Bachelor, Undergraduate
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – UCMS
Course Overview
Located in Bhairahawa, the Universal College of Medical Sciences delivers an MBBS program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The curriculum begins with two years of integrated preclinical studies covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
Clinical clerkships are conducted at its 750-bed teaching hospital, a major tertiary referral center in western Nepal, where students complete rotations in general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and casualty emergency care. UCMS incorporates rural community health diagnostic postings and a 12-month compulsory rotating internship focused on practical procedural skills.
Entry Requirements
- Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)
- Academic Requirement: 10+2 / Higher Secondary with 50% aggregate in PCB (or CGPA 2.4)
- Core Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years by Dec 31 of admission year
- Qualifying Exam: MECEE-BL (50th percentile) or qualified NEET-UG score
- 10th & 12th Certificates
- NEET Score Card / MECEE Scorecard
- Passport / Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport size photos
Career Outcomes
- General Physician
- Junior Doctor
- Government Hospital
- Public Health Officer
- NGO & International Health Program Professional
Scholarship Available
- MEC Mandatory Free Tuition Scholarship Scheme (10% Private Quota)
- Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (GJSS
- Embassy of India Stipend)
- Government of India Self-Financing Scheme (SFS Diplomatic Quota)
Key Information
Location
Bhairahawa, Nepal
University
Universal College of Medical Sciences
Intakes
August, September
Study Mode
Strategic Border: Bhairahawa-based; easy access to India.
Tuition Fee
$15,000 / Year
Duration
5 Years
Language
English
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Universal College of Medical Sciences
