Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) is a 4-year, eight-semester program by Pokhara University.
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Must have passed Grade 12 examination with:
Candidates with a Diploma in Health Care are also eligible for admission.
A minimum CGPA of 1.8.
At least D grade in every subject of both Grade 11 and 12.
English I
Principles of Management
Computer & IT Applications
Principles of Health Care
Anatomy & Physiology
English II
General Psychology
Introductory Micro-Economics
Principles of Hospital Administration I
Hospital Planning I
Business Communications I
Fundamentals of Sociology
Introductory Macroeconomics
Basic Mathematics
Principles of Hospital Administration II
Internship I
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
Data Analysis and Modeling
Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
Hospital Planning II
Basic Epidemiology
Health Policy & Program Management
Management of Human Resources
Health Information System
Business Research Methods
Biostatistics & Computer Application
Healthcare Inventory & Biomedical Equipment Management
Internship II
Principle of Marketing
Hospital Support Services Management
Healthcare Law
Introductory Disease Management
Health Care Project
Concentration I: Hospital Management (Two Courses)
Elective I: Hospital Management
Elective II: Health Management
Concentration I: Hospital Management (Two Courses)
Strategic Management
Internship III
Understand health care systems and hospital operations
Learn health policy, ethics, and public health principles
Manage health care finance, HR, and administration
Use health information systems and data analysis tools
Apply quality control and risk management in health care
Develop leadership and communication skills
Understand health laws and regulatory frameworks
Prepare for administrative roles in hospitals and health organizations
Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) is a four-year program offered by Pokhara University, aimed at students aspiring to pursue careers in healthcare management, clinical services, or research. The BHCM degree encompasses coursework in healthcare management along with general education and core business subjects.
This program is structured to prepare students for entry-level managerial roles within healthcare organizations. Graduates will gain knowledge and skills applicable to a range of non-clinical positions, such as in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes, medium-sized healthcare organizations, and roles like care coordination specialists. Opportunities also exist in insurance companies, community health groups, pharmaceutical and medical device industries, case management firms, and financial services within the healthcare sector.
Students will learn to analyze healthcare data and propose recommendations aimed at improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Additionally, the program emphasizes care coordination to enhance organizational efficiency and operations.
Combining classroom learning with practical training, the BHCM degree is ideal for those interested in the administrative side of healthcare. It lays a strong foundation for careers in healthcare and medical services management.
The program also prepares students for advanced studies or careers across various healthcare fields, including hospital administration, public and community health, biomedical research, medicine, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
