University of Northern Philippines

Philippines medical system accepted by Medical council of India (MCI) is BS-MD of 5.5 (1.5 + 4 ) years together. Students are to complete 1.5 years of Basic Science(BS) and 4 years of MD (Doctor of Medicine). This BS-MD together is considered as equal to MBBS in India on clearing the MCI screening test. In countries like USA, Canada, Australia, it is a total of 8 years for BSMD. The students are to complete 4 years of Basic Science(BS) and 4 years of MD (Doctor of Medicine) in America, Canada or Australia.

Just like MCAT exam in USA or Canada, in Philippines the students are required to qualify NMAT exam with the required cut off mark in order to seek progression to MD after BS. NMAT is emphasised in order to make the foundation very strong before the students face medical papers in MD. This make the students well equipped to deal with medical papers in a very comprehensive and systematic pattern. This system has helpeduniversities in Philippines to maintain high pass rate in MD. The pass rate of MD in Philippines is much higher than the pass rate of MBBS in Indian medical colleges.

University of Northern Philippines [UNP] is very attractive in terms of quality of medical educationand the affordability of fee structure. The tuition fee of private universities in Philippines is much higher than that of UNP. Being a government university, UNP maintains its low fee structure for international students with a social goal towards international communities.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a graduate with biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics as main subjects with minimum 70% of mark.

Affiliations

• MCI - Medical Councilof India
• WHO - World Health Organisation
• FAIMER - International Directory of Medical Education
• USMLE based curriculum.

Fee structure

• The fees per semester for
• BS - 1000$ (Rs 64000)
• MD - 1300$ (Rs 83200)

Hostel facilities

Hostels are available for both local and international students. Rooms with both a/c and non-a/c are available. The hostels are maintained clean.

Advantages of UNP

• Very affordable fees
• Government University
• Located in the peaceful city of Vigan
• High security and safety for girl students
• Well experienced faculties
• Classes held systematically unlike private universities
• Expert NMAT preparation
• USMLE based curriculum
• MCI, WHO, FAIMER - recognised
• MCI screening test assistance
• Very supportive faculties and staffs
• Separate hostels for girls and boys
• Recreation facilities - Sporting, Gymnasium
• Hostels with Indian food, Air condition, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities.
• Many toppers of MCI screening test are from UNP
• Best teaching facilities
• Excellent hands on practice and clinical exposure in government hospitals.
• Tropical climatic conditions like India with similar disease spectrum.
• American pattern of education, called BSMD - Doctor of Medicine.