Degree and diploma programs

A five-year Pharm-D, four-year BS Nursing and BS Midwifery degrees, a Post-RN bridge for practising nurses, and two-year programs across midwifery, nursing, pharmacy and the allied health technologies.

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What we offer

Fourteen programs across four categories

Every program is delivered with clinical placement at the Ayub Teaching Hospital complex.

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Degree Programs

Pharm-D, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery and BS Post-RN — 2 to 5 years.
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Nursing & Midwifery

CMW, LHV and Certified Nursing Assistant — 2 years each.
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Pharmacy Diploma

Pharmacy Category-B, recognised by the Pharmacy Council.
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Allied Health

Six technologies — currently 50% off on all technologies.
Clinical placement

Hospital training at the Ayub Teaching Hospital complex

The College is affiliated with the Ayub Teaching Hospital complex in Abbottabad, so placement happens inside a working tertiary care hospital rather than a simulation room.

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Affiliated teaching hospital

Placement across the ATH complex in Abbottabad, supervised by practising clinicians.

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25+ clinical disciplines

Rotations mapped to the requirements of each program of study.

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25+ major departments

Medical, surgical, diagnostic and allied specialty departments.

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Category 1

Degree programs

Four degrees, from a two-year Post-RN bridge to the five-year Doctor of Pharmacy. Admission criteria below are for the 2026 intake.

An instructor demonstrating on a skeleton to nursing students5 years
DegreeAll domiciles

Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

A five-year professional doctorate in the pharmaceutical sciences, covering drug composition, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and hospital and industrial pharmacy management.

Eligibility

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 60% marks
  • Open to all domiciles

Career prospects

  • Clinical or hospital pharmacist in public (BPS-17) and private hospitals
  • Quality control, quality assurance or production officer in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Retail or community pharmacy manager, or proprietor
  • Drug inspector and government regulatory affairs officer
  • Research and drug development, with licensing routes abroad (NAPLEX, PEBC, DHA, MOH)
Students of Abbottabad College of Nursing together outdoors4 years
DegreeAll domicilesAge 17–35

BS Nursing

A four-year undergraduate nursing degree covering advanced clinical nursing, patient care, pathology, pharmacology, community health and leadership.

Eligibility

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Age limit 17–35 years
  • Open to all domiciles

Career prospects

  • Charge nurse in government hospitals (BPS-16/17) and private tertiary care centres
  • Specialised nursing in ICU, CCU, emergency, paediatrics and oncology
  • Academic pathways to MSN, PhD in Nursing and clinical instructorship
  • International demand across the Middle East, UK (NMC / NCLEX-UK), USA (NCLEX-RN), Canada and Europe
Prize-giving to students at a College event4 years
DegreeAll domicilesAge 17–35

BS Midwifery

A four-year degree in midwifery practice — antenatal, natal and postnatal care, reproductive and newborn health, and the community midwifery services that carry them into rural settings.

Eligibility

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Age limit 17–35 years
  • Open to all domiciles

Career prospects

  • Registered midwife in tertiary hospitals, maternity units and birthing centres
  • Maternal & Child Health clinics, Basic Health Units and Rural Health Centres
  • Community and reproductive health programs in the public sector and NGOs
  • Teaching and supervisory roles in midwifery education
Prepared beds in the College skills ward2 years
DegreeAll domicilesRegistered nurses

BS Post-RN

A two-year bridge degree for practising registered nurses who hold a General Nursing diploma and want to upgrade their qualification to bachelor's level.

Eligibility

  • Diploma in General Nursing plus a one-year specialty
  • Minimum 50% marks in the diploma
  • Valid PNC registration
  • Preference given to experienced registered nurses
  • Open to all domiciles

Career prospects

  • Promotion to head nurse, nursing supervisor or nursing director (BPS-17/18)
  • Eligibility for master's programs (MSN, MPH, MHPE)
  • Teaching roles in nursing colleges and universities
Category 2 · Part A

Nursing & midwifery programs

Two-year programs for entry into community midwifery, maternal health and bedside nursing support. CMW and LHV are open to female candidates only, under council regulation.

Female students in a Community Midwifery class2 years
Nursing programKPK domicileFemale only

CMW — Community Midwifery

Trains skilled birth attendants to handle normal prenatal, natal and postnatal care, and to safely manage home and rural deliveries.

Eligibility

  • Matric (Arts)
  • Female candidates only
  • Age up to 40 years
  • KPK domicile

Career prospects

  • Independent community-level midwifery clinics and birthing centres
  • Primary healthcare setups, Basic Health Units and maternal health NGOs
Prize-giving to students at a College event2 years
Nursing programKPK domicileFemale only

LHV — Lady Health Visitor

Maternal, reproductive and child health care, basic family planning, immunisation programs and primary care delivery in rural and community settings.

Eligibility

  • Matric (Science) with a minimum of 45% marks
  • Female candidates only
  • Age limit 17–35 years
  • KPK domicile

Career prospects

  • Basic Health Units, Rural Health Centres and Maternal & Child Health clinics
  • Community health coordinator in public programs such as EPI and polio eradication, and in NGOs
BS Nursing students in clinical coats outside the College2 years
DiplomaAll domiciles

CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant

Prepares entry-level nursing assistants to support registered nurses with vital signs monitoring, bed preparation, medication assistance, hygiene and daily patient care.

