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General Enquiries:
Prof. Dr. Hakim Abdul Hannan (Dean)
Ph: 9221-36440078, 36440084
Fax: 9221-36440079
E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani Khan (Principal)
Hamdard Al-Majeed College of Eastern Medicine
(HACEM)
Ph: 9221-36440082
Fax: 9221-36440079
E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. Dr. Aftab Saeed (Director)
Hamdard Research Institute of Unani Medicine (HRIUM)
Ph: 9221-36440065
Fax: 9221-36440079
E-mail: [email protected]
Further Information
Hakim Muhammad Rais Khan
Ph: 9221-36440080-82, 36440084
Fax: 9221-36440079
E-mail: [email protected]
Message by the Dean
Faculty
Admissions
Clinical Training, Career Opportunities
Course Outline
Degree Programs
B.E.M.S.
B.E.M.S. (Condensed)
M.Phil.
Ph.D.
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Message by the Dean
The Faculty of Eastern Medicine which has its roots in Hamdard
Tibbi College (since 1958) is the vision of Shaheed Hakim
Mohammed Said. It is therefore the oldest institution of Hamdard
University and now enjoy the constituent status as a degree
awarding institution.
Reaching this stage entailed a long struggle which culminated in
the year 2002, when the Federal Government amended the
Unani, Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic Practitioners’ Act 1965 to
recognize the Bachelor’s Degree in Eastern Medicine (BEMS) for
registration by the National Council for Tibb. It is indeed a
landmark in the history of Tibb in Pakistan when the Higher
Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad approved the revised
curriculum of Eastern Medicine for BEMS, M.Phil. and Ph.D.
degrees in July 2004. The degree course is also approved in
United Arab Emirates for the purpose of practise.
Prof. Dr. Hakim Abdul Hannan
Eastern Medicine physicians have the opportunity to serve,
clean, purify and balance the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual planes of patients. The Eastern System of Medicine
deals with the body as a whole and balance the disturbance in humors thus bringing health with its rational approaches. In
this context the modern world is looking towards the Asian countries which possess effective knowledge of Traditional
Systems of treatment. Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said visualized this degree program as well as research based
integrated curriculum to fill the gap and produce Tabibs who are also fully aware of modern diagnostic methods for treating
diseases effectively.
Thus the main objective of the programme is to prepare graduates trained in Eastern Medicine and having first hand
knowledge of the basic subjects of modern medicine. The global resurgence and acknowledgement of the natural medicine
have greatly enhanced the significance of this programme.
Faculty of Eastern Medicine is one of the leading institutions of Hamdard University where successful postgraduate program
is underway. So far 5 Ph.D’s and 9 M.Phil. degrees have been awarded. About 40 Research students are working on
different topics for their higher degrees. International collaboration with Japanese Institution (Toyama University), South
African (Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb, Johannesburg), Indian (CCRUM, Ibn Sina Academy, Aligarh) and other institution is proving
promising in advancement of Tibb.
Technical Collaboration in terms of Research Projects is underway with WHO (Immunization Program / Consultation) IUCN,
Shifa-ul-Mulk Memorial Academy (Infrastructure development grants), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Livestock (MINFAL)
as well as with the Ministry of Environment (Biodiversity).
Deserving and meritorious students are given scholarships and free ships mostly funded by Hamdard Foundation Pakistan
(HFP).
The Faculty of Eastern Medicine re-affirm the commitment and the dedication to serve people for their health care with
utmost zeal and pray to Allah to bless our endeavors (Amen).
