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MD/MS Biochemistry

MD/MS in Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry

Postgraduate residency in Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry at Birat Medical College and its teaching hospital, awarded by Kathmandu University.

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Overview

The MD/MS programme in Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry trains doctors to work as independent specialists, learning in the Department of Biochemistry at Birat Medical College.

MD/MS at Kathmandu University is a full-time residency. Residents work and train in the department throughout the programme, keep a log book of their work, and sit the Kathmandu University final examination with theory, practical or clinical, and viva-voce components.

Clinical training

  • Department-based trainingLaboratory and specialist work in the Department of Biochemistry.
  • Teaching responsibilitiesResidents help teach the undergraduate programmes.
  • Log bookA record of work, reviewed for the Kathmandu University examination.

Eligibility

  • Medical degreeMBBS or an equivalent degree recognised by Kathmandu University.
  • Council registrationRegistration with the Nepal Medical Council.
  • Entrance examinationA place through MECEE-PG, conducted by the Medical Education Commission.
  • No experience requiredOffered as "MD/MS without experience". BDS graduates who have completed the bridge course may also apply.

How to apply

  1. 1Watch for the MEC noticeThe Medical Education Commission announces on mec.gov.np when MECEE-PG applications open.
  2. 2Apply for MECEE-PGApply online as instructed in the MEC notice.
  3. 3Sit the examinationForeign candidates need at least 50% in MECEE-PG.
  4. 4Choose BMC at counsellingSelect Birat Medical College and your subject at MEC counselling.
  5. 5Join your departmentComplete enrolment with Kathmandu University and start your residency.

Fees & scholarships

Tuition is capped by the Medical Education Commission (MEC). The ceilings for MD/MS at private medical colleges are:

  • Clinical subjects (including Pathology)NPR 23,81,760 for the whole programme
  • Basic-science subjectsNPR 10,85,870 for the whole programme
  • Foreign nationals pay 1.6 times these amounts.

Examination, hostel and other charges are separate. Please confirm the current fees with the admission office.

Careers & licensing

After passing the final examination, graduates register as specialists with the Nepal Medical Council and may work as consultants in hospitals, teach in medical colleges, or continue to DM/MCh super-speciality training.