Study MBBS in Philippines

Philippines has the same disease spectrum as India. If you are planning to study MBBS Abroad, you can consider the Philippines so that you can get great exposure to treating Indian diseases in the Philippines.

There are other reasons also for choosing MBBS in the Philippines like low budget, world-class medical education combined with great hands-on practice. Indian students can also consider the above reason of having the same disease pattern in the Philippines so that they learn what they actually want to practice in India.

Let’s have a look at the other facts. Philippines medical institutes have a great diversity of international students. Every year more than 10000 students enroll in medical universities to study MBBS or MD courses in the Philippines. 50% out of these are from India because students find it more comfortable to study Medical courses in philippine than in any other country. In countries like the USA, UK, and other developed countries, one among ten physicians has been studied from the Philippines (according to the American physician statistics).

MCI/NMC Approved Medical Colleges in the Philippines

In this beautiful country, there are a bunch of academic institutions that provide medical courses. But here we have listed down the universities which are MCI and WHO approved and perfectly suitable for Indian students. They have more than 100 years of academic history and offer fully English medium courses with other benefits also.

• Ama School of Medicine
• University of Perpetual Help System Dalta
• Southwestern University Philippines
• V Gullas College of Medicine
• Davao Medical School Foundation
• Our Lady Fatima University

Note: Having a lack of knowledge about the universities may lead to a situation where any fake agent can easily misguide you and they will get you admission to any random university where you can waste your money and time. Because several universities are not MCI approved and recently opened. So they neither have enough experience nor follow global education standards.

So don’t let you come into that situation, always choose a reliable and authentic consultant to study MBBS Abroad

MBBS course duration in Philippines

The MBBS course in the Philippines is a little bit different from other countries because it is a combination of two courses BS+MS (Bachelor of surgery + Doctor of Medicine). The total course duration for completing a medical course from Philippines takes 5.8 years. Students will get a globally recognized degree with an education quality similar to the USA.

A glimpse of MBBS course in Philippines

Opting for an MBBS in a country like the Philippines opens a plethora of opportunities for medical aspirants who want to pursue MBBS. Here is a glimpse of the entire course division.

MBBS courses in philippine consist of 2 different courses. The first is known as BS (Bachelor of Science) which is a foundation course or a pre-medical course. The duration of this foundation course ranges between 10 months to 2 years depending upon the university. For pursuing MBBS in Philippines, you will get direct admission to this course.

Once you clear the BS course, you will have to take admission for MD (Doctor of Medicine). To become eligible for MD, you will need to appear in NMAT Exam (National Medical Admission Test).

You can also take admission in the MD course without appearing for the NMAT exam, but in the end, you will get the MD degree only if you have qualified NMAT with a minimum of 40% in the exam. Hence, this exam is mandatory to get an MD Degree from the Philippines.

Admission process

The admission process to enroll in Philippines medical universities is simple, if you contact CollegeClue. However, it requires a long documentation process and hard efforts but we take care of all of the things and make your admission process for MBBS Abroad Smooth and simple. We handle all the responsibilities in Indian and Philippines perfectly. If you or your children desire to study MBBS from Philippines without any stress, they just need to fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and should budget to pay the tuition fee which is very affordable in the Philippines, so we will be your best choice.

Eligibility for MBBS study in Philippines

Age – 17 years old (by the end of the year in which a candidate applying for MBBS abroad)

12th (PCM) – 50% marks for all general category students and 40% marks for reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC)

NEET Scorecard – The candidate must qualify for the NEET exam and the scorecard should not be older than 3 years

Documents required to admission for MBBS in Philippines

The admission process to enroll in Philippines medical universities is simple, if you contact CollegeClue. However, it requires a long documentation process and hard efforts but we take care of all of the things and make your admission process for MBBS Abroad Smooth and simple. We handle all the responsibilities in Indian and Philippines perfectly. If you or your children desire to study MBBS from Philippines without any stress, they just need to fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and should budget to pay the tuition fee which is very affordable in the Philippines, so we will be your best choice.

• Admission form (Need to be filled correctly)
• 12th mark sheet
• 10th mark sheet
• NEET Scorecard (Not older than 3 years)
• Original passport (Scanned copy of first and last page)

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Visa Application for Student to Study MBBS in Philippines

• Invitation letter from the university in which you are taking admission
• Original Passport (Minimum validity of 2 years)
• 12th Class certificate
• 10th Class certificate
• School leaving certificate
• Passport size photographs (10 to 15)
• Gap certificate (If any)

Our services for MBBS Study in Philippines

• Personalized counseling including detailed information about the Philippines and its universities
• Assistance in selecting the best institute
• Full documentation support
• Submission of application form
• Apostille attention
• Visa processing with 100% success rate
• Full travel assistant from booking air tickets to dropping to the particular university campus
• Currency Exchange
• Medical checkup
• Accommodation in Indian hostels
• Indian food cooked by Indian chefs
• Arrangement of students international ID card, hostel card, Sim card
• Police verification, Embassy verification

Make your MBBS journey smooth with our full-fledged services. We let you focus on your study only and we take all the burden of various processes from the documentation.