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Faculty
Hamdard Al-Majeed College of
Eastern Medicine:
Professors:
Dr. Hk. Abdul Hannan
Ph.D. (Hamdard University)
B.U.M.S. (Aligarh Muslim University,
India)
Dr. Usman Ghani Khan
D.Sc. (Hons. Causa)
Ph.D. (University of Karachi)
M. Pharm. (Osaka, Japan)
Dr. Hk. Afzal Ahmad
Ph.D. (Hamdard University)
B.U.M.S. (Aligarh Muslim University,
India)
Dr. Hk. Shahabuddin
Ph.D. (Hamdard University)
B.U.M.S. (Aligarh Muslim University,
India)
Associate Professors:
Dr. Ejaz Mohiuddin
Ph.D. (Hamdard University)
M.B.A. (Hamdard University)
M.B.B.S. (Islamia University,
Bahawalpur)
Assistant Professors:
Tabiba Halima Nazar
Ph. D. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim M. Asif Iqbal
M.Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Lecturers:
Hakim Muhammad Rais Khan
M.Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Mohammed Owais
M.Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.U.M.S. (Burhanpur, India)
Hakim Sultan Ayaz
M.Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Sheraz Mohammed Siddiqui
M.Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Qalb-e-Saleem
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Tabiba Farhana Shafique
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Tabiba Syma Ghayas
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Shahid Alam Gul
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Mohammed Ibrahim Shah
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Tabiba Zil-e-Huma
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Muhammad Akram
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hakim Muhammad Ibrahim Khan
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Tabiba Sabira Batool Jafferi
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Hk. Arshad Mehmood
B.E.M.S. (Islamia University
Bahawalpur)
Tabiba Wajeeha Moin
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Visiting Faculty:
Mirza Jawwad Baig
M.Sc. (University of Karachi)
Hamdard Research Institute of Unani
Medicine (HRIUM):
Prof. Dr. Aftab Saeed
Director
Ph.D. (University of Karachi)
M.Phil. (University of Karachi)
B.Sc. (H), M.Sc., (University of
Karachi)
Dipl. Herb. Med. (North West
University)
Life Research Professor:
Prof. Hakim Naimuddin Zubairy
Alim Darul Ulum Nadwatul Ulama,
(Lucknow) India
Tabib Mustanad (Nizamia Tibbi
College) Hyderabad, Daccan, India
Dr. Muhammad Afzal Rizvi
Deputy Director
Ph.D. (University of Karachi)
M.Sc. (University of Karachi)
Dr. Ghazala Aleem
Ph. D. (University of Karachi)
M.A. (University of Karachi)
Tabiba Tasneem Qureshi
M. Phil. (Hamdard University)
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Tabiba Uzma Shafi
B.E.M.S. (Hamdard University)
Honorary Visiting Faculty:
Dr. Saleem Muqaddam
Florence Hospital
Dr. Haroon Rashid
LBRT.
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Mission and Goals
The mission of the faculty is to produce graduates having
knowledge of Eastern Medicine with latest technology for
diagnosis and modern methods for the management of
diseases and health care. Graduates are provided with
comprehensive knowledge and their clinical skills are
developed. Advanced learning in Eastern Medicine shall
lead to M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programs. The major
achievement of Faculty of Eastern Medicine is the signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ibn Sina
Institute of Tibb, Johannesburg, University of Western
Cape, Cape Town, South Africa and University of Toyama,
Toyama, Japan. In order to develop and operate
academic research programs for the advancement of
Unani Medicine. The faculty offers the following
undergraduate degree programs:
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Bachelor of Eastern Medicine and Surgery (Regular 5 Years)
Bachelor of Eastern Medicine and Surgery
(Condensed - 3 Years)
M. Phil and Ph. D programs are also offered on
regular basis
Admission Policy
Admissions to the B.E.M.S. degree programs are given
strictly on the basis of merit. The short-listed candidates
are interviewed by an interview board for the final
selection.
How to apply?
Following documents must be enclosed with the
application form. Incomplete forms are not entertained.
Two attested copies of the following documents:
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F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) certificate, or equivalent
Matriculation certificate
F.Sc. Marks Sheet
Matriculation Marks Sheet
Provisional certificate of the last institution attended.
Any other diploma/certificate
National identity card (if candidate’s NIC is not
available, father’s/guardian’s NIC copy should be
submitted)
Two attested passport size recent photographs
Accreditation by National Bodies
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All the degree programs offered by the Faculty are
accredited by the National Council for Tibb, Ministry of
Health, Government of Pakistan and by the Higher
Education Commission, Islamabad.
Attendance
No student shall be permitted to appear in any
examination unless he/she has attended 85% of the
lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, practical and clinical
work for both in patients and out patients departments.
