We provide you with the
best of education in
Health Sciences,
Education and moving
towards the same
quality of education in
Arts and Sciences in near
future
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
We are present in Asia, Easter Africa and Europe
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We have
11,463 alumni
2,500 current students
13,000 faculty and staff
Our academic programmes are offered in five countries
Kenya
Pakistan
Tanzania
Uganda
United Kingdom
We are planning three new faculties
Faculty of Arts & Sciences in Pakistan
Faculty of Arts & Sciences in East Africa
Faculty of Health Sciences in East Africa
Seven graduate professional schools planned
Architecture & Human Settlement
Economic Growth & Development
Government, Public Policy & Civil Society
Law
Leadership & Management
Leisure & Tourism
Media & Communications
Extensive library network (nine libraries in five countries)
130,000 books in print
110,000 eBooks
45,000 bound volumes of scholarly journals
64,000 e-journals available from 30 different online databases
As at January 31, 2014
AKU AT A GLANCE
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The Aga Khan University
Chartered in 1983, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is
an international private university that currently
operates in South and Central Asia, East Africa and
the United Kingdom.
AKU occupies a pivotal place in the Aga Khan
Development Network, a group of development
agencies working under the leadership of His
Highness the Aga Khan, and contributes in major
ways to social development. AKU prioritises higher
education and research initiatives relevant to the
problems of the societies in which it operates,
generally in the developing world.
Through ongoing partnerships with prestigious
institutions worldwide, AKU brings international
expertise to bear upon the establishment and
enhancement of its current and future programmes
and services. With a growing programme offering, in
addition to our existing five campuses spread over
three continents, we are planning three new faculties
and seven graduate schools to deliver a range of
educational choices in an environment that respects
cultural diversity.
Our merit-based, transparent admissions process and
need-based financial assistance programme attempts
to ensure that a diversity of high calibre students are
able to attend the programmes at AKU.
While we do not discriminate on faith, gender or
national origin, we are selective in the students we
accept. Our selection process varies by academic
programmes, but some common criteria include:
fluency in English language; critical reasoning skills;
and attitude and leadership potential.
www.aku.edu/admissions/undergraduate/nursingandmidwifery/eastafrica
Kenya: +254 20 374 74 83 or [email protected]
'Tanzania: +255 22 212 2740/44 or [email protected]
Uganda: +256 414 34 94 94 or [email protected]
Are you an enrolled nurse that would like to
upgrade and become licensed to practice as a
registered nurse?
If your answer is "yes", then the Enrolled
Nurse to Registered Nurse Diploma
(EN-RN) is the programme for you!
If your answer is "yes" to these questions,
then the Post Registered Nurse Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (Post-RN BScN) degree is
the programme for you!This conversion programme is designed
specifically for enrolled nurses who wish to
enhance their knowledge and advance in their
careers as health professionals.
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Post-RN Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Diploma in Nursing
(EN-RN Conversion)
Offered at campuses in
Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Nairobi
Are you an experienced registered nurse?
Would you like the opportunity to upgrade
your diploma qualification to degree level and
widen your career prospects?
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This two-and-one-half year (five semester)
programme is designed for nurses who seek
to acquire in-depth knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary to provide holistic nursing
care. Academic studies are closely integrated
with clinical experiences.
Offered in Kampala
BSCN AND DIPLOMA IN NURSING
BSCN AND BSCM
EAST AFRICA
In response to the needs of the
health sector East Africa, the
School of Nursing and Midwifery
offers programmes to improve the
quality of health care and to
nurture professional nursing
leadership in the region. The
programmes ensure that health
services are more responsive to
the needs of the people.
Through a dynamic model of
professional education, the
programmes build on the
knowledge, skills and experience
of nurses. An innovative curricular
approach enables nurses to earn a
degree while working.
www.aku.edu/admissions/undergraduate/nursingandmidwifery/pakistan
+ 92 21 3486 5406
+ 92 21 3486 5435
Post-RN Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
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The Post-RM BScM is a two-year
programme designed to prepare
its graduates to provide
comprehensive, evidence-based
midwifery care to women
throughout pregnancy,
childbirth, postpartum care,
neonatal care and family
planning.
The programme is comprised of
midwifery and related courses
offering a unique blend of face-
to-face and distance-learning
approaches for theory and
practice.
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Graduates of the programme will
be able to provide leadership and
influence the development of the
nursing profession in the
communities in which they live.
