KARACHI: A total of 262 graduates were conferred degrees at the eighth convocation of Bahria University Health Sciences College (BUHSC) here on Friday.

The Chief of the Naval Staff and Pro-Chancellor Bahria University Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was the chief guest. He awarded medals and merit certificates to the students having outstanding achievements in academics.

Speaking on the occasion, the naval chief congratulated the students, parents and faculty on achieving a significant milestone in their life and also appreciated extensive efforts put in by the students and BUHSC faculty.

He underscored that by pursuing health education as career, they have opted for a very noble profession that serves humanity at large, without any distinction or discrimination.

He also expected that young graduates of BUHSC will spend some time in rural areas of the country, which will definitely contribute towards health care of the needy.

Earlier in his welcome address, Bahria University Rector retired Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat highlighted major developmental projects in hand at BUHSC including under construction dental college and extended on-campus accommodation for students.

On the academic front, he specially mentioned the introduction of the PhD programme in health sciences and FCPS training in dental subjects.

Published in Dawn, October 29th, 2022