MBBS in Philippines

Refer to the table below for some of the highlights of the MBBS program for students planning to pursue careers in the medical field.

Refer to the list of Medical Universities in the Philippines for MBBS 2024, which the MCI, WHO, UNESCO, WDOMS, etc, recognize.

Candidates can refer to the table below for some of the top medical universities for MBBS 2024 in the Philippines.

Refer to the eligibility given below for candidates planning to pursue their medical career in Philippines.

• Educational Background
  • Candidates must have completed their Class 12 education in Science stream.
  • Also, the minimum marks criteria for General category students is 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and 45% aggregate marks for Reserved category students.
• Age Limit
  • Aspirants filling out the application form for MBBS in the Philippines must be at least 17 years old in the year they are applying for admission.
• Entrance Exam
  • National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET): Candidates are required to qualify for the NEET exam to be eligible for universities in the Philippines for MBBS.
  • National Medical Admission Test (NMAT): Additionally, students are required to appear for the NMAT exam, a medical aptitude test conducted in the Philippines, for admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program 
• However, few universities require an English Language Proficiency Test with a TOEFL or IELTS scorecard.

Follow the steps given below to complete the admission process for the MBBS program in the Philippines.

• First, students applying for MBBS in the Philippines should research the universities that offer MBBS programs, as well as their facilities, faculty expertise, location, preferences, and eligibility criteria.
• Once they are eligible for a particular university, students are required to complete the application form and submit it along with the required documents.
• Also, students are required to clear entrance exams such as NEET / NMAT and ensure they cross the minimum required cut-off or score in the entrance exams.
• Then, verify and review all the details carefully, and submit the application form to proceed with the enrollment process.
• However, once the application form is accepted, students are required to obtain a student visa from the embassy and follow the visa application process to make sure they have all the necessary documents.
• Finally, complete all the registration and enrollment processes by paying the tuition fees and attending the sessions. This will help students become familiar with campus facilities, academic policies, and other services available to them.

Candidates can refer to the list of documents that are required for pursuing their MBBS in Philippines along with a photocopy of the same.

• Class 10 Mark Sheet
• Class 12 Mark Sheet 
• School Leaving Certificate 
• School Transfer Certificate 
• Valid Passport 
• Birth Certificate 
• 10 Passport-sized colored photographs
• NEET Scorecard 
• Medical Certificate with HIV Test Report 
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Recommendation Letters (Optional)
• Bank Statement of the Student

Candidates can refer to the list of specializations and courses offered by the medical universities in the Philippines for Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) courses.

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Immunology
• Medical Ethics and Professionalism
• Medical Genetics
• Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Emergency Medicine
• Radiology
• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology

Additionally, the course duration for different programs such as MBBS / MD, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing are listed below.

• MBBS / MD: 6 years
• Dentistry: 5 years
• Pharmacy: 4 years
• Nursing: 4 years