MPhil in Population Studies

• TU MPhil program designed for advanced specialization in demography, population research, quantitative analysis, and socio-economic population issues, preparing graduates for doctoral studies and high-level analytical roles.
• Focuses on theoretical, methodological, and empirical foundations of population science.
• Covers advanced demographic analysis, human development, ageing, environment–population linkages, migration, urbanization, gender, poverty, reproductive health, and population policy.
• Two semesters of intensive coursework followed by a third semester dedicated to thesis writing.
• Emphasizes multidisciplinary research, quantitative and qualitative demographic techniques, and application of population theories to contemporary global and national issues.
• Provides a strong foundation for PhD-level study and professional work in development, health, research, and policy institutions.

Curricular structure (Table)

(Three-semester structure: 12 credits + 12 credits + thesis)

First Semester (12 Credit Hours)

Second Semester (12 Credit Hours)

Third Semester (6 Credit Hours)

Features
• Offered by Central Department of Population Studies (CDPS), TU, Kirtipur.
• Established MPhil program preparing manpower for advanced demographic research.
• Multi-disciplinary course structure covering both technical demography and socio-economic issues.
• Includes internal assessments, research papers, and final examination.
• Structured for higher-level analytical and policy-focused roles.
• Designed as a prerequisite pathway toward PhD in Population Studies.

Admission process
• MA in Population Studies or Demography with at least second division.
• Application screening by CDPS.
• Mandatory entrance examination.
• Admission based strictly on merit ranking.
• Enrollment subject to seat availability and departmental evaluation.

Job prospects
• Demographer
• Population and development researcher
• Public health and reproductive health analyst
• Migration and urbanization specialist
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) officer
• Government population officer (CBS, NPC, ministries)
• NGO/INGO development and policy analyst
• Social research consultant
• Data analyst in population, health, and development sectors
• Lecturer in population studies/demography