Ziauddin University

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Ziauddin University
جامعہ ضیاء الدین
Ziauddin University logo 2-01.png
Other name
ZU
TypePrivate
Established1995 (1995)
ChancellorAsim Hussain
Vice-ChancellorPirzada Qasim
RegistrarMuhammad Yousaf
Location
Karachi
,
Sindh
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
Colours   Green and Grey
AffiliationsDr. Ziauddin Hospitals
Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Pakistan Medical Commission
Pakistan Engineering Council
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
Pakistan Nursing Council
Websitezu.edu.pk

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[]

  1. ^ Google maps inc. "Location and address of the Ziauddin University". Google Maps. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad". Biography of its benefactor: Ziauddin Ahmad. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Ziauddin University Press. "History". Ziauddin University Press. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  4. ^ HEC. "HEC Institutions rankings". Govt. Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  5. ^ "History". Ziauddin University. Retrieved 2021-05-29.

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