Annex 1: Academic Resources and Student Facilities
1. Computer Lab
The HSA computer lab is located on the second floor of the B-wing of the Academy (room B204). In order
to provide quality computer facilities to students, the latest desktop computers have been provided for
students, fully loaded with the latest software necessary for the completion of the Master of Science in
Public Health (MSPH) programme. Students are allowed to use the Internet from the computer lab for the
purposes of research and information gathering regarding various Public Health issues.
Please see section 1.4.5 in Part 2: Academic Rules and Regulations of this handbook for detailed IT rules
and regulations.
Opening hours: 08:30 – 18:00
2. Library Facilities
The Academy’s library is located in the second floor of the A wing of the Academy (room A204). Students
can borrow books, do literature searches either via the Internet or using CDs of abstracts from literature
services such as MedLine and PopLine, and additionally, browse many reference books, and both national
and international journals.
Online search facilities for the library itself are currently under development. A library website with search
facilities will be made available shortly, so that the library may be searched from off campus as well.
Please see section 4.4.6 in Part 2: Academic Rules and Regulations of this handbook for detailed rules and
regulations regarding the use of the library.
Opening hours: 8:30 – 18:00
Students can also use the Library Facilities of:
1.
National Institute of Health, Islamabad
2.
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad
3.
Pakistan Institute of Medical Research (PMRC), Islamabad
4.
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5.
Population Council, F-6/3, Islamabad
3. Audio-Visual Facilities
Video, audio and multimedia facilities are available to all students. These may be used for presentations
and group projects. Students are required to book the required multimedia facilities with the audio-visual
