MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry at Birat Medical College is a postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University. Kathmandu University's MD/MS structure places Biochemistry under Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine.
Birat Medical College is located in Tankisinuwari, Biratnagar, Morang, Koshi Province. Its academic structure includes a Department of Biochemistry within the Basic Science Building, along with Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, and Pharmacology. The college is affiliated with Kathmandu University, while medical education admission is administered under the Medical Education Commission framework.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Birat Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Academic Category | Basic Medical Sciences |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Stated Seats | 1 |
| Seat Category | 1 Open |
| Professional Registration | Medical Council registration required |
The program belongs to the Basic Medical Sciences group of postgraduate MD/MS education under Kathmandu University. Biochemistry appears alongside Anatomy, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology within this academic group.
Biochemistry is treated as a Basic Medical Science within the Kathmandu University postgraduate medical structure.
This classification distinguishes MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry from clinical specialty programs such as Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Radiodiagnosis.
At Birat Medical College, Biochemistry is also represented within the Basic Science Building. The departmental setting includes laboratory, preparation, demonstration, practical, faculty, and departmental learning spaces as part of the wider basic science infrastructure.
The program therefore sits within the academic and laboratory-based side of postgraduate medical education.
Kathmandu University identifies separate eligibility provisions for MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine.
The stated eligibility includes:
MBBS or an equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University; and
registration with the Medical Council.
For Biochemistry, an additional pathway is identified for candidates who have completed a bridge course after BDS. This bridge-course pathway also applies to Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.
MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences are excluded from the one-year experience requirement stated for clinical postgraduate programs.
Admission to MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry follows the postgraduate medical entrance system administered by the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination for MD/MS programs is conducted by MEC, and selection is carried out according to MEC guidelines.
The admission pathway therefore includes:
meeting the applicable academic qualification;
holding the required professional registration;
qualifying through MECEE-PG; and
completing the applicable MEC merit and selection process.
The college does not operate a separate admission system that replaces the MEC postgraduate entrance process.
The postgraduate entrance framework includes 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions with four answer options.
The examination covers clinical subjects, basic medical sciences, Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development areas.
The stated distribution includes:
| Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical Subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine + Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD Areas | 10 |
Biochemistry carries 8 marks within the Basic Medical Sciences section of the postgraduate entrance examination. Other basic medical science subjects include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology.
The entrance examination has a stated duration of three hours, with the question approach divided across recall, understanding, and application in a 30:50:20 ratio.
Birat Medical College has a stated allocation of one seat for MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Open | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
The seat is part of the postgraduate medical education allocation determined through MEC. Seat numbers remain subject to the applicable MEC determination for an admission cycle.
Birat Medical College has a dedicated Biochemistry department within its Basic Science Building.
The wider basic science academic environment includes:
laboratories;
preparation rooms;
demonstration rooms;
practical halls;
departmental library spaces;
faculty rooms; and
academic teaching areas.
The college also has a Central Library with internet access, HINARI access, faculty space, photocopy facilities, and seating for more than 150 users.
These facilities serve the medical college's undergraduate and postgraduate academic activities.
Research forms part of the wider academic setting at Birat Medical College. The institution supports faculty and student research and is associated with the Birat Journal of Health Sciences.
The college also has a Health Professions Education Department involved in medical education research, faculty development, curriculum work, teaching methods, and assessment.
For a postgraduate basic medical science program, this broader research and academic setting provides context for study beyond routine classroom teaching.
MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry follows the academic framework of Kathmandu University.
The responsibilities are divided across the relevant bodies:
| Area | Responsible Framework |
|---|---|
| Entrance and selection | Medical Education Commission |
| Academic program | Kathmandu University |
| Examinations | Kathmandu University |
| Degree award | Kathmandu University |
| Professional registration | Medical Council |
Curriculum and examinations at Birat Medical College follow Kathmandu University regulations.
Admission through MECEE-PG and completion of the postgraduate university program are therefore separate stages.
Applicants entering MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry must meet the applicable Medical Council registration requirement.
For medical graduates in Nepal, professional regulation is connected with the Nepal Medical Council.
The professional requirements attached to postgraduate medical practice remain separate from MEC admission and Kathmandu University academic assessment.
The program is intended for candidates entering postgraduate education in Basic Medical Sciences.
The identified routes include:
eligible MBBS or equivalent graduates with Medical Council registration; and
for Biochemistry, candidates who have completed the applicable bridge course after BDS and meet the Medical Council registration requirement.
Candidates must also qualify through the MEC postgraduate entrance and selection system.
MD Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry is offered at Birat Medical College under Kathmandu University affiliation.
Kathmandu University classifies Biochemistry under Basic Medical Sciences.
Admission follows MECEE-PG.
MEC conducts entrance and selection.
MBBS or equivalent is an identified eligibility route.
Candidates who complete the applicable bridge course after BDS can also apply for Biochemistry.
Medical Council registration is required.
Basic Medical Sciences programs are excluded from the stated one-year experience requirement for clinical MD/MS admission.
Birat Medical College has one stated open seat for the program.
Academic examinations and degree requirements follow Kathmandu University regulations.