As one of the first Nursing
degree programmes offered in
Pakistan, the four-year Bachelor
of Science in Nursing programme
consolidates the foundations of
knowledge, skills and attitudes
needed to prepare clinically
competent professional nurses
to provide holistic care to
individuals, families and
communities.
Graduates of the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing Programme,
are eligible for licensure as
Registered Nurses and earn a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree.
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Post-RM Bachelor of Science
in Midwifery
The Post-RN BScN is a two-year
full-time programme. It offers
qualified Registered Nurses who
have earned a nursing diploma,
an opportunity to earn a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Graduates of this programme are
currently working in leadership
roles in the nursing practice and
influencing the development of
the nursing profession in various
countries.
BSCN AND BSCM
MBBS
PAKISTAN
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
offers young women and men from
across the globe programmes in nursing
and midwifery as a career choice and
the opportunity to play a meaningful
role in the development of
communities in which they live.
www.aku.edu/admissions/undergraduate/medicine
+ 92 21 3486 4410
+ 92 21 3486 4412
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MBBS PAKISTAN
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery The five-year MBBS programme is designed to equip students with appropriate knowledge, skills, attitude, values and behaviours necessary to understand and influence factors that affect the health of individuals and of communities. The curriculum uses multiple modes of learning with an emphasis on Problem-Based Learning and early clinical contact and a gradual shift in focus to patient-based learning using best evidence practice in later years. Students will have opportunities to work in clinical teams at Aga Khan University Hospital, as well as in the national and community-oriented health services operating in urban and rural populations. Meri-based admissions are open to candidates from across the world.
www.aku.edu/admissions/graduate/educationaldevelopment/pakistan
www.aku.edu/admissions/graduate/medicine/pakistan
+ 92 21 3634 7611 or [email protected]
+ 92 21 3486 5456 or [email protected]
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MMED
MPHIL AND PHD PAKISTAN
Master of Philosophy and
Doctor of Philosophy The University offers a Master of Philosophy in Education and two doctoral degrees: a PhD (Education) and a PhD (Health Sciences). The PhD (Health Sciences) has four specializations:
• Biological Sciences • Clinical Sciences • Nursing • Population and Health Policy
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· Anaesthesiology
· Anatomic Pathology
· Clinical Pathology
· Family Medicine
· General Surgery
· Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology
· Internal Medicine
· Obstetrics and Gynaecology
· Paediatrics and Child Health
www.aku.edu/admissions/graduate/medicine/eastafrica
Tanzania: +255 212 2740/44 or [email protected]
Kenya: [email protected]
Aga Khan University Medical College - East
Africa offers Postgraduate Medical Education
programmes in a number of disciplines at Aga
Khan University Hospital sites in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya. These
programmes lead to a Master of Medicine
degree.
MMed in Family Medicine is offered in Dar es
Salaam while an MMed with nine areas of
specialization is offered in Nairobi, including:
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MMED
MSCN
EAST AFRICA
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+ 92 21 3486 4537
+ 92 21 3486 5456
The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers a 63-credit Master of Science in Nursing programme.
Options are available for full-time and part-time study. The duration is two years for full-time
students and five years for part-time students.
Master of Science in Nursing
The programme examines nursing practice in both rural and urban settings. It prepares nurses to
take on leadership roles in their profession in areas of education, administration, research and
clinical practice. The students work with individuals, families and communities, using existing
theories and research findings which allow them to develop innovative and practical solutions for
complex health care problems. Diversity of students in the programme plays a vital role in
enhancing classroom discussions. Students select their specialty area of advanced practice as per
their interest and needs.
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MSCN
MSC
PAKISTAN
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+92 21 3486 4537
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Professionals are trained in
strategic and operational
planning, policy analysis,
institutional management and in
health systems research and
development. The programme
has received accreditation from
the Pakistan Medical and Dental
Council as a Type II-B which is the
most advanced level of master’s
degree in Pakistan.
A Clinical Research Track (CRT) is
also offered. The CRT is designed
for academicians and
clinical researchers from medical
and allied health fields.
Programme course selection
allows students to replace some
epidemiology and biostatistics
courses with courses related to
the clinical research track.
Health professionals are trained
to have an in-depth knowledge
of epidemiology, biostatistics
and their application in analysing
the major public health issues in
Pakistan and developing
countries with a focused
approach to regional problems
and needs.
