Studying MBBS in the Philippines is becoming very popular among Indian students, as they do not need to learn a new language like Chinese and Russian for studying medicines in China and Russia respectively. More than 95% of people speak English here. And medical institutes in the Philippines offer education equivalent to MCI (Medical Council of India). Indian students love studying medicines at universities like Angeles University Foundation, University of Perpetual Help, AMA School of Medicine, and Davao Medical School.

Tuition Fees

Fees are the ones most of the students want to know before finalizing a decision for MBBS in the Philippines. The total course fee varies from one medical institute to another in the Philippines. If you want to have an undergraduate medical degree in Rs 10 Lakh, you may get in medical institutes with poor infrastructure and low-quality education. You can consider having high-quality education in medicines at an investment of 15–20 lakhs. Here is a list of top medical schools with approximate fees in Indian currency:

Eligibility

Most of the medical institutions have approximately the same eligibility criteria. Indian students willing to pursue their MBBS in Philippines need to have at least 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology in the higher secondary exams. They must pass their 12th exam from a recognized board/university in India.

Duration and Teaching Medium

The undergraduate medicine course in the Philippines is BS MD, which is equivalent to MBBS in India. It is of 5 years plus a 1-year internship. The medium of instruction is strictly English.

Advantages of pursuing MBBS in the Philippines

· Low tuition fees with flexible payment options

· Instruction in English

· Availability of Indian Vegetarian and Non- Vegetarian foods

· US Education pattern (BS+MD)

· Interactive teaching method

· 6 year course including one-year clinical rotation

· Pleasant weather being a tropical country

· Primary concentration on offering practical knowledge and skills

· Higher passing percentage

· Gateway to the USA

· Last but not least Philipino people are very friendly and accept people with great warmth and hospitality.

The Philippines offers an excellent opportunity for Indian graduate students. The students with bachelor degrees like BAMS, B-Pharma, and B.Sc. can go for a year MBBS course.

After MBBS in the Philippines

After completing their undergraduate study in medicine, Indian students are eligible to pursue any postgraduate medical course in any country of the world.

For Indian students who want to come back to India they will have to write NEXT and qualify it to pursue MD/MS in India or initiate their practice.

Facts about the Philippines

Population -11 crore (approx.)

Capital -Manila

Language -Filipino, English

Religion -Christianity (90%), Islam (6%)

Currency -Peso

Key Cities -Manila, Davao, Quezon

Exchange Rate -1 Philippino Peso = 1.30 INR

GDP per capita -9538.82 USD ‎(2019)

Climate -Tropical, Hot, Humid