DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING (3 YEARS)
Introduction
There is a strong demand for doctorate-prepared nurses in the healthcare industry and nursing educational institutes in Pakistan. The Institute of Nursing Sciences has the pride to be a leader in nursing education in the country in general and in Sindh in particular. ZUFONAM is distinguished in having highly qualified foreign and locally prepared nursing faculty in the country. The institute is now aspiring to be the third private sector institution in the country to start a Ph.D. program in Nursing.
The Ph.D. program in nursing will facilitate the scholars to acquire leadership roles in nursing health care, initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with nurses and individuals in other disciplines, advance nursing and health care knowledge by critically evaluating existing theories and knowledge, identifying new areas of inquiry for research and develop the science that guides nursing practice and health care by conducting original research using established ethical principles and disseminating research findings to advance new directions in theory, practice, and education.
ELIGIBITY CRITERIA
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent, with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN/Post RN BSN) (18 years of education)
- Minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 scale in a semester system or minimum first division in the annual system in Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from HEC recognized university
- Passing University’s entrance test or Valid NTS-GAT/GRE score
- Valid IELTS Academic Score 6.5 overall and not less than 6 in any component
- Passing University’s interview and research synopsis presentation.
- Valid PNC license
FEE STRUCTURE
| Program Duration: 4 Year | Frequency | Fee |
| Admission Fee (non-refundable) | One Time | 180,000 |
| Enrollment Fee | One Time | 15,000 |
| Laboratory Charges | One Time | 10,000 |
| Students Fund | One Time | 15,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One Time | 15,000 |
| Tuition Fee Year I Semester I | Per Semester | 314,760 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester | 12,000 |
| Total= Admission & Semester-I Fee | 561,760 | |
| Thesis Process Fee (payable in Sem-III) | 50,000 | |
| Thesis Defense Fee (payable in Sem-VI) | 100,000 | |
Required Documents
The following documents will be required at the time of the interview.
S.# | Attested Photocopies To be Submitted | Original Documents to Be Present. |
| 1 | Matric Mark Sheet | Matric Mark sheet |
2 | Matric Certificate | Matric Certificate |
| 3 | Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)** | Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)** |
4 | Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)** | Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)** |
| 5 | General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet* | General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet* |
6 | General Nursing Diploma Certificate* | General Nursing Diploma Certificate* |
| 7 | Specialization Mark Sheet* | Specialization Mark Sheet* |
8 | Specialization Certificate* | Specialization Certificate* |
| 9 | BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet | BSN/Post RN BSN Mark Sheet |
| 10 | BSN/Post RN BSN Degree | BSN/Post RN BSN Degree |
| 11 | MSN Mark Sheet | MSN Mark Sheet |
12 | MSN Degree | MSN Degree |
| 13 | HEC equivalency certificate of 18 years of education | Domicile |
14 | NOC from the employer | * For Post RN Qualified Candidate |
| 15 | Proposed research project for PhD (write up + Presentation | |
16 | Statement of purpose (mentioning motivation for seeking admission into PhD program) | |
17 | 03 Letter of Recommendation (One form Immediate supervisor and two academic references | |
18 | Valid PNC License | ** For BSN Qualified Candidate |
| 19 | Domicile | |
20 | CNIC/ B.Form | |
21 | 02 Passport Size Photographs | |
| 22 | Father’s/Guardian’s CNIC |
*Subject to increase by ZU Examination Department
Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the
students/parents/guardians.
The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the
recommendation of the Governing Body.