Frequently Asked Questions :
1. How is the medical education in Philippines.
2.What are the admission requirements and my eligibility
criteria for the course?
3. What is the total duration of this course..?
4. Is there any local bodies who can help me in providing
the overall info?
5. Can a student avail loan facility, what are the procedures?
6. What are the documents required for the admissions?
7.What are the benefits given to students joining through
our company?
8. Since when are the Universities established?
9. Where are these Universities located?
10. Are the degrees offered by foreign universities recognized
and World Health organization?
11. What is the medium of teaching in Philippines?
12. How is the weather there....?
13. When is the intakes usually?
14. Give a brief idea about the Hostel facility there?
15. Whether the market is nearby or not?
16. What about the availability of other facilities like
laundry, library, internet, etc. there?
17. Are students allowed to prepare their own food?
18. are there vegetarian Foods available?
19. Is there any dress code for college students?
20. Are books available there or we need to carry along
with us?
21. Does stipend is provided there during internship
period?
22. Can I do my internship from My country?
23. For how many days is the vacation period there? Can
a student come to Home during holidays?
24. What are the services offered by IEC?
25. How the students have to pay the charges to IEC and
total course fees?
26. How a student is going to pay tuition fees and other
fees?
27. Whether the University will refund the fees in case
the admission is cancelled?
28. Is there any special provision for International
students to solve their any personal problems or queries?
29.Can a student earn while learning?
30. Can I practice in my country after I study medicine
from Philippines.?
31. Can I arrive prior to the orientation day?
32. What is the cost of living in Philippines?
33. What other types of expenses should I plan for while
in Philippines?
34. How can I get or exchange money while I am in Philippines?
35. What do I need to bring with me from home?
36. What vaccinations do I need for Philippines?
37. What is the voltage used in Philippines?
1. How is the medical education in Philippines
Philippines follows the American system of education.
This is shaped due to the fact that Philippines was a
colony of USA for a period of 50 years, which shaped the
education system and has brought out one of the best education
system in Asia. The medical course in Philippines is called
the MD program [ Doctor of medicine] This is similar to
that of USA, Russia, Ukraine and rest of Europe. The MD
program is equivalent to MBBS of UK, India, Pakistan and
other Commonwealth countries.
2.What are the admission requirements and my
eligibility criteria for the course?
Citizen of any country is eligible to study in Philippines
as a fee paying student for undergraduate and post graduate
programs.
- For undergraduate Medical program (MBBS), HSSC with
min. 50% Marks in with Subjects in Physics , Chemistry
and Biology.
- For graduate (MS, MD)- undergraduate in medicine with
min. 50%. For post-graduate (PhD)- graduate in medicine
- For Engineering and other subjects schooling equivalent
to A- Levels are essential.
- 18 to 60 years old (Depending on subjects- For medicine
age limit is 30 years)
- In good health.
For exceptions, please contact the Admissions Section.
For more specific information please click on the university
u are interested to join and refer to the eligibility
section on the right hand side of the page.
3. What is the total duration of this course..?
The total duration of this MBBS course is 5.5 years.
The first 16 months [1 year and 4 months] is called the
Bachelor of Science program and focuses on building foundation
for a strong medical education.
The next 4 year is the core medicine and clinical rotatio
The post Graduation is for 3 years and is called residency
training [ Similar to that of USA]
4. Is there any local bodies who can help me
in providing the overall info?
Yes we have representatives all over Asia, Middle east
and Africa. Please send your query to us and we shall
send it to our local representative office and they would
be getting in touch with you.
4. What is the total fee of this course ... ?
The fee varies for each university, please let us know
which university are you interested to join and we shall
send you the details accordingly.
5. Can a student avail loan facility, what are
the procedures?
Yes, Students from Countries like India and other countries
can avail education loan from any bank. The entire necessary
information is provided at the time of enquiry by us.
6. What are the documents required for the admissions?
The photocopies of all relevant documents which are necessary
for academic eligibility and proof are required for the
admissions. You will get the list of documents at the
time of enquiry.
7.What are the benefits given to students joining
through our company?
The students are provided with good hostel facility.
Also refer Link Why IEC.
8. Since when are the Universities established?
All these universities are established for decades before
gradually diversifying in many advanced courses. For more
details on each university pls refer to the relevant page
of each university.
9. Where are these Universities located?
All universities are located in very good and beautiful
cities in Philippines. Each city has its own specialty.
Please refer the University link for more details.
10. Are the degrees offered by foreign universities
recognized and World Health organization?
All the medical colleges and university present in the
list of WHO are recognized by WHO and are recognized by
CHED [ Commission for Higher education and development].
11. What is the medium of teaching in Philippines?
As we had discussed earlier in Philippines even fisher
man can speak English.
Being an American colony for 50 years English has become
the offical language for government, Communication, day
to day living and all other affairs. ?All the universities
we are representing in the medical stream are having English
medium education.
Refer to Education System in Philippines.
12. How is the weather there....?
The Climate of the Philippines is tropical. There are
3 main seasons. Firstly from June to September is considered
to be the areas rainy season when showers can be frequent
and heavy although they do tend to pass relatively quickly.
From October to February the climate is cool and dry according
to the locals however the temperature only very rarely
drops below 25 degree Celsius. Finally the hot and dry
season which runs from March to may when temperatures
can sore. Overall the climate is perfect for a holiday
in paradise and long hours of sun make this a dream destination.
In terms of what to pack it is advised that lighter clothing
is taken, shorts and beachwear are of course essential
although in the rainy season be prepared for a sharp shower.
13. When is the intakes usually?
The classes begin by the first week of November usually
For medicine program. For other program there are two
intakes [ Depends on the university and program] June
and November.