Shifa-ul-Mulk Memorial Hospital
A 50-bed hospital has been established at Main Campus,
especially for the clinical training of the students of
Eastern Medicine and for clinical training of the students
of Eastern Medicine and for conducting research on
medicinal plants. The Shifa-ul-Mulk memorial Hospital has
also been commissioned to serve as a Family Medical
Care and Services providing center. This is a wellequipped teaching hospital providing twenty four hours
free community health services to thirty seven villages
surrounding Hamdard University in the vicinity of Bund
Murad.
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patient communication and ensure responsible clinical
practises. As the contemporary healthcare requirements
need complementary and Alternative Medicine as an
integral part of therapeutic discipline. B.E.M.S graduates
can provide consultation at various hospitals in the field of
disease prevention to improve the standards of health
care. B.E.M.S graduates can also be of value to herbal
medicine industry, where they can apply results of their
research and evaluating techniques to supplement
scientific and patient-related efficacy in herbal medicine.
Graduates can be a part of relevant teaching and
research activities at various universities and institutions
of national and international levels.
Clinical Training
The clinical training of Bachelor of Eastern Medicine
students starts from third year onwards at Shifa-ul-Mulk
Memorial Hospital, Hamdard Matab Aram Bagh and
Metroline’s Hospital. Students acquire clinical skills under
the guidance of experienced physicians and specialists
and learn to deal with emergencies and attend different
wards. Students are provided with an opportunity
whereby they seek modern medical knowledge and
experience and become aware of integration of their
Eastern Medicine knowledge with that of modern clinical
expertise.
Career Opportunities
Herbal Medicine continues to be practised in many of the
Islamic countries today. The countries where it has to
some extent, enjoyed an official status are: India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa. In
Pakistan, in the mid sixties, the government under the then
President ordered the official registration of Hakims. Tibb
enjoys wider public acceptability in the countries of
Middle East, Far East, Europe and North America. In the
latter areas, resurgence is being observed in the vogue of
herbal medicine.
B.E.M.S graduates can start their own practise by
establishing their own clinics and providing healthcare
services to the people. They can offer effective clinic and
Currently BEMS graduates are employed by the following
institutions / organizations:
Hamdard University
Hamdard Foundation Pakistan
Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan
Ibn Sina Institute for Tibb, Johannesburg, South Africa
University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
Government Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Karachi Electric Supply Corporation
Herbal Life (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi
Herbion (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi
Medics Laboratories, Karachi
City Pharma (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi
Brookes Pharma (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi
Qarshi Industries (Pvt) Ltd., Lahore
Saleem Welfare Trust
Layton Rehmatullah Benevolent Trust (L.R.B.T)
Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi
Ministry of Health, NWFP
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Rawalakot
University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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Bachelor of Eastern Medicine and Surgery (BEMS) - Five Years
FIRST YEAR
(First Semester)
(Second Semester)
101
103
105
107
102
104
106
108
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Anatomy-I
Physiology-I
Biochemistry-I
Principles of Eastern
Medicine-I
109 - History of Eastern Medicine
111 - Islamic Studies / Ethical
Behaviour and Pakistan
Studies
Total Courses 6
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Anatomy-I
Physiology-I
Biochemistry-I
Principles of Eastern
Medicine-I
110 - History of Eastern
