Eligibility Criteria / Prerequisites

MBBS (Shifa College of Medicine)

Details of the MBBS admissions – Session: 2023-2024 available here Download.

BDS (Shifa College of Dentistry)

Details of the BDS admissions – Session: 2022-2023 are available here.

MHPE (Department of Health Professions Education)

Masters in Health Professions Education (2 years Program)

Health care professionals from one of the following specializations having atleast 16 years of education (NQF Level 6) are eligible for consideration. All foreign qualifications must be supported by transcripts and degrees attested / equivalence by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

- Medical
- Dental
- Pharmaceutical
- Nursing
- Allied Health Sciences (Biosciences, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Medical Technology etc.)

* Atleast 2.5 cumilative GPA on the scale of 4 ‘or’ 60% marks in Bachelors (Level 6) degree.

* Must clear HEC or University admission test in good standing.

BSN (Shifa College of Nursing)

Following qualification is necessary for an applicant to be eligible for consideration

50% score in FSc with Pre Medical subjects
Age 17 – 25 years.
Passing Entry Test & Interview

Post-RN BScN (Shifa College of Nursing)

Following qualification is necessary for an applicant to be eligible for consideration

Matric with Science
Diploma in General Nursing
01 year post basic Diploma in Midwifery or any other specialty
02 years clinical experience
Valid registration with all entries of professional qualifications
Passing Entry Test & Interview

MSc Nursing MSN (Shifa College of Nursing)

Following qualification is necessary for an applicant to be eligible for consideration

03 Years General Nursing Diploma
01 Year Midwifery Diploma OR any other Post Basic Specialty Diploma.
02 Years Post-RN BSN Degree Program
Pakistan Studies & Islamiat at Bachelors level
02 Years Clinical Experience
Valid Registration with PNC.
Passing Entry test & Interview

04 Years Generic BSN Degree Program
02 Years Clinical Experience excluding 01 year internship
Valid Registration with PNC.
Passing Entry Test & Interview

Diploma Programs (Shifa College of Nursing)

Diploma in Accident and Emergency Nursing, Cardiology Nursing and Intensive Nursing Care (ICU) (1 year Program)
1. Diploma in General Nursing or Generic BSN
2. Valid PNC registration

Pharm. D (Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Eligibility Criteria for Open Merit/Regular Seats:

Any one of the following qualifications is necessary for an application to be eligible for consideration. All foreign qualifications must be supported by an Equivalence Certificate issued by the IBCC.

- 60 percent overall and unadjusted score in pre-medical group of Intermediate Certification in Pakistan. However, much higher scores proves competitive. BSc group or equivalent are also eligible to apply.
- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. The achievements should be over 60% (pre-medical) in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 60 % F.Sc pre-medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years). Higher Secondary School Certificate from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC* of at least 60% F.SC Pre-medical qualification.

* The Equivalence Certificate will be obtained from a government office of the Ministry of Education called The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). This office attempts to translate foreign qualifications into Pakistani equivalents. It has its own requirements to be met and it can take time. The University has no connections with that office and is, therefore, unable to provide any information or assistance in that connection. It is the applicants’ responsibility to obtain the Equivalence Certificate before an offer of admission could be formalized.
International applicants are advised to visit the website of IBCC at www.ibcc.edu.pk and establish contact with it on the following address to seek information and guidance:

Inter Board Committee of Chairmen
Plot No. 25, Street No. 38, Sector G-10/4
Near Federal Govt. Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF)
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tel 1: +92-51-933-0251 to 0254
Web: www.ibcc.edu.pk

Eligibility Criteria for Reserved/Foreign Seats:

10% of the total seats have been reserved for foreign students. The main aim is to encourage and facilitate Pakistani expatriates and foreigners to establish linkages to Pakistan. Moreover, we aim to provide state-of-the-art education facilities to the students from the developing countries at affordable rates. This would help in establishing STMU as an international seat of quality learning and research. The candidates who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply on the foreign seats;

