MD Radio Diagnosis at Kathmandu Medical College is a three-year postgraduate Clinical Science program affiliated with Kathmandu University. The course develops advanced medical study in diagnostic imaging, including the use of X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of diseases and medical conditions.
Admission is conducted through the postgraduate medical entrance framework of the Medical Education Commission. Candidates enter after MBBS or an equivalent recognized medical qualification and must meet the applicable professional registration, clinical experience, and MECEE-PG requirements. Kathmandu University governs the academic program, examinations, and degree award.
| Particular | MD Radio Diagnosis at KMC |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Radio Diagnosis |
| Academic level | Masters / Postgraduate |
| Academic group | Clinical Science |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Degree awarded by | Kathmandu University |
| Seat reference | 3 |
| Professional council | Nepal Medical Council |
MD Radio Diagnosis is a postgraduate medical program centered on diagnostic imaging. It trains doctors in the medical use of imaging technologies for identifying diseases and clinical conditions.
The imaging methods specifically associated with the program include:
X-ray radiography
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Kathmandu University's broader description of MD Radio Diagnosis also identifies X-rays, MRI, and CT scans as technologies used for disease diagnosis within the specialty.
The program is classified within Kathmandu University's Clinical Science MD/MS group alongside specialties such as Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, and Psychiatry.
MD Radio Diagnosis has a duration of three years.
Kathmandu University runs the course as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
The three-year period is governed by the academic and examination requirements applicable to postgraduate medical education under Kathmandu University.
As a Clinical Science postgraduate program, MD Radio Diagnosis requires prior medical education and professional registration.
The applicable eligibility includes:
MBBS or an equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University;
registration with the Nepal Medical Council; and
one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration.
The course-specific postgraduate eligibility framework also recognizes MBBS or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by the Government of Nepal. Foreign candidates are required to hold registration with the respective medical council of their own country.
Candidates must additionally satisfy the entrance requirements prescribed for postgraduate medical education.
Admission to MD Radio Diagnosis is conducted through MECEE-PG under the postgraduate medical education system administered by the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination is conducted by MEC, and candidate selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines.
The admission pathway involves:
completing an eligible MBBS or equivalent medical degree;
obtaining the required professional council registration;
completing the applicable clinical experience;
appearing in MECEE-PG;
obtaining the qualifying score required for merit-list eligibility;
participating in the prescribed merit, matching, and seat-allocation process; and
completing enrollment after receiving the applicable allocation.
Candidates are required to obtain at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The postgraduate entrance examination follows a single-best-response multiple-choice format.
| Examination component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Question type | Single best response MCQ |
| Options | Four: A, B, C, D |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
| Merit-list eligibility | Minimum 50% |
The three-hour examination includes provision for a one-time voluntary toilet break after the first hour.
MECEE-PG tests both clinical and Basic Medical Sciences rather than limiting the entrance examination to Radio Diagnosis alone.
| Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine + Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD topics | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
The clinical section includes:
Medicine – 18 marks
Surgery – 18 marks
Obstetrics and Gynecology – 12 marks
Pediatrics – 12 marks
Orthopedics – 10 marks
Otorhinolaryngology – 10 marks
Ophthalmology – 7 marks
Anaesthesiology – 7 marks
Psychiatry – 7 marks
Radiology – 7 marks
Dermatology – 7 marks
Basic Medical Sciences consist of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The remaining areas include Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD topics covering medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
The defining academic area of MD Radio Diagnosis is the use of medical imaging to assist diagnosis.
X-ray radiography produces images used in medical investigation, while ultrasound, CT, and MRI represent other imaging technologies included within the stated course focus. The program develops postgraduate medical study around the diagnostic application of these technologies rather than preparing students as imaging technologists.
This distinction is important because MD Radio Diagnosis is a medical postgraduate degree entered after MBBS. It is different from undergraduate medical imaging technology programs intended for imaging technologists.
Students enter the program as medical graduates and continue into Radio Diagnosis as a Clinical Science specialty.
Kathmandu Medical College's Clinical Sciences activities are based in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, together with Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital.
MD Radio Diagnosis forms part of KMC's postgraduate Clinical Science offering. The hospital-based environment connects the program with the wider clinical setting of the college.
KMC provides the institutional environment for postgraduate training, while Kathmandu University remains responsible for the academic framework, university examinations, and degree award.
The stated seat reference for MD Radio Diagnosis at Kathmandu Medical College is 3.
Postgraduate medical seats are determined through the Medical Education Commission framework. The number allocated to a particular program can vary between admission cycles, so the MEC seat determination applicable to the relevant intake governs actual admission.
MD Radio Diagnosis follows Kathmandu University academic rules and regulations.
Students are required to complete the academic and examination requirements prescribed for the postgraduate program. Kathmandu Medical College conducts the course within its affiliated academic structure, while university-level examinations and degree requirements remain under Kathmandu University.
The roles can therefore be separated clearly:
MEC administers the postgraduate entrance and admission framework.
Kathmandu Medical College provides the academic and clinical training setting.
Kathmandu University governs the university academic framework and degree award.
Nepal Medical Council provides the applicable professional regulatory framework.
The MD degree is awarded by Kathmandu University after successful completion of the prescribed postgraduate requirements.
Kathmandu Medical College is the affiliated teaching institution and does not independently replace Kathmandu University as the degree-awarding authority.
Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility requirements for Clinical Science MD/MS programs under Kathmandu University. Candidates also require the applicable clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration.
Foreign candidates follow the corresponding professional council registration requirement applicable to their eligibility route.
Professional medical practice remains subject to the prevailing requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
Fees, scholarship provisions, seat allocation, and postgraduate admission procedures operate under the Medical Education Commission framework.
These arrangements follow the prevailing MEC rules, admission procedures, seat-allocation system, and applicable medical education calendar rather than remaining permanently fixed by Kathmandu Medical College.
MD Radio Diagnosis is intended for qualified medical graduates who meet the postgraduate Clinical Science eligibility requirements and want to continue into diagnostic imaging as a medical specialty.
The course is particularly relevant to doctors whose academic interests lie in the diagnostic application of imaging methods such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Candidates should also account for the three-year postgraduate commitment, professional registration, required clinical experience, and the MECEE-PG merit and admission process before selecting the specialty.
MD Radio Diagnosis is a three-year postgraduate medical program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University. Kathmandu University governs the academic framework, examinations, and degree award.
Yes. Radio Diagnosis is included in Kathmandu University's Clinical Science MD/MS group.
Candidates require an eligible MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine, Nepal Medical Council registration, and one year of clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration. Foreign candidates must satisfy the applicable professional council registration requirements.
Admission follows MECEE-PG under the postgraduate medical education system administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The examination consists of 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions with four options each. The duration is three hours, and the Recall: Understanding: Application ratio is 30:50:20.
Radiology carries 7 marks within the 115-mark clinical section of the postgraduate entrance examination.
The stated course focus includes X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing diseases and medical conditions.
The stated seat reference is 3. The seat allocation applicable to an admission cycle is determined through the Medical Education Commission framework.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the prescribed postgraduate academic requirements.
Yes. Nepal Medical Council registration is part of the eligibility requirements for the Clinical Science postgraduate program.