Medicine
112 - Islamic Studies / Ethical
Behaviour, Pakistan Studies
Total Courses 6
SECOND YEAR
(Third Semester)
(Fourth Semester)
201
203
205
207
202
204
206
208
Anatomy-II
Physiology-II
Biochemistry-II
Principles of Eastern
Medicine-II
209 - Pharmacognosy-I
211 - Bioinformatics
Total Courses 6
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Anatomy-II
Physiology-II
Biochemistry-II
Principles of Eastern
Medicine-II
210 - Pharmacognosy-I
212 - Bioinformatics
Total Courses 6
THIRD YEAR
(Fifth Semester)
(Sixth Semester)
301 - Pharmacy
303 - Microbiology and
Parasitology
305 - Community Medicine
307 - Materia Medica-I
(Pharmacology)
309 - Pharmacognosy-II
311 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-I
313 - Forensic Medicine and
Toxicology
Total Courses 7
302 - Pharmacy
304 - Microbiology and
Parasitology
306 - Community Medicine
308 - Materia Medica-I (Pharmacology)
310 - Pharmacognosy-II
312 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-I
314 - Forensic Medicine and
Toxicology
Total Courses 7
FOURTH YEAR
(Seventh Semester)
(Eighth Semester)
401 - Pathology
403 - Surgery-I
405 - Clinical Psychology and
Psychiatry
407 - Materia Medica-II
(Pharmacology)
409 - Obstetrics and
Gynecology-I
411 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-II
402 - Pathology
404 - Surgery-I
406 - Clinical Psychology and
Psychiatry
408 - Materia Medica-II (Pharmacology)
410 - Obstetrics and Gynecology-I
412 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-II
Total Courses 6
Total Courses 6
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FINAL YEAR
(Ninth Semester)
(Tenth Semester)
501 - Pediatrics
503 - Ophthalmology-ENT
505 - Obstetrics and
Gynecology-II
507 - Surgery-II
509 - Clinical Diagnostics
511 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-III
502 - Paediatrics
504 - Ophthalmology and ENT
506 - Obstetrics and
Gynecology-II
508 - Surgery-II
510 - Clinical Diagnostics
512 - Clinical Methods and
Therapeutics-III
Total Courses 6
Total Courses 6
Minimum Entry Requirement:
Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical) or B.Sc. (Biological Sciences), A-Level
(Biology) or Equivalent. Students who are awaiting their results may also apply
for provisional admission.
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SYSTEM OF EXAMINATION AND GRADING
1. Terminal Examination
The examination held at the end of semester after the
completion of a course shall be known as Terminal
Examination. It will carry 100 marks. This examination is a
passing head i.e., a student must for each course obtain
a minimum of 50 marks in this examination.
2. Grading System
Grades given to a student in each course shall be of two
types:
a. Numerical Grade (NG)
Assessment of performance on the basis of marks out of
100 fixed for a course of 3 or 4 credit hours unit is NG.
b. Alphabetical Grade (AG)
Equivalent of numerical grades in terms of alphabets shall
be termed as alphabetical grades. (Each letter carries a
value in terms of numerical points)
c. Grading
Marks
Point
Grade
Grade
85-100
A
4.0
70-84
B
3.0
60-69
C
2.0
50-59
D
1.0
Below 50
E
0.0
f. Cumulative Grade Point Ratio (CGPR)
This is obtained by adding all the Grade Points of the
courses during 5 years study period and dividing the total
by the total number of credit hours.
g. Improvement of ‘C’ Grade
A student is allowed to improve ‘C’ grade only when
he/she has cleared all courses but short of required CGPA
i.e. 2.4.
h. Semester and Examination Duration
The semester duration will be four months and one month
for examination both for theory and practical or clinical.
Similarly the year will consist of two semester and two
terminal examinations, completing in a span of 10 months.
3. Requirement for the Award of BEMS Degree
a. A student must have passed all prescribed courses.
b. A student must have obtained a minimum CGPR 2.45.
4. Rules Concerning the Promotion and Repetition of
Course
A student would be promoted to next higher class upon
clearing 70% of courses.
5. Attendance
Attendance in each subject is compulsory for all students
and no student shall be eligible to appear at any
University examination unless he has attended 75 percent
attendance in the course.
