MCh Urology

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 surgical doctorate preparing post-MS surgeons for independent, consultant-level urological practice through advanced clinical, operative, diagnostic, and research training.

Description
MCh Urology at Kathmandu University is a high-intensity, competency-based program designed for surgeons who have completed MS General Surgery. It develops full operative proficiency in endourology, uro-oncology, reconstructive urology, andrology, female urology, pediatric urology, and renal transplantation (depending on institutional capacity). The program integrates advanced surgical exposure, critical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mandatory research components. Admission and evaluation are governed strictly by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).

Description

Curricular structure (table)

(Exact curriculum is not provided; structure below reflects official MEC entrance domains + known format of KU’s MCh training.)

ComponentScope
Core Clinical TrainingOutpatient urology • Inpatient management • Urological emergencies • Peri-operative care
Operative ModulesEndourology • Laparoscopic/Minimally invasive surgery • Uro-oncology procedures • Reconstructive urology • Andrology & infertility procedures • Pediatric urology • Renal transplant exposure (institution-dependent)
Diagnostic TrainingUrodynamics • Imaging interpretation • Endoscopic diagnostics • Biopsy techniques
Academic ActivitiesSeminars • Journal clubs • Case conferences • Multidisciplinary tumor boards
Research RequirementDissertation/clinical research as per KU regulations
Duration3 years full-time

Entrance Examination Structure (MEC)

DomainTopicsQuestions
Applied Basic SciencesAnatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology/Toxicology20
General SurgeryFluids/electrolytes/acid–base • Sepsis • Shock • Trauma • Emergencies • Operative management • Applied surgical anatomy • Embryology • Nutrition • Palliative care60
SubspecialtiesUrology, Neurosurgery, CTVS, Plastic Surgery, GI Surgery, Pediatric Surgery90
MiscellaneousResearch/Biostatistics • Ethics • Medical education • Communication • Medicolegal issues30
Total—200 questions

Features

Features

• Training aligned with international urology superspecialty standards
• Comprehensive operative exposure across major urological subspecialties
• Skill development in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures
• High-volume emergency and elective surgical practice
• Evidence-based academic and research training
• MEC-regulated admissions ensuring merit-based intake
• Program delivered at KUSMS and KU-affiliated teaching hospitals with diverse case exposure

Fee

• Nepali students: NPR 2,590,000
• Foreign nationals: 1.6 × Nepali fee

Admission Process

Eligibility

• MS General Surgery or equivalent
• Specialty registration with the Nepal Medical Council (or respective national medical council for foreign candidates)
• Candidates with MS in specific subspecialties (e.g., MS Neurosurgery) are eligible only for the matching MCh discipline

Admission process

• Apply through the Medical Education Commission (MEC)
• Sit for the MEC entrance examination
• 200 SBQ-type MCQs (single best answer)
• Full marks: 200 | Pass marks: 100 | Duration: 3 hours
• Selection strictly according to MEC merit list and quotas

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

• Consultant urologist
• Endourology specialist
• Uro-oncology surgeon
• Reconstructive urologist
• Andrology & infertility specialist
• Pediatric urologist
• Renal transplant surgery team member
• Academic faculty in medical colleges
• Clinical researcher in surgical sciences

Colleges Offering This Course

Kathmandu Medical College

College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital