Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) offered by Kathmandu University (KU) is followed by one year of internship training. The total duration of this degree is four and a half year. The criterion and standards embraced by the KU are in strict adherence to the necessities of Nepal Medical Council.
This degree has been divided into 3 parts: the initial 2-year of study comprises of primary medical sciences and introduction to clinical sciences. In the latter two and a half years, they study the skills & principles of clinical medicine. In the final year, students are provided with internship.
Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery program under Kathmandu University in Nepal.
College Name | Phone | Area | |
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College of Medical Science | 056-524203, | Narayangadh, Bharatpur | Apply |
Kathmandu Medical College | 01-4469064, 4476152 , | Sinamangal, Kathmandu | Apply |
Kathmandu University School of Medical Science | 490497, 490290, | Dhulikhel | Apply |
Lumbini Medical College | 977-75-520840, 9847028290, | Tansen | Apply |
Manipal College of Medical Sciences | 61-440387 / 440600, | Bagar, Pokhara | Apply |
Nepal Medical College | 01-4911008, | Gokarna, Kathmandu | Apply |
Nepalgunj Medical College | 977-81-521572, | B.P Chowk, Nepalgunj | Apply |
Some of the key objectives of MBBS degree are listed below:
Eligibility Criteria:
Entrance Test:
Applicant must have to face an entrance test administered as per the Entrance Examination Schedule published by the Ministry of Education.
Admission Modality:
In order to be eligible for admission, Candidates must have to pass Kathmandu University Management Admission Test (KUMAT) test and must have to meet other criteria as well.
MBBS graduates are qualified doctors & surgeons who have both theoretical & practical skills and knowledge about the various areas of medicine. Thus, they will have no problem finding jobs. Some of the organizations that hire MBBS graduates are universities, air ambulance services, residential nursing homes, private healthcare establishments, clinical trial organizations, hospital/ research institutes, overseas aid agencies and the armed forces.
Job Prospects:
MBBS is a vocational degree that equips students with the practical & clinical abilities particular to medicine along with the personal and professional attributes required to be a successful doctor. After completing this degree, one can work as:
However, there are other options too. Graduates can work as research scientist, solicitor, science writer, medical educational consultant, higher education lecturer, health promotion specialist and health service manager, healthcare scientist to name a few.