DM in Medical Oncology

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
3 years
Rs. 2590001
Updated December 21, 2025

University

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590001

Colleges

1+

Summary

DM Medical Oncology is a 3-year super-specialty doctoral program focused on comprehensive medical management of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and oncology research.

Full Description

The DM Medical Oncology program at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, trains physicians to function as independent medical oncologists. The program emphasizes systemic cancer therapy, multidisciplinary cancer care, oncology emergencies, clinical trials, palliative oncology, and academic research. The course duration is three years, with a maximum permissible completion period of six years as per institutional regulations. Intake is highly restricted, with only one seat available.

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, immunology, nutrition, preventive medicine, mental health, genetics, palliative care60
3Subspecialty SubjectsMedical Oncology, Hematology, Radiation Oncology basics, Palliative medicine, Oncology-related cardiology, nephrology, hepatology, pulmonology, infectious complications90
4MiscellaneousResearch & Biostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication skills, Medicolegal issues30
Total  200

Features

Features

  • Super-specialty DM degree under BPKIHS
  • Training in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
  • Exposure to multidisciplinary tumor boards
  • Management of oncology emergencies and complications
  • Mandatory research and thesis submission
  • Extremely limited intake ensuring intensive mentorship
  • Recognized by Nepal Medical Council

Fee

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

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Eligibility verification (MD Internal Medicine or equivalent)
  • Valid specialty registration with Nepal Medical Council
  • DM entrance examination as per BPKIHS regulations
  • Merit-based selection
  • Enrollment and commencement of DM Medical Oncology training

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Consultant Medical Oncologist
  • Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Specialist
  • Oncology Unit Lead in Tertiary Hospitals
  • Faculty in Medical Colleges
  • Clinical Trial Investigator
  • Cancer Research Physician
  • Advanced international fellowships in oncology

 

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences