The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) at Nepal Medical College is a four-year undergraduate nursing program affiliated with Kathmandu University. Nepal Medical College has been running the Kathmandu University BSc Nursing program since 2012 AD.
The program prepares nursing graduates to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities across preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative areas of health care. Its academic focus includes nursing practice, community health, clinical care, leadership, education, administration, and research.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| College | Nepal Medical College |
| Location | Attarkhel, Jorpati, Gokarneshwar Municipality, Kathmandu |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 4 academic years |
| Entrance | MECEE-BL |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| University Examination | Yearly examination at the end of each year |
| Clinical Learning | Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital |
| Degree Award | Kathmandu University |
| Professional Registration | Nepal Nursing Council requirements apply |
BSc Nursing combines health sciences with professional nursing education. The program is intended to prepare nurses who can work independently and collaboratively as members of multidisciplinary health teams.
The academic approach is based on the human healing process, nursing care, primary health care perspective, critical inquiry, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice. Students also study leadership, nursing education, management, research, and community health.
The program develops progressively from foundational health sciences and fundamental nursing into adult nursing, psychiatric nursing, maternal and child health, community health, leadership, and research.
The total duration of BSc Nursing at Nepal Medical College is four academic years.
There is no separate five-and-a-half-year structure as in MBBS or BDS. BSc Nursing follows a four-year nursing curriculum, with academic and clinical learning distributed across each year.
The Nepal Medical College course structure is organized year by year.
| Academic Year | Main Areas of Study |
|---|---|
| First Year | Integrated Health Sciences, Fundamental of Nursing, Community Health Nursing |
| Second Year | Adult Medical Nursing, Adult Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Nursing Concepts and Principles, Psychology and Sociology |
| Third Year | Midwifery, Child Health Nursing, Reproductive Health and Gynecology, Educational Science |
| Fourth Year | Leadership and Management, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Research and Biostatistics, elective subject |
Integrated Health Sciences in the first year includes Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.
Kathmandu University curriculum information also places nutrition, behavioral science, professional trends and issues, health economics, nursing concepts and theories, medical/surgical nursing, mental health, research, statistics, and specialty study within the broader BSc Nursing curriculum.
BSc Nursing students study within the academic and clinical environment of Nepal Medical College and Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital.
The teaching hospital includes medical, surgical, obstetric and gynecological, pediatric, psychiatric, emergency, critical care, and other clinical services. This environment supports nursing education in areas that correspond with the BSc Nursing curriculum, including adult medical and surgical nursing, maternal health, child health, psychiatric nursing, and community-oriented care.
Clinical learning forms an important part of preparing students to connect nursing theory with patient assessment, care planning, communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and supervised nursing practice.
Applicants must meet the academic requirements applicable to the Kathmandu University BSc Nursing program.
Eligible academic routes include:
Grade 12 Science or Proficiency Certificate Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA.
A-Level or a comparable qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and the equivalent minimum academic requirement.
An eligible Proficiency Certificate or Diploma in Health Science with the required aggregate, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology requirements, Grade 12 Science equivalence, and registration with the relevant professional council where applicable.
Eligible health science diploma backgrounds listed within the admission criteria include General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Radiography, Ayurveda, and Physiotherapy.
Admission to BSc Nursing is conducted through the Medical Education Commission.
The applicable entrance examination for BSc Nursing under Kathmandu University is MECEE-BL. Nepal Medical College does not independently select students outside the MEC medical education admission framework.
The admission process involves:
Meeting the applicable academic eligibility
Appearing in MECEE-BL
Qualifying under the prescribed entrance requirement
Participating in the prevailing MEC admission and matching process
Receiving seat allocation under applicable merit, category, and matching provisions
Completing admission at Nepal Medical College after allocation
Admission procedures for Nepali and foreign students are handled through the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates selected through the admission process may be required to submit:
Academic qualification certificate
Transcript
Character certificate
SLC/SEE or equivalent documents
Grade 12 or equivalent documents
Citizenship certificate or passport
Entrance examination admit card
Reservation-related documents where applicable
Equivalence certificate for qualifications obtained from foreign institutions
The applicable requirements follow the prevailing admission provisions for the admission cycle.
A reference intake of 40 seats has been identified for BSc Nursing at Nepal Medical College.
| Category | Reference Seats |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | 4 |
| Foreign | 13 |
| Paying | 23 |
Medical Education Commission determines medical education intake and seat allocation. The approved number of seats and their category distribution may therefore change between admission cycles.
BSc Nursing scholarship admission operates through the national medical education framework.
Scholarship selection and allocation follow the prevailing Medical Education Commission provisions, including applicable merit, reservation, matching, and seat-allocation procedures.
Students seeking scholarship admission must qualify through MECEE-BL and participate in the scholarship and matching process applicable to their admission cycle.
Nepal Medical College conducts regular internal assessments during the BSc Nursing program.
These include:
Formative examinations
Sessional examinations
Kathmandu University examinations are conducted yearly at the end of each academic year.
Academic progression and degree requirements follow the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
After successfully completing the academic and examination requirements, the BSc Nursing degree is awarded through Kathmandu University.
Graduation and professional registration are separate stages. Nepali graduates entering professional nursing practice must meet the licensing and registration requirements of the Nepal Nursing Council.
The course information specifically connects BSc Nursing graduation with obtaining the applicable registered nurse licence before working professionally as a registered nurse.
After completing BSc Nursing and the applicable professional registration requirements, graduates may work in nursing roles across health institutions and other settings within the scope of professional regulation.
The program also includes preparation relevant to:
Clinical nursing
Community health nursing
Nursing leadership and management
Nursing education
Research
Health-related administrative work
Nepal Medical College also offers postgraduate nursing study under Kathmandu University affiliation. Admission to postgraduate nursing education is separate from the undergraduate BSc Nursing admission process.
Career outcomes depend on professional registration, qualifications, individual performance, experience, further study, and available opportunities.
BSc Nursing at Nepal Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The program has a duration of four academic years.
Nepal Medical College has been running the program since 2012 AD.
The curriculum progresses from integrated health sciences and fundamental nursing to adult nursing, psychiatric nursing, maternal and child health, community nursing, leadership, and research.
Admission is conducted through MECEE-BL under the Medical Education Commission framework.
Internal assessment includes formative and sessional examinations.
Kathmandu University conducts yearly examinations at the end of each academic year.
Clinical learning is connected with Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital.
Kathmandu University awards the degree.
Professional nursing practice is subject to Nepal Nursing Council licensing and registration requirements.
