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Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH) is a prominent constituent faculty within the esteemed Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB). It has a history dating back to 1974, when it was first established as the “Health School”. In 1989, it underwent a significant upgrade and was renamed as the Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS), marking a pivotal milestone it its journey.As a testament to its excellence, the RIHS became one of the founding member colleges of the prestigious Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in 2003. Subsequently, in 2013 it was renamed as the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health under the umbrella of the KGUMSB.
- 1982 started training of General Nurse Midwife and Medical Technicians for hospitals
- 1989 upgraded as The Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS)
- 1999 celebrated Silver Jubilee
- 2001 started 2 year Bachelors in Nursing conversion course in collaboration with La Trobe University, Australia. 3 (52) batches graduated.
Latest Updates and announcement
Announcement
The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health is pleased to announce the results for the applicants who are selected to undergo two-year BSc. NM In-service (Self-financed) for the academic year 2026 to 2028 as per announcement reference no. FNPH/TRG/01/Admission/24/4583...
In Country Scholarship (Bachelors in Nursing and Midwifery) Announcement
Ref. No. KGUMSB/HR/06/2025-26/1132 Date: 24th March 2026 In Country Scholarship Announcement The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), is pleased to announce the availability of...
In Country Scholarship (Masters in Midwifery) Announcement
Ref. No. KGUMSB/HR/06/2025-26/1131 Date: 24th March 2026 In Country Scholarship Announcement The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), is pleased to announce the availability of...
Ref. No. FNPH/PLG/04/HRM/2026/4664 26th March, 2026 NOTIFICATION The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), KGUMSB is pleased to notify the shortlisted applicant for the post of core faculty...
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Faculty of Nursing & Public Health is pleased to announce that the following applicants are selected to undergo two-year Bachelor of Public Health (Self-financed) for the academic year 2026 to 2028.
NOTIFICATION
The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan is pleased to announce the result of the selection interview held on 16th March, 2026, for the post of core faculty from Department of Physiotherapy, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck...
Courses We Offer
BSC IN CLINICAL COUNSELING
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY ENT CARE
BSC IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY EYE CARE
BSC IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (IN-SERVICE)
DIPLOMA IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY ORTHOPEDIC AND TRAUMA CARE
BACHELORS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (IN-SERVICE)
DIPLOMA IN DENTAL HYGIENE
DIPLOMA IN ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY AND MEDICAL IMAGING
DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
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