DM Cardiology

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
3 years
Rs. 2590000
Updated December 21, 2025

University

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590000

Colleges

1+

Summary

DM Cardiology is a 3-year super-specialty doctoral program focused on advanced diagnosis, interventional management, and long-term care of cardiovascular diseases.

Full Description

The DM Cardiology program at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, trains physicians to function as independent cardiologists. The curriculum emphasizes clinical cardiology, coronary care, non-invasive and invasive cardiology, emergency cardiac management, research methodology, and academic teaching. Final examinations are conducted between 34–36 months, with a maximum permissible duration of 6 years.

Description

Curricular Structure

S.NoAreaContent / DomainNo. of Questions
1Applied Basic Medical ScienceAnatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology20
2General MedicineEmergency & critical care, Infectious diseases, Rheumatology, Electrolyte & acid–base balance, Allergy & immunology, Nutrition, Preventive medicine, Mental health, Genetics, Palliative care60
3Subspecialty SubjectsCardiology, Endocrinology & metabolism, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology90
4MiscellaneousResearch & Biostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication skills, Medicolegal issues30
Total  200

Features

Features

  • Super-specialty DM degree under BPKIHS
  • Intensive exposure to clinical and critical cardiology
  • Training in coronary care unit and emergency cardiology
  • Research-driven academic structure with mandatory thesis
  • Teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Limited intake ensuring high clinical exposure
  • Recognized by Nepal Medical Council

Fee

  • NPR 2,590,000 (Tentative, total program fee)

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Eligibility confirmation (MD Internal Medicine recognized by NMC)
  • Valid specialty registration with Nepal Medical Council
  • Entrance examination (200 MCQs, single best response, no negative marking)
  • Merit-based selection
  • Enrollment and commencement of DM training at BPKIHS

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Consultant Cardiologist
  • Interventional Cardiologist
  • Cardiac ICU Specialist
  • Faculty in Medical Colleges
  • Senior Specialist in Government and Private Hospitals
  • Clinical Researcher in Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Advanced international fellowships in cardiology subspecialties

 

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences