University of Health Sciences, Lahore

University of Health Sciences is a public university chartered by the (provincial) Government of Punjab, inaugurated by the President of Pakistan in October 2002. It is the only institution in the province of Punjab offering specializations in various fields of health sciences including dental, medical, nursing, paramedic education and biomedical engineering. About 35000 undergraduates and 4000 postgraduates study at the university each year. It is recognized by HEC, approved by PMDC and registered with PEC.

At the University of Health Sciences, worldwide-recognized disciplines with the updated cutting edge syllabus are offered at much lower cost as compared to similar study in Europe and USA. A high-tech Resource Lab and an Experimental Research Lab (Animal House) have been established for carrying out research activities at the campus in 183 different areas which include but are not limited to Asthma, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Infertility, Environmental Pollution, Various types of Cancer, Genetic Disorders, Consanguinity, DNA Analysis, Developmental Abnormalities, Metabolic Syndromes, Hepatitis B, Liver and Renal Disorders. . The University was awarded “Best Educational Institute in Healthcare” by World Education Congress Asia.

The University has gained International Recognition and a lot of National Fame in a short period of time (a decade) since its establishment for its contribution to the research activities. Among the most prominent of its international recognizing bodies are the World Health Organization, the University of Liverpool and the University of Texas, USA etc. For a list of the affiliated institutes of the university, please click here.