d. Incomplete Grade
For incomplete courses no point shall be given
e. Grade Point Ratio (GPR)
Points obtained in each course shall be multiplied by the
number of Credit Hours specified for that course, and then
a grade point ratio (GPR) shall be calculated. For
example, the result of a 1st year student in a semester
may be as follows:
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B.E.M.S. Condensed 3 Years
FIRST YEAR / Third Professional:
FIRST SEMESTER:
301-Pharmacy
303-Microbiology & Parasitology
305-Community Medicine
307-Meteria Medica (Pharmacology)-I
309-Pharmacognosy-II
311-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-I
313-Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
315-Basic Medical Sciences
211-Bioinformatics
SECOND SEMESTER
302-Pharmacy
304-Microbiology and Parasitology
306-Community Medicine
308-Materia Medica (Pharmacology)-I
310-Pharmacognosy-II
312-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-I
314-Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
316-Basic Medical Sciences
212-Bioinformatics
SECOND YEAR / Fourth Professional:
THIRD SEMESTER
401-Pathology
403-Surgery-I
405-Clinical Psychology-Psychiatry
407-Materia Medica (Pharmacology)-II
409-Obstetrics and Gynaecology-I
411-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-II
FOURTH SEMESTER:
402-Pathology
404-Surgery-I
406-Clinical Psychology-Psychiatry
408-Materia Medica (Pharmacology)-II
410-Obstetrics and Gynaecology-I
412-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-II
FINAL YEAR / Final Professional:
FIFTH SEMESTER:
501-Paediatrics
503-Ophthalmology-ENT
505-Surgery-II
507-Obstetrics and Gynaecology-II
509-Clinical Diagnostic
511-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-III
SIXTH SEMESTER:
502-Paediatrics
504-Ophthalmology-ENT
506-Surgery-II
508-Obstetrics and Gynaecology-II
510-Clinical Diagnostic
512-Clinical Methods and Therapeutics-III
Entry Requirement: Fazil-e-Tibb-wal-Jarahat (F.T.J)
Diploma.
HAMDARD RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF UNANI MEDICINE (HRIUM)
Hamdard Research Institute of Unani Medicine (HRIUM) has been approved by the 22nd Meeting of the Academic Council of
Hamdard University as a constituent institute of the Faculty of Eastern Medicine.
The mission of this institute is to execute advance studies and research in Unani Medicine and equip post graduate students in
fundamentals of Unani Medicine leading to the award of M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. In addition the goal of the institute is to
publish books, monographs, and research based studies in Unani Medicine.
It is also among the aims of the institute to undertake analysis and execute drug standardization and validation of the theories
and materia medica so as to provide evidence-based Medicine. HRIUM projects advances in the understanding of the role of
diseases and their cure leading to effective systemic therapies and as these complement more established Unani medicine
treatment, further advances are anticipated for integrative medicine development.
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Post Graduate Programs
Curriculum for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Program
M.Phil. Program
Ph.D. Program
Clinical Methods and Therapeutics (First Year)
Course
No.
First Semester
Course
No.
609
Therapeutics I
611
Therapeutics II
701
703
613
Rational Phytotherapy
615
Internal Medicine
607
Biostatistics
Course
No.
610
612
614
616
608
Second Semester
Therapeutics I
Therapeutics II
Rational Phytotherapy
Internal Medicine
Biostatistics
705
707
709
Course
No.
702
704
706
708
First Semester
Epidemiology
Computer Applications
in Health Education
Gastroenterology
Biostatistics for Epidemiology
Fundamentals of Clinical
Investigation
Second Semester
Contemporary Issues in
Health Promotion
Principles and Practice
of Drug Development
Principle of Pharmacology
Designing Clinical Research
Clinical Methods and Therapeutics (Second Year)
Thesis Submission
Keeping in view the growing significance of Alternative &
Complementary Medicine in the mainstream medical
therapies of various types, emphasis on Theories and
Philosophies of Eastern Systems of Medicine is being given
by the Hamdard Research Institute of Unani Medicine. The
institute therefore offers for admission into M.Phil. and Ph.D.,
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the wide fields open for Studies on Theories and
Philosophies of Medicine as well as Standardization of Unani
Single and Compound Drugs to the eligible candidates. Both
the fields require in-depth thorough research work for their
understanding and application and the research-oriented
Faculty is available to enroll and guide the research students.
Admissions Procedure for Post Graduate Programs (M.Phil. / Ph.D.)
Eligibility for Admission
The admission to M.Phil class shall be open to students
possessing either five years Bachelor’s Degree in Eastern
Medicine (BEMS) or equivalent degrees from any
recognized university. The Faculty / College of Eastern
Medicine / Research Institute of Unani Medicine will enroll
students for pursuing their research studies leading to the
award of either M.Phil (Master of Philosophy) or Ph.D.