- Foreign national/ dual national/ overseas (being a Pakistani citizen permanently resident in a foreign country) Pakistani student, and who has studied and passed HSSC 12th grade examination or equivalent from outside Pakistan and is a resident of a foreign country at the time of applying for admission and possess a certificate from the institution last attended to this effect having completed last two years of schooling from abroad. OR
- Pakistani student who have completed their previous educational certificate/ degree/ achievement from Pakistan or abroad while being affiliated with a foreign educational system (GCSE/ Cambridge etc.)
- Pakistani students having passed from foreign education system (i.e. O levels, A levels etc.)
- Minimum sixty percent (60%) marks in aggregate, in an examination of a course from a foreign university or its examining body or its education system in at least three subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics and such course must have been duly certified by IBCC* as equivalent to HSSC, F.Sc. or Intermediate level of Pakistan.

University Entry Test:

The entry test shall be based on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) containing 100 MCQs of 1 mark each (Total 100 Marks). There shall be NO negative marking. Total time allowed for the test shall be 120 minutes (2 hours). The distribution of questions in various sections shall be as follows;

Section	No. of MCQs	Marks
Biology	25	25
Chemistry	25	25
Physics	25	25
English	10	10
Current Affairs / General Knowledge	10	10
General Mathematics	05	05
Total	100	100

Reference Books: F.Sc Text Books

Sample Paper: Download here

PhD Pharmacology

B.Pharm, Pharm.D., MBBS, BDS, DPT, DVM or equivalent with first division in the annual system/ CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0/ CGPA of 3.75 out of 5.0 in the semester system duly recognized by the concerned regulatory authority.
M.Phil./FCPS or equivalent degree in relevant discipline with first division in the annual system/ CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0/ CGPA of 3.75 out of 5.0 in the semester system.
Valid GAT (subject) Result with the minimum 60% of cumulative score. (GAT is valid for a period of two years).
(or)
STMU entry test result with a minimum 70% of cumulative score.

STMU Interview.

Final selection shall be based on cumulative score in academic qualifications (20%), admission test (40%), interview (20%) and research proposal (20%).

PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry

B.Pharm/ Pharm.D. or equivalent with first division in the annual system/ CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0/ CGPA of 3.75 out of 5.0 in the semester system duly recognized by the concerned regulatory authority.
M.Phil. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline with first division in the annual system/ CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0/ CGPA of 3.75 out of 5.0 in the semester system.
Valid GAT (subject) Result with the minimum 60% of cumulative score. (GAT is valid for a period of two years).
(or)
STMU entry test result with a minimum 70% of cumulative score.

STMU Interview.

Final selection shall be based on cumulative score in academic qualifications (20%), admission test (40%), interview (20%) and research proposal (20%).

M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Basic Qualification: 16 years of education B. Pharm./ Pharm.D. with a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system.
Minimum 50% Cumulative score in GAT or any other test conducted by HEC/ETS/NTS.
(or)
Minimum cumulative score of 60% in university based entry test.

Current active license/registration to practice pharmacy in Pakistan.

Final selection shall be made on the marks of undergraduate degree (30%), entry test (40%), personal statement and interview (30%).

M.Phil. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Basic Qualification: 16 years of education B. Pharm./ Pharm.D. with a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system.
Minimum 50% Cumulative score in GAT or any other test conducted by HEC/ETS/NTS.
(or)
Minimum cumulative score of 60% in university based entry test.

Final selection shall be made on the marks of undergraduate degree (30%), entry test (40%), personal statement and interview (30%).

M. Phil Pharmacology (Molecular)

Basic Qualification: 16 years of education B. Pharm./ Pharm.D. with a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system.
Minimum 50% Cumulative score in GAT or any other test conducted by HEC/ETS/NTS.
(or)
Minimum cumulative score of 60% in university based entry test.

Final selection shall be made on the marks of undergraduate degree (30%), entry test (40%), personal statement and interview (30%).

DPT (Department of Physical Therapy)

- 60 percent overall score in pre-medical group of Intermediate Certification in Pakistan. However, much higher scores proves competitive.
- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. The achievements should be over 60% (pre-medical) in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 60 % F.Sc pre-medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years). Higher Secondary School Certificate from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC* of at least 60% F.SC Pre-medical qualification.

