Health Services Academy Islamabad Fall Admission 2026 - Complete Detail

Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad – a degree awarding institute chartered by the Federal Government under the HSA (Restructuring) Act 2018 – has announced Fall 2026 admissions for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The academy offers BS (4‑year), ADP (2‑year), MS, MPhil, and PhD programs in Public Health, Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Sports Sciences, and Rehabilitation Sciences. All programs are accredited and recognized by relevant councils including PMDC, PNMC, AHPC, and HEC. If you are exploring higher education opportunities in the capital, check the latest admissions in Islamabad . Students who are also considering programs in the twin cities can browse the spring admissions 2026 in Rawalpindi for alternative options.

Overview of Admissions at HSA Islamabad

HSA is a public sector, HEC‑recognized institution entrusted with enhancing the quality of higher education in Pakistan by promoting Public Health, Allied Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Midwifery, and Social Sciences through teaching, training, and research programs. The Fall 2026 admission cycle is now open, with applications accepted online. For a broader view of government sector health sciences institutions, the govt sector admissions in public sector page lists many similar institutions. Meanwhile, students from other regions can also explore the all open admissions in Karachi for additional options.

Popular Programs and Fields

HSA offers a wide range of programs across multiple schools and faculties. The following are the key offerings for Fall 2026:

School of Public Health

• BS Public Health – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

Faculty of Allied Health Technologies

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.

• Medical Lab Technology – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Optometry – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Anesthesia Technology – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Cardiac Perfusion – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Aesthetics and Cosmetology Technology – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Emergency Medical Services – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Radiography and Imaging Technology (PBC Block) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (PBC Block) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Dental Technology (PBC Block) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

School of Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability

• BS Environmental Health Sciences and Management with majors in:

  • Environmental Public Health

  • Environmental Planning & Management

  • Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

School of Nursing and Midwifery

• Midwifery (4 years) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Nursing (4 years) – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

Faculty of Social and Interdisciplinary Sciences

• Health Economics and Management – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

• Health Management – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

• Economics – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

School of Sports, Physical and Allied Sciences

• Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

• Special Education – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

• Speech Language Pathology – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Occupational Therapy – Eligibility: HSSC Pre‑Medical or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

• Rehabilitation Sciences – Eligibility: HSSC or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

If you are also looking for allied health and rehabilitation programs in other regions, the universities admissions in KPK page may provide useful information.

Postgraduate Programs – Fall 2026

School of Public Health Sciences

• MS Public Health – Eligibility: 16 years of education in the relevant field.

• FCPS Community Medicine – II – Eligibility: FCPS‑I in the relevant field.

School of Sports, Physical and Allied Sciences

• PhD Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Eligibility: 18 years of education in the relevant field.

• MPhil Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Eligibility: 16 years of education in the relevant field.

• PhD Rehabilitation Sciences – Eligibility: 18 years of education in the relevant field.

• MS Rehabilitation Sciences – Eligibility: 16 years of education in the relevant field.

School of Health Professionals Education Research and Entrepreneurship

• MS Health Professionals’ Education – Eligibility: 16 years of education in the relevant field.

Eligibility Criteria – Summary

For Undergraduate (BS / ADP) Programs

• Candidates must have passed HSSC or equivalent with minimum marks as specified per program (45%, 50%, or 60%).

• For DPT: minimum 60% marks in Pre‑Medical.

• For Nursing, Midwifery, and most Allied Health programs: minimum 50% marks in Pre‑Medical.

• For Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, and Sports Sciences: minimum 45% marks in any group.

For Postgraduate (MS / MPhil) Programs

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in a relevant field from an HEC‑recognized university.

For Doctoral (PhD) Programs

• Candidates must have a master’s or M.Phil degree (18 years of education) in the relevant field.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application for Fall 2026:

1. Visit the official HSA admission portal: 

2. Register with your email address and CNIC or B‑Form number.

3. Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.

4. Select your desired program (BS, ADP, MS, MPhil, or PhD).

5. Upload scanned copies of required documents:

   • Matriculation and Intermediate mark sheets (or Bachelor’s degree for graduate applicants)

   • CNIC or B‑Form

   • Recent passport‑size photograph

6. Pay the application processing fee as instructed.

7. Submit the application before the deadline.

8. Download the confirmation slip and keep it for future reference.

9. Applications in hard form will not be entertained.

Admission Schedule – Fall 2026

• Admission Announcement: Sunday, June 14, 2026

• Last Date of Application Submission: Friday, July 17, 2026

• Admission Test (MS & PhD): Saturday, July 25, 2026

• Merit List Announcement: Monday, July 27, 2026

• Last Date of Fee Submission: Thursday, August 20, 2026

• Commencement of Classes: Monday, September 14, 2026

Why Choose Health Services Academy Islamabad

• Federal Government chartered degree awarding institute – recognized by HEC, PMDC, PNMC, and AHPC.

• Wide range of programs – public health, allied health, nursing, midwifery, environmental health, social sciences, sports sciences, and rehabilitation.

• Specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Aesthetics and Cosmetology Technology, and Cardiac Perfusion.

• Postgraduate and doctoral programs in public health, rehabilitation sciences, health professionals’ education, and sports sciences.

• Prime location in Islamabad – accessible and secure.

• Experienced faculty with expertise in health sciences, research, and education.

• Online application process – no hard copies required.

Final Thoughts

Start your application early to secure a place at Health Services Academy, Islamabad. With a deadline of July 17, 2026, and admission tests for MS and PhD programs on July 25, you have ample time to prepare your documents and complete the online process. Whether you aim for a degree in public health, allied health, nursing, midwifery, environmental health, or rehabilitation sciences, HSA provides a world‑class environment for academic and professional growth.

Apply Now for HSA Islamabad Fall 2026 Admissions