(Doctor of Philosophy) degrees in Eastern Medicine. The
higher degree program is being visualized to give more
impetus to scientific, clinical and technological research
and development.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (Eastern Medicine)
The Program provides postgraduate education in Clinical
Medicine and Therapeutics and other specified areas
through coursework, and research.
Faculty of Eastern Medicine at Hamdard University
Karachi is striving hard in education and research initiative
in Pakistan responding to the challenge of a changing and
demanding health care system, and the lack of trained
manpower in Eastern Medicine research.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil. in Eastern Medicine)
Coursework: see the courses.
Master of Philosophy (Eastern Medicine) Research
The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Research was
established in 2002 and is the first research-based
postgraduate degree in Eastern Medicine. This Master of
Philosophy (M.Phil.) Research Program is available to
qualified BEMS graduates in the areas of evidence based medicine. Many of the projects run in the Master of
Philosophy (M.Phil.) research will be supervised with
research-oriented, trained medical Faculty at Hamdard
University.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Ph.D. (EASTERN MEDICINE)
Requirements for the award of degree
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research
degree awarded for a thesis considered to be a
substantially original contribution to the subject
concerned. The resolutions of the Academic Council for
degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are given in The
University Calendar, Statutes and Regulations.
For Ph.D. Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree (BEMS or
equivalent degree) with good grades is required.
For the Master of Philosophy, a bachelor’s degree (BEMS
or equivalent degree) is required with good grades on the
provision that a qualifying exam is passed.
Applicants should normally hold a Master’s degree or a
bachelor’s degree in Eastern Medicine from the
University, or an equivalent qualification from another
university or institution. The degree may be taken on either
a full-time or part time basis.
Areas of Research
Research in Eastern Medicine covers a broad spectrum of
clinical sciences ranging from the design, formulations,
clinical trials, through studies on methods of treatment of
disease, to research on the clinical, analytical and
sociological aspects of Unani therapies.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
3 Years Full Time
2 Years Full Time
All applicants for research degrees must contact the
Faculty before making a formal application to establish
that their research proposal is likely to be acceptable and
that there are adequate resources and facilities for the
research, as well as appropriate supervision available.
Formal applications must be accompanied by a four-page
research proposal.
I M.Phil. / Ph.D. ADMISSIONS
Admissions in Hamdard University are given according
to merit. Bachelor of Eastern Medicine (BEMS) or
Equivalent Degree holders are eligible for admission.
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2. Procedure and Conditions of Admission
(a)
The application on the prescribed form shall be
made to the Registrar through the Dean, Faculty of
Eastern Medicine and the Chairman of the
Department concerned. It shall be accompanied
with the synopsis consisting of the objectives, plan of
work, methodology and bibliography.
(b) The Registrar shall present the application before the
Board of Advance Studies and Research (BASR).
The Board shall approve the title of the thesis, the
name of the research supervisor and course
requirement.
(c) The Registrar shall notify the decision of the BASR,
with in 15 days of the meeting and shall direct the
student to complete the admission formalities.
(d) Every candidate shall pursue his/her research at the
Hamdard University, Karachi or any other institution
approved by the BASR.
(e) No candidate shall undertake any employment
during the period of the study. This rule shall not be
applicable to the teaching faculty of the Hamdard
University.
(f) No candidate shall join another course of studies or
appear at any other examination conducted by the
University.
3. Progress Report
The Student through his Supervisor will submit progress
report every six months for the consideration of BASR,
Hamdard University
4. Submission of Thesis
(a) The candidate shall not be allowed to submit the
thesis after the end of 4th year from the date of
admission.
(b) The plan of thesis should be as follows; statement of
the problem to be investigated and introduction
which should include the relevant background of the
subject and scope of inquiry, precise description of
methodology applied for the measurement or
recording of experiments. The details of the data and
analysis of the data should follow the results,
discussion and conclusion. The precise
literature
citation should be on the standard format so that
cross-checking / verification may be facilitated.
5. Examination of Thesis
(a) The thesis must be typewritten on one side of the
paper with margin of 1-1/2 inch at each side. The
number of pages of the thesis should not be less
than 100 or more than 120 in any case. It shall be
bound in cloth with title, name of the author and
institution and year on the cover. Five copies of the
thesis shall be submitted to the University for
evaluation.
