MS Ophthalmology is a three year post graduate program run by Kathmandu University. M.S. in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate course in medicine that involves an advanced study of the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An Ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. The curriculum includes components such as Orbital and Ocular Anatomy, Gross anatomy, Histology, Ocular Physiology, Ocular Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in relation to Ocular Immunology.

The course essentially aims to equip students with:

a strong scientific understanding of the fundamentals of ophthalmology through a combination of mentoring and didactic education
clinical skills in all sub-specialties of ophthalmology
broad surgical experience in the discipline
skills to write literature reviews
critical thinking skills to make informed patient care decisions
a thorough comprehension of ethical, legal, and moral issues required in eye care and medical care
fundamental business and managerial skills for a systems-based practice

Eligibility

MBBS or equivalent from institutions recognized by the government of Nepal.
Registered in Nepal Medical Council.
Registered in the respective medical council of the applicant's own country for foreign candidates.
One year experience (Except for MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences excluded).
Candidates should score a minimum of 50% (Pass marks) in the Entrance Examination conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be on the merit list.

Exam format

Single best response type with Multiple Choice Questions.
Four options (A,B,C,D).
No. of questions: 200
Recall: Understanding: Application: 30:50:20
Duration: 3 hours including one-time voluntary toilet break (To be allowed only after an hour).

Weightage

S.No.	Subjects	Marks
Clinical
1	Medicine	18
2	Surgery	18
3	Obstetrics and Gynecology	12
4	Pediatrics	12
5	Orthopedics	10
6	Otorhinolaryngology	10
7	Opthalmology	7
8	Anaesthesiology	7
9	Psychiatry	7
10	Radiology	7
11	Dermatology	7
Sub-Total		115
Basic Medical Sciences
12	Anatomy	12
13	Physiology	12
14	Pathology	10
15	Pharmacology	10
16	Biochemistry	8
17	Microbiology	8
Sub-Total		60
18	Community Medicine + Research Methodology (6+4)	10
19	Forensic Medicine	5
20	Questions related to mandatory CPD (Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills)	10
Total		200

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