Master of Science in Mountain and Mountaineering Science

Academic requirement for admission to M.Sc. MMS

• B.Sc. in General Science or equivalent
• B.Sc. Forestry or equivalent
• B.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent
• B. E. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Bachelor in Physical Geography or equivalent
• Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies (BMS) with +2 in Science
• B. Sc. CSIT (B.Sc. Computer Science and Information Technology)

Eligibility criteria for admission to M. Sc. MMS

• Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 percent or a CGPA of 2.00 in the aforementioned disciplines; and
• International applicants must have completed undergraduate courses (equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree) in the above-mentioned requirements in English medium with a minimum of 50 percent marks or 2.00 CGPA in aggregate.

For admission to Master of Science in Mountain and Mountaineering Science, one has to clear the entrance examination conducted by the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University. The admission for MSc MMS opens around February/March.

Student Intake

Student intake for the MSS program begin in January for the February to July semester capable to accommodate 30 students per intake

Entrance Examination 

The entrance exam for M.Sc in Mountain and Mountaineering Science is administered by Institute of Science and Technology (IoST) TU. It comprises five sections covering the specific theme relating to mountain & mountaineering science. Each section contributes 20% weightage with 20 MCQs.

• Total marks: 100 (90 MCQs and 1 subjective question carrying 10 marks. 
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours 
• Pass Marks: 40 

Themes

• Section I: Mountain Environment (20% course coverage)
• Section II: Mountain Geography & Geology (20% course coverage)
• Section III: Mountain Ecology & Diversity (20% course coverage)
• Section IV: Mountain Tourism & Mountaineering (20% course coverage)
• Section V: Research Methods & Statistics (20% course coverage)

Documents Required

• Duly filled application form for MSc MMS
• Certificates and testimonials of all examinations passed
• Two recent passport-sized photographs
• Equivalency certificate if the students have their bachelor's degree from a foreign board
• Updated CV/biodata
• Copy of citizenship certificate (for Nepali Nationals)
• Migration certificate (original) other than TU
• MMS entrance score sheet (The applicant must score a minimum of 40 marks in the entrance exam conducted by IoST TU to be eligible for the MMS program)

Admission Test

Academy shall conduct admission test for appropriate screening of the applicants through group discussion and personal interview to all the eligible candidates.

International students will be admitted in accordance with the rules outlined by the university (TU).

For those who are adventurous and passionate about mountains, it is now possible to turn their leisure pastime into a lucrative and buzzing career. Mountaineering is a well-known adventure sport and career all around the world. Without the support of professionally trained mountaineers, Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, could not have been reached. Before we delve into the various career options available in mountaineering, it is essential to understand mountaineering as a career path and the mountaineering skills courses necessary to develop this adventurous skill.

Career Options in Mountaineering

Liaison Officer

One career option in mountaineering is that of a Liaison Officer, a government-appointed personnel responsible for overseeing the appropriate administration of climbing, trekking, and camping activities to ensure the safety of people.

Mountaineering Agency Owner

Another well-paid career option is that of a Mountaineering Agency Owner, where all activities such as hiking, climbing, trekking, mountaineering, and camping services are organized under one's supervision.

Mountain Climbing Guide

Additionally, one can pursue a career as a Mountain Climbing Guide, helping individuals and groups navigate the challenging terrain of the mountains.

First Semester

Course code	Subjects	Credit Hours
MMS501	Mountain Tourism and Mountaineering: Concept and Practices	3
MMS502	Mountaineering in Nepal	3
MMS503	Mountain Geography	3
MMS504	Mountain Climate and Hydrology	3
MMS505	Research Methodology	2
MMS506	Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing	2
MMS531	Practical work - I	2
MMS532	Practical Work  - II	2

Second Semester

Course code	Subjects		Credit Hours
MMS551	Mountain Safety Protocols		3
MMS552	Environmental Impact of Mountain Tourism		3
MMS553	Glacial Geomorphology		3
MMS554	Dynamics of  Snow, Ice and Glacier		3
MMS555	Mountain Ecology and Bio-diversity		3
MMS556	Statistical Methods		2
MMS581	Practical Work - III		2
MMS591	Mountain Tourism Development: Policies & Plans	Elective (one)	2
MMS592	Mountain People & Livelihood		2
MMS593	International Cooperation, Diplomacy & Mountains		2

Third Semester

Course code	Subjects	Credit Hours
MMS631	Field Work - I (Research)	2
MMS632	Field Work - II (Research)	4
MMS633	Case Study: Mountains Safety Protocols (Research)	1
MMS634	Case Study: Environmental Impact of Mountains Tourism  (Research)	1
MMS649	Dissertation Proposal Seminar (Research)	1

Fourth Semester

Course code	Subjects	Credit Hours
MMS697	Dissertation Defense (Research)	2
MMS698	Publication of Scientific Article (Research)	3
MMS699	Dissertation (Research)	9