MD Pathology

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
3 years
Rs.
Updated December 20, 2025

University

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

1+

Summary

The MD in Pathology at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is a three-year postgraduate program for MBBS graduates, offering advanced training in diagnostic pathology, laboratory medicine, and research.

Description:
This program provides comprehensive training in pathology, covering histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, clinical pathology, and laboratory diagnostics. Residents receive integrated instruction in basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, research methodology, and community medicine. The curriculum combines theoretical learning, laboratory practice, clinical rotations, and research, preparing graduates for careers in diagnostic pathology, academic teaching, and research.

 

Description

Curricular Structure:

YearCourses / Activities
First YearBasic medical sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology); Introduction to diagnostic pathology; Laboratory techniques; Clinical rotations in medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, psychiatry, anesthesiology, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology
Second YearAdvanced pathology; Histopathology and cytopathology training; Laboratory management; Applied clinical pathology; Research methodology
Third YearThesis research; Specialized laboratory and diagnostic practice; Academic teaching; Publication and presentation of research

Features

Features:

  • Comprehensive training in clinical and laboratory pathology.
  • Research-focused thesis under faculty guidance.
  • Exposure to clinical rotations across multiple medical disciplines.
  • Preparation for academic, diagnostic, and research careers in pathology.

Fee:

  • NPR 1,085,870 (tentative)

 

Admission Process

Admission Process:

  1. Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent recognized by Nepal government; registration with Nepal Medical Council (or relevant national council for international candidates).
  2. Entrance Exam (MECEE-PG): 200 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, single best response.
    • Clinical subjects – 115 marks
    • Basic medical sciences – 60 marks
    • Community medicine, forensic medicine, CPD topics – 25 marks
  3. Minimum 50% marks required for merit list.
  4. Admission opens annually; application through Medical Education Commission.

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects:

  • Pathologist in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and research institutes.
  • Academic faculty in pathology departments.
  • Laboratory director or consultant for clinical and diagnostic pathology.
  • Researcher in pathology and medical sciences.

 

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences