Master of Healthcare Management (MHCM)

A two-year, four-semester postgraduate management program designed to build advanced managerial, analytical, and operational competencies for leadership roles within healthcare and hospital systems.

The Master of Healthcare Management (MHCM) program under Pokhara University provides a strong blend of health science, management theory, and applied healthcare administration. The curriculum integrates economics, insurance, HR, strategy, IT, quality systems, and program evaluation, preparing graduates for managerial and leadership roles in hospitals, health organizations, NGOs, and health projects. A compulsory practicum and thesis provide hands-on exposure and research experience.
Total credits: 54.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Total Credits: 54 | Four Semesters

Semester I — 15 Credits

Semester II — 15 Credits

Semester III — 12 Credits

Semester IV — 12 Credits

Features

• Blends healthcare and management competencies
• Strong foundation in health economics, insurance, strategy, HR, and quality systems
• Practical focus through practicum and thesis
• Designed for health professionals aspiring to leadership roles
• Relevant across hospitals, NGOs, INGOs, government health projects, and private healthcare systems

Eligibility

• Minimum 15 years of formal education (12+3)
• Degrees accepted: BHCM, Postgraduate Diploma in HCM, or any health science bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2.0 CGPA (second division)
• Must meet entrance exam requirements

Admission Criteria

For Fee-Paying Applicants

• Written exam: 100 MCQs
  • Verbal ability: 25
  • Quantitative ability: 25
  • Logical reasoning: 25
  • General awareness: 25
• Duration: 2 hours

For Scholarship Applicants

• Written exam: 150 MCQs
  • Verbal ability: 40
  • Quantitative ability: 40
  • Logical reasoning: 40
  • General awareness: 30
• Duration: 3 hours

Admission is based on exam score + interview + academic profile.

Job Prospects

• Hospital administrator
• Healthcare manager in public or private health systems
• Program manager in NGOs/INGOs and donor-funded health projects
• Quality assurance and compliance officer
• Health insurance and managed care specialist
• HR and operations manager in healthcare settings
• Health data and IT systems officer
• Healthcare marketing and service development officer
• Project evaluation and monitoring specialist
• Consultant in hospital and healthcare organizational management