BAHRIA UNIVERSITY

MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE

Karachi
Prospectus 2009

Federally Chartered Public Sector University

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Admiral
Noman Bashir NI(M)
Chief of the Naval Staff
Chairman Board of Governors
&
Pro-Chancellor
Bahria University
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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Vice Admiral (R)

Mohammad Haroon, HI(M) T. Bt
Rector

It is my pleasure to welcome the 2nd batch of MBBS students. Bahria University is a multi-
discipline, state-of-the-art University which has made remarkable progress in a short span
of time. Our graduates compete with the best and have excelled both in Pakistan and
abroad. Our vision is to make Bahria University the best educational institute in the country
for quality education. We have inducted highly qualified and experienced teaching faculty
to impart education and training in health sciences at par with International Standard.
Alongwith education the University curriculum and scheme of training caters for general
grooming of students through host of co-curricular activities.

I may assure that you will have a very supportive and congenial environment at Bahria
University Medical and Dental College to enhance your intellectual potential in variety of
academic areas.

I hope your affiliation with Bahria University shall remain the best time of your life, and wish
you success in your future endeavors.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Prof. Dr. Syed Tipu Sultan

MBBS, DA (London),
FFARCSI, FCPS (Hon)
Principal

It is a matter of great pleasure for me to give this message on the occasion of admission at
Bahria University Medical and Dental College Karachi. This facility at Karachi Campus for
training of future medical fraternity is an excellent addition to medical colleges of the
country. This medical & Dental College equipped with state of the art training and teaching
tools would set a pace for other institutes both in terms of quality medical education and
allied training infrastructure.

Highly qualified and experienced team of the college faculty, dedicated to teaching &
training of medical students are present as full time teachers practically & in real sense.

Modern teaching & learning methodologies at par with rest of the world leading medical
institutions have been adopted to ensure that our students learn to apply latest techniques
used in the field of medicine.

It is my proud privilege to welcome 2nd entry of MBBS students and assure them that their
training and grooming at Bahria University Medical and Dental College would lead them to
a successful, knowledgeable and professionally competent medical practitioners of
international standards.
Pakistan needs & deserves best medical institutions, we are proud to be one of them.
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
1. Chief of the Naval Staff - Chairman Board of Governors.

2. Rector Bahria University.

3. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Training & Personnel).

4. Principal Staff Officers or Administrative Authorities as approved by the Chairman.

5. Director General Medical Services(Navy).

6. Chairman, Higher Education Commission or his nominee.

7. Secretary Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan or his nominee.

8. Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of Pakistan or his nominee.

9. Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Pakistan or his nominee.

10. Vice Chancellor, or Rector of a recognized Pakistani University nominated by the

Chancellor

11. Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Educational Services).

12. The Heads of Constituent Units of Bahria University.

13. Two nominees from the industrial or Financial Sector nominated by the Board of

Governors.

14. Two renowned Educationist as approved by the Chairman.

15. Deans of Faculties of Bahria University.

16. Registrar Bahria University.

17. Registrar PM&DC.

18. Principal Bahria University Medical and Dental College Karachi.

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CONTENTS

Mission 01

Objectives 01

Location 03

Statutory Bodies 04

Teaching Facilities 06

Teaching Hospital 13

Other Facilities 15

Learning Strategies 16

Liaison with Parents 21

Admission / Academic Rules 22

Examination Rules 24

College Discipline 28

College Fees and other charges 29

Faculty 30

Bahria University - Salient Features 34

Bahria University Management 41

Sample Test Papers 42

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MISSION
The mission of Bahria University Medical and Dental College is to impart
quality education in field of health science at the under graduate and post
graduate levels.

OBJECTIVES
Providing state of the art educational programmes for health professionals at
the under-graduate and post-graduate levels.

Monitor and upgrade academic facilities and medical curricula for degree
programmes at par with the emerging trends and technologies in health
sciences.

Development of fully integrated medical education system at par with of

international standards through modular / semester based learning for
under-graduate, post-graduate and doctorate programmes.

Develop collaborative relationship with other medical / health educational

institutions at local and international levels by sharing programmes, visiting
faculty and exchange of students.

Developing research facilities for students and faculty of the college.

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Our campus is compact, friendly and offers everything that you

need to get the most from your studies and for your free time.

Life as a student is full of challenges and opportunities. This all is

provided at Bahria University Medical & Dental College to help you
shape your future.

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LOCATION
The college campus is located in a central area of the city, on the main Stadium Road;
about a 15-minute drive from the airport.
Address
Bahria University Medical & Dental
College, 13 National Stadium Road
Karachi,
Tel: 0092-021-9240002, Ext. 308
Contact
For any query regarding admission /
general information, please, contact the
following:
a. Professor Dr. Syed Tipu Sultan
Principal
Tel: 0092-21-9240002, Ext. 309, 308
b. Surgeon Captain (R)
Dr. Ghulam Mujtaba Abbasi, TI (M)
Director Health Sciences
Bahria University, Islamabad.
Email: dhs@bahria.edu.pk
Contact No: 0092-051-9263402
0092-051-9260002, Ext. 309
Mobile: 0333-5233784
c. Surgeon Commander (R)
Dr. Akbar Waheed, TI(M)
Deputy Director Admissions and
Student Affairs
BUM&DC, Karachi
Email: akbarwaheed@hotmail.com
Contact No: 0092-021-9240002
Ext. 320, Mobile: 0333-2330758
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STATUTORY BODIES
Board Of Governors
The Board of Governors of Bahria University is the supreme governing body for all major
policy matters concerning the University and all its constituent departments including
BUM&DC. Chief of the Naval Staff is the Chairman Board of Governors as well as the Pro-
Chancellor of the University.

Board of Governors Meeting in Progress

Academic Council
BUM&DC is represented at Academic Council of Bahria University by the Principal of the
College, the administrative head of Teaching Hospital PNS Shifa, and professors
nominated by the College. All matters of academic policy are referred to the Academic
Council by the Principal of the College.

Academic Council Meeting in Progress

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Faculty Board of Studies

The Faculty Board of Studies is chaired by the Principal of the College and consists of
nominated faculty members. It meets at least twice a year (though more frequent meetings
can also be called, depending on the need)to address academic matters.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at BUM&DC is a five-
years program, accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (the statutory,
regulatory and registration authority for medical and dental education and practitioners in
Pakistan).

Registrar Receiving PM&DC Inspection Team

Presentation on BUM&DC is being given to MP&DC Inspection Team

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TEACHING FACILITIES
The premises of BUM&DC consist of an
independent building within the
boundaries of Bahria University Karachi
Campus.
Each classroom is equipped with internet
access and modern teaching aids
including multimedia projection and PA
System.
The college has well-equipped
laboratories in its various department:
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Biochemistry
d. Forensic Medicine
e. Pathology
f. Community Medicine
g. Medical Education
h. Pharmacology
The Department of Anatomy
The Department of Anatomy at Bahria
Medical and Dental College comprises of
well trained and experienced
postgraduate faculty members. Since
the subject of Anatomy is one of the main
Basic Science subject therefore the
teaching methodology adopted is unique
& integrated with other subjects of basic
sciences.
The department consists of a very large
air-conditioned museum. The museum
has a large collection of plastic models
which are procured from Germany. These
models depict various human body
structures & the students can use these
teaching aids to learn and enhance their
knowledge in the subject of Anatomy.
The dissection hall is well lighted and fully
air-conditioned. It is provided with a large
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mortuary which can accommodate more
than six bodies. Human cadaverous are
available for dissection purpose. Students
are encouraged to do dissection in order to
increase their psychosomatic skills.
The department had also a very spacious
air conditioned state of art histology
laboratory. The lab is provided with large
number of latest Olympus Binocular
microscopes & imported Carolina series of
slide boxes. There is also a latest Multi-
headed Microscope which is connected
with a closed circuit camera so that slide
images can be projected on a wall
mounted 36'' LCD monitor. A micro
technique section is also present where
tissues are processed for preparation of
slides. All the labs are equipped with
multimedia / OHPS etc.
The Anatomy Curriculum is developed in
such a way that the subjected is integrated
with other basic science subjects and also
with clinical sciences. Interactive lectures,
case base discussions, problem based
learning and structured practical sessions
are some of the teaching strategies. These
types of teaching methodology help the
students to learn both knowledge & skills.
The Anatomy Museum contains computer-
based three-dimensional models designed
to aid both students and teachers.
Anatomy Dissection Hall
Diligently performed dissection is the
mainstay of the learning process in gross
anatomy, and it is done best as small group
activity. The group generally consists of
four students who are assigned a body part
for dissection. The College Dissection Hall
has facilities for the dissection of eighth
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human bodies at a time. Students are Anatomy Museum

