INTRODUCTION

Officially the Republic of the Philippines, the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Philippines offers quality MBBS education at an affordable price. Compared to other US countries, tuition fees are very low and the educational model is similar to the US study-based model. In the Philippines, MBBS is known as MD (Doctor of Medicine).
MBBS in the Philippines is taught in English and is becoming increasingly popular with MBBS aspirants around the world. Unlike China and Russia, medical students do not need to learn additional languages to take MBBS courses. There are several NMC-accredited universities in the Philippines, including Perpetual Help, Bicol Medical College, and Angeles Medical College. There are several low-cost medical schools for Indian students in the Philippines.
The MD course is followed by a pre-medicine course that is called the BS (Bachelor of Science) program. This includes subjects in psychology, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Students who already have a bachelor's degree with a main bio stream can directly apply for 4 years MD Program.
This is one of the best places for Indian students to study MBBS in the Philippines.

WHY PHILIPPINES

MBBS in the Philippines is a relatively good choice compared to other countries. Philippines follow US study-based pattern and universities having low tuition fees. Also, the disease spectrum is similar to India and they consider English as their official language. This will make it easier for Indian students to live and study in the Philippines.

LANGUAGE
Filipino, a standardized version of Tagalog, is the national and official language along with English.

POPULATION
The current population of the Philippines is around 111,233,175, based on the latest United Nations data as amended by Worldometer.

COST
Accommodation and meals are not very expensive in the Philippines. Living expenses in the Philippines are 44.06% lower than in the United States.

FOOD
Chicken adobo: the famous Filipino dish. Also, Dishes range from the very simple, like a meal of fried salted fish and rice, to fish curry, chicken curry, complex paellas, and cozidos of Iberian origin created for fiestas. Popular dishes include longganisa (Philippine sausage), tapa (cured beef), torta (omelette), adobo (chicken or vinegar, oil and soy sauce, or cooked until dry), mechado (larded beef in soy and tomato sauce), afritada (chicken or pork and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce), kare-kare (oxtail and vegetables cooked in peanut sauce), crispy pata (deep-fried pig's leg), pancit (noodles), and lumpia (fresh or fried spring rolls).

AVERAGE TEMPRATURE IN PHILIPPINES
Average temperatures in the Philippines usually range between 21 °C (70 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) with the average yearly temperature coming in at around 26.6 °C (79.9 °F). Temperatures can fluctuate between regions and depending on the season, however generally January is the coolest month while May is the warmest.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Candidates must have passed their 10+2(Sr. secondary education).
• Minimum of 50% (45% for reserved category) marks with PCB from any recognized board.
• NEET qualification is mandatory.

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• 10th Original Marksheet.
• 12th Original Marksheet.
• Passport Original.
• Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Office.
• Affidavit Of Financial Support & No Objection Clearance.
• Bank Statement For 6 Months with Minimum Closing Balance Of 5 Lakhs.
• NEET Admit Card & NEET Marksheet.

 

BENIFITS OF MBBS IN PHILIPPINES

• The medium of instruction is English, also locals speak the English language.
• Highest FMGE passing ratio.
• Medical education in the Philippines is based on US study-based pattern.
• Universities are recognized by WHO and NMC.
• Global accreditations are given to universities in the Philippines.
• Philippines climate is similar to India’s climate.
• Disease spectrum similar to that in India.
• 4th-year Clerkship – Internship valid in India.