Why Choose BMC?
Birat Medical College (BMC), Kathmandu University holds a premier position within the Nepal’s Medical Environment. Students become part of our extensive community of scholars, clinicians and stakeholders, who provide a world class medical education. Here are some of the reasons to choose BMC
Learn from the best
BMC has a commitment to the excellence that underpins all the campus’s activities, particularly teaching and research. We attract faculty of international standing, many of whom with doctoral qualifications, pass on their expert knowledge to students, who then gain a respected qualification and skills and required in today’s challenging medical environment.
Commitment to Teaching
We deliver high quality teaching to out diverse body of students across all units. Our Teaching staffs are not only expert in their field but the majority of them also practice in their area of expertise, providing a strong link between theory and practice. Our teaching:
- Is responsive to the need of both local and interntaional students, building on the experiences our students bring to their learning.
- Promotes high level of interaction and collaboration through innovative delivery methods, including online learning resources.
- Undergoes continual improvement, through the evaluative processes at university, faculty and college levels.
- Is relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, well before the internship practices kick in.
the location advantage
A strong public-provate healthcare system, a large pool of skilled labour and favourable business environment means that Biratnagar has become one of the most popular destination for medical services in Nepal. Central to this development has been concerted push by the government to establish Biratnagar into a Metropolitan City and develop it as a regional hub for medical tourism, with a focus on providing world-class facilities and highly trained healthcare workers. Strong links with industry and excellent research capacity have also helped turn Biratnagar into a leading centre for referrals from different sections of Nepal, as well as some parts of India.
We thus serve a diverse local community where you will develop your clinical skills and knowledge. Our location in the South-east of Nepal will help enhance your experience. Moreover, Biratnagar offers you many exciting opportunities to develop an understanding of health and the treatment of disease in a global and international contest. Many curricular and extra-curricular developments are underway to support learning in this area.
A highly supportive educational environment
The comparatively small size of the school (around 100 in each year group) allows staff to know students individually and this encourages a friendly atmosphere. You will be allocated a mentor who will be concerned with your personal welfare and academic development as we aim to provide a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Our advising system is highly regarded within the University.
Outstanding rural program
With a mind-set to address health workforce shortages, and under deserved poor communities, primarily in rural and regional Nepal, BMC has continually grown to partner up and run community based outreach programs, that aim to lead and direct the rural agendas through the highest quality education, training research and community services.
Through such outreach satellite centres, BMC offers a unique opportunities for our undergrad students to familiarize themselves with hands-on experience that would enhance their ability to acquire skills in dealing with current health issues through direct exposure the mass and users.