Om Health Campus

Om Health Campus (OHC) is a health education campus located at Gopikrishnanagar, Chabahil, Kathmandu. Established in 1998 as a sister organization of Om Hospital & Research Center, the campus began with an 18-month ANM training program and later expanded its academic focus to nursing and public health education.

Its bachelor-level programs are affiliated with Purbanchal University (PU). Academic study combines classroom learning with practical, clinical, laboratory, field, research, and community-based components according to the structure of the respective programs.

Key Highlights

• Established: 1998

• Location: Gopikrishnanagar, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Institutional association: Sister organization of Om Hospital & Research Center

• Affiliation: Purbanchal University

• Academic areas: Nursing and Public Health

• Bachelor-level programs: Post-Basic Bachelor of Nursing Science (PBNS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

• Admission framework: Bachelor-level medical and nursing admissions are based on MECEE-BL and follow the prevailing Medical Education Commission rules and procedures.

• Professional licensing: Graduates must pass the licensing examination of the relevant professional council before entering professional practice.

• Learning environment: Classroom study is supported by practical, clinical, laboratory, field, research, and community-based learning according to the respective program.

• Facilities and support: Hostel, cafeteria, library, sports, internet, transport, science laboratory, health care, conference facilities, multimedia, parking, counselling, placement support, and scholarships.

Background and Academic Focus

Om Health Campus started its academic activities with ANM training and has developed its work around nursing and public health education. Its academic direction covers clinical care, disease prevention, health promotion, rehabilitation, community health, professional ethics, research, and health-service management.

The campus vision focuses on building an academic community for nursing and health education while contributing knowledge relevant to health needs in Nepal. Its mission emphasizes knowledge, practical skills, ethics, research, and community service in preparing nurses and other health professionals for responsibilities in their respective fields.

Health education at the campus also extends beyond classroom instruction. Clinical exposure, patient care, community activities, fieldwork, and health-service learning are part of the wider academic environment for students.

Programs Offered

The nursing programs cover theoretical and practical study in areas such as basic health sciences, nursing care, community health, medical-surgical nursing, midwifery, research, leadership, and management. PBNS also includes elective nursing areas alongside practical and research components.

The BPH program covers public health science, epidemiology, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, health education, statistics, policy, community work, field-based practice, project management, and research.

Admission, MEC Rules, Seats and Licensing

Admission to bachelor-level medical and nursing education is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules, guidelines, code of conduct, scholarship provisions, seat allocation system, fee structure, and admission procedures set by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).

Seat numbers are determined by MEC for each admission cycle and may vary from year to year. Fees, scholarships, seat allocation, examination guidelines, and admission procedures are also subject to MEC decisions and the official MEC calendar.

After completing the respective program, graduates must pass the licensing examination of the relevant professional council before entering professional practice. The regulatory bodies associated with these academic areas include the Nepal Nursing Council and the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC).

Facilities and Student Support

Om Health Campus operates from its own multi-storied building and has a garden, canteen, and playground. Its academic and student-support facilities include:

• Hostel, cafeteria, library, sports, internet, and transport

• Science laboratory, health care, and multimedia facilities

• Conference facilities, parking, and journal resources

• Counselling, placement support, and scholarship facilities

Scholarship facilities are available for deserving students, while scholarship arrangements connected with regulated bachelor-level admissions follow the applicable MEC provisions.

Location and Contact

Om Health Campus is located at Gopikrishnanagar, Chabahil, Kathmandu. Its administrative office handles inquiries related to courses, admission, eligibility, fees, scholarships, facilities, counselling, and campus location.

Address: Gopikrishnanagar, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4822451, +977-1-4812453, +977-1-4823529, +977-1-4822447
Email: info@omcampus.edu.np