(b) On the submission of dissertation to BASR, it shall
appoint three examiners to examine the thesis of the
candidate. One of the examiners shall be the
research supervisor, and the two shall be external
examiners, not in the service of the university. If the
three examiners give an adverse opinion about the
thesis, it shall be rejected. However, the BASR on the
recommendation of the Dean appoint additional (i.e.)
fourth examiner and may consider to permit to revise
the thesis in accordance with the comments of
examiners. After modification/revision thesis may be
re-submitted after a period of three months.
(c) On the basis of favorable (positive) reports, the viva
voce examination shall be held in presence of the
supervisor of research. The viva voce shall be
conducted in the Office of the Dean
who will act
as a titular Chairman.
(d) The degree shall be awarded on successful
completion of the course work,
approval of
thesis by external, internal examiners and qualifying
the viva voce examination.
II EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING
1. System of Examination
Under semester system of education, two examinations
namely Mid-term test and Terminal examinations shall be
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held in each semester. Division of marks will be as follows:
i. Mid-term Test
ii. Terminal Examination
30 marks
70 marks
Mid-term test will be conducted in the middle of semester
whereas Terminal examination will be held at the end of
semester after the completion of course work. At least
50% marks in each course must be obtained to pass the
examination.
2. Grading System
Grades given to a student in each course shall be of two
types:
a. Numerical Grade (NG)
Assessment of performance on the basis of marks out of
100 fixed for a course of 3 or 4 credit hours unit is NG.
b. Alphabetical Grade (AG)
Equivalent of numerical grades in terms of alphabets shall
be termed as alphabetical grades. (Each letter carries a
value in terms of numerical points).
c. Grading
Marks
85-100
70-84
60-69
50-59
Below 50
Grade
A
B
C
D
E
Grade Point
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
d. Incomplete Grade
For incomplete courses no point shall be given.
e. Grade Point Ratio (GPR)
Points obtained in each course shall be multiplied by the
number of Credit Hours specified for that course, and then
a grade point ratio (GPR) shall be calculated. For
example, the result of a 1st year student in a semester
may be as follows:
f. Cumulative Grade Point Ratio (CGPR)
This is obtained by adding all the Grade Points of the
courses during the study period and dividing the total by
the total number of credit hours.
3. Attendance
Attendance in each subject is compulsory for all students
and no student shall be eligible to appear at any
University examination unless he has attended 75 per
cent classes / lectures in the course.
i.
The attendance of students admitted in the Faculty
will be counted from the 1st day of semester and not
from the date of admission.
ii.
If a student is unable to attend classes continuously
for 15 days or more without informing the
Dean/Chairperson of the Department (in writing)
his/her admission will also stand cancelled. In case
of illness or other similar situation, application along
with a medical certificate from a registered medical
practitioner duly verified by the Senior Medical
Officer of the University must be submitted within two
days after the incident.
iii. Original attendance register is to be submitted to the
Dean/Chairperson for record and future reference.
5. Requirement for the Award of M.Phil. Degree
a. A student must have passed all prescribed courses.
b. A student must have obtained a minimum CGPR 2.45
c. Submission of M.Phil. Thesis and Approval of BASR
6. Unfair means
All the cases of unfair means will be forwarded to the
unfair means Committee appointed for the purpose and
the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the University.
7. Interpretation of Semester Rules
The decision of the Faculty Committee, headed by the
Dean and all the Heads of Departments of Faculty would
be final for the interpretation of semester rules. In case of
any appeal the said Committee would dispose it off on its
merits.
4. Maximum Duration for Completion of Degree
i.
M.Phil. degree enrollment will remain valid for three
more years after the expiry of the required duration
for the completion of the M.Phil. degree (i.e. 5 years).
ii.
Ph.D. degree enrollment will remain valid for three
more years after the expiry of the required duration
for the completion of the Ph.D. degree (i.e. 7 years).
iii. However a student unable to complete his/her
degree requirement within the validity of his/her
enrollment, will have to re-validate/extend his/her
enrollment for not more than 2 years by paying a
prescribed fee with the permission of Dean.
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