MD Psychiatry

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
3 years
Rs. 2381760
Updated December 20, 2025

University

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2381760

Colleges

1+

Summary

MD Psychiatry at BPKIHS is a three-year postgraduate program for MBBS graduates, training in diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders across all age groups.

Description:
The program emphasizes clinical psychiatry, psychological assessment, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy. Residents gain experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community psychiatry, including emergency psychiatric care. Academic activities include case conferences, seminars, journal clubs, and research projects. Graduates are qualified for clinical practice, academic roles, and research in psychiatry.

 

Description

Curricular Structure:

YearCourses / Activities
First YearCore psychiatry rotations; basic psychological assessments; exposure to general medicine and neurology; academic seminars
Second YearSubspecialty rotations (child and adolescent, geriatric, addiction, liaison psychiatry); psychotherapy training; research project initiation
Third YearAdvanced clinical psychiatry; leadership in patient care; completion and presentation of research; supervision of junior residents

Features

Features:

  • Training in comprehensive psychiatric care across age groups.
  • Structured academic and research skill development.
  • Preparation for consultant psychiatrist roles and academic careers.

 

Admission Process

Admission Process:

  1. Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent recognized by Nepal government; registration with Nepal Medical Council or respective national council for international candidates; one year clinical experience (not mandatory for foreign candidates).
  2. Entrance exam via Medical Education Commission (MECEE-PG), minimum 50% required for merit list.

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects:

  • Consultant psychiatrist in hospitals and clinics.
  • Academic faculty or researcher in psychiatry.
  • Specialist roles in child, adult, geriatric, addiction, and community mental health programs.

 

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences