Unlike other subjects like engineering, business studies, or arts, the popular destinations for pursuing

MBBS are not typically US, Canada, UK, Australia, etc. In countries like the US, UK, New Zealand,

Singapore, Australia, France, Canada, and Malaysia will all require you to take a compulsory local

entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses.

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Eligibility criteria also vary from country to country. For example, in the US, you need to have

completed your graduation (ideally a 4-year Pre-Medical program) before you can apply for the

MBBS entrance exam.

 

 

MBBS in USA 2021

Admission is contingent on a good academic record and the scores of a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), besides recommendation letters. Foreign students are required to apply through the American College Application Service, for an MD, or the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service for a DO degree.

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* The four years of the pre-medical program consists of pre-clinical and clinical courses. The final degree is MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).

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* Students apply for a postgrad specialization in the last year of study. The postgraduate study began with a one-year standalone internship followed by a license to practice. Currently, an internship is part of the first year of residency, called the Traditional Rotating Internship or

Transitional Year.

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In order to practice medicine in the US, students need to clear USMLE as well. Once the USMLE is cleared, students can go for a Residency. The Residency itself has its own period of study depending on the specialty. Sometimes students follow up the training with a Fellowship, which is a full-time training program in a particular specialty .

Following are some of the most prestigious and renowned universities for MBBS in USA, which are:

Name of the University                                                                                                        Course Fee (Per year)

• Harvard University                                                                                                                          $ 61,535

• Tufts University                                                                                                                                  $ 61,464

• Dartmouth College                                                                                                                         $ 63, 551

• Brown University                                                                                                                              $ 62,917

• University of California                                                                                                                 $ 64,132

• Washington University                                                                                                                 $ 63,230

• Columbia University                                                                                                                       $ 66,257

• Duke University                                                                                                                                  $ 61,032

• Texas A&M School of Medicine                                                                                                 $13,790

• New Mexico School of Medicine                                                                                               $15,798

• East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine                                                     $18,159

• University of North Carolina - Chapel School of Medicine                                      $24, 837

• University of Central Florida                                                                                                       $25,491

• David Geffen School of Medicine                                                                                            $32,757

• Mayo Clinic School of Medicine                                                                                               $49,990

 

 

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MBBS in United Kingdom 2021 

Thousands of international students MBBS in UK every year. The duration of the study ranges from four to six years. On completion of two years of study as an undergraduate, the students are required to undergo a foundation training of two years. A specialty training has to be undertaken after the completion of four years of study in the area one wishes to specialize, which could

last up to seven years. A Certificate of Completion Training (CCT) is awarded upon completing the specialty training.

 

* There are three phases in the medical curriculum in the UK. Below is the curriculum at the Imperial College London.

In Phase One, students will focus both on the scientific basis of health and disease and the foundations of clinical practice, including early clinical exposure. The course will include modules on lifestyle medicine and prevention and case-based learning, with opportunities to undertake clinical improvement and research projects.

During Phase Two, students will work towards the BSc by completing a series of modules and a supervised research project in a scientific/medical subject of your choice. This gives you the chance to develop your scientific knowledge and research skills, as well as expose you to research at the cutting edge of the field.

In Phase Three, students will build on the knowledge, skills, and behaviors developed in the first four years of the MBBS. In hospital and community settings, students will experience how clinical teams work together to deliver patient care from beginning to the end of life. Throughout Phase Three, significant emphasis will be placed on preparing students for clinical practice.

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Eligibility Criteria and Application Process for MBBS in the UK

1. The strict deadline for applications is October 15 every year for the start of the study in September of the following year.

2. Students need to apply through UCAS. Students need to have a minimum of 85 – 90% in their 12th Board exams. Additionally,

3. students need to appear for an entrance exam – UKCAT, BMAT, or GAMSAT.

4. For international students wishing to study Medicine at the undergraduate level, an IELTS score of no less than 6.5 across all four categories – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – with an overall 7.0 score generally required at most universities.