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Benefits of pursuing MBBS in the Philippines

As an Indian medical aspirant, you can choose the Philippines as your dream career destination because of the following reasons

No Language Barrier:

The Philippines is one of those countries which have a majority of English-speaking people and English as an official language. So communication will not be an issue while pursuing MBBS in Philippines.

International Education Hub:

The Philippines is known as an international travel hotspot and an educational HubSpot for students across the world. You will get a broad exposure to international culture and an opportunity to interact with the people of different countries across the world.

USMLE Preparation:

The education system of the Philippines especially for the medical stream is greatly influenced by the USA Education system. This will be a great advantage for those who want to practice their medicine in the USA. Because studying a similar course curriculum will help students in clearing the USMLE Exam which is mandatory to practice medicine in the USA.

MCI Approved Universities

The doctor of Medicines course is equivalent to the MBBS in India. And a degree from an MCI (Medical Council of India) approved university is completely valid in India. Medical aspirants who have graduated from the Philippines can easily practice their medicine in India.

High MCI Screening Passing Test/FMGE/NEET

Philippines Universities have the highest pass percentage ratio in comparison to the other countries, according to the latest report of NBE (National Board of Examination) which conducts the FMGE exam every year.

No capitation or Donation fee

No matter which college or university you choose, you will not be required to pay any fee for the sake of donation. This reduces the overall cost of MBBS in the Philippines and creates a huge difference when we compare it with MBBS in India.

Affordability

The Philippines government provides subsidized education facilities for its citizens. The currency of the Philippines is the peso which is lower than Indian Rupee. At present, 1 INR = 0.68 Peso. Thus the cost of living is similar or lower to the cost of living in India. This will be another great advantage of studying MBBS courses in the Philippines, especially for Indian students.

Plethora of Opportunities

As discussed above, the medical education system of the Philippines is of USA standard, so students get wide career options after completing their medical degree. They can choose options for pursuing post-graduation or other medical career options in the top countries like the UK, USA, Australia, and many more.

Climate

The Philippines also has a tropical climate like India so the disease spectrum is the same as India. It will give a better understanding for Indian students to treat people of the Philippines as the training and teaching will be most suitable for Indian diseases. Besides, Indian students won’t face any difficulty in surviving in the weather of the Philippines.

Academic Staff

Teaching faculties are renowned professors and researchers in various medical streams. They are all English people and are hired from countries like the USA and India. The student and teacher ratio is 10:1 or 12:1, which means a group of 10 or 12 students has 1 faculty. So that the faculty know each student by his/her name and students also get the full attention of the teacher and the opportunity to explore more in practical sessions.

Accommodation facility while studying MBBS in the Philippines

Accommodation is a major concern while pursuing MBBS from the Philippines but the universities offer separate facilities for Indian students where they can stay with their Indian companions from the same college or university. There are separate hostel facilities for boys or girls with 24*7 CCTV surveillance and a dedicated caretaker or guard for each hostel.

There are 2 or 3 seater rooms with all essential facilities like table, chair, high-speed internet, laundry, housekeeping, GYM, sports club and many more.

Food Facility at medical college of Philippines

Indian students are fond of Indian food and they miss it everywhere they go. So we have arranged all the Indian food facilities at the hostel premise. There is a mess in each hostel where all Indian veg and non-veg recipes are prepared by Indian chefs.

Students who want to cook their own food, can buy vegetables, Indian spices from the supermarket and start enjoying their own cooked food.

MBBS students lifestyle in Philippines

The local people of the Philippines are known as Filipinos, they are friendly and kind which makes Indian students comfortable. The education system of the Philippines focuses more on practical study so students get real-time experience in colleges. Students can enjoy college life while studying. Several cultural festivals, annual functions are conducted for students’ entertainment and overall personality development.

If we talk about the living cost in the Philippines then you may be surprised to know that the living cost of the Philippines is very less compared to other foreign countries. The prices of necessary things are almost the same in India. Many students who have done medical degrees from Philippines say that traveling cost is very low in the Philippines as compared to India. Students can find the clothes and shoes at the same price as they find them in India. Electronics products are quite costlier than in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What will happen if I enroll myself in a university not approved by MCI?
Ans. If you take admission to a Medical university or college outside India which is not recognized by MCI or Indian Embassy. You won’t be allowed to appear in FMGE or MCI screening tests.

Q.How many times does the FMGE exam happen for medical graduates?
Ans. FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Exam) happens twice a year. The next exam is expected to happen on 12 December 2021.

Q.How many times can a candidate appear for the MCI screening test or FMGE?
Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts. A candidate can appear for an MCI screening test without any age restrictions (updated till 2021)

Q.Where are the medical universities located in the Philippines?
Ans. All the universities listed above in the list are situated at beautiful locations connected to all major cities of the Philippines. The cities have international connectivity so that Indian students do not find any difficulty.

Q.How will I validate my degree in India after completing the MD course in Philippines?
Ans. All foreign medical graduates as well as Indian medical graduates will have to appear in the FMGE exam to validate their degree. This exam is now known as NEXT and it is mandatory for all medical graduates if they want to continue medical practice in India.