Overview
Kantipur Academy of Health Science (KAHS) is a health sciences institution located at Tinkune, Kathmandu. Established in 2008, the academy combines health education with practical exposure through its association with Kantipur Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Its academic programs include university-level health sciences courses affiliated with Purbanchal University and certificate-level programs under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).
The academic setting is closely connected with healthcare practice. Kantipur Hospital, situated at Subidhanagar, Tinkune, is a 100-bed private hospital with 24-hour emergency services. Its services include pathology, X-ray, orthopedics, gynecology, surgery, dialysis, ICU, lithotripsy, UCG, ECG, and ECHO. This hospital connection provides a clinical environment alongside classroom, laboratory, and practical education at KAHS.
Academic affiliation and program areas
KAHS conducts bachelor-level programs affiliated with Purbanchal University and technical certificate programs under CTEVT.
The Purbanchal University health sciences programs associated with KAHS include BSc Nursing, Post-Basic Bachelor of Nursing Science, Bachelor of Public Health, and Bachelor of Pharmacy. The university curricula cover nursing practice, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, research, laboratory work, field-based learning, and other discipline-specific components.
KAHS also offers Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology and Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography under CTEVT. Both programs follow three-year yearly-system curricula with substantial practical components.
Programs offered at KAHS
BSc Nursing
The BSc Nursing program at Kantipur Academy of Health Science follows the Purbanchal University Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum.
The curriculum is structured over four years. It begins with subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Parasitology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Foundation of Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. Later years include Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Midwifery, Gynaecology Nursing, Epidemiology, Research and Biostatistics in Nursing, Educational Science, and Leadership and Management.
The combination of theory and practical components is built into major nursing subjects, allowing students to connect academic learning with nursing practice.
Post-Basic Bachelor of Nursing Science
The Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing program at KAHS is affiliated with Purbanchal University. The official curriculum uses the title Post-Basic Bachelor of Nursing Science (PBNS) and has a three-year structure.
First-year study includes Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology/Parasitology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Concept and Theories, Pediatric Nursing, Medical Sociology/Anthropology, and Professional English.
The second and third years move into subjects including Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Educational Science, Epidemiology, Geriatric Nursing, Applied Computer Technology, Leadership and Management, Research and Biostatistics in Nursing, Oncology Nursing, and elective nursing subjects.
Bachelor of Public Health
The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) at KAHS follows the revised Purbanchal University BPH curriculum structured across eight semesters.
The curriculum begins with public health foundations and biomedical subjects before progressing to areas such as epidemiology, family health, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, demography, reproductive health, non-communicable diseases, sociology and anthropology in public health, and field-based practice.
Laboratory and field components appear throughout the curriculum, including concurrent field-based practice attached to several public health subjects. This structure gives the program both academic and community-oriented dimensions.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) at KAHS is affiliated with Purbanchal University and follows a semester-system curriculum covering eight semesters.
The curriculum brings together basic sciences, basic medical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. Major academic areas include pharmaceutical chemistry and instrumental analysis, pharmacognosy and natural products, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and community pharmacy.
The program is designed around pharmaceutical care, medication distribution and control, community and hospital pharmacy, public health, drug information, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and work within clinical healthcare teams.
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology
The Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT) at KAHS follows the CTEVT three-year yearly-system curriculum.
The program prepares middle-level laboratory personnel for work involving specimen collection, processing, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and diagnostic laboratory procedures.
Its curriculum covers areas including Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Hematology and Blood Banking, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Parasitology, Clinical Pathology, Public Health and First Aid, Histopathology and Cytopathology, Instrumentation and Automation, Clinical Laboratory Management, and clinical practice.
The third year places particular emphasis on applying laboratory knowledge and skills in practical settings such as hospitals and medical laboratories.
Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography
The Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography at KAHS is a three-year CTEVT program conducted on a yearly system.
The first year focuses on basic sciences and foundational subjects. The second year introduces core radiography and imaging subjects, while the third year emphasizes the practical application of radiographic knowledge and skills in hospitals, health institutions, and imaging settings.
Major areas in the curriculum include Radiographic Technique, Radiological Procedure, Radiographic Imaging, Basic Radiation Physics, Radiological Anatomy, First Aid and Public Health, Basic Radiographic Pathology, Clinical Practice and Ethics, and radiography practical work.
Teaching and practical learning environment
KAHS combines classroom study with laboratory, clinical, and practical learning. The academic approach includes continuous assessment and examinations alongside student-centered teaching methods.
Facilities and academic support include:
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Laboratories for practical learning
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Computers with internet access and an e-library
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Clinical and practical exposure through the academy's hospital connection
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Career counseling
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Additional coaching classes for students who need academic support
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Educational excursions
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Sports activities
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Opportunities for social participation
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Academic resources for classroom and independent study
The association with Kantipur Hospital is particularly relevant for a health sciences institution because students study in an environment connected with day-to-day healthcare services.
Kantipur Hospital and clinical exposure
Kantipur Hospital Pvt. Ltd. operates at Subidhanagar, Tinkune, Kathmandu. The 100-bed hospital provides emergency and other healthcare services around the clock.
Its service areas include pathology, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, gynecology, surgery, dialysis, intensive care, lithotripsy, and cardiac diagnostic services such as ECG and ECHO.
For KAHS students, the hospital connection adds a practical healthcare setting to academic preparation. This is especially relevant to disciplines where clinical observation, laboratory work, patient-care environments, diagnostic procedures, and professional practice form part of the learning process.
Admission and regulatory framework
Admission to medical and nursing education programs covered by Nepal's medical education framework is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules, guidelines, code of conduct, scholarship provisions, seat-allocation system, fee structure, and admission procedures determined by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Seat numbers, fees, scholarship arrangements, examination provisions, and admission schedules may change according to MEC decisions and the official MEC calendar. Applicants therefore need to follow the applicable admission cycle rather than relying on seat or fee figures from a previous year.
The CTEVT certificate programs follow their respective technical education requirements and curricula. For example, the current CMLT curriculum specifies a three-year duration and entrance requirements administered through CTEVT, while Diagnostic Radiography follows its own three-year CTEVT curriculum.
After completing a regulated health sciences program, graduates must meet the licensing requirements of the respective professional council before entering professional practice. Relevant regulatory information for health professions can be followed through bodies such as the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) and the Nepal Nursing Council, according to the profession concerned.
Academic assessment and professional preparation
KAHS uses continuous assessment and examinations as part of its academic process. Program-specific assessment structures are determined by the respective university or technical education curriculum.
The nature of assessment varies by discipline. Nursing curricula combine theory and practical study across major clinical subjects, while the BPH curriculum includes laboratory and field-based practice. Bachelor of Pharmacy integrates pharmaceutical science study with practical, clinical, research, and internship-related components. CMLT and Diagnostic Radiography also devote substantial curriculum time to laboratory and clinical practice.
This mix reflects the practical demands of health science education, where professional preparation depends on both subject knowledge and supervised skill development.
Student support and campus activities
Alongside academic instruction, KAHS provides several forms of student support. Career counseling is available for students considering their professional direction, while additional coaching classes are intended for students who need further academic assistance.
Educational excursions, sports, and social participation complement the formal academic program. Digital study is supported through internet-connected computers and an e-library, while laboratory facilities support practical subjects.
The institution also places emphasis on self-discipline within health professional education, connecting academic study with professional responsibility and conduct.
Studying health sciences at KAHS
KAHS brings several health disciplines together within one academic setting. Students can pursue nursing, public health, pharmacy, laboratory technology, or diagnostic radiography through programs governed by Purbanchal University or CTEVT.
The curriculum structure differs substantially between programs. Nursing education is strongly connected with patient care and clinical practice; public health combines epidemiology, population health, community study, and field practice; pharmacy integrates pharmaceutical and medical sciences; CMLT focuses on clinical laboratory investigation; and Diagnostic Radiography concentrates on radiographic imaging, equipment, procedures, and clinical practice.
For applicants, the most important distinction is the academic and regulatory framework of the chosen program. University programs, CTEVT programs, MEC-controlled admission procedures, and professional licensing requirements each operate under their respective rules. Admission decisions should therefore be based on the requirements applicable to the specific course and admission year.
Location
Location: Tinkune, Kathmandu, Nepal
KAHS and its associated hospital operate within the Tinkune/Subidhanagar area of Kathmandu. The location places academic study and healthcare services within the same institutional setting.
