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In Pakistan, a medical school is more often referred to as a medical college. A medical college is affiliated with a university as a department which usually has a separate campus. As of January 2019, there are a total of 114 medical colleges in Pakistan, 44 of which are public and 70 private. [1]
In 1977, the Pakistan Army's Corps of Education established the direct military unit as a residential institution for imparting undergraduate medical, and dental education, established 1998, to the army's cadets. [4] In Pakistan, the program of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is pursued rather than the Doctor of Medicine (MD). [4]
Virtual University was established in 2002 by the Government of Pakistan to promote e-learning. [4] It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) [5] and holds highest category 'W' by HEC. The Virtual University of Pakistan also holds a Federal Charter.
Following is a list of virtual schools—coursework from an accredited private school or accredited not-for-profit or publicly funded institution, taught primarily through online methods. Schools are listed by country and by state or province.
AIOU is one of the world's largest institutes for distance learning, and the largest distance learning institute in Pakistan. It offers SSC (secondary schooling) to PhD level education to students in Pakistan. [8] AIOU provides e-learning facilities through virtual classrooms as well as providing interactive online study material.
Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is a paper based test conducted in Pakistan and internationally each year for those who want to pursue undergraduate medical and dental education in Pakistan. It is a pre-requisite for admission in all medical and dental colleges (both public and private) in Pakistan. [1]
The following is a list of undergraduate medical institutions recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) as of 2010. [ 72 ] [ 73 ] King Edward Medical University
Dow International Medical College (Urdu: ڈاؤ بین القوامی طبی کالج) is a government-owned public sector medical college in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, which is recognised by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) . Admittance is limited to 150 students per year.