MBBS Abroad

The undergraduate program in medicine is called MD( Doctor of Medicine ) which is equivalent to MBBS in India.

The degree is recognized as equal to MBBS by the Medical Council of India(MCI). For verification, one can check the Website of the Indian Embassy in Philippines.

In Philippines (as per US Pattern) MD is done after BS (Bachelor of Science).

In countries which are having 10+2 pattern, students can take Admission in BS-MD course. Generally, BS is of One Year to One and a Half Year Degree Course, Whereas MD is a Four Years Course.

Yes BS-MD course is a dual degree course since you get two degrees, one of BS and another of MD.

Yes. For Graduate Students, BS is not required. So one has to do 4 Years MD course.

For the undergraduate program (BS-MD) 50% marks are needed in class twelve (10+2) with Physics, Biology and Chemistry. NEET Qualified for Indians.

Six Years

95% of the Philippines speak English so one will not have a language problem. In all the medical universities and colleges in Philippines, the medium of instruction is English, so students don't face communication problems in campus or outside.

US pattern and methods are used for teaching in all the universities in Philippines. There is an enhancement of clinical skills with a problem-based learning method. New teaching techniques deployed ensure that the students get exposure to research projects ensuring skill development.

The fees vary from college to college. The medical colleges in Philippines are the most affordable. The best part is that there is no donation. Generally, the Tuition Fee for Five years lies between 20,000 USD 30,000 USD payable in yearly Installments.

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The basic documents needed for admission are copies of class 12th mark sheet, date of birth proof and passport.

MD courses in Philippines are recognized by World Health Organization (WHO), Medical Council of India(MCI). They are listed in Educational Commission of Foreign medical Graduate (ECFMG) and International Medical Education Directory (IMED). It is always better to check with Indian Embassy on their website.

The Philippines in general has tropical weather. It is quite similar to Indian weather in many ways, the average temperature round the year is between 28 degrees to 32 degrees Celsius.

The universities help in accommodating students outside the campus if they don’t have a facility for accommodating inside the campus. Every university makes sure that the international students are accommodated whether inside the campus or outside. There are separate accommodations for girl students and separate for boy students.

A variety of foods is available there including vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food. You will find both North and South Indian Food.

Philippines is the best place for medical education for girls. It is a female-dominated society, where you would find females working in all workplaces; females constitute more than 60% population in Philippines. Thus Philippines is the safest bet for girls.

There are uniforms for all the medical universities. Every university has its separate dress code keeping in mind that the image of a physician to be should be very professional.

Yes, Students do get a vacation. Every university has its own timetable set for the year, students visit home or elsewhere according to that.

Philippines is an affordable place as per Indian standards. The cost of living for the students is not too high there. the total fee involved in the MD course is much cheaper than it is in India. Generally speaking, a maximum of Rs. 32-35 Lacks is enough for 5 Years, which includes Tuition Fee, Hotel and Mess Expenditures, Dress, Books, Tool Kits, VISA fee, Local transportation, International Airfares (3-5 times), etc.

Studying medicine in Philippines is much cheaper than in India and equivalent to MBBS in India. The most important factor is that there is no donation involved in studying medicine there.

No there is no such policy for medical students. The medical students are only allowed to focus on their studies.

There is no policy of refund of fees once the student is admitted.

The currency of Philippines is called "Peso".

The money can be kept in cash or traveler's checks initially. Later on, students can have all kinds of bank transactions by opening a bank account. Debit cards and credit cards are accepted by major hotels, restaurants and stores. One can find ATMs almost everywhere.

The people in Philippines are very friendly and lively, belonging to multi-cultured society. Philippines is known for its hospitality. It has a mixture of different cultures and communities from western as well as neighboring eastern countries as in the earlier times Philippines was ruled by Spain And America. This makes the international students very relaxed and comfortable.

Christianity is by far the largest religion in the Philippines. More than 90% of Filipinos are Christian.

With its long coastline, the Philippines is gifted with stretches of pristine white sand beaches surrounded by crystal clear waters. Its capital city is Manila. it has a mixture of different cultures and communities. Filipinos love fast food, film and music. Fast food outlets are found on every street corner. American global fast-food chain stalwarts have entered the market as well.

Students with marks less than 50% in science are not eligible to get admission in medicine program.

After obtaining the degree, it is mandatory for the students who have studied in Philippines or abroad for that matter, to pass the examination conducted by the Medical Council Of India(MCI) to practice freely in India. It is the norms as laid down by MCI.