DM Cardiology

Kathmandu University
3 years
Rs. 2590000
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590000

Colleges

2+

Summary

Short description
Three-year superspecialty doctorate preparing post-MD physicians for independent consultant-level cardiology practice through intensive clinical, procedural, and research training.

Description
DM Cardiology at Kathmandu University is a high-rigor program designed to train physicians in advanced cardiovascular medicine. It offers full-spectrum exposure across non-invasive and invasive cardiology, cardiac emergencies, critical care cardiology, electrophysiology (as available), and interventional procedures. The program follows the Medical Education Commission (MEC) framework for entrance and selection. Clinical rotations occur at KUSMS and affiliated high-volume teaching hospitals, ensuring strong competency development in diagnosis, procedural skills, and evidence-based cardiovascular management.

Description

Curricular structure (table)

(Exact internal curriculum isn’t published; the structure below reflects standard DM Cardiology domains + MEC exam categories.)

ComponentScope
Core Clinical TrainingOPD & IPD cardiology • Cardiac emergencies • Heart failure • Arrhythmias • Hypertension • Preventive cardiology
Non-Invasive DiagnosticsECG • Echocardiography • TMT • Holter • Stress echo • Cardiac imaging interpretation
Invasive / Interventional TrainingCoronary angiography • PCI (supervised) • Temporary pacing • Pericardiocentesis • Cath-lab skills
Critical-Care CardiologyCCU rotations • Ventilation • Hemodynamic monitoring • Post-procedure care
Academic ActivitiesCase reviews • Journal clubs • Seminars • Interdisciplinary meetings
Research RequirementDissertation/clinical research under KU guidelines
Duration3 years

Entrance Examination Structure (MEC)

DomainTopicsQuestions
Applied Basic SciencesAnatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology/Toxicology20
General MedicineEmergency care • Infectious diseases • Rheumatology • Acid–base/electrolytes • Allergy/immunology • Nutrition • Preventive medicine • Mental health • Genetics • Palliative care60
SubspecialtiesCardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology90
MiscellaneousBiostatistics • Ethics • Medical education • Communication • Medicolegal issues30
Total—200 questions

Features

Features

• Full training across clinical, diagnostic, and interventional cardiology
• Strong CCU exposure enabling mastery of cardiac emergencies
• Evidence-based, competency-driven learning
• MEC-standardized entrance and merit-based selection
• Multidisciplinary learning at KU and affiliated hospitals
• Integrated research requirement

Fee

Two formats reported:
• MEC program fee (2024): NPR 2,590,000
• Institutional breakdown (as per older structure):

YearFee
University feeNPR 360,000
1st year tuitionNPR 750,000
2nd year tuitionNPR 750,000
3rd year tuitionNPR 640,000
TotalNPR 2,500,000
HostelNPR 3,500/month

Foreign nationals pay: 1.6× Nepali fee

Admission Process

Eligibility

• Nepal Medical Council–registered Nepalese citizen
• MD in the relevant specialty (Internal Medicine or equivalent) from a recognized university

Admission process

• Apply through MEC
• Sit for national DM entrance exam (200 MCQs, single-best answer)
• No negative marking; 3-hour exam
• Pass mark: 100
• Selection strictly by MEC merit list and category system

Job Prospects

Job prospects

• Consultant cardiologist
• Interventional cardiologist (after further fellowship)
• Non-invasive cardiac imaging specialist
• CCU/ICU cardiac care physician
• Academic and research cardiology faculty
• Specialist in tertiary cardiac centers and hospitals

Colleges Offering This Course

College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital

Manipal College of Medical Sciences