14. Give a brief idea about the Hostel facility
there?
Not all universities have their own accommodation
for international students, some of them are already filled.
The hostels even if outside the campus are maintained
by the university.
The hostel facility are up to the standards with attached
bathrooms, with single, double or triple beds Air-conditioned
rooms as per the choice of accommodations. [ Depends on
the budgets] The students can choose to stay outside on
their own accommodations after the 1’st semester.
15. Whether the market is nearby
or not?
Yes the market for daily needs is nearby
to the campus
16. What about the availability
of other facilities like laundry, library, internet, etc.
there?
All such facilities are available near
by at extra cost
17. Are students allowed to prepare
their own food?
No, most of the universities do not allow
students to cook their food in room. But some of them
have facilities for cooking. But students who hire apartments
or homes outside can do it by themselves or have food
in students canteen or in Small eateries located around
the univeirsty targeting the local students
18. are there vegetarian Foods
available?
All foods have vegetarian and non vegetarian components,
Study can choose only vegerian dishes if they want to.
But we suggest that vegetarians can cook their own food
so that they are happy about what they eat.
19. Is there any dress code for college students?
There are uniforms for students
20. Are books available there or we need to carry
along with us?
Some universities provides list of recommended books
to carry and some books are given there during session.
We suggest that the students carry the books, or can purchase
it in Philippines too.
21. Does stipend is provided there during internship
period?
No, it is not provided
22. Can I do my internship from My country?
Yes, but it also depends on the university applied for
and also the medical board of the country where the students
wants to do the internships.
23. For how many days is the vacation period
there? Can a student come to Home during holidays?
The vacation period is of 6- 8 weeks, depending on the
batch of student in which admitted he/she can come between
July/ August and should inform the university accordingly
24. What are the services offered by IEC?
Free counseling to select right course,
University and Country.?
Ø Arrange guaranteed admission in your desired
University/ Course.
Ø Assistance for passport.?
Ø Assistance for foreign exchange through bank?
Ø Assistance for education loan.?
Ø Accompany student to university and help in settling
down.?
Ø Regular feedback to parents on student’s
development.?
Ø Post education placement assistance through global
consultants.?
?For a detailed list of services please refer- Services
offered
25. How the students have to pay the charges
to IEC and total course fees?
Student has to pay the processing fees by bank transaction
or write transfer.
26. How a student is going to pay tuition fees
and other fees?
The fee can be paid directly to the university by bank
transfer for the first year and after that they can carry
in form of US$ or Travelers Cheque or Euros and pay it
directly to the university [ After converting into local
currency].
27. Whether the University will refund the fees
in case the admission is cancelled?
Once the students reports to the university and joins
the same, the University regrets its inability to refund
any part of the educational fees and other expenses paid
by the student. The decision is all upon the university.
28. Is there any special provision for International
students to solve their any personal problems or queries?
Every university has an International Students Department
where a student could address their problems directly.
29.Can a student earn while learning?
No, a student cannot do job while studying since he/she
is having a student visa.
30. Can I practice in my country after I study
medicine from Philippines.?
Yes, you can practice in your country
, provided you stand by the local governing laws of the
medical council or Medical board of your country. All
our universities are recognized by the World Health organization,
CHED and other bodies
But it is advisable to check with your local medical board
for any specific requirements.
31. Can I arrive prior to the
orientation day?
A: Yes. Let the admission office know
your planned arrival date and IEC will make your accommodation
reservations beginning on the day you designate. Note
that you will be responsible for payment of accommodation
fees for any additional days outside of your course program.
32. What is the cost of living
in Philippines?
This varies from City to City. While
Metro Manila, CEBU etc would be costlier compared to Vigan
or Cagayan. Normally our Students spend about 60-120 US$
per month depending on the spending habits, what you want
to buy, where you want to eat. If you are going to cook
your own food in the kitchen provided then you would spend
around 50- 60 US$ per month.
33. What other types of expenses
should I plan for while in Philippines?
A: Entertainment in philippines is generally
inexpensive. Transportation options include the public
bus (which costs less than 10 pesos per ride) ect and
taxi starts with around 60 – 80 Cents for 2 KM ride,
Many students also opt to buy bicycles/motor bikes while
they are in Philippines. Bicycles are the most prevalent
mode of transport in philippines.
34. How can I get or exchange
money while I am in Philippines?
You may bring money with you, either
in the form of cash or traveler's checks. ATM machines
are available in banks, or cash advances can be drawn
over the counter at most large banks for a transaction
charge. Major hotels and most fine restaurants and stores
now accept credit cards. Students enrolling for longer
courses can open a bank account through the local bank
on campus or down town and and transfer funds from accounts
in their home country.
35. What do I need to bring with
me from home?
Today in philippines you can find almost
any product and brand that you would find at home. Soap,
shampoo, toothpaste, etc. are all readily available. We
recommend that you bring any prescription medication in
sufficient quantities to
last for the duration of your visit and any preferred
brands of over-the-counter medications (cold & flu
tablets, etc.) Clothing is also plentiful and very inexpensive.
Shoes are available, but larger sizes are hard to find.
36. What vaccinations do I need
for Philippines?
The following vaccinations and applicable frequencies
are recommended for students coming to Philippines: Hepatitis
A (within previous 10 years); Hepatitis B (within previous
5 to 10 years), Japanese B Encephalitis (within previous
3 years); Tetanus (within previous 10 years); Polio (within
previous 10 years); and Typhoid (once in lifetime). Students
55 and older should also have a Pneumococcal Vaccine.
37. What is the voltage used
in Philippines?
A: The voltage here is 220. Converters and power strips
may be purchased locally. ?We have tried to answer to
all the possible questions, If we have left out any thing
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