Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the Sphere of Medicine Education in the Philippines?
MBBS in the Philippines is one of the best courses in the world. Being a colony of the USA for 50 years, they have established a relationship with them that has helped them getting not only the international recognition but also the students get a chance to start their career in the countries like the USA, UK, Australia, India and New Zealand. The MD program of Philippines is equivalent to MD in the USA, MBBS in MBBS in Australia, India and the UK, MD in Canada, MBBS in Germany.
2. What is the Eligibility of Admission for MBBS in the Colleges of Philippines?
The applicant should be from 18 years to 60 years and can be a citizen of any country.
For Under Graduate Medical Program(MBBS) one has to complete class 12 or HSSC with a minimum of 50% in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
For Graduate (MS. MD), you need to have 50% in undergraduate in medicine.
3. What is the Duration of the course?
The total duration of the MBBS course is 5 to 5 ½ years for a student after class 12.
The first 1 year 4 months are called Bachelor of Science program that stresses on the basics of medicine. Next 4 years are all about clinical rotation and core medicine. Next 3 years of post-graduation is for residency training similar to the USA.
4. How to Get All the Information from any Local Office?
Send your queries to us. We will share it with our representative in your city and they will connect with you.
5. What are the Fees of the Course?
It will vary depending on which university you want to get admission to. Once you share your information, we will give you the fees structure accordingly.
6. What is the amount of voltage used in the Philippines?
The number of voltage ranges within 220. You can buy converters and power strips locally.
7. I need a list of documents for the admission.
Initially, you have to provide the photocopy of the mark sheets of class 10 and 12. Later on, you have to give the passport, income proof and many other documents. At the time of the query, you will get a final list.
8. Why Should You get Admission Through Us?
- We have the legal authorization from the university
- We bring on the table a decade of experience
- We offer all the relevant information to you for the course
- You can connect with the doctors working in the USA, UK, India through us
9. When the Universities are founded?
The universities are founded decades back. You will be redirected to the relevant pages for the right information depending on each university.
10. What Types of Vaccines do I need for the Philippines?
Follow this guideline for students coming to the Philippines: Hepatitis A (within prior 10 years); Hepatitis B (within prior 5-10 years), Japanese B Encephalitis (within prior 3 years); Tetanus (within prior 10 years); Polio (within prior 10 years); and Typhoid (once). Students 55 and older should also have a Pneumococcal Vaccine.
11. Do WHO or the MCI Recognize the Degrees?
The degrees are recognized by WHO as well as Commission for Higher Education and Development (CHED). MMBS in the Philippines is recognized by MCI too.
12. What is the Medium language in the Philippines?
It is English which makes it easier for students who come to study MBBS in the Philippines.
13. Where can I find a daily market?
There is an adjacent market for daily needs.
14. Is there any hostel facility on campus?
Yes, there is. The international students can get hostels with single, double, triple beds, AC/Non AC and attached bathroom.
15. What is the Time of Admission?
Generally, the pre-medical admission happens in two terms, June and November.
16. How is the Weather in the Philippines?
It is tropical weather in the Philippines. You can find three seasons, Monsoon (from June to September with frequent heavy shower), Cold (from October to February when temperature hardly goes down than 25 degrees) and summer (from March to May when the temperature goes higher.)
17. Will I get Laundry, Canteen, internet, etc?
All of these facilities are available at extra cost.
18. Can I cook my own Food?
If you are getting your apartment outside campus, you can. In campus, you can get meals from the canteen.
19. What about pure vegetarian food?
It is available and cooked by pure vegetarian cooks too.
20. Is there any particular dress code?
Yes, the Philippines MBBS colleges have a uniform.
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