The Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate physiotherapy program under Kathmandu University.
It is divided into four semesters and combines advanced physiotherapy study with clinical education, research methodology, applied biostatistics, clinical decision-making, leadership, professional practice, and a four-part thesis sequence.
The program has specialty areas in Musculoskeletal & Sports, Neurological Sciences, and Community Rehabilitation. Admission follows the Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance and selection framework.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Institution | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences |
| University | Kathmandu University |
| Location | Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Academic structure | 4 semesters |
| Specialty areas | Musculoskeletal & Sports, Neurological Sciences, Community Rehabilitation |
| Reference seats | 5 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 50% in BPT |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Entrance authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Research component | Research project and four-part thesis |
| Degree award | Kathmandu University |
MPT is the postgraduate physiotherapy program at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS). KUSMS is the School of Medical Sciences of Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel.
The program combines advanced physiotherapy study with clinical research and practice. Its academic scope includes evidence-based practice, professional ethics, interprofessional collaboration, leadership, research methods, management of complex patients, health promotion, and community rehabilitation. Students also undertake clinical education and an independent research project.
Duration: Two years, full-time
The MPT program is divided into four semesters.
The three identified specialty areas are:
Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal & Sports
MPT in Neurological Sciences
MPT in Community Rehabilitation
These specialties provide separate areas of postgraduate physiotherapy study within the MPT program.
The detailed semester structure available for the Musculoskeletal & Sports pathway combines common postgraduate physiotherapy study, specialty clinical education, and thesis work.
| Semester | Main academic components |
|---|---|
| Year 1, Semester 1 | Research Methodology, Applied Biostatistics in Physiotherapy, Movement Science, Motor Control and Learning, Pain and its Management, Diagnostic Physiotherapy and Treatment Planning, Clinical Education (General), Thesis Part I |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I, Clinical Education I, Clinical Decision Making, Leadership, Management and Professional Practice, Thesis Part II |
| Year 2, Semester 1 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II, Clinical Education II, Thesis Part III |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III, Clinical Education III, Thesis Part IV |
Thesis Part I covers topic selection, literature review, protocol presentation, and proposal preparation. Thesis Part II moves into data collection, while Thesis Part III covers data collection and analysis. Thesis Part IV concludes with the thesis and its defense.
Research runs through the MPT program rather than appearing only at the end. Students begin with research methodology and applied biostatistics and progress through proposal development, data collection, analysis, thesis writing, and defense.
Clinical education is also integrated into the semester structure. The wider MPT program includes clinical placements connected with classroom learning and physiotherapy practice across health-care settings.
The course also includes clinical decision-making, leadership, management, and professional practice, giving postgraduate study both clinical and research dimensions.
Eligibility: Applicants must be BPT graduates from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University and the Medical Education Commission and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks.
The MPT eligibility information also specifies registration with the Nepal Health Research Council.
Eligibility forms part of the postgraduate admission process and is considered before entrance and selection.
Admission to MPT follows the postgraduate medical and health-science admission framework of the Medical Education Commission.
Entrance: MECEE-PG
The entrance examination for MPT is conducted by the Medical Education Commission, Government of Nepal, and selection follows MEC guidelines.
The applicable admission framework covers entrance, selection, seat allocation, matching, scholarships, and admission procedures.
Reference seats: 5
The reference intake for MPT is five seats. Seat allocation for regulated postgraduate health-science education remains subject to the applicable MEC determination.
After admission, curriculum, examinations, academic progression, thesis requirements, and degree award follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
MPT is intended for eligible BPT graduates seeking postgraduate study in physiotherapy.
The program may align with graduates interested in specialty physiotherapy, clinical decision-making, research, evidence-based practice, leadership, health promotion, or community rehabilitation. Students should select the specialty area that corresponds with their intended academic and clinical direction.
The program is two years full-time and is divided into four semesters.
The identified specialty areas are Musculoskeletal & Sports, Neurological Sciences, and Community Rehabilitation.
Applicants need a BPT degree from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University and the Medical Education Commission with at least 50% marks. The MPT eligibility information also specifies registration with the Nepal Health Research Council.
Admission follows MECEE-PG under the Medical Education Commission postgraduate framework.
Yes. The program includes research methodology, applied biostatistics, a research project, and thesis work progressing from proposal preparation through data collection and analysis to thesis defense.
Yes. Clinical education is integrated into the program and appears throughout the semester structure.
Kathmandu University awards the degree through Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences.
