Do you dream to become a doctor? Do you want to make your doctor dreams come true? Are you worried about low marks? Are you worried about cost of medical education in your country? Today we are going to give you 10 reasons why studying MBBS in Philippines is worth it.
NMC & WHO Listed colleges
The top ranking Philippines medical colleges offer medical degree that is approved by Commission of higher education (CHED). All NMC approved Philippines Medical colleges are recognized and listed in World Health Organization (WHO), National Medical commission (NMC), Education Council for Medical Graduates (ECFMG), International Medical Education Directory (IMED).
Philippines Medical education follows US pattern which helps medical aspirants apply for higher education in US. Philippines education is structured in the best way where students are able to crack entrance exam for higher education in countries like US, UK, Australia and Canada.
No Donation and Low Fees
Almost every Philippines medical college is regulated and controlled by the Philippines ministry of education. This remains the major reason why Philippines Medical colleges do not have any accept any donation or capitation fees for students to get enrolled in medical colleges. On the other hand in countries like India Private medical colleges collect a huge sum of money from medical students as Capitation to offer them medical seat.
The actual tuition fee in Indian colleges varies between 15 lakhs to 25 lakhs. There are other charges collected from students in various names where the total expense comes close to 1 crore to 1.5 crore at an average for students to complete their course. On the other hand Philippines medical colleges offer top quality medical education where students can complete their course within a budget 14 lakhs to 30 Lakhs for their entire course duration depending on college. The Philippines MBBS Fees for top medical colleges varies from 2 lakhs to 5 lakhs per year depending on colleges.Â
Low Cost of Living
The cost of living in Philippines is very less compared to other countries along with there is very mere difference in Philippines currency and Indian currency that makes the Philippines more affordable. Indian students travelling to Philippines for their medical education will experience more or less similar cost as in their home country. The country has approximately 10 malls that are considered amongst the largest malls in Asia and entire world. Indian students are attracted towards facilities offered by Philippines medical colleges like ultra-modern class rooms, AC hostels, Indian food in canteen etc.,
English speaking country
It is well known that Philippines is the 3rd largest English speaking country in the world. Indian students will not have to learn a new language to learn medicine in Philippines. Philippines medical colleges have English as medium of instruction where every Individual Filipino citizen is very good in English. Indian students never have a barrier in communication. Most professors in medical colleges are working doctors from multi-specialty hospitals. It became very easy for every students to communicate with professors to clarify their doubts where communication is never an barrier as they speak good English.
Indian students have great communication problem in countries like China, Russia and Ukraine where they are forced to learn the countries native language. The professors speak and the lectures are made in their native language. The citizens of country also are not well versed in speaking English which creates a communication gap between foreign students and the localites.
Tropical Climate
Tropical climate in Philippines is one more added advantage for Indian students as India is a tropical country. Due to similar climatic condition the disease pattern remains same as India. When compared to cold countries like Russia and China students get better exposure to common diseases that prevail in India. The diseases in cold countries are completely different from that of diseases that prevail in countries having tropical climate.