King Edward Medical University: There are many big educational institutions around the world. In which a large number of students study. There are many such institutions in Pakistan as well. But do you know about the oldest college in Pakistan? If not, then this news is very useful for you. Today we will tell you which is the oldest college in Pakistan. Let’s know.
The oldest college in Pakistan is King Edward Medical College, which is now functioning as a university. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in Pakistan. It was established during the British Raj and is still considered a premier institution in the medical field of the country.
These are many old institutions?
King Edward Medical University (KEMU), located in present-day Pakistan, was founded in 1860 as Lahore Medical College and is the fifth oldest medical institution in South Asia. Earlier medical schools include Calcutta Medical College (28 January 1835), Madras Medical College, Chennai (2 February 1835), Grant Medical College, Bombay (1845) and Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra (1854).
When was the name changed?
The first academic building of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) was built in 1883. After this, on December 21, 1911, Lahore Medical College was renamed as King Edward Medical College in honor of the King and Emperor of the British Empire. This university has played an important role in the development of medical education in South Asia. Many courses are still offered at King Edward Medical University.
here is the course list
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- B.Sc Allied Health Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master in Community Eye Health (MCEH)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Master of Surgery (MS)
- Diploma
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