MBBS in Russia vs MBBS in Philippines: The Comparison You Needed Each year, the number of Indian students who seek to pursue higher studies in medicine exceeds 10 Lakh. However, the total number of seats offered by the government and private medical colleges of India is only 1-1.5 lakh. This makes many deserving medical aspirants leave India for other countries abroad. Out of all the prospects available, Russia and the Philippines are the most sought-after by the students. This post attempts to draw a comparison between both these MBBS abroad prospects over some of the most vital aspects that determine the quality of the stay of students here.
Fees and Affordability If we compare both prospects to one another, it won’t be wrong to say that an MBBS in Russia fees is truly cheaper and more affordable than an MBBS in Philippines. The tuition fees in some of the most prestigious universities here begin at around INR 14 Lakh. Considering the 6-year program, universities in Russia cost around INR 20-25 Lakh, on average (inclusive of everything). Compared to this, an Study MBBS in Philippines is a slightly costlier prospect as students are required to pay around INR 29-30 Lakh on average. Rarely shall they find a university that offers a lower fee! The need for paying a donation and/or capitation fee in addition, in both cases.
Quality of the Medical Degree Russia offers an MBBS degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) just like that of India. This is for 6 whole years and equips the students in the theoretical and practical aspects of medical disciplines like Medicine (Generalen’s, Internal, Family), Surgery, Dentistry, Clinical Psychology, Radiology, and much more. , Childr
Contrary to the name of this prospect, an Study MBBS in Philippines is not an MBBS degree but a BS-MD/BS+MD degree. It involves a 1.5-year-long pre-med/BS course, followed by a 4-year MD course. As part of it, students are trained in the class as well as in laboratories in a variety of medical disciplines. Said disciplines include ENT, Legal Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and much more. In both cases, students learn from a variety of mediums aside from regular classes. These include sessions in the labs, site visits, guest lectures (seminars, conferences, and meet-and-greet sessions), and clinical internships/clerkships in renowned hospitals in India and abroad.
Valid According to the NMC Gazette or Not Since the NMC released its gazette at the tail end of 2021, one question that has been on everyone’s minds is whether or not a medical degree from their dream destination adheres to the NMC Gazette 2021 or not. It would be safe to say that currently, Study MBBS in Russia is one of the very few medical degrees that is considered valid in India. The entire curriculum is taught in English, and the course exceeds the minimum duration requirement of the gazette (it’s 5 years while the gazette mandates at least 54 months/4.5 years). In addition, it also fulfills the gazette’s mandate of offering at least one year’s internship. Medical degrees in the Philippines also fulfill most of these requirements, except the duration part. However, the latest notification by the Indian embassy in the Philippines has stated that the degrees of those who’ve enrolled before 18th November 2021 will be valid in India. It remains to be seen whether or not medical colleges of the Philippines adjust their programs to fit the NMC standards. Currently, as far as MBBS in abroad is concerned, Russia (though slightly ravaged with war), is the much safer and sure-shot option for the Indian medical aspirants who seek a secure and promising medical career.