
Four-year program centered on medical biochemistry, molecular biology, and clinical diagnostic science.
• Provides foundational chemistry, biochemistry, and medical-biology knowledge in early semesters; transitions into clinical biochemistry, diagnostic instrumentation, microbiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology in later semesters.
• Applies biochemical concepts to medical diagnostics, disease mechanisms, and laboratory practice.
• Prepares graduates for technical roles in healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and applied biological research.
Medical Education Commission
The Medical Education Common Entrance Examination - Bachelor Level (MECEE-BL) is conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BPH, B.Pharm and other health science programs across Nepal. This is the mandatory entrance exam for all medical programs.
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences conducts its own entrance examination for MBBS, BDS, and other health programs at the Dharan campus. BPKIHS is a deemed university with government medical college standards.
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) offers MBBS program at Dhulikhel Hospital with excellent clinical exposure. Admission is through KUCAT medical entrance.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal
University Grants Commission provides scholarships to increase access to higher education for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, Dalit students, children of martyrs and conflict victims, Mukta Kamlari, and Muslim women students.
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology provides scholarships for Nepali students to study abroad through bilateral agreements with countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Pakistan, Japan, and others.
Government of Nepal
Constitutional provision for 45% reserved scholarships across all higher education institutions. Quotas are allocated for women, Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, disabled, Muslim, and remote area students as per Nepal's inclusive education policy.