) |
| Official Website | www.duhs.edu.pk |
| Admissions Portal | admissions.duhs.edu.pk/index-1.php |
Main Programs Offered
Undergraduate programs are offered in the following faculties and disciplines (see the official website for the complete and current list):
- MBBS (Dow Medical College, Dow International Medical College)
- BDS (Dow Dental College, DIDC, DIKIOHS)
- Pharm-D (Dow College of Pharmacy)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- BS Nursing / Post RN BSN
- BS Medical Technology / BS Radiologic Technology
- BS Biotechnology / BS Forensic Sciences / BS Public Health
- BBA / BS Psychology (IBHM)
Admission Process
Undergraduate applications are submitted online via the DUHS admissions site (admissions.duhs.edu.pk); most BS programs use the online form at admission-duhs.effii.app, while public-sector MBBS/BDS admissions for Sindh use a separate form on admissions.duhs.edu.pk. DUHS also centrally handles MBBS/BDS admissions for public and private medical colleges in Sindh. Sessions are announced as academic-year intakes (e.g. 2025-26), with IBHM business programs in Fall; check the official site for deadlines.
Entry Test and Merit
MBBS and BDS require the MDCAT (DUHS conducts MDCAT for Sindh) with the passing score set by PM&DC; overseas/foreign applicants may use SAT-II, MCAT or UCAT instead. BS Nursing and Post RN BSN have a separate entry test. Merit formula is not stated on the pages reviewed.
Approximate Fee Range
Per the official Dow Medical College MBBS admission page (2024-25), open-merit MBBS tuition was Rs. 48,000 per year plus Rs. 25,000 admission fee and other charges, while self-finance tuition was Rs. 650,000 per year; fees rise 10% annually. Fees for other programs: check official website.
Source: official fee page. Fees are revised by the university and may exclude taxes, security deposits and hostel charges.
Useful Links
- Official website
- Online admissions portal
- Current admission schedules on Pak Student Hub
- Entry test details and Merit Calculator
- Admission guides and all universities
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Information is compiled from the official university website and HEC. Always confirm deadlines, fees and eligibility on the official website before applying.
Dow University of Health Sciences
Information last verified: 2026-09-26
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