The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a public medical university located in the Urban metropolitan area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was founded by Sir Hugh Dow, the then Governor of Sindh, in 1945. The university comprises two health sciences undergraduate research institutes: Dow Medical College and Dow International Medical College. The university also has a very strong department of Postgraduate studies which monitors various basic medical sciences and clinical sciences programs at DUHS. Established in 1945 as the Dow Medical College, it is known for its strong emphasis on economics biomedical, health, and medical research programmes. It is ranked among the top medical schools by HEC in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Academics The institution offers undergraduate, post-graduate, doctorate diplomas and certificate courses in almost all academic disciplines relating to medical sciences. Undergraduate programs Dow Institute of Medical Technology offers Bachelor's programs 16 undergraduate degrees in four disciplines: Clinical Pathology Technology, Surgical Technology, Respiratory and Critical Care Technology and Ophthalmology. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelors In Dental Surgery Doctor of Pharmacy BS Generic Nursing, Post RN Nursing Doctor of Physiotherapy BS Occupation Theory BS Prosthetics & Orthotics BS In Dental Care Professional (dental hygiene, dental technology) BS Medical Technology Specialties of DIMT Bachelors of Business Administration BS Nutrition Sciences BS Biotechnology Post graduate programs Master of Surgery M.Phil. Pharmacology M.Phil. Pharmaceutics M.Phil. Pharmaceutical Chemistry M.Phil. Pharmacognosy M.Phil. Pharmacy Practice Masters of Dental Surgery, Clinical Masters of Dental Surgery, Basic Masters of Dental Sciences, Clinical Masters of Dental Sciences, Basic Masters In Public Health Masters of Science In Public Health Masters of Health Professions’ Education Masters of science In Nursing MS Advanced Physiotherapy Masters of Business Administration MSc. Diabetes and Endocrinology M. Phil program Masters of Science in Bio statistics & Epidemiology (MSBE) Doctorate programs PhD – Basic Medical Sciences PhD – Public Health Program Doctor of Philosophy in Basic Medical Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Medical Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Doctor of Philosophy in Dental Sciences Doctor of Medicine-MD Diploma courses Diploma In Family Medicine Diploma In Medical Jurisprudence Diploma In Cardiology Diploma In Laryange Otorhinology Diploma In Critical Care Medicine Diploma In Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases Diploma In Child Health Diploma In Dermatology Diploma In Radiology Diploma In Anaesthesiology Diploma In Ophthalmology Diploma In Psychiatric Medicine Diploma in Echocardiography Certificate courses Certificate Course In Vascular Doppler Ultrasound Certificate