MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Tribhuwan University
3 years
Rs. 2590000
Updated December 3, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590000

Summary

Super-specialty surgical program dedicated to operative and perioperative management of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular diseases.
MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Tribhuvan University is a three-year, high-intensity surgical program for MS General Surgery graduates. The curriculum covers open-heart surgery, thoracic oncology, major vascular reconstruction, minimally invasive procedures, and cardiopulmonary bypass management. Training develops surgeons capable of performing complex cardiac, thoracic, and peripheral vascular operations with multidisciplinary critical-care competence.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

ComponentCoverage
Cardiac SurgeryValve replacement/repair, CABG, congenital heart disease surgery
Thoracic SurgeryLung resections, mediastinal surgery, thoracic trauma, thoracoscopic procedures
Vascular SurgeryPeripheral bypass, aneurysm repair, vascular trauma, endovascular exposure
Cardiopulmonary BypassPump management, perfusion principles, ICU integration
Critical CareCardiac ICU, ventilatory support, hemodynamics, postoperative care
Emergency SurgeryMajor thoracic trauma, aortic emergencies
ResearchDissertation, clinical audits, surgical outcomes assessment
Academic WorkCase discussions, operative planning meetings, seminars

Features

Features

  • Offered at Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
  • Total seats: 2.
  • Extensive operative exposure in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular units.
  • Hands-on training with cardiopulmonary bypass systems.
  • Continuous critical-care rotation.
  • Dissertation requirement.
  • Consultant-level readiness in CTVS surgery upon completion

Admission Process

Admission Process

  1. Confirm MS General Surgery or equivalent.
  2. Candidate with MS in other surgical subspecialties only eligible for the same respective MCh, not CTVS.
  3. Verify NMC or equivalent medical council specialty registration.
  4. Apply through the TU/IOM entrance system.
  5. Sit for the 200-MCQ, 3-hour entrance exam (no negative marking).
  6. Secure minimum 100/200 to qualify.
  7. Selection strictly merit-based for the two available seats.

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon.
  • Cardiac surgery service lead.
  • Thoracic oncology surgeon.
  • Vascular trauma and reconstruction specialist.
  • Academic teaching and research positions.
  • International fellowship pathways in cardiac, thoracic, or vascular subspecialties.

Fee
NPR 2,590,000 (tentative)