MSc in Medical Microbiology

The MSc in Medical Microbiology at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is a two-year postgraduate program that trains students in microbiology, laboratory diagnostics, and research methodologies for clinical, academic, and research careers.

Description:
This program provides in-depth knowledge of microbial biology, clinical microbiology, and laboratory techniques. Students develop expertise in biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, histopathology, cytopathology, pathology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and research methodology. Graduates are prepared for careers as microbiologists, laboratory specialists, or academic researchers in hospitals, research institutions, and life science organizations.

Curricular Structure:

Features:

• Emphasis on practical and clinical microbiology.
• Research-oriented thesis under faculty guidance.
• Preparation for academic, research, and laboratory careers.
• Exposure to allied disciplines including biochemistry and pathology.

Fee:

• NPR 731,500 (tentative)

Admission Process:

1. Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. in Life Sciences with Chemistry, B.Sc. MLT, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Veterinary, or equivalent; registration in relevant professional council.
2. Entrance Exam (MECEE-PG): 200 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, single best response.
   • Part I (40%): Information Sciences, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Applied Sciences, General Knowledge, English
   • Part II (60%): Applied Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy (equal proportion)
3. Minimum 50% marks required for merit list.
4. Admission opens around June; entrance conducted July/August.

Job Prospects:

• Clinical microbiologist in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories.
• Researcher in microbiology and infectious diseases.
• Academic faculty in medical and life sciences institutions.
• Specialist in laboratory management and microbiological research.