MBBS
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
5 years
Fee
Rs. 4168090
Colleges
7+
Summary
• Five-and-a-half-year program including one-year compulsory internship under Tribhuvan University.
• Produces competent, ethical, and community-oriented medical doctors with strong foundations in basic and clinical sciences.
• Integrates basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, community medicine, and research.
• Follows a community-oriented, problem-based, partially community-based curriculum.
• Emphasizes early clinical exposure, communication skills, diagnostic reasoning, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Graduates gain competence in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing health conditions across clinical settings.
• Program strictly adheres to Nepal Medical Council standards.
Description
Curricular Structure in Table
Year 1 – Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
| Subject Group | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Basic Sciences | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry |
| Biomedical Sciences | Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology |
| Community Medicine | Foundations & Exposure |
| Skills | History Taking, Communication Skills |
Year 2 – Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
| Subject Group | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Basic Sciences (Advanced) | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry |
| Biomedical Sciences | Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology |
| Clinical Preparation | Clinical Examination Skills |
Year 3 – Introduction to Clinical Sciences
| Discipline | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine | Field exposure, epidemiology |
| Internal Medicine | Clinical medicine principles |
| Surgery | General surgical foundations |
| Paediatrics | Child health |
| Forensic Medicine | Medico-legal aspects |
Year 4 – Major Clinical Rotations
| Discipline | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Psychiatry | Mental health |
| Dermatology | Skin disorders |
| Ophthalmology | Eye diseases |
| ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat |
| Orthopaedics | Bone & trauma |
| Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Maternal & reproductive health |
| Dentistry | Oral health |
| Community/Clinical Experience | Field postings, management |
Year 5 (First 6 Months) – Senior Clinical Training
| Discipline | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | Advanced practice |
| Surgery | Advanced surgical skills |
| Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Labour room exposure |
| Paediatrics | NICU/PICU exposure |
| Anaesthesiology | OR assistance |
| Radiology | Imaging skills |
| Emergency Medicine | Trauma & emergency care |
| IT, Ethics & Research | Medical documentation |
Year 5–6 – Rotatory Internship
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | In rotation |
| Surgery | In rotation |
| Pediatrics | In rotation |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | In rotation |
| Emergency | In rotation |
| Other Departments | As per TU guidelines |
Fee (Tentative)
• NPR 4,168,090 – 4,595,720 for Nepalese students
• Scholarship seats: 178 out of 750 (merit-based)
Features
Features
• Strong integration of basic and clinical sciences
• Early community and clinical exposure
• Problem-based and self-directed learning
• Rotatory internship ensures real clinical competence
• Emphasis on ethics, communication, professionalism
• Follows Nepal Medical Council standards
Admission Process
Admission Process
• Must meet eligibility: 50% or 2.4+ CGPA in PCB (Grade 12 / A-Level / Health Diploma with PCB).
• Apply for the MECEE-BL entrance exam.
• Minimum requirement: 50 percentile in MECEE-BL.
• Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer.
• Selection strictly through the merit list from MECEE-BL.
• Submit required documents (academic certificates, citizenship, admit card, reservation documents).
• Foreign candidates apply as per international seat guidelines.
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Medical officer in hospitals
• Primary care physician
• Emergency and critical-care practitioner
• Public health doctor
• Clinical researcher
• Medical educator
• Government health services
• NGOs/INGOs health projects
• Diagnostic centers
• Community health programs
• Further specialization (MD/MS)
Colleges Offering This Course
Universal College of Medical Sciences
NAIHS-College of Medicine
KIST Medical College
Janaki Medical College
National Medical College
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences
Maharajgunj Medical Campus
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