required to carry out their dissections
within the time allotted. Their presence in
the dissection hall for allotted hours is
mandatory under college rules.
Medical students need to be completely
familiar with human anatomy. You can
imagine it would be impossible to repair a
cartilage if the surgeon does not know
precisely where it is and what surrounds it,
or to transplant a kidney without knowing
exactly how its blood vessels are
connected. Located on the ground floor of
the college building, The College Anatomy
Museum is a valuable source for both
students and teachers of anatomy. The
museum collection is laid out in sessions;

For the purpose of demonstrations,

students are divided into small batches
and assigned one teacher, who
supervises dissections, interacts with
students as required and also grades
their performance at the end of the
dissection sessions. Usually students are
introduced to all the members of faculty
Head and Neck; Thorax; Visceral Anatomy;
during the length of the course. The
Limbs; Sectional Anatomy; Nervous
dissection of each anatomical part is
System; Osteology, and Embryology /
divided into sessions. Before each
Developmental Anatomy.
session, the dissection work for the
session is described in detail and the
goals to be achieved at the end of the The museum houses an impressive
session are outlined. collection of models, mostly imported from

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Germany and China, including models of

dissected specimens and various human
organs. Some of the models in the
museum are available for use by other
departments, The models are
complemented by poster depictions and
catalogues, as well as a number of
computers in the library that provide
access to anatomy teaching software.
The Bone Room connected to the
museum contains osteological microscopic appearance of the cells and
specimens and a radiograph collection. tissues of the body.
The Anatomy Museum is a busy place
because it is always being utilized by the
The Histology Laboratory is equipped with
maximum students and teachers. The
F i v e - H e a d Te a c h i n g M i c r o s c o p e
Department of Anatomy and Histology
(Olympus) with CCTV camera and two
feels proud to have a world-class
monitors and Binocube Microscopes
anatomy museum for the teaching of
(Olympus).
anatomy.
Department of Physiology
Histology Laboratory
Human Physiology is the branch of
The Histology Laboratory is a combined
medicine that deals with the study of
teaching, research and general service
functions of human body. It is intimately
laboratory for the Department of Anatomy
r e l a t e d w i t h H u m a n A n a t o m y,
and Histology. A full range of sectioning
Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology,
techniques for light microscopy is
Behavioral Sciences, and is mother of
accommodated. The laboratory makes,
medicine. The department of Physiology
maintains and updates the normal
comprises qualified and well trained
histology teaching slide collection. These
teaching faculty, headed by Prof. Dr.
microscope slide Sets are central to
Sadiqa Syed with 15 years of teaching
familiarizing students with the normal
experience in this subject, and more than
20 paper presentations and publications in
leading journals of country.

The Physiology Laboratory is very well

equipped with latest and modern gadgets,
apparatus and instruments like Biopac,
spirometer, stethograph, ergometer,
binocular microscopes, ophthalmoscope,
perimeter, PEF meter, centrifuge and ECG
machine etc. The lab is also provided with

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overhead projector and multimedia including the Biopac Student Lab System.
facilities; such a provision at our disposal
will benefit students maximally in
demonstrating CDs and conducting
tutorials and practicals. The lab staff is
also highly experienced and well trained.

The first year syllabus will be taught in

three modules in integration with
Anatomy, Biochemistry and Community
Medicine. The course is basically
designed as student-centered with
maximum involvement of students as
active learners. The modes of information Students use the power of the BSI System
transfer will include lectures, tutorials, to conduct the most widely studied
interactive sessions, problem based responses in physiology labs and perform
learning (PBL), presentations, and case online analysis. Lessons target the
based discussions. A comprehensive Circulatory System, Respiratory System,
exam will be conducted at the end of each Muscular Function, Brain Function,
module, in addition to frequent tests, exercise Physiology and Neurophysiology.
followed by a final examination. This will
c o m p r i s e T h e o r y, V i v a , O S P E
(OBJECTIVE-SUBJECTIVE PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION. The theory exam
includes 50% best choice questions
(BCQ) and 50% short essay type
questions. Practical examination
includes structured OSPE and relevant
viva.

