CTEVT PCL / Diploma in Health Sciences First Year Curriculum
Introduction
This curriculum is designed as the cornerstone for advanced studies and specialized fields within health science. A strong foundation in general science prepares students for specialized areas, ensuring they have the necessary background to tackle advanced coursework and professional practice with confidence. This preparation is crucial for success in medical research, clinical practice, and health policy.
Key Administrative Details
Teacher-Student Ratio
• Overall: 1:10 (institution level)
• Theory/Tutorial: 1:40
• Practical: 1:10
• 75% teachers full-time
Teacher Qualifications
• Coordinator: Master’s degree
• Subject Teacher: Master’s degree
• Demonstrators: Bachelor’s + 2 years experience
Teaching Methods
• Lectures & Discussions
• Demonstrations
• Simulations
• Field Work
• Practical Experiments
Evaluation Scheme
Pass Marks Requirement
Theory: Minimum 40% marks | Practical: Minimum 60% marks
Students must pass both internal assessment and final examination in each subject.
Internal Assessment
- Three internal assessments per subject per year
- Continuous assessment for practical experience
- Timely feedback provided to students
Final Practical Examination
- Evaluated by subject professional
- Max 20 students per evaluator
- Internal + External evaluators
Final Practicum Evaluation
| Component | Weightage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Practicum Attendance | 10% | Based on attendance records |
| Logbook/Practicum Book | 10% | Regularity and quality of records |
| Spot Performance | 40% | Assigned tasks and practical performance |
| Viva Voce (Internal) | 20% | Oral exam by internal faculty |
| Viva Voce (External) | 20% | Oral exam by CTEVT external examiner |
CTEVT PCL / Diploma in Health Sciences First Year Curriculum
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Question Patterns for Final Exam
For subjects with 80 marks (180 minutes)
| Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Answer | 2 | 20 | 60 min |
| Short Answer | 4 | 20 | 60 min |
| Very Short Answer | 10 | 20 | 40 min |
| Multiple Choice | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 36 | 80 | 180 min |
For subjects with 40 marks (90 minutes)
| Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Answer | 1 | 10 | 30 min |
| Short Answer | 2 | 10 | 30 min |
| Very Short Answer | 5 | 10 | 20 min |
| Multiple Choice | 10 | 10 | 10 min |
| Total | 18 | 40 | 90 min |
Curriculum Structure – First Year
All Programs Except Nursing | Total Marks: 1075 | Credit Hours: 35
| S.N. | Subject | Weekly Hours | Credit Hours | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepali | 3 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | English | 3 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | Social Studies | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | Physics | 6 (4L+2P) | 5 | 150 |
| 6 | Chemistry | 6 (4L+2P) | 5 | 150 |
| 7 | Zoology | 5 (3L+2P) | 4 | 150 |
| 8 | Botany | 5 (3L+2P) | 4 | 150 |
| 9 | Mathematics & Statistics | 6 (4L+1T+1P) | 5 | 125 |
| Total | 35 | 1075 | ||
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical
Additional Information
Attendance
Minimum 90% required for final exam
Medium
English and/or Nepali
Duration
3 years (Yearly system)
35 weeks per year
40 hours per week
Grading
Distinction: 80%+
First Division: 65-79%
Second Division: 50-64%
Pass: 40-49%
Back Papers
Must pass all subjects within 6 years of enrollment
Discipline
Strict rules against intoxication, dishonesty, drug use, weapons, threats
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)
Curriculum Development Division, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal
First Revisited 2004 | Second Revision 2016 | Second Revision 2024
For official information, refer to CTEVT documents