Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector university in Islamabad, Islamabad, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.szabmu.edu.pk/ |
About
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector university in Islamabad, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
As a medical institution, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University teaches within the health sciences — the MBBS, BDS, nursing, and allied-health family of qualifications rather than a broad multi-faculty catalogue.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, 44000.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Minimum 55% in MDCAT 2026 (PM&DC); HSSC/FSc Pre-Medical with minimum 60% (biology and chemistry mandatory); merit = MDCAT 50%, FSc 40%, SSC 10%. | — | |
| BS Anesthesia Technology | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| BS Biotechnology | 4 years | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| BS Cardiovascular Sciences | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| BS Dental Technology | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| BS Medical Lab Technology | 4 years | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| BS Medical Laboratory Technology | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| BS Microbiology | 4 years | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| BS Molecular Biology | 4 years | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| BS Molecular Genetics | 4 years | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| BS Radiography and Imaging Technology | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| BS Vision Sciences | Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — | |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 5 years | Minimum 60% in FSc (Pre-Medical) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| Generic BSN (04 Years) | 4 years | Matric Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or FSc Pre-Medical with minimum 50%; age 14-35; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
| M.Phil (Pharmacology) Pharmacology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| M.Phil Haematology Haematology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| M.PHIL Histopathology Histopathology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| MBBS | Minimum 55% in MDCAT 2026 (PM&DC); HSSC/FSc Pre-Medical with minimum 60% (biology and chemistry mandatory); merit = MDCAT 50%, FSc 40%, SSC 10%. | — | |
| MD Critical Care Medicine | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD Internal Medicine | 4 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Anesthesia) Anesthesia | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — | |
| MD (Cardiology) Cardiology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Dermatology) Dermatology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Emergency Medicine) Emergency Medicine | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Gastroenterology) Gastroenterology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Histopathology) Histopathology | 4 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Neonatology) Neonatology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Nephrology) Nephrology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Neurology) Neurology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Paediatric Hematology Oncology) Paediatric Hematology Oncology | 2 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Paediatric Medicine) Paediatric Medicine | 4 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Psychiatry) Psychiatry | 4 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Pulmonology) Pulmonology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Radiology) Radiology | 4 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MD (Rheumatology) Rheumatology | 6 years | MBBS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MDS Operative Dentistry | 4 years | BDS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 years | BDS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MDS Paediatric Dentistry | 4 years | BDS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MDS Orthodontics | 4 years | BDS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MDS Prosthodontics | 4 years | BDS recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MPhil Chemical Pathology Chemical Pathology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| MPhil Microbiology Microbiology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| MPhil Molecular Biology Molecular Biology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| MPhil Physiology Physiology | 2 years | MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview. | 373,200 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| MS Anesthesia Anaesthesiology | 4 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Burn Surgery Burn Surgery | 6 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Cardiac Surgery Cardiac Surgery | 6 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS ENT | 4 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS General Surgery General Surgery | 4 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Neurosurgery Neuro Surgery | 5 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 4 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Ophthalmology Ophthalmology | 4 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery | 5 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Paediatric Surgery Paediatric Surgery | 5 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery | 5 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| MS Urology Urology | 5 years | MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration; Part-I pass certificate. | — |
| PhD Molecular Biology Molecular Biology Semester fees published range from 78,000 to 110,000. | 3 years | MS/MD/FCPS/MRCP/FRCS/M.Phil (Life Sciences) or equivalent. | 78,000 (2022-23 (prospectus)) |
| Post RN BSN (02 Years) | 2 years | Matric with Science; Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (or post-basic specialty for males) registered with Pakistan Nursing Council; 1 year as RN; valid PNC registration; NOC for government employees; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test. | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- BS programs: Minimum 50% in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; minimum 50% in SZABMU entry test.
- MS programs: MBBS/BDS (as applicable) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job; permanent valid PM&DC registration. Part-I pass certificate.
- MPhil programs: MBBS (or MBBS/BDS/D-Pharm for Physiology and Pharmacology) recognised by PM&DC; one year house job. GAT (General) minimum 50%, or university written test 50%; interview.
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
Applying in Islamabad
Islamabad institutions draw applicants nationally rather than from a single provincial catchment, and federally chartered institutions commonly reserve seats across all provinces and territories. Admission tests are usually institution-specific, with the national MDCAT applying to medical and dental programmes. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For medical and dental programmes the operative approval is PMDC recognition of that specific programme.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, 44000
- Phone: +92-51-9107687
- Official website: szabmu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University private or government?
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University?
Medical and dental admission requires the national MDCAT conducted under PMDC rules. Allied-health and nursing programmes use separate criteria. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University located?
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.szabmu.edu.pk.