The learning resources include books,

interactive CDs, colorful transparencies,
and internet facilities. Students would be
welcome to contact resource persons for
solving their queries and making their
concepts clear.
Physiology Laboratory
Physiology Laboratory is located on the
second floor and is well equipped with all
the modern equipment required by
medical students in practical work,
Dynamic experiments with students as
subjects increase interest and retention
and develop critical thinking. Basic lessons
guide and prompt students, promote
hypothesis-driven student inquiry with
advanced options or develop user-defined
lessons and research projects.
Department of Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the science concerned with
the chemical basis of life. The key objective

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of biochemistry is to learn molecular The Biochemistry Laboratory is located on

basis of all biochemical process. the second floor and has enough space to
Biochemistry encompasses large areas accommodate more than thirty students at
of cell biology, molecular biology, and a time. It is also well-equipped with the
molecular genetics. The knowledge of latest instruments to fulfill the needs of
biochemistry is essential to all life medical students to perform biochemistry
sciences. Biochemistry and medicine are practicals in a safe environment.
intimately related. Health depends on a
harmonious balance of biochemical
reactions occurring in the body, and
disease reflects abnormalities in
biomolecules, biochemical reactions,
and biochemical processes. Biochemical
approaches are often fundamental in
illuminating the causes of disease and in
designing appropriate therapies.

Biochemistry Department has well

experienced, qualified and enthusiastic
Library and Allied Facilities
faculty. It has a Professor, an Associate
In order to encourage the pursuit of
Professor, two Assistant professors and
knowledge through extensive reading and
five lecturers. It has spacious laboratory
research, the college is provided with a
and one preparation room. The
spacious and well-stocked library where
laboratory is well equipped with modern
text books, reference books and
gadgets and fine glassware. The library
periodicals are available for the use of
has large collection of recent editions of
faculty and students. The library also
Biochemistry books. Teaching strategies
houses workstations connected to the
will be lectures, problem based learning
internet, and a good number of CDs and
(PBL), case based sessions, tutorials
audio- visual material on the topics of
seminars and practicals. Biochemistry
clinical and basic health sciences.
Department has one PhD and four M.Phil
faculty members and going to start PhD
and M.Phil programme in Biochemistry
very soon.

Biochemistry Laboratory
This laboratory plays an impotent role in
giving students a hands-on opportunity
to verify chemical principles and learn
important techniques for safe chemical
manipulation.

