MSc Medical Physics

The Master in Medical Physics (MMP) is a two-year postgraduate program, launched in 2026 AD by the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), to address Nepal’s critical shortage of Clinically Qualified Medical Physicists (CQMPs). For the inaugural year, the program offers two seats.

Since the introduction of ionizing radiation for medical use in Nepal in 1923, the fields of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology have expanded significantly, particularly with the rising incidence of cancer across the country. Despite this growth, Nepal has lacked a formal academic program aligned with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards to systematically produce clinically qualified medical physicists. Currently, medical physics services largely depend on a limited number of professionals trained abroad, a model that is insufficient and unsustainable for national healthcare needs.

The MMP program provides students with strong foundational knowledge in medical physics, preparing them to enter formal clinical residency training and progress toward becoming IAEA-aligned CQMPs. Graduates will be equipped to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective use of radiation in medical diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing patient safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Through this pioneering initiative, NAMS aims to strengthen national capacity in cancer care and diagnostic imaging, enhance the quality and safety of radiation-based medical services, and promote long-term self-reliance in Nepal’s healthcare system.