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Pokhara University launched the program of Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) in 2000 AD to fulfill the growing need for qualified health care professionals with health care management /administration degree. This 8 Semesters (4 Years) program prepares students to enter management practice in a health care setting.
Different health care companies, hospitals, and organizations related to health care management, are in need of qualified and trained candidates with health care management /administration degrees.
Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) program has the following objectives to achieve its mission:
- To produce qualified health care management / administration professionals.
- To acquaint students with modern principles, concepts and ways of health care management.
- To arouse awareness and interest in students about the importance and fundamental role that health care management plays in strengthening the development of the country and the people.
- To prepare students for higher-level studies and research, such as Master's Degree and Ph.D. in this area.
Salient Features
Eligibility
Eligibility for Admission
For Grade 12 Graduates till 2078 BS
Pass Grade 12 examiantion with a minimum CGPA 1.8 and achieve a minimum of D+ grade in every subjects in Grade 11 and 12.
For Grade 12 Graduates from 2079 BS
Pass Grade 12 examiantion with a minimum CGPA 1.8 and achieve a minimum of D grade in every subjects in Grade 11 and 12.
Based on performance on written test, personal interview the final selection will be done.
Students who have done Diploma in Health Care are also eligible to study this course.
Admission Criteria
Pokhara University offers Scholarships to study Bachelor of Healthcare Management (BHCM) Program.
Job Prospects
Career Prospectus
The need for qualified health care professionals with health care management / administration degree is growing faster than their production in this area. Different health care companies and organizations, related to health care management, are in need of qualified and trained candidates with health care management / administration degree. Graduates of health care management program will have the opportunity to explore exciting careers in:
- Clinics and Specialty outpatient clinics
- Health Care Homes
- Hospices
- Insurance
- Mental Health Hospitals
Curricular Structure
Bachelor of Health Care Management Curriculum: Pokhara University
| Semester | Semester |
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Semester I English I Principles of Health Care Managerial Mathematics Principles of Management Computer Applications |
Semester II English II Hospital Administration I Managerial Accounting Micro-Economics Programming Languages |
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Semester III Business Communications Sociology Macroeconomics Health Planning Hospital Planning Internship |
Semester IV Psychology Research Methodology Hospital Administration II Epidemiology Bio-Statistics |
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Semester V Organizational Relations Principles of Marketing Health System and Policy Health Information System Health Care Inventory Management Internship |
Semester VI Human Resource Management Health Program Support Services Health Care Evaluation Health Care Law |
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Semester VII Strategic Management I Elective I (Specification* I) Elective II (Specification* II) Internship * Specialization Courses 1. Health Management 2. Hospital Management |
Semester VIII Strategic Management II Elective III (Specification* I) Elective IV (Specification* II) * Specialization Courses 1. Health Management 2. Hospital Management |