MBBS in Philippines

Why MBBS in Philippines?

The Philippines, previously known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a peninsular country in Southeast Asia. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of about 7,641 islands, which are roughly divided into three major geographical regions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both of which are part of the Metro Manila region. The Philippines is bordered by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the southwest, and is bordered by Taiwan to the north, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east, and Malaysia. And Indonesia in the south.
The climate of the Philippines is similar to that of India. English is the official language of the Philippines and is spoken by 95% of the population. The Philippines is one of the best, warmest, and most friendly people in the world.

Basic Information about the Philippines:

• Capital City | Manila
• Official Language | English & Filipino
• Official Currency | Philippine Peso
• GDP | $ 314 billion
• Time Difference with India | Philippines is 2.5 hours ahead of India
• Population | 10.5 crores

MBBS in Philippines

• The Philippines is a great country for Indian students to do MBBS. Overseas MBBS in the Philippines is world-renowned. It offers the perfect combination of theoretical and practical knowledge and enables students to become successful practitioners. Distinguished medical universities in the Philippines include the AMA School of Medicine, Our Lady of Fatima University, and the University of Perpetual Help.
• The total cost of MBBS in the Philippines, along with food and accommodation, is between 2.5 to 3.5 million. English is the official language in the Philippines and therefore Indian students pursuing MBBS in the Philippines do not need to learn a new language. In addition, Philippine medical universities offer world-class infrastructure and faculty at one-third the coast of India.
• The MBBS in the Philippines is known as BS-MD. This is for an Indian student who is going to the Philippines after completing his twelfth degree. Students take the BS course (formerly also called the medical course) for a period of 2 years. The student then pursues a 4-year MD or Medic course, which is divided into 3 years of theoretical education and 1 year of clinical internship/rotation. Upon completion of the pre-medical course, a student must pass the NMAT (National Medical Admission Test) to be admitted to the 4-year medical program. While studying for the BS course, a student makes 4 attempts for NMAT and acquires learning materials to study for this exam. This test must be taken once to enter the medical course. You can also get a sample of NMAT paper from us. The total duration of MBBS in the Philippines is 6 years.
• *** Please do not believe any agent telling you that the MBBS in Philippines is for 5 years or even 5.5 years. They are only trying to fool you and make money from you. The MBBS in Philippines will take you a total of 6 years to complete and no less than that.***
• Warning***: We are also hearing a lot of agents luring students by asking them to study their 1st year of medicine in India and the remaining time in the Philippines. This is not valid and not legal as well. Kindly refer to the link attached here in order to clear your doubts. The Commission of Higher Education in the Philippines has issued a notice and put it up on the website of the Philippine Embassy in India.
  Have a look at it here:
• http://newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/newsroom/embassy-news/520-2018-06-18-06-15-06
• In addition to the cost of tuition fees, there are many other expenses that a student will have to bear, such as accommodation, food, visa extension, the cost of books, and even daily travel. Students can expect to get great Indian food in various universities that are offering MBBS in Philippine. This is because of the presence of Indian filth in any college offering MBBS in the Philippines. Students can also choose from a variety of foods.
  As per the figures available for 2012-2014, the MCI (FMGE) screening test passing percentage of students who did their MBBS in Philippines was 24.6%.

Why Study MBBS in Philippines for Indian students (Advantages)

The following are the advantages of studying MBBS in Philippines:

