National University of Medical Sciences

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National University of Medical Sciences
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MottoUnderstanding and Improving Life
Type Public
Established2015
Chancellor President of Pakistan
Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir, HI (M)
Undergraduates 2000 Students (approximately)
Postgraduates 150 Students (approximately)
Location, ,
33°35′52″N73°02′34″E / 33.5978°N 73.0429°E / 33.5978; 73.0429
Affiliations Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Pakistan Army Medical Corps
Website numspak.edu.pk
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The National University of Medical Sciences, commonly referred as NUMS, is a public university located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [2]

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Overview

The National University of Medical Sciences is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) for degree awarding status and accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training. It was established in 2015 and run by the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. Previously, Army Medical College (which is a military-run medical institute) [3] [4] was affiliated with National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan (NUST) but now it is a constituent college of the university.

Constituent institutions

Affiliated institutions

Teaching/Training Hospitals/Institutes

Programs

The disciplines and the degree programs offered by NUMS have been tabulated below.

DisciplineDegree Program
BS/BSc [1] MS/MPhil [1] PhD [1]
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BDSGreen check.svg
Cardiac PerfusionGreen check.svg
NursingGreen check.svg
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Medical Lab TechnologyGreen check.svg
AnatomyGreen check.svg
BiochemistryGreen check.svgGreen check.svg
MicrobiologyGreen check.svg
HaematologyGreen check.svg
Molecular MedicineGreen check.svgGreen check.svg
HistopathologyGreen check.svg
Community MedicineGreen check.svg
PathologyGreen check.svg
Oral PathologyGreen check.svg
PharmacologyGreen check.svg
PhysiologyGreen check.svgGreen check.svg
PhysiologyGreen check.svg
Dental MaterialsGreen check.svg
ProdthodonticsGreen check.svg
Chemical PathologyGreen check.svg
Public HealthGreen check.svg
PsychologyGreen check.svg
BS Social Science of HealthGreen check.svg

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References

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  2. "Google maps of NUMS". Google Maps website. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  3. "Army medical university gets Senate panel's nod". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 29 September 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  4. Mateen Haider (28 September 2015). "Senate committee passes NUMS bill". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 3 July 2022.