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The Higher Education Commission
(HEC) has provided Bahria University free
full-text online access to the digital library
of the international Network for the
Availability of scientific Publications
(INASP).
This has been done under INASP's
Program for the Enhancement of
Research Information (PERI). The PERI
program has provided access to over
12,000 full text online journals including
publications on medical sciences and of
the world's leading bibliographic and
reference database including those from
Blackwells, CABI, EBSCO, emerald , Gale
, institute of Physics Publishing (IoPP),
Oxford University Press, OVlD, (Silver
Platter), Springer, Mary Ann Liebert,
Bentham Science and Royal Society. Our
faculty members and researchers have
access to an unlimited amount of data
and information which they will be able to
use to provide current and up-to-date
information to students. A well equipped
Audio-Visual Section is attached to the
College Library.
Department of Community Medicine
Community medicine department is the
back bone of any medical college.
Medical students will be trained through
this department right from the first year to
fourth year (The only subject in medical
college which is taught for four years).
During this period they will be trained
about holistic concepts of health i.e. not
only physical health but mental, social
and spiritual health as well. Hence they
will be exposed to important concepts of
anthropology, behavioral sciences,
biostatistics, epidemiology, research
methodology, demography, psychology,
health economics, sociology, health
planning, national health policy and other
health related issues. They will also be
informed regarding the existing health
system and services in Pakistan.
The importance of research and
community based teaching cannot be
overemphasized and are important
elements of modern training at a medical
college to produce complete doctors. The
Department of Community Medicine has a
plan to equip its students with current
concepts in research and their
applications. Most modern tools of training
including models (manikins) and charts at
community medicine museum as well as
field traand visit to places of public health
importance will be important component of
the medical college teaching beside the
usual lectures and tutorial in class room's
sessions.
Students will be required to complete one
research project of public health
importance during their training period
which will be published in national and
international journals. The department has
a very dedicated team headed by a highly
experienced professor, who has four post
graduate qualifications in the subject of
community medicine and has represented
country at international level including
Oxford University, England and University
of Amsterdam, Holland. He is also invited
by College of Physicians and Surgeons
Pakistan to facilitate their research
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methodology workshops both at national
as well as international level.
Students at Bahria University Medical &
Dental College will be trained by highly
motivated and committed team of various
disciplines to enable them to become a
complete and ethical doctor who will not
only be the best medical graduate of the
country, but will compete at international
level at high level of excellence.
Department of Medical Education
Medical teaching around the world has
expanded beyond the classroom and
now includes teaching in small groups,
continuous assessment and provides
instructional materials beyond the
syllabus. Bahria University Medical and
Dental College aims to encourage
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problem-based learning, learner-centered
teaching, clinical teaching and ready to
provide effective feedback to enhance the
learning process. The department of
medical education at Bahria University
Medical and Dental College is interested in
raising the standards of the teaching and in
developing a pool of trained faculty
members.
Faculty development is essential to train
medical faculty in educational theory and
specific teaching skills as well as to
encourage a flexible and learner-centered
approach to teaching. For this purpose
interactive, practical and hands-on
workshops have been designed to lay the
foundations of medical education.
Workshops are primarily focused on
current and effective modes of medical
teaching in order to enhance facilitation
skills of our faculty.
Finally, self-reflection and critique of
teaching techniques are vital to propel
medical schools towards promoting and
aiming for uncompromising excellence in
medical education. In order to promote
excellence in teaching, Bahria University
Medical and Dental College is aware of the
current and effective strategies which will
be applied in our own settings to enhance
and maintain the standard of this
prestigious institute.
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TEACHING HOSPITAL
Pakistan Navy Hospital, PNS Shifa, one of the largest hospitals in Karachi, is situated in
DHA Phase-ll, about 30-minute drive from Quaid-e-Azam International Airport Karachi.

Administration of the Hospital

Ÿ Surgeon Commodore Shuja Ul Mulk
MBBS, M.Sc (Adv Med Admin)
Commandant

Ÿ Surgeon Captain Sajid Farooq PN

MBBS, M.Sc (Adv Med Admin)
Deputy Commandant

Ÿ Commander Zubair Ahmed PN

Executive Officer

Ÿ Captain (AFNS) Nasreen Kausar PN

Matron

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TEACHING HOSPITAL
Over the past three decades, PNS SHIFA has evolved into one of the best hospitals of the
country. It not only provides tertiary healthcare facilities but is also a recognized hospital
for postgraduate medical training in virtually all disciplines by College of Physicians and
Surgeons Pakistan. PNS Shifa is also playing an important role in the teaching and training
of nursing officers, nursing cadets and medical technicians.

lt houses over 700 beds and offers various modern day indoor and OPD facilities
including:

Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic,

Urology, Ophthalmology, Peadiatrics, Pathology, Radiology, Anesthesia, Intensive Care
Units, Rehabilitation Medicine, Skin & Verereal Diseases, ENT, Dental, Emergency and
Trauma Department and Burn Centre, etc.

Aero Medical Evacuation of Casualties

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OTHER FACILITIES
Health Care
To provide necessary health care facilities Bahria University guarantees its faculty
a full-time medical officer assisted by members a lucrative benefit package that
paramedical staff is available during gives them the peace of mind so necessary
working hours, students needing urgent to pursue their teaching goals with
and specialized medical treatment are undivided attention.
referred to PNS Shifa, where they may
also be hospitalized if required. The faculty at BUM&DC emphasizes the
importance of self-reliant learning, where
Faculty students depend more on their own work
The faculty at BUM&DC constitutes some and research and less on traditional
of the most highly qualified professors in lecturers. This is necessary in order to
the country. The college inducts faculty produce healers who are observant, good
members based on their academic critical thinkers, effective planners, and
distinction in their respective basic or able to project their ideas efficiently.
clinical disciplines or in the field of
biomedical research. They must display a
commitment to patient care, blended with
a scholarly and investigative approach to
clinical medicine that inculcates the spirit
of inquiry ,in their students as well.

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