NMC New Guidelines for MBBS in Philippines

MBBS in Philippines is a combination of BS (Bachelor of Surgery) and MD (Medicine of Doctor). There is no doubt this destination is best to study MBBS abroad. But after the new guidelines of NMC, this changed. Previous the MBBS courses are divided into two parts that is BS+MD.

Before the new guideline of NMC, the Philippines universities considered 10+2 equal to 11th class and students compulsory to study BS program before pursuing MBBS. The BS (Bachelor of Surgery) course duration is 1 year after completing this program then, candidates appear NMAT exam, after that can get admission to the MD (MBBS) program. 

After the new guidelines of NMC, the BS course is eliminated. Dear students, this is exciting news for Indian aspirants who wish to study MBBS in the Philippines. Those students who want to pursue MBBS in the Philippines can get direct admission after completing the 12th standard. 

CHED is just like an NMC (in India) in the Philippines they accept all the new rules and regulations of NMC. Now here is BS eliminated in the MD course. After the elimination of the BS course in MD the course duration is 5.5 years here is the 4.5 years of MD course and one year of the internship program. 

Now accepting the new guidelines of NMC through the Philippines universities MBBS degree is valid in India as well as the world. Indian students who plan to study MBBS in the Philippines can easily learn medical science because here are the whole MBBS course available in English apart from that, the MBBS fees in Philippines are much more affordable for ordinary students as well. 

Moreover, students don’t need to take any kind of examination after completing the MBBS course for licensing to practice in the Philippines. In previous times students clear some exams after one year course of BS to enter in MD course. The MD course in the Philippines is equivalent to the MBBS course in India. In the end, now all things are good here for those who want to study MBBS in Philippines. 

About the Philippines 

• The Philippines is the second largest archipelago country in the world. The Philippines is made of 7640 islands. 
• There are 175+ languages in the country
• The Philippines is the 3rd largest English-speaking country in the world. Here more than 95% of the population speaks English. English is the official language of this country. 
• It has a very higher education standard with more than 5000 students Indian students studying MBBS in the Philippines. 
• The literacy rate of the Philippines is 96.29% which is very highest in the world. 

MBBS in Philippines Eligibility Criteria 2022

Students we introduce the whole eligibility criteria for those who wish to study MBBS in the Philippines. Students can fulfil these requirements.

• Students complete 17 years of age at the time of admission.
• Applicants need to have 50% marks in PCB in the 12th class.
• Reserved category students required at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 12th standard.
• Candidate must be qualified for the NEET exam.

MD Syllabus Course for Indian Students 

This is the updated syllabus for MD (MBBS) course for Indian students. 

Is MBBS in the Philippines the same as that in India?

Firstly, the MBBS in Philippines is a combination of BS (Bachelor of Surgery) and MD (Medicine of Doctors) but is similar to an MBBS in India. There is only MD available course for medical aspirants.