MD Microbiology

• Specialization that trains physicians to diagnose, manage, and understand infectious diseases through clinical microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory science.

DESCRIPTION
• Three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University focused on bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, infection control, and advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Develops clinical–laboratory correlation skills used in identifying pathogens, guiding antimicrobial therapy, and supporting hospital infection-prevention systems.
• Produces graduates who can serve as clinical microbiologists, infectious-disease diagnosticians, researchers, and academic faculty—filling the shortage of basic-science educators in Nepal.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

FEATURES
• Training across bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology.
• Hands-on work with cultures, antibiograms, PCR, ELISA, biosafety practices.
• Strong integration with infectious-disease departments.
• Emphasis on teaching skills for academic career preparation.
• Research thesis mandatory.

FEE (TENTATIVE)
• NPR 1,085,870 for Nepali students (2024).
• Foreign nationals pay 1.6× the Nepali fee.

ADMISSION PROCESS
• MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• NMC registration required (or respective council for foreign applicants).
• Minimum one-year experience (as per MEC rules).
• Apply for MECEE-PG entrance exam.
• Must score ≥50% to be merit-eligible.
• MEC oversees seat allocation.

PROSPECT CAREERS
• Clinical Microbiologist in hospitals and diagnostic centers.
• Lecturer/Assistant Professor in medical colleges (high demand nationwide).
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officer.
• Laboratory Consultant (bacteriology, virology, molecular labs).
• Research Scientist in medical/biomedical institutes.
• Public health laboratory roles (surveillance, outbreak investigation).
• Specialist in antimicrobial stewardship programs.