Central Department of Microbiology Tribhuvan University

Central Department of Microbiology (CDM) was established in 1990 under Institute of Science and Technology (IOST) at Tribhuvan University. It is the oldest and only institution in Nepal which offer both MSc and PhD degree in Microbiology.

Besides Central Department of Microbiology other eight TU affiliated colleges also offer the MSc degree in microbiology. Each year around 300 students are enrolled in MSc program of TU which is the highest enrolment in biological sciences and also in top of all affiliations given to private colleges of TU, Institute of Science and Technology. Similarly, every year around 700 students get BSc degree majoring in microbiology from 20 colleges of TU of which 8 are constituents and rests are TU affiliated colleges.

Central Department of Microbiology is highly recognized in USA and MSc degree holders from this department get admission directly in PhD without any further master 's degree.

Contact Address

Central Department of Microbiology
Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
Kathmandu, Nepal