Overview
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) is a public sector medical university in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is one of the leading medical institutions in Pakistan, providing undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health sciences.
1. General Information
| Full Name | Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Type | Public University |
| Chancellor | President of Pakistan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq |
| Affiliation | – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan – Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) – Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) – Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) |
2. Campuses & Affiliated Institutions
- Main Campus – SZABMU, Islamabad
- PIMS (Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences) – Teaching Hospital of SZABMU
- Federal Medical College (FMC) – Islamabad
- School of Dentistry (SZABMU)
- School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (SZABMU)
3. Academic Programs & Faculties
SZABMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs.
Undergraduate Programs
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) – 5 Years
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) – 4 Years
- DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) – 5 Years
- Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy) – 5 Years
- BS Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) – 4 Years
- BS Allied Health Sciences (Various Specializations) – 4 Years
Postgraduate Programs (MS, MD, M.Phil, PhD, FCPS, MCPS)
- MS General Surgery
- MS Orthopedic Surgery
- MS ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat Surgery)
- MS Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
- MD Internal Medicine
- MD Cardiology
- MD Gastroenterology
- MD Pulmonology
- FCPS / MCPS in Various Clinical Disciplines
- M.Phil & PhD in Medical Sciences
4. Rankings & Recognition
- One of the Top Public Medical Universities in Pakistan
- Recognized by PMDC, HEC, and CPSP
- Affiliated with Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) – A leading hospital in Islamabad
- Highly Competitive Admission Process for MBBS, BDS & Postgraduate Programs
5. Admissions & Eligibility
MBBS / BDS Admission
- Minimum 60% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical)
- MDCAT (Medical & Dental College Admission Test) required
- Admission based on merit & provincial quota system
DPT / Pharm-D / Nursing / Allied Health Sciences
- Minimum 50-60% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical)
- Entry test may be required
Postgraduate Programs (MS, MD, FCPS, PhD, etc.)
- MBBS/BDS required for clinical programs
- Entry test + interview required
- CPSP-approved training for FCPS/MCPS
6. Fee Structure (Approximate Per Year)
| Program | Fee per Year (PKR) |
|---|---|
| MBBS (Public Sector) | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| BDS (Public Sector) | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) | 120,000 – 150,000 |
| Pharm-D | 100,000 – 130,000 |
| BS Nursing | 50,000 – 80,000 |
| Allied Health Sciences | 60,000 – 100,000 |
| Postgraduate Programs (MS, MD, PhD, FCPS) | 150,000 – 300,000 |
7. Campus & Facilities
- Teaching Hospital: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) – A top government hospital in Islamabad
- Library: Digital & physical medical research library
- Labs: Modern medical, dental, and pharmacy laboratories
- Transport: Bus service for students & faculty
- Mosque: Separate prayer areas for male & female students
- Hostels: Limited accommodation for local & international students
8. Contact Information
- Address: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Phone: +92 51 9107702
- Website: www.szabmu.edu.pk
- Email: info@szabmu.edu.pk