University Entry Test:

Section	No. of MCQs	Marks
Biology	25	25
Chemistry	25	25
Physics	25	25
English	10	10
Current Affairs / General Knowledge	10	10
General Mathematics	05	05
Total	100	100

Reference Books: F.Sc Text Books

Sample Paper: Download here

BS-MT , AS-MT& AD-MT (Shifa College of Medical Technology)

- 50 percent overall score in pre-medical group or equivalent of Intermediate Certification in Pakistan. However, much higher scores proves competitive.

- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. The achievements should be over 50% (pre-medical) or equivalent in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.

- US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 50 % F.Sc pre-medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years). Higher Secondary School Certificate from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC* of at least 50% F.SC Pre-medical qualification.

* The Equivalence Certificate will be obtained from a government office of the Ministry of Education called The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). This office attempts to translate foreign qualifications into Pakistani equivalents. It has its own requirements to be met and it can take time. The University has no connections with that office and is, therefore, unable to provide any information or assistance in that connection. It is the applicants’ responsibility to obtain the Equivalence Certificate before an offer of admission could be formalized.
International applicants are advised to visit the website of IBCC at www.ibcc.edu.pk and establish contact with it on the following address to seek information and guidance:

MBA (Department of Business Management)

MBA (2 years Program)
16 years of education in any academic discipline with minimum 50% marks / 2.5 CGPA or equivalent foreign education.

BS-CP (Department of Clinical Psychology)

- 50 percent overall score in FA / FSc (Pre-medical) group of Intermediate Certification in Pakistan. However, much higher scores proves competitive. BA / BSc group or equivalent are also eligible to apply.
- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. The achievements should be over 50% (pre-medical) in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 50% FA / F.Sc (Pre-medical) qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years). Higher Secondary School Certificate from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC* of at least 50% FA / F.SC (Pre-medical) qualification.

MS-CP (Department of Clinical Psychology)

The candidates are expected to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria for being considered for admission in the MS Clinical Psychology programme:

At least 2.5/4.0 CGPA or 60% marks in a 4 or 5 years degree program (NQF Level 6) in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Applied psychology or Sociology.
Clear the STMU admission test / GAT / GRE test with at least 50% marks.
Appear before and pass the interview conducted by the DCP admission committee.
Submit a personal statement to be reviewed by the potential supervisor(s).

The merit list shall be based on cumulative score in academic qualifications (5%), test (35%), personal statement (30%) and interview (30%). All foreign qualifications must be supported by transcripts and degrees attested / equivalence by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

BS Biosciences (Department of Biosciences)

- 50 percent overall score in pre-medical group of Intermediate Certification in Pakistan. However, much higher scores proves competitive.

- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. The achievements should be over 50% (pre-medical) in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.

US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 50 % F.Sc pre-medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years). Higher Secondary School Certificate from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC* of at least 50% F.SC Pre-medical qualification.

ICUT (International Certificate in University Teaching)

BSCS (Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences)

Master of Applied Biosciences (MS Applied Biosciences)

Eligibility Criteria/Prerequisites 60% in annual/2.5/4.0CGPA in semester system at NQF level 6. BS (Biological sciences/ Applied Biosciences/Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology), M.Sc., MBBS, Pharm. D, BDS, DPT, DVM and MLT or equivalent degree attained after 16 years of education. Candidates should pass the STMU admission test/ HEC admission test with at least 50% marks”.

ICUT (International Certificate in University Teaching)

BSCS (Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences)

Master of Science in Data Science (MS Data Science)

16 years education in computing, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or statistics
Minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0
50% marks in GAT (General) or University test

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD Computing Science)

18 years education in computing, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or statistics
Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0
60% marks in GAT (Subject)

BS Prosthetics and Orthotics

Duration: 4 year degree program
Eligibility: HSSC (Pre- Med/Pre-Engg) or equivalent with minimum 50% unadjusted marks.