LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the schedule for annual professional examinations in medical and dental colleges across Punjab. The MBBS first professional examinations will begin in the first week of January 2027.
The decision was made during the 44th meeting of the UHS Academic Council on Wednesday. Vice Chancellor Maj Gen (retd) Prof Sohail Sabir chaired the meeting.
Members of the Boards of Studies in Medicine and Dentistry also attended the session. Heads and senior faculty members from affiliated and constituent colleges participated in the discussions.
UHS Announces MBBS Exam Schedule for 2027
According to the approved examination calendar, MBBS students will take their professional examinations throughout the first four months of 2027.
The first professional MBBS examinations are scheduled for the first week of January. The second professional examinations will take place in the first week of April.
The third professional examinations are planned for the first week of February. Meanwhile, the fourth professional examinations will begin in the third week of March.
The final professional MBBS examinations are scheduled for the third week of February 2027.
The announced dates will help medical students prepare for their upcoming examinations. Colleges can also use the calendar to organise their academic activities.
BDS Professional Examination Schedule
UHS has also approved the annual examination schedule for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students.
The first professional BDS examinations will take place in the second week of February 2027. The second professional examinations are scheduled for the second week of April.
The third professional examinations will be held in the fourth week of March. The final professional examinations are planned for the third week of April 2027.
The MBBS and BDS examination calendar provides students with an outline of their upcoming professional assessments. Medical and dental colleges across Punjab will follow the approved schedule.
UHS Approves Revised Academic Programmes
During the meeting, the Academic Council approved revised curricula for four postgraduate dental specialties. It also approved updated curricula for 10 undergraduate Allied Health Sciences programmes.
The postgraduate dental specialties include Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The revised Allied Health Sciences programmes cover several healthcare fields. These include Doctor of Physical Therapy, Cardiac Perfusion Technology, and Dental Technology.
Other programmes include Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Optometry. Surgical Technology, Speech and Language Pathology Therapy, and Public Health are also included.
The revisions aim to align academic programmes with changing educational standards and professional requirements.
New Department of Regenerative Medicine Approved
The council also approved the establishment of a Department of Regenerative Medicine at UHS.
The proposed department will offer MPhil and PhD programmes, subject to approval from the relevant statutory and regulatory authorities.
Its main focus will include stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and advanced therapeutic approaches. The initiative aims to strengthen research and postgraduate education in these areas.
Proposed Changes to Postgraduate Admission Criteria
The Academic Council also approved proposed amendments to eligibility criteria for MPhil, master’s, and PhD programmes.
Under the proposed changes, candidates holding BS, MSc, and Pharm-D qualifications may apply for relevant postgraduate programmes in basic medical sciences. MBBS and BDS graduates will also remain eligible, with preference proposed for medical and dental graduates.
The council further proposed changes to minimum admission-test scores. The required score for PhD programmes would decrease from 75% to 60%.
For MPhil and master’s programmes, the proposed minimum score would fall from 75% to 55%. These changes follow the Higher Education Commission’s policy guidelines.
The proposed admission changes aim to broaden postgraduate opportunities for eligible candidates. Their implementation will depend on the applicable approval process.
The decisions reflect UHS efforts to update examination planning, academic curricula, and postgraduate education. Students across Punjab can use the approved examination calendar to prepare for the 2027 professional examinations.
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Medical and dental colleges will also need to plan their academic activities according to the announced schedule.
