Ziauddin University
جامعہ ضیاء الدین | |
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Other name | ZU |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1995 |
Chancellor | Asim Hussain |
Vice-Chancellor | Pirzada Qasim |
Registrar | Muhammad Yousaf |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Green and Grey |
Affiliations | Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) Pakistan Medical Commission Pakistan Engineering Council Pharmacy Council of Pakistan Pakistan Nursing Council |
Website | zu |
The Ziauddin University (Urdu: جامعہ ضیاء الدین); abbreviated as ZU) is a private university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] The university is named after the educationist, Ziauddin Ahmad.[2]
It was founded in 1995 by the Ziauddin Group, who also managed its research and financial funding.[3] With a strong emphasis on medical, health and biomedical engineering, the university is offering undergraduate and post-graduate programs. Due to its health research, it consistently maintained its high-ranking position and currently placed as one of the top institution in "medical category" by the HEC.[4] In addition, its faculty and the university itself has taken initiatives to improve the health care system of Pakistan.[3]
History[]
1986 - School of Nursing was established.
2009 - College of Nursing was established.
1994 - Dr. Ziauddin Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences was established.
October 1995 - Ziauddin Medical University was established.
2005 - Ziauddin University was established.[5]
Faculty of Medicine[]
Ziauddin Group of hospitals includes:
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, North Nazimabad campus a 300 bedded hospital
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Clifton campus a 150 bedded hospital
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Kemari campus a 125 hospital
Other clinical learning sites include:
- Sobhraj Maternity Home
- Primary Health Care Centres, Sikanderabad
- Dr. Ziauddin Cancer Hospital, North Nazimabad
- Dr. Ziauddin Maternal and Child Health Centre, Gol Market Nazimabad
Programs offered[]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- M.Phil
- M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Health Sciences
- Doctor Of Medicine in Clinical Sciences
- Master Of Surgery in Clinical Sciences
- Clinical diplomas
College of Dentistry[]
- Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- M.Phil Oral Biology
- M.Phil Oral Pathology
Faculty of Pharmacy[]
- Pharm.D (5-year program)
- The duration of M.Phil and Ph.D program is M.Phil: Minimum 2 and maximum 4 years; Ph.D: Minimum 3 and maximum 8 years
College of Nursing[]
- Master of Science in Nursing (2 Years)
- Post RN BSN (2 Years)
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing ( 4 Years)
- Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)
- Diploma in Nurse Midwifery (1 year)
College of Medical Technology[]
- BS and associate degree Medical Technology
- Diploma Phlebotomy (10 months)
- Diploma in Clinical Pathology(DCP) for (MBBS)
- Diploma in Transfusion Medicine DM (MBBS 2 years)
- MS/M. Phil/PGD Medical Technology.
Following are the disciplines of Medical Technology program:
- Clinical Lab Sciences
- Radio-logical Imaging
- Radiation Therapy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Cardiac Perfusion
- Operation Theater Sciences
College of Rehabilitation sciences[]
- Doctor of Physical therapy
- Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy
- M.S./ M. Phil. in Physical Therapy
- Doctor of occupational therapy
College of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences[]
- A four-year BS in Audiology & Speech Language Therapy (BS ASLT)
- A one-year Diploma in Childhood Development & Psychopathology (DCDP)
Faculty of Engineering Science & Technology[]
- BS Software Engineering
- BE Biomedical Engineering
- BS Electrical Engineering Technology
- BS Civil Engineering Technology
College of Media Sciences[]
- BS in Communication and Media Studies
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Google maps inc. "Location and address of the Ziauddin University". Google Maps. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ "Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad". Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ziauddin University Press. "History". Ziauddin University Press. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ HEC. "HEC Institutions rankings". Govt. Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ "History". Ziauddin University. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
External links[]
- Universities and colleges in Karachi
- Educational institutions established in 1995
- Private universities and colleges in Sindh
- 1995 establishments in Pakistan
- Pakistan university stubs