Admission into Tertiary Education Programmes for the Academic Year 2022
The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) is pleased to announce the admission criteria, ability rating points and slots in various programs under KGUMSB for the Academic Year 2022 as mentioned below:
- Faculty of Nursing& Public Health (FNPH)
| Sl # | Programs | Eligibility criteria | Ability rating points | Scholarship | duration |
| 01 | BSc. Clinical Counseling | Class XII pass with 50% in Bioscience, English & Dzongkha | Biology-5, English -3, Dzongkha-3, Chemistry-2 & Physics-1 | (12) 6F + 6M | 4 years |
| 02 | BSc.Nursing & Midwifery | Class XII pass with 50% in Bioscience, English & Dzongkha | Biology-5, English -3, Dzongkha -3, Chemestry-2 & Physics-1 | (25) 15F + 10M | 4 years |
| 03 | Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | Class XII pass Science with a minimum of 40% each in English, Dzongkha, Biology or Physics or Chemistry Commerce: Class XII pass Commerce with a minimum of 40% each in English, Dzongkha and Commerce/Accountancy Arts Class XII pass Arts with a minimum of 40% in English, Dzongkha and Geography |
1. Bioscience Biology-5, Chemestry-4 Physics- 3, English -3, & Dzongkha -2 2.Pure science Chemistry-4,Physics-3 Maths- 2, English-3 &Dzongkha- 2 3. Commerce Commerce /accountancy -4, English- 3, Dzongkha- 2 & 2 other subjects- 2 each 4. Arts Geography-4 English- 3 ,Dzongkha -2, 2 other subjects- 2 each |
(25) 15F+ 10M | 3 years |
| 04 | Diploma in Community Health & Medical Technology | Class XII Pass with 45% in Bioscience, English and Dzongkha | Biology-5, English -3, Dzongkha -3, Chemistry-2 & Physics-1 | (100) 46F + 54M | 3 years |
| Total intake | 162 |
Remark: The students of a diploma in Community Health and Medical Technology will undergo one year common course. After which the students will be given options to choose the programs based on their interest and merit ranking in Community Health and various fields of Medical Technology courses namely Dental, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Orthopedic, Anesthesia, Eye, Radiology, Physiotherapy, ENT and, Emergency Medical Responder.
- Faculty of Traditional Medicine (FoTM)
| Sl # | Programs | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Scholarship | Slots | Duration |
| 1 | BSc. Traditional Medicine (Drungtsho) | For Science students: Class XII pass with 60% in chemistry and biology, 70% in Dzongkha and 50% in English For Rig-shung: Class XII pass with minimum 60% each in choenjug, ngagtag/Nyen-nga, Dzonghka/Dazhung and 50% in English. |
Biology-5, Dzongkha -5, Chemistry -5, English -2 & Physics-1 For Rig-shung: Choenjug-5, Dzongkha/Dazhung-5, Ngagtag/Sumtag-5, Nyen-nga-2, & English-2 |
4 for Science 4 for Rigshung | 08 | 5 years |
| 2 | Diploma in Traditional Medicine (Menpa) | For Science students Class XII pass with 50% in Biology, Chemistry, English and 60% in Dzongkha For Rig-Zhung: Class XII pass with 55% in Choenjug,Ngagtag/ sumtag, Nyen-nga& Dzongkha/Dhazhung and 45% in English. |
For Science: Biology-5, Dzongkha -5, Chemistry -5, English -2 & Physics-1 For Rig-Zhung: Choenjug-5, Dzongkha/Dazhung-5, Ngagtag/Sumtag-5, Nyen-nga-2, English -2 |
6 for Science 6 Rigshung | 12 | 3 years |
| Total | 20 | |||||
To facilitate the smooth coordination in the application process, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan has requested RUB to use their online admission system for submission of the application into academic programs under Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB).
Therefore, all interested students are asked to log on to www.rub.edu.bt for submission of the application.
Note: Online application will start from 10th May and close on 24th May 2022.
For further information, call +975 02-328999/997/990 during office hours.
Vacancies for self-finance in the Faculty of Traditional Medicine:
| Program | Self -funding |
| BSc in Traditional Medicine | 2 seats |
| Diploma in Traditional Medicine | 3 seats |
| BSc-Traditional-Medicine(Zhung-Dratshang/ Shedra) | 2 seats |
| Diploma in Traditional Medicine (Zhung-Dratshang/ Shedra) | 2 seats |
For self-funding, interested candidates fulfilling the above mentioned criteria are asked to apply through email at tshering.lham87@kgumsb.edu.bt. For details contact Deputy Dean Student Affairs at Mobile No-17969674.
Registrar