Philippines
Philippines
If you have lost your opportunity to get a medical seat in India you can opt to study your MBBS degree in Philippines; in a leading medical university recognized by WHO and Medical Council of India (MCI). You can go to the US or UK after your MBBS from Philippines, or do your practice in India after an entrance test.
MBBS is known as MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Philippines. Philippines universities and colleges are known for its quality and sending thousands of every year to work in USA, UK, and other western countries. The country has 40 medical colleges and universities those are recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) and Medical Council of India (MCI).
MD Program Philippines is recognized by Medical Council of India as equivalent to MBBS degree in offered by Indian medical institutions. Once you complete the MD degree in the Philippines, you have to clear a screening test named Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) then only you will be able to start the medical practices or join advance studies of medical courses in India medical institutions.
Philippines was under the rule of Spain for 333 years and then became a colony of USA for 50 years during the industrial revolution. During this period, the USA authorities had designed Philippines education system similar to their own education system. The medical course MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Philippines is quite comparable to that of the USA.
The total tuition fees for MD (MBBS) course in Philippines is around Rs.15 lakhs which is much lower than private medical colleges in India. Similarly the monthly living expenses including food and accommodation, transportation and other basic expenses will make around Rs.12000.
Unlike studying MBBS in Russia, Ukraine or China, Philippines is much easier for Indian students. English is the official language of Philippines besides 95% of the population speaks in English language. The sign boards, road directions, official and business transcripts and communications are done in English language like in India. Philippines is World’s third largest English speaking country.
Climate and weather of Philippines is similar to India, a tropical weather. The average temperature of Philippines is around 26 degrees. Because of similar climatic condition like India, you will see patients from Philippines having similar types of diseases. So your study of treatment in Philippines will give hands on experience so later practicing in India will be familiar.
The MBBS degree awarded by Philippines medical institutions is called MD (Doctor in Medicine) like in the USA. Out of 10000 students take admissions every year from foreign countries, 2000 are from India only. This is just because the medical institutions in Philippines are recognized by WHO and MCI as similar as in India and other leading countries.
Let us explore more about Admission process and studying in Philippines medical universities
Like Indian medical institutions, your MD course in Philippines offer study in Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Primary Health Care, Pharmacology,etc. It also includes subjects such as Microbiology, General Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Physical Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Medicine, Legal Medicine, EENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dermatology, Radiology and Rehabilitation Medicine.
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If you want to study MD / MBBS in Philippines, you need student Visa from Philippines Embassy in India. You can obtain your student visa in India and then travel to Philippines after that for study. But it is generally seen that getting a direct student visa from Indian Embassy takes time, so students get Tourist Visa first travel to Philippines and convert it to Student Visa after they land in Philippines.
Your university in Philippines provides the necessary documentation that helps you acquire a student visa at the earliest. It generally takes two months of time to get the tourist visa converted to a student visa.
Philippines Embassy gives student visa only after completion of 18 years of age. If you are at the age of 17 years of age and to travel to Philippines, you need to get a Special Study Permit (SSP) which is valid for six months. Every six months, this SSP have to be renewed until you cross 18 years of age and becomes eligible for general student Visa. All the universities and colleges accept SSP (Special Study Permit (9A)) for the enrollment in medical course. After you attain 18 years, SSP will be converted to Student Philippine Visa (9F).
After the students get the student visa, the passport is stamped to reflect the current visa status of the student along with the enrolled university.
At Adept we provide all kind of guidance so you can arrange the right documents required to apply for your student visa. To know more about Visa requirements and preparation meet our visa expert for Philippines at our office or just call at: 9000511144, 9010811144
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