The BSc in Medical Imaging Technology (BSc MIT) program at Gandaki Medical College GMC Pokhara is offered by Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre in Pokhara under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University. It is a four-year bachelor’s program designed for students who want to build professional knowledge and technical skills in diagnostic imaging and radiological procedures. The course develops academic understanding of imaging science together with practical competence in radiography, patient care, imaging procedures, equipment use, and quality standards in radiodiagnosis.
At Gandaki Medical College, the program is delivered within a broader medical and health science environment that supports hospital-linked learning, laboratory-based study, library access, internet facilities, hostel support, and student services. The college context also includes diagnostic and radiology-related services such as digital X-ray, ultrasound, color Doppler, CT scan, and MRI, which strengthen the academic setting for imaging education. Within the institution’s wider academic structure, BSc MIT is part of a health science environment that also includes MBBS, BDS, BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Public Health, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Nursing, and BSc Nursing.
Affiliated with Tribhuvan University
Offered at Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara
Academic level: Bachelor’s degree
Duration: 4 years
Entrance examination: MECEE-BL
Recognized by the Nepal Health Professional Council
Seat allocation at GMC: 10
Focused on radiography, imaging procedures, and radiological technology
Includes academic study, practical training, and project work
Scholarship provisions apply within the national medical education framework
The BSc MIT curriculum is arranged across four academic years and is designed to build knowledge from foundational anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, and radiographic techniques to advanced imaging procedures, quality assurance, health care management, and professional practice. The course combines theory with practical radiography and imaging-based training.
First Year
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Basic Radiation Physics
Radiographic Equipment
Radiographic Photography
Radiographic Technique
Hospital Practice and Patient Care
Practical in Radiography
Second Year
Basic Health Science III
Radiological Procedures
Radiological Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Clinical Radiology
Physics of Modern Medical Imaging Technology
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Practical in Radiography and Radiological Procedures
Third Year
Special Imaging Technique
Quality Assurance in Radiodiagnosis
Information Technology
Healthcare Management
Basic X-ray Engineering
Project Work
Practical in Radiology and Imaging Techniques
Fourth Year
Practice of Medical Imaging Technology
General Radiography
Fluoroscopic and Interventional Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mammography
Ultrasonography
Prepare graduates for professional roles in medical imaging technology
Develop technical competence in radiography and imaging procedures
Build the ability to perform routine and specialized X-ray examinations
Prepare students for CT scan and MRI-related practice
Strengthen understanding of patient care in radiology settings
Develop awareness of radiation protection and radiodiagnosis safety
Support academic growth in imaging science, research, and technical application
Build professional readiness for work in diagnostic imaging departments
The BSc MIT program is intended for students who want to build careers in diagnostic imaging and radiological technology through a structured university-affiliated degree. Its scope includes radiography, cross-sectional imaging, imaging technology, patient care in radiology settings, radiation safety, equipment handling, and quality control in radiodiagnosis. The course supports both technical knowledge and practical professional preparation.
At Gandaki Medical College, this scope is supported by a wider academic and service environment linked to medical education and hospital-based learning. The institutional setting includes radiology-related diagnostic services and a broader health science environment that helps students study in an applied medical context. After completion of the program, graduates may move into imaging-related professional roles and related technical service areas within health institutions.
Graduates of the BSc MIT program are expected to be able to:
Perform routine and specialized X-ray examinations
Carry out CT scan and MRI scan procedures
Apply technical skills required in interventional radiology settings
Maintain X-ray equipment and identify technical problems
Report equipment-related issues to the concerned authority
Provide proper care for patients in the radiology department
Demonstrate basic knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures
Apply radiation protection protocols in radiodiagnosis
Stay informed about developments in radiology and medical imaging techniques
The BSc MIT course includes academic and practical components that support step-by-step technical skill development.
Radiographic Technique
Radiographic Photography
Hospital Practice and Patient Care
Practical in Radiography
Radiological Procedures
Clinical Radiology
Physics of Modern Medical Imaging Technology
Special Imaging Technique
Quality Assurance in Radiodiagnosis
Basic X-ray Engineering
Project Work
Practice of Medical Imaging Technology
General Radiography
Fluoroscopic and Interventional Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mammography
Ultrasonography
The BSc MIT program follows a blended academic structure that combines classroom teaching with practical and procedure-based learning. Students begin with foundational science and radiographic principles, then move into imaging procedures, clinical radiology, project work, and applied professional practice.
Theory-based instruction in anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, and imaging science
Practical training in radiography from the first year
Applied learning in radiological procedures and clinical radiology
Project-based academic work
Skill development in special imaging techniques
Training in quality assurance and equipment-related knowledge
Advanced study in CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasonography
Professional preparation linked to patient care and radiology department work
Graduates of the BSc MIT program may move toward roles such as:
Radiography professional in diagnostic imaging settings
Imaging technologist in radiology departments
CT scan and MRI-related technical roles
Imaging support roles in interventional radiology services
Radiology department technical support and equipment-related work
Patient care roles within imaging service units
Professional pathways linked to medical imaging technology services
Scholarship provisions for BSc MIT follow the national medical education legal and regulatory framework
Undergraduate government scholarship seats are distributed through open competition and reservation categories
Of the government scholarship seats, 55 percent are distributed through open competition and 45 percent through reservation categories
Reservation categories include female, Khas Arya, Aadibasi Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, Tharu, backward communities, Muslim, disabled candidates, and families of martyrs, disappeared persons, injured warriors, and conflict victims
Gandaki Medical College states that scholarships are available for 10 percent of the annual student intake
Admission and scholarship procedures are aligned with the framework used by the Medical Education Commission
The program is offered under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University
It is a four-year bachelor’s program focused on imaging science and radiological procedures
The curriculum combines theory, practical training, project work, and professional practice
The college provides a broader health science learning environment in Pokhara
The institutional setting includes radiology-related diagnostic services such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI
Students study in a college with library and internet facilities, hostels, cafeteria services, and sports spaces
Scholarship provisions apply within the institutional and national framework
Seat availability for BSc MIT at GMC is 10
Admission to BSc MIT at Gandaki Medical College follows the integrated admission process used for health science programs through the Medical Education Commission. Applicants must meet the academic eligibility requirement and complete the entrance-based admission process.
Pass Grade 12 Science or Proficiency Certificate Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50 percent marks or 2.4 CGPA
Or complete A-Level or another equivalent program with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and equivalent academic standing
Or complete a related Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma pathway with the required marks and equivalence where applicable
Registration with the concerned council is required for the related diploma pathway where applicable
Appear in MECEE-BL
Obtain at least the minimum 50 percentile in the integrated admission process
Follow the merit-based admission and seat allocation system
Submit the required original documents and photocopies at the time of admission
Applicants selected for admission are required to submit the following documents:
Certificate, transcript, and character certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or equivalent
Copy of citizenship or passport
Admit card of the entrance examination
Reservation-related documents where applicable
Certificate of equivalence for students with foreign qualifications
Original documents and one photocopy set as required during admission processing
The entrance examination format for admission to BSc MIT is MECEE-BL. One mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. To pass the integrated admission process, candidates must obtain at least the minimum 50 percentile. Admission is then completed through the merit-based selection and document submission process.
The academic structure of the program is organized across four years, with progression from foundational sciences and radiography to advanced imaging procedures and applied professional practice. The course includes practical components, project work, and final-year study in advanced imaging areas such as CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasonography.
The BSc MIT program at Gandaki Medical College offers a structured academic route into medical imaging technology through a four-year bachelor’s degree under Tribhuvan University. The curriculum is arranged to build foundational scientific understanding first and then expand into radiological procedures, imaging technology, equipment knowledge, quality assurance, project work, and advanced imaging practice.
Within the wider setting of Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, the program benefits from a medical and diagnostic learning environment in Pokhara. For students seeking a bachelor’s degree in medical imaging technology within a broader health science institution, BSc MIT offers a clear academic and professional pathway.
The BSc MIT program runs for four years.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
Admission to BSc MIT requires MECEE-BL.
The seat allocation for BSc MIT at Gandaki Medical College is 10.
Yes. The degree is recognized by the Nepal Health Professional Council.
The curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, radiographic techniques, clinical radiology, quality assurance, project work, CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasonography.
Graduates may move into imaging technology and radiography-related roles in diagnostic imaging and radiology service settings.
Yes. Scholarship provisions apply within the national medical education framework, and Gandaki Medical College states that scholarships are available for 10 percent of the annual student intake.
