Master in Dental Surgery (MDS)

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

Master in Dental Surgery (MDS) at BPKIHS is a 3-year postgraduate program offering advanced specialization in dental disciplines including Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontology, and Oral Surgery.

Description:
The MDS program equips dental graduates with specialized clinical, surgical, and research skills. It integrates advanced dental sciences with basic medical knowledge, ethical practice, and patient management. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and hands-on clinical proficiency. Admission requires a BDS or equivalent degree, registration with the Nepal Medical Council, and at least one year of clinical experience.

 

Description

Specializations and Seats:

SpecializationSeats
Community Dentistry2
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics2
Oral Medicine & Radiology1
Oral Pathology1
Prosthodontics3
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery2
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics2
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry3
Periodontology & Oral Implantology3
Total19

Exam Format:

  • 200 multiple-choice questions, single best response
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Scoring: +1 correct, -0.25 wrong
  • Cognitive distribution: Recall 30%, Understanding 50%, Application 20%

Weightage:

Subject AreaMarks
Clinical Dental Sciences130
Basic Medical Sciences30
Oral Biology, Dental Materials, Forensic Odontology, General Medicine/Surgery, Anesthesia25
NMC CPD Topics10
Total200

Fee: NPR 2,381,760

 

Features

 

Admission Process

 

Job Prospects

Career Prospects:

  • Specialist Dentists in respective disciplines
  • Academic positions: Lecturer, Professor
  • Research and clinical consultancy
  • Advanced clinical practice in hospitals and private dental centers

 

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences