Valley College of Technical Sciences (VCTS) is a health sciences college located in Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 2008 AD, VCTS operates through the Department of Public Health and the Department of Pharmacy.
The college is affiliated with Purbanchal University (PU) and offers two four-year undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm). Its academic setting combines classroom study with practical, laboratory, field-based, research, and professional learning components included in the respective university curricula.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 AD |
| Location | Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Affiliation | Purbanchal University |
| Departments | Public Health and Pharmacy |
| Programs | BPH and B.Pharm |
| Duration | Four years each |
The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) is a four-year program organized across eight semesters.
Its academic areas include public health, epidemiology, family health, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, health education, public health statistics, research, health economics, health management, and field-based practice. The curriculum combines theoretical study with laboratory, classroom, and field-based components across different semesters.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is a four-year, eight-semester undergraduate program.
The Purbanchal University curriculum carries 168 credits covering theory, practical study, seminars, project work, and professional internship. Major areas include basic sciences, basic medical sciences, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and community pharmacy.
The curriculum also includes project work and professional internship as part of the academic structure.
Admission requirements depend on the rules applicable to the concerned program and intake. Where a health-science program falls under the prevailing framework of the Medical Education Commission (MEC), the relevant entrance, admission, seat allocation, scholarship, fee, and examination provisions apply according to MEC decisions and its academic calendar.
For professional pharmacy practice, graduates must meet the licensing requirements of the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
The Nepal Nursing Council is associated with nursing professional regulation. VCTS's listed undergraduate programs are BPH and B.Pharm.
VCTS includes facilities and support services for academic study and student activities. These include:
Cafeteria
Library
Sports
Internet
Science laboratory
Conference facilities
Multimedia
Journals
Placement support
Counselling
Scholarships
Educational tours
Classrooms
Conference hall
Extracurricular activities
These facilities support classroom learning, practical study, academic activities, and student services within the college environment.
Valley College of Technical Sciences was established in 2008 AD.
VCTS is located in Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The college is affiliated with Purbanchal University.
VCTS offers Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
Both programs have a duration of four years.
The college has the Department of Public Health and the Department of Pharmacy.