Eligibility — any one of

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% marks
  • Matric (Science) with a minimum of 45% marks
  • Matric (Arts) with 50% marks
  • FA with 50% marks

Also required

  • Age limit 17–35 years · open to all domiciles
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Pharmacy Category-B

Diploma2 yearsAll domiciles

A two-year diploma recognised by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, training students in drug storage, compounding, inventory management and prescription dispensing.

Eligibility

  • Matric (Science) with a minimum of 45% marks
  • No age limit
  • Open to all domiciles

Career prospects

  • Eligible to register for a medical store or pharmacy distribution licence (Category-B)
  • Hospital pharmacy assistant
  • Medical representative in pharmaceutical sales
Category 2 · Part C

Allied health technologies

Six technology programs, all sharing the same entry requirement.

50% OFF on all technologies — promotional offer for the current intake. Apply now

Eligibility — all six technologies

  • Matric (Science) with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Open to all domiciles

Duration & training

  • Diploma / technology programs, full time
  • Includes supervised clinical rotation at the ATH complex
TechnologyWhat you studyWhere it leads
Health Technology Basic clinical support, public health sanitation, vaccination and preventive community care. Health technician in Basic Health Units, Rural Health Centres, civil dispensaries and public preventive health drives.
Pathology Technology Blood sampling, haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and laboratory analysis. Medical lab technician in clinical laboratories, diagnostic centres, blood banks and pathology units.
Surgical Technology Operating theatre preparation, surgical instrument sterilisation and assisting surgeons. Operation theatre technician in public and private surgical wards, day-care surgical units and trauma centres.
Dental Technology Dental radiography, assisting dental surgeons, scaling, impression taking and oral hygiene. Dental clinics, hospital dentistry departments and dental prosthesis manufacturing labs.
Anesthesia Technology Anaesthesia equipment preparation, gas monitoring, vital checking and patient recovery care. Anaesthesia technician in intensive care units, recovery rooms and surgical operation theatres.
Radiology Technology Routine X-rays, radiographic imaging assistance, radiation safety and darkroom or digital processing. Radiology technician in diagnostic imaging centres, X-ray departments and emergency trauma units.
2026 intake

Programs & eligibility at a glance

Duration, entry qualification, age limit and domicile for every program.

ProgramDuration Basic eligibilityAgeDomicile
Pharm-D5 years, degreeF.Sc (Pre-Medical), 60% minimum—All
BS Nursing4 years, degreeF.Sc (Pre-Medical), 50% minimum17–35All
BS Midwifery4 years, degreeF.Sc (Pre-Medical), 50% minimum17–35All
BS Post-RN2 years, degreeGeneral Nursing diploma + 1-year specialty, 50% minimum, valid PNC registration—All
CMW2 years, nursingMatric (Arts) · female candidates onlyUp to 40KPK
LHV2 years, nursingMatric (Science), 45% minimum · female candidates only17–35KPK
CNA2 years, diplomaF.Sc (Pre-Med) 45%, or Matric (Science) 45%, or Matric (Arts) 50%, or FA 50%17–35All
Pharmacy Category-B2 years, diplomaMatric (Science), 45% minimumNo limitAll
Allied health technologies (6)DiplomaMatric (Science), 50% minimum—All

Admissions are open for the listed programs, subject to available seats and the applicable admission requirements.

FAQ

Common questions

Every program except CMW and LHV, which are open to KPK domicile holders only. Pharm-D, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, BS Post-RN, CNA, Pharmacy Category-B and all six allied health technologies accept applicants from all domiciles.
Yes — the two-year BS Post-RN is the bridge program. You will need a Diploma in General Nursing plus a one-year specialty, a minimum of 50% marks in the diploma, and valid PNC registration. Preference is given to experienced registered nurses.
BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, LHV and CNA admit applicants aged 17 to 35. CMW accepts applicants up to 40. Pharmacy Category-B has no age limit specified, and none is set for Pharm-D, BS Post-RN or the allied health technologies.
Yes. The Community Midwifery (CMW) and Lady Health Visitor (LHV) programs admit female candidates only, under council regulation. Every other program — Pharm-D, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, BS Post-RN, CNA, Pharmacy Category-B and the six allied health technologies — is open to all applicants who meet the entry criteria.
Yes. CNA accepts any one of four qualifications: F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 45%, Matric (Science) with 45%, Matric (Arts) with 50%, or FA with 50%.
The 50% promotional discount applies to the six allied health technologies — Health, Pathology, Surgical, Dental, Anesthesia and Radiology. Contact admissions for the fee structure of the degree and diploma programs.
At the Ayub Teaching Hospital complex in Abbottabad, which the College is affiliated with. Students rotate through the disciplines their program requires — more than 25 in total, across over 25 major medical, surgical, diagnostic and allied specialty departments.
The online application asks you to upload a KMU-CAT result card. Entry test requirements vary by program and by intake, so if you have not sat the test or are unsure whether your program requires it, contact admissions before you apply rather than assuming you are ineligible.
A passport-size photograph, your Form B or CNIC, your father’s or guardian’s CNIC, your SSC marksheet, your F.Sc marksheet, and your KMU-CAT result card. Scans or clear photographs are accepted, in JPG, PNG or PDF, up to 5 MB each.
Fee structures differ by program and are revised between intakes, so we publish them through admissions rather than on this page. Call or email admissions and ask for the current fee schedule for the program you want.

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