Nepal Institute of Health Sciences

Nepal Institute of Health Science also known as Stupa Nursing College is located at Boudha Tushal, Kathmandu. This institute is affiliated to Purbanchal University and Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). Currently, the institute is successful in running certificate and graduates programs respectively. Nepal Institute of Health Science conducts a program for B. Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN), Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), PCL Nursing, general medicine (HA), and Diploma in Pharmacy and Lab Technician.The main goal of the Nepal Institute of Health Science is to educate and develop medium and higher-level nursing and public health professionals using modern approaches to theoretical and practical knowledge to become responsible citizens capable of providing excellent medical services to the nation.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

Proficiency Certificate Level Nursing :

This is a three-year course affiliated with CTEVT based on a yearly system. This academic course is created to produce middle-level technical nursing with the skills and knowledge needed in this profession. The candidate must have completed School Leaving Certificate/ Secondary Education Examination (SLC/SEE) with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for Proficiency Certificate Level Nursing program.

Proficiency Certificate Level in General Medicine - Health Assistance (HA):

Nepal Institute of Health Science College offers a three-year course conducted by CTEVT. The main objective of this degree is to produce mid-level nursing manpower who can help rural area people with their well-being issues. Those candidates having the certificate of this degree can work in various organizations of the government sector and non-government sector.

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT):

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT) program is conducted by CTEVT. This course is generally related to Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention with the use of pathological tests. Lab Technicians play a vital role as a member of health care, the technician collects and provide proper care to the patients. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT) creates and promotes skilled professionals in the science laboratory for discovering the diseases which decide the life of the patients. This program is of a three-year time and is the main academic requirement to join the Bachelor level and to provide the diagnostic laboratory service as a middle-level human health resource. To join, the candidates must secure a grade C in subjects like C.Mathematics, C.English, and C.Science in SLC/SEE from any reputable institution.

Diploma of Pharmacy (D. Pharm):

The diploma of Pharmacy is conducted by CTEVT and is a three-year course. This program is approved by Nepal Pharmacy Council (NPC) to make sure that the students get a proper and quality education. It was introduced to produce supportive technical human manpower in the pharmaceutical industry, laboratories, and capable human manpower to control the quality of drugs and rational use of the drug. Candidates must have passed out certificates of SEE/SLC with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregates to get admission. Those candidates who have an interest in the Pharmacy profession can also join this program.

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH):

The Bachelor of Public Health offered by Nepal Institute of Health Science College provides students with a foundation base to widen their skills and knowledge in public health services. This is a three-year program affiliated with Purbanchal University. Students have to study subjects like Basic Food and Nutrition, Pathophysiology, First Aid and Safety, etc. After graduation, students can find job opportunities in NGO/INGO, in an organization, or work as a public health officer, health educator, research assistant, etc.

Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing):

This is a four-year program affiliated with Purbanchal University under Nepal Nursing Council. Nepal Institute of Health Science College offers this degree to nurture the students with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to provide good health care services in the country. It includes various twenty-four courses like Biochemistry, Educational Science, Mental Health Nursing Advanced Nursing Practice, etc. The candidate must complete their intermediate level or ten plus two (+2) with major subjects like Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry with a minimum of 50% marks to take part in this program.

Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN):

This three-year Post-Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN) course is conducted by Purbanchal University. This course is designed to produce more skilled nurses to deliver good medical services to the people of the nation. The subjects related to this course are Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Science/ Nutrition Practicum, Theories and Principal of Nursing, etc. Candidates must have completed their Proficiency Certificate Level in healthcare from universities or other institutes approved by the Nepal Nursing Council to be eligible for this program.

Why Nepal Institute of Health Sciences ?

With highly dedicated and qualified teaching staff students get proper knowledge in a friendly environment. The institute has well-equipped laboratories to get practical knowledge. Special training is provided to the students on developing their leadership and personality.

Nepal Institute of Health Science has a peaceful learning environment for the students to deliver quality education. Different activities like educational tours, excursions, and sports activities are timely organized. Extra classes are provided to those students who have poor academic performance.