MHPE 24 months PHD Programme By Khyber Medical University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

30 Jan, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, JunStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

MASTERS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION (MHPE)

      1.1        INTRODUCTION

Khyber Medical University has launched the MHPE program for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This program would enable the Health Professions of the country and province in particular to bring necessary changes in training of health educators in accordance with global challenges and local needs.

The MHPE degree is designed to help health educators to develop necessary skills to lead our educational enterprise through a rapidly changing health sciences environment. The program is founded on the premise that a systematic, scholarly approach is the most effective way to address educational challenges.

      1.2        RATIONALE

The education of health professionals has a direct effect on improving human resources for health in support of national priorities. Worldwide, health professions education has undergone a significant change during the past few decades. The focus has moved from a scientific and technical to  include a more practical and applied approach in the context of the social responsibility of medical schools and a commitment to the integration of teaching experiences and teacher development for day to day work. 

New advancements in learning methods, assessment of students, curriculum design, faculty development and the evaluation of programs for health professions education have created an imperative for capacity building among the teaching staff in health professions institutions in Pakistan. Among the many possible strategies to meet this need is the development of a high level of practical and applied capacity building among a sufficient number of teachers at regional health professions institutions throughout Pakistan.

This can be achieved through an Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE) that includes advanced study and research dealing with: the development of the ability to read and apply literature from the international and national communities to local and regional situations, promotion of the capacity to develop other professors in contemporary approaches to health professions education, improvement of the conduct and organization of student assessment at all levels, and application of approaches to the rigorous evaluation of curriculum and new programs.  

 2.3   NEED ASSESSMENT

There exists today in Pakistani medical colleges a continuing need for specialized and advanced study in how education is best applied in national institutions. Khyber medical university also needs such dynamic educators who would improve health education perspective in this area. There is a great demand for post-graduate academic programs in this area to develop skills that could bring about this change, and develop our institutions at par with international centers. By using the experience of the professionals who conduct research and work in different institutions devoted to health professions education this program is developed. This program will be run by local faculty under guidance from international faculty and will be up to the highest standards of masters programs internationally.

1.4   COMPETENCIES

Through Master of Health Profession Education Program, an educationist should be able to perform the following in a professional way.

Educational Psychology

Curriculum Management

Teaching and Learning

Assessment

Educational Leadership and Management

Educational Research

2.5   PROGRAM STRUCTURE

a. Program Duration

The duration of MHPE Program is two years. The program has a total of six contact sessions. Each contact session is comprised of 10 days of face to face interactive teaching and learning. It requires the participants to study for approximately two hours of notional student effort per day. There are three contact session in a year. (Total = 6 contact sessions).  After completion of course work a student will complete research work in next semester failing which he/she will give application for extension of duration. The application after recommendation of the supervisor and director will be discussed in internal faculty meeting then will be forwarded to academic council for approval. After approval the student will be bound to submit extra fee as per KMU Policy. 

1.  25% of current tuition fee who need one semester

2.  50 % of the current fee for two semesters

3.  75% of the current tuition fee for third semester

4.  100 % of the current tuition fee for four or three more semesters

In case if a student has not completed his/her degree in Two (04) years he/she will give another application for extension and after following the same procedure the case will be placed before Syndicate for approval).   

       b. Credit Hours                

      The program is of 36 credit hours.             

                               

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

MASTERS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION (MHPE)

      1.1        INTRODUCTION

Khyber Medical University has launched the MHPE program for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This program would enable the Health Professions of the country and province in particular to bring necessary changes in training of health educators in accordance with global challenges and local needs.

The MHPE degree is designed to help health educators to develop necessary skills to lead our educational enterprise through a rapidly changing health sciences environment. The program is founded on the premise that a systematic, scholarly approach is the most effective way to address educational challenges.

      1.2        RATIONALE

The education of health professionals has a direct effect on improving human resources for health in support of national priorities. Worldwide, health professions education has undergone a significant change during the past few decades. The focus has moved from a scientific and technical to  include a more practical and applied approach in the context of the social responsibility of medical schools and a commitment to the integration of teaching experiences and teacher development for day to day work. 

New advancements in learning methods, assessment of students, curriculum design, faculty development and the evaluation of programs for health professions education have created an imperative for capacity building among the teaching staff in health professions institutions in Pakistan. Among the many possible strategies to meet this need is the development of a high level of practical and applied capacity building among a sufficient number of teachers at regional health professions institutions throughout Pakistan.

This can be achieved through an Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE) that includes advanced study and research dealing with: the development of the ability to read and apply literature from the international and national communities to local and regional situations, promotion of the capacity to develop other professors in contemporary approaches to health professions education, improvement of the conduct and organization of student assessment at all levels, and application of approaches to the rigorous evaluation of curriculum and new programs.  

 2.3   NEED ASSESSMENT

There exists today in Pakistani medical colleges a continuing need for specialized and advanced study in how education is best applied in national institutions. Khyber medical university also needs such dynamic educators who would improve health education perspective in this area. There is a great demand for post-graduate academic programs in this area to develop skills that could bring about this change, and develop our institutions at par with international centers. By using the experience of the professionals who conduct research and work in different institutions devoted to health professions education this program is developed. This program will be run by local faculty under guidance from international faculty and will be up to the highest standards of masters programs internationally.

1.4   COMPETENCIES

Through Master of Health Profession Education Program, an educationist should be able to perform the following in a professional way.

Educational Psychology

Curriculum Management

Teaching and Learning

Assessment

Educational Leadership and Management

Educational Research

2.5   PROGRAM STRUCTURE

a. Program Duration

The duration of MHPE Program is two years. The program has a total of six contact sessions. Each contact session is comprised of 10 days of face to face interactive teaching and learning. It requires the participants to study for approximately two hours of notional student effort per day. There are three contact session in a year. (Total = 6 contact sessions).  After completion of course work a student will complete research work in next semester failing which he/she will give application for extension of duration. The application after recommendation of the supervisor and director will be discussed in internal faculty meeting then will be forwarded to academic council for approval. After approval the student will be bound to submit extra fee as per KMU Policy. 

1.  25% of current tuition fee who need one semester

2.  50 % of the current fee for two semesters

3.  75% of the current tuition fee for third semester

4.  100 % of the current tuition fee for four or three more semesters

In case if a student has not completed his/her degree in Two (04) years he/she will give another application for extension and after following the same procedure the case will be placed before Syndicate for approval).   

       b. Credit Hours                

      The program is of 36 credit hours.             

                               

Admission Requirements

60+
  • Academic Qualification:  MBBS, BDS, MD, or BS/Masters in Allied Health Sciences (Nursing, DPT, MSPT, Paramedics, Pharm-D, Psychology, etc.) recognized by PM&DC/PMC/respective councils.
  • Professional Experience:  Relevant working experience in health professions is typically required (check latest prospectus for specific years of experience).
  • Merit Criteria:  Admission is based on a strict criteria, often weighted as 40% Entrance Test, 40% Academic Record, and 20% Interview.
  • Computer Literacy:  Basic knowledge of MS Office and internet is mandatory.
  • Documents Required:  Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), Matric Certificate/DMC, and other professional degrees/DMCs.

30 Jan 2026
2 Years
Jan
Jun

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
800 USD

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