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PESHAWAR, Jan 27 (APP):The 34th meeting of the Academic Council of Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar was held during which several important decisions were made to strengthen academic policies and enhance educational programs.
According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, the council approved minutes of the 33rd Academic Council meeting and endorsed multiple strategic measures aimed at improving academic standards and student facilitation.
During the session, the minutes of the 44th and 45th Equivalence Committee meetings, along with five meetings of the Relevance Assessment Committee, were formally approved.
In response to challenges faced by students regarding migration between KMU, other universities, and private institutions, the existing Migration Policy was revised to address student concerns more effectively.
The council also approved two Ethics courses for non-Muslim students as an alternative to the Fehm-ul-Quran course.
In line with Higher Education Commission (HEC) policy requirements, the degree duration for more than 160 undergraduate and postgraduate students was extended. Additionally, several revised PhD courses and ten new degree, diploma, and certificate programs received approval.
The Academic Council sanctioned implementation of the Institutional Graduate Entrance Test (I-GET) for the PhD program in Biochemistry and approved the revised curriculum for the Pharmacy degree program.
A landmark decision was made to rename the “Institute of Paramedical Sciences (IPMS)” as the “Institute of Allied Health Sciences (IAHS),” reflecting a broader academic vision and alignment with international standards.
Furthermore, revised rules for the appointment of visiting faculty were approved in accordance with HEC regulations.
The MS Nursing program was restructured into two specialized tracks: Critical Care MSN and MSN Education.
The integration of Nutrition curriculum into MBBS and BDS programs was also approved to strengthen medical education and promote holistic healthcare training.
Addressing the meeting, Director Academics Professor Dr. Zill-e-Huma highlighted the pivotal role of the Academic Council in shaping academic and administrative policies.
She commended the council’s contributions to launching new academic programs and maintaining the quality of existing ones.
Expressing confidence in the council’s leadership, she noted that its members would continue to guide KMU toward becoming a leading and prestigious academic institution in the region through innovative and forward-looking decisions.