Bachelor, Undergraduate
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – KUSMS
Course Overview
As the central medical department of Kathmandu University located in Dhulikhel, KUSMS operates a student-centered MBBS curriculum combining integrated preclinical basic sciences with problem-solving learning modules. Students master foundational subjects—anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology—before progressing to clinical clerkships centered at Dhulikhel Hospital, a 475+ bed community-guided tertiary health center.
Rotations cover internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, supported by active community health postings and a compulsory 12-month rotating internship focused on evidence-based healthcare.
Entry Requirements
- Affiliation: Kathmandu University (KU)
- Academic Requirement: 10+2 / Higher Secondary with 50% aggregate in PCB (or CGPA 2.4)
- Core Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years by Dec 31 of admission year
- Qualifying Exam: MECEE-BL (50th percentile) or qualified NEET-UG score
- 10th & 12th Marksheets/Transcripts
- NEET Scorecard
- Valid Passport / Govt ID
- Character & Migration Certificates
- Passport-sized Photos
- Medical Certificate
Career Outcomes
- General Physician
- Junior Doctor
- Government Hospital
- Public Health Officer
- NGO & International Health Program Professional
Scholarship Available
- MEC University Constituent Free Scholarship Scheme
- Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (GJSS
- Embassy of India Stipend)
- Government of India Self-Financing Scheme (SFS Diplomatic Quota)
Key Information
Location
Dhulikhel, Nepal
University
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Intakes
August, September
Study Mode
Hillside Academic: Located in Dhulikhel; serene and pollution-free.
Tuition Fee
$15,000 / Year
Duration
5 Years
Language
English
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