MSc in Epidemiology and BiostatisticsMSc in Health Policy and
Management
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MHPE AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
PAKISTAN
These programmes have been designed for professionals who have research interest in the management of health care delivery systems pertinent to Pakistan and developing countries.
www.aku.edu/collegesschoolsandinstitutes/medicine/pakistan/graduate
+ 92 21 3486 2419
+ 92 21 3486 2426
The Medical College's Department of Educational Development offers a master's degree and
an advanced diploma in Health Professions Education. The MHPE is designed as a three-tiered
programme to develop excellent teachers, innovators and researchers as well as leaders in
health professions education. Graduates of MHPE demonstrate critical thinking and problem
solving skills on national and international issues; develop curricula using knowledge of
educational philosophies and theories for implementing problem-based learning and to be
able to develop and apply innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies. Students
who do not qualify for direct entry to the MHPE, may be eligible for the award of the
Advanced Diploma in HPE after successful completion of mandatory courses.
Master of Health Professions Education &
Advanced Diploma in Health Professions Education
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MHPE AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PAKISTAN
www.aku.edu/collegesschoolsandinstitutes/medicine/pakistan/graduate
+ 92 21 3210 2189
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
MED
PAKISTAN
The understanding of biological processes and the influences of social determinants throughout the life cycle is essential in order to identify the conditions required for optimal human development. Aga Khan University Human Development Programme explores the potential for influencing processes by which individuals, families, social groups and populations’ progress towards achieving their potential level of physical, mental, social and economic health and wellbeing. The initial focus of this Programme is to enhance Human Development through Early Child Development.
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The Master of Education programme at the Institute for Educational Development -East
Africa commenced in 2007 and continues to attract high quality students, with alumni
including exemplary teachers, education ministry officials, school and teacher training
college principals, district regional education officers and academics.
Offered from January to December, the programme aims to give a clear theoretical
foundation for teaching from early childhood to upper secondary level. One key aspect of
the programme, linking theory with practice, is the Practicum component where
participants go into schools and other educational settings to observe, teach, discuss and
reflect. The programme concludes with a substantial Research Project.
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The programme aims to provide students
with a broad understanding of key
concepts in education and in-depth
knowledge in their chosen specialised
areas.
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The MEd programme, offered at the
Institute for Educational Development -
Pakistan, encourage graduates to become
agents of positive change within their
schools and school systems by developing
their skills as critically reflective
practitioners, classroom researchers and
life-long learners.
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MA (MUSLIM CULTURES)
PAKISTAN
The two-year Master of Education programme develops serving mid-career teacher educators and teachers as reflective practitioners and agents of change. Upon completion graduates are equipped to create and support improvement initiatives in classroom teaching, student learning, assessment and research. In their specialisation studies, graduates receive in-depth information and knowledge of their chosen areas. The two specialisations currently offered are teacher education and educational leadership and management.
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+ 44 20 7380 3800
The Institute for the Study of
Muslim Civilisations aims to
strengthen research and teaching
about the heritages of Muslim
societies and the challenges that
are faced by these societies in
contemporary settings. The focus
of research is on systems of moral
and ethical thought, structures of
governance and public life, and all
forms of Muslim creative
expressions. The Institute is
making a distinctive contribution in
understanding Muslim heritages.
The Institute offers a Master of Arts
in Muslim Cultures degree and short
courses on various subjects
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CONTACT US Institute for Educational Development, East Africa Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development Plot 344, Salama House On Urambo Road, off United Nations Road Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 222 150 051 Email: [email protected] Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development IED-PDC 1-5 Block 7 F. B. Area, Karimabad P. O. Box 13688, Karachi 75950, Pakistan Tel: +92 21 36347611 Email: [email protected] Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom 210 Euston Road London NW1 2DA Tel: +44 20 7380 3800 Email: [email protected] Medical College, Pakistan Undergraduate Admissions Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Medical College - Undergraduate Programme P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800, Pakistan Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 Email: [email protected] Medical College, Pakistan Graduate Admissions Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Medical College – Graduate Programmes P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road Karachi 74800, Pakistan Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 Email: [email protected]
Medical College, Pakistan PhD Programme Admissions Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Medical College - PhD Programme P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road Karachi 74800, Pakistan Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 School of Nursing, Pakistan School of Nursing Admissions Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road Karachi 74800, Pakistan Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 Email: [email protected] School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kenya Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University 33 – 3rd Parklands Avenue P.O. Box 39340, Parklands 00623 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +255 203 747 483 Email: [email protected] School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tanzania Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University P.O. Box 38129 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 222 122 740 Email: [email protected] School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda Registrar’s Office Aga Khan University Plot 9/11 Muammar Gaddafi Road P.O. Box 8842 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 349 494 Email: [email protected]