It will be true if I said almost everyone in their school-age must have thought of becoming a doctor or engineer. There are several reasons behind such thinking. The foremost among those reasons is the high status of doctors in our society. Furthermore, the field of medical is considered to be a sacred field. Doctors help in saving lives and for that reason, they are known to be performing a holy duty. There are several top medical universities in Pakistan. According to the higher education commission of Pakistan (HEC), there are 86 medical institutes in Pakistan and if we classify them into public and private universities, we get 36 public and 50 are private medical colleges.
HEC has laid down the criteria for selecting the best medical universities in Pakistan. It provides a total score to a university on the basis of these factors.
a) Teaching quality
b) Research work
c) Quality Assurance Criteria
HEC has evaluated various medical universities on the above given factors. The list of the top 10 medical universities of Pakistan is as follows.
1. Aga Khan University, Karachi
Aga Khan University was established in 1983 by his Highness Agha Khan. The institute started with a single campus in Pakistan with an aim to provide quality education in developing countries. Currently, it has five campuses and three teaching sites in three continents Asia, Europe, and Africa. According to HEC, its total score is 63.
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 1 | Aga Khan University, Karachi | 33.73 | 10 | 18.96 | 63 |
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2. University of Health Sciences, Lahore
In the list of top ten medical universities of Pakistan, University of Health Sciences has acquired second position. The institute was founded in 2002 and was inaugurated by the president of Pakistan. It is an internationally recognized institute and has affiliations in several fields according to HEC its total score is 46.
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 2 | University of Health Sciences, Lahore | 13.12 | 8 | 25.32 | 46 |
Course/Program
MBBS
BDS
Pharm D
DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
- Sc. Nursing Generic
B.Sc. (Hons.) Allied Health Sciences
- BSc. (Hons.) Biotechnology
- BSc. (Hons.) Medical Imaging Technology
- BSc. (Hons.) Medical Laboratory Technology
- BSc. Optometry & Orthoptics
- BSc. (Hons.) Emergency & Intensive Care Sciences
- BSc. (Hons.) Orthotics & Prosthetic
- BSc. (Hons.) Audiology
- BSc. (Hons.) Operation Theatre Technology
- BSc. (Hons.) Dental Technology
- BSc. (Hons.) Dental Hygiene
- BSc. (Hons.) Cardiac Perfusion
- BSc. (Hons.) Occupational Therapy
- BSc. (Hons.) Speech & Language Pathology
- BSc. (Hons.) Respiratory Therapy
- BSc. (Hons.) Nutrition
Condensed Courses B.Sc. (Hons.) Allied Health Sciences
- Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
- Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
3. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
Dow University of Health Sciences was founded in 1941 has been providing excellence in various fields including medical, biomedical sciences, public health, allied health sciences, and business management. The university is located in Karachi and has several branches in Sindh. According to HEC, the total score of DOW University is 34
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 3 | Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi | 11.53 | 18 | 4.40 | 34 |
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Bachelors In Dental Surgery
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BS Generic Nursing, Post RN Nursing
Doctor of Physiotherapy
BS Occupation Theory
BS Prosthetics & Orthotics
BS In Dental Care Professional
Dental hygiene
Dental technology
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4. Isra University, Hyderabad
The institute was founded in 1997 and was converted into a university in 2013. according to HEC, its total score is 30 and in such a short time this university has proved that it can be a top-ranked medical university of Pakistan. The university has 3 campuses located in Hyderabad, Karachi, and Islamabad
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 4 | Isra University, Hyderabad | 11.91 | 13 | 5.41 | 30 |
5. Zia-ud-Din University, Karachi
The institute was founded in 1995 and according to HEC its total score is 27 and it offers programs in MBBS, MPhil and PhD master of surgery doctor of medicine, and many more
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 5 | Zia-ud-Din University, Karachi | 13.50 | 10 | 3.80 | 27 |
6. Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
Khyber medical university was established in 2007 and according to HEC, its score is 27. it offers programs in MBBS, BDS, Nursing, DPT, MPhil, and PhD
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 6 | Khyber Medical University, Peshawar | 12.30 | 10 | 4.97 | 27 |
7. King Edward Medical University, Lahore
It is the oldest medical institute founded in the 1860s and attached with the building of MAO hospital. It offers many undergraduates and postgraduate programs including MBBS, Doctor of physical therapy, Bs in allied health sciences, and post-graduate programs. It also offers MPhil, PhD, Doctor of medicine, master of surgery, Fcps and Mrcp United Kingdom
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 7 | King Edward Medical University, Lahore | 9.60 | 9 | 7.17 | 26 |
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8. Baqai Medical University, Karachi
Baqai Medical University was founded in 1988. According to HEC, its total score is 25. it offers programs in MBBS, BDS, PharmD, Veterinary sciences, and many more.
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 8 | Baqai Medical University, Karachi | 18.56 | 4 | 2.33 | 25 |
9. Liaquat university of medical and health sciences Jamshoro
The institute was founded in 1951 and is located in Jamshoro Sindh. according to HEC, its total score is 24. It offers programs in MBBS, BDS, Nursing postgraduate, PharmD and PhD
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 9 | Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro | 7.22 | 13 | 4.04 | 24 |
10. Gandhara University, Peshawar
The last entry in top medical universities in is that of Gandhara University. It was founded in 1995 and was converted into a university in 2009. According to HEC, its total score is 23 the university offers programs in MBBS, BDS, Mph, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Paramedics.
| No | Institute | Teaching Quality | QA Criteria | Research | Total Score |
| 10 | Gandhara University, Peshawar | 11.24 | 11 | 0.27 | 23 |
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