Studying MBBS in Philippines is a good option for Indian students who wish to study in MCI /NMC approved medical programs at low-cost medical colleges with a very attractive fee structure.
The medical course in Philippines is called the MD program [Doctor of medicine]. The MD program is equivalent to MBBS of UK, India, Pakistan and other Commonwealth countries. This degree comprises of medical theory, practicals and clinical rotation giving a better exposure to the students. The degrees obtained from medical universities in Philippines are recognized by World Health Organization and Medical Council of India.
Philippines is one the countries known for providing a quality education in medicine like MBBS, MD etc. The higher level of practical sessions and experienced teaching staff in Medical colleges of Philippines has gained significant popularity around the world. The infrastructure of the medical universities, the curriculum and atmosphere in the colleges of Philippines makes it a preferred location of education for international students. The cost of the complete MBBS course in Philippines is much lower as compared to other countries.
The medical universities are approved by the Medical Council of India(MCI) and WHO. The medium of teaching is English which breaks the major barrier of communication for international students. The calculations say that the students who have completed MBBS, MD courses from Philippines are known to have 100% success rate, in the region under USMLE.
Capital | Manila |
Official Language | English |
English Speaking Population | 95% |
Indian Population | 25% |
Maximum Temperature | 30* C |
Religion | Christian |
Population | 10.51 Crores |
Currency | Philippine Peso |
Nearby Countries | Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Palau. |
Exchange rate | 0.68 |
Time difference between Philippines and India | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
Travel time from India | 10 hours |
Degree Awarded | MD equivalent to MBBS in India |
Intake for MBBS in Philippines | September |
Duration of MD/MBBS Program | 6 Years |
Eligibility | 50% Marks in PCB , NEET Qualified |
Medium of Teaching | English |
Living cost in Philippines | 120 $ Per month. |
Fees for MBBS in Philippines | 19 Lacs to 28 Lacs (INR). |
Recommended Universities by Doctor’s Direction Consultancy. | Davao Medical School Foundation Inc., AMA School of Medicine, Our Lady of Fatima. |
Recognition of Medical Universities in Philippines. | NMC,WHO,FAIMER, Ministry of Education Philippines. |
Next Coaching | YES , For 6 Years. |
Course | Total Duration |
MBBS (Bachelor) | 6 Sears |
Dentistry(Bachelor) | 5 Years |
Pharmacy(Bachelor) | 4Years |
Nursing(Bachelor) | 4 Years |
Syllabus for Pre-Medical Course.
DURATION | SUBJECTS |
1st term | Calculus and Analytical, Geometry, Biochemistry, Plant Morpho-Anatomy, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, General Psychology, Parasitology . |
2nd term | Plant Physiology, Fundamentals of Genetics, Animal Physiology, Entomology, Freshwater Biology, General Microbiology, Philosophy of Man, Development Biology. |
3rd term | Ecology, Education for Sustainable, Development, Research Methodology, Systemic Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Comparative Religion, Politics and Governance. |
4th term | Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings, Econ, Human Genetic, Radiation Biology, Histology & Micro-Technique, Research in Bio, Immunology. |
Syllabus for MBBS (MD) in Philippines .
DURATION | SUBJECTS |
1st term | Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, Physiology, Neuroscience, History of Medicine , Preventive & Communication, Medicine, Biothics. |
2nd term | Pharmacology, General Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Parasitology, Medicine-1, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pediatrics-1, Surgery, Neuroscience 2, Psychiatry. |
3rd term | Pediatrics-2 Surgery-2, Medicine-2, Internal Medicine, Legal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiology, Neuroscience-3, Cardiology, Advanced Pathology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology. |
4th term | Surgery, Medicine, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Pediatrics , Obstetrics and Gynecology . |