• English is an official language in the Philippines and hence the MBBS course is taught in English. The student does not need to learn the local language.
• The MBBS in Philippines fees is extremely low and affordable. The students even have the option of paying the fees in installments.
• The climate in the Philippines is tropical and hence it is very similar to India. Due to this, the disease pattern amongst Filipinos is similar to Indians. Thus an Indian student studying MBBS in Philippines gets exposure to treating patients with similar diseases as they would in India. This makes them ready for the long run and helps them in strengthening their profile.
• As English is an official language in the Philippines, students will not have a problem during their clinical rotations when they have to interact with local patients.
• Philippines is a former US colony and hence it follows the US education system. Thus students studying MBBS in Philippines have a very good chance of clearing the USMLE exam and going to the US.
• Students from India will find the weather in the Philippines as very similar to India and hence it is a much better alternative than a country such as Russia.
• The Philippines education system focuses a lot on providing the students with practical knowledge and skills.
• The final year of MBBS in Philippines is a full clinical rotation for the students.
• As per the National Board of Examinations in India which releases the FMGE passing percentage figures every year, during the period of 2012-2014 the Philippine medical graduates had the highest passing percentage at 24.6%. This figure was higher than Russia, China, Ukraine or Georgia.
• From 2012-13 to 2016-17, MBBS in Philippines had the 2nd highest MCI Passing Percentage (minimum 900 students).
• The MBBS in Philippines is a 6 year course with the last year being of clinical rotation.
• Philippines provides an ideal gateway to the US. Any student wishing to go to the US to do PG and practice in the US should do his or her MBBS from the Philippines.
• The MBBS in Philippines curriculum is such that it prepares the student for part 1 and part 2 of the USMLE exam.
• MBBS in Philippines Course Duration
• MBBS course duration in the Philippines is 6 years including clinical training in the Philippines. After this, the student can come to
• India and sit for the MCI screening test known as the FMGE and do his or her internship in India or can sit for any other global exams such as the USMLE (USA) or the PLAB (UK).

MBBS in Philippines After Graduation

• The Philippines offers a 4-year MBBS course to those students who have already finished their graduation in India. The student can save money that would have been otherwise spent on tuition fees, stay, and food and living expenses. MBBS in Philippines offers a subsidized fee structure for students who have already completed degrees such as B.Sc., BAMS, BHMS or B-Pharm in India. Contact AM Consulting for admission for MBBS in Philippines.

Top Medical College in Philippines

1 UV Gullas College of Medicine

UV Gullas College of Medicine accepts MBBS students from all over the world, not just the Philippines. At the UV Gullas campus, MBBS students from India, Thailand, Nigeria, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Iran, Nepal, Japan, and the United States study.

UV Gullas College of Medicine is an MCI and WHO-accredited medical school in Cebu City. UV Gullas College of Medicine has a 50-year history of preparing students for global competition in the medical profession and research.

2 Davao Medical School Foundation

The Davao Medical School Foundation, located in Mindanao, has a 44-year history of excellence in medical education and research.

Davao Medical School Foundation has been the best choice for MBBS abroad aspirants from all over Asia and other countries because it provides world-class medical education at an affordable price.

3 University of Northern Philippines

The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) is the first and oldest state university in the Philippines’ Northern Luzon province. It is a government-funded university that has been in operation for 106 years. The University of the Northern Philippines has an A+ rated medical school.

The University of Northern Philippines is one of the Philippines’ top-rated MCI-accredited universities. For the second year in a row, the University of Northern Philippines has been named the country’s top state university.

Tuition is $12.90L.

There is Indian food available.

The university has the distinction of being a Level IV university in the country.

4 Northern University Lyceum

Northwestern University’s Lyceum
Lyceum Northwestern University (L-NU), located in Dagupan City, Philippines, is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited university that serves as a beacon for learning and research. Lyceum Northwestern University has a more than 50-year history of producing knowledgeable and responsible doctors, as well as providing quality education and academic excellence in South Asia.

There is a large community of Indian students who come to our campus to pursue their long-held dream of becoming doctors.

5 Emilio Aguinaldo College

The Manila-based Emilio Aguinaldo College, which has received government recognition from the Council on Higher Education, is dedicated to training physicians who are up to date on changes in the medical field and diseases, while also being sensitive to the needs and care of patients.

Emilio Aguinaldo College is dedicated to providing students with a diverse range of clinical experience in hospitals and patient management methods. They are affiliated with seven hospitals. It is accredited by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and has a four-year curriculum that replaces the five-and-a-half-year MBBS programme offered in India. Emilio Aguinaldo’s training and education are rigorous and well-directed.