 

Type of University City  & World Ranking

• University of Oxford Oxford 1

• University of Birmingham Birmingham 112

• University of Cambridge Cambridge 3

• University College London Bloomsbury 15

• Queen Mary University of London Bethnal Green 110

• University of Aberdeen Aberdeen 168

• University of Glasgow Glasgow 99

• University of Edinburgh Edinburgh 30

• Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne 201-250

• University of Manchester Manchester 55

• Imperial College London South Kensington 10

• University of St. Andrews St Andrews 198

• Keele University Newcastle 501-600

• Kings College of London Strand 36

• University of Leeds Leeds 155

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MBBS in CANADA 2021 

Majority of the medical schools in Canada enroll students who have completed a degree in biological sciences except for the Quebec province which accepts students on the basis who have completed their class 12 exam and one year of diploma.

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1. MBBS in Canada is known as MD (Doctor of Medicine, considered as an undergraduate degree). International students willing to pursue medicine in Canada have to undertake the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

2. The medical course is a 3-year to a 5-year program in Canada vary according to the university and medical background of each student. Those with a bachelor’s degree in the appropriate field are eligible for the 4-year program while the others have to opt for the 5-year program.

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4. An additional residency training is also required which may range from two to seven years of study.

 

Name of the Universities Tuition Fees (USD)/  Tuition Fees (INR)

• University of Alberta                               20,071       /   14,05,000

• University of Ottawa                           15,757        /      11,03,000

• University of British Columbia         44,414            / 31,03,000

• University of Regina                              21,485  /  15,04,000

• University of Calgary                         10,028 /   7,02,000

• Thompson River University              11,485 /  8,04,000

• Simon Fraser University                     17,157 /   12,01,000

• Dalhousie University                         24,342  /  17,04,000

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MBBS in the US, UK, Canada, and Other Popular Study Abroad Destinations

As you can see, pursuing medicine in the US is a very lengthy process. Another problem for the majority of Indian families is the cost. In the US and other countries like UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, etc., the cost will range from INR 3 – 4 Crores.

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Moreover, the scholarships are also very limited for MBBS programs abroad. So, now, we will look at some of the budget-friendly options for pursuing MBBS abroad.

 

MBBS in UKRAINE  2021 :

1. Ukraine has world-class equipment to treat diseases. It has some of the best medical colleges which cost very less.

2. It has universities which are affordable for Indian students to complete their UG and PG in medicine. The biggest advantage with Ukraine colleges is that almost all the colleges are globally recognized by international bodies like the Medical Council of India (MCI), World Health Organization, UNESCO, FAIMER, and AIMEE.

3. The cost of living is less with high ROI in a short duration.

4. To study medicine in Ukraine universities is truly a rewarding investment of time, finance and career acquisition.

5. Although little known to many, Ukraine has one of the best Medical Universities. Most of them are continuations on the foundations laid during the Soviet era.

6. Number of international students trained as medical doctors in Ukraine runs into hundreds of thousands.

Practicing medical doctor, trained in Ukraine’s different medical institutions, already have well over 25 years of professional practice in their different fields of specialization and career. Whether practicing in the public sector, the private sector or as consultants, medical practitioners that studied medicine in Ukraine are known to have established their presence and professional

expertise wherever they found themselves.

The privilege or guided decision to study medicine in Ukraine has been a life changing and fulfilling experience for many.

Cost: INR 20 – 38 Lakhs (whole program)

Some of the most famous medical universities in Ukraine-

Name of the University                                                         Tuition Fees/Year                                            Hostel Fees/Year

• Bogomolets National Medical University                   4500 USD                                                       1000 USD

• Bukovinian State Medical University                             4200 USD                                                       1000 USD

• Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University 4900 USD                                                      1000 USD

• Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy                   4212 USD                                                         1500 USD

• Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University           4200 USD                                                       1000 USD

• Kharkiv National Medical University                              4800 USD                                                       800 USD

• Kyiv Medical University                                                          4500 USD                                                        1000 USD

• Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University             3700 USD                                                         1000 USD

• Lugansk State Medical University                                    4000 USD                                                         800 USD

• Odessa National Medical University                               4370 USD                                                       1400 USD

• Ternopil State Medical University                                      3800 USD                                                      700 USD

• Uzhhorod National Medical University                            3800 USD                                                     1000 USD

• Zaporozhye State Medical University                             4500 USD                                                       900 USD

• Vinnitsa National Medical University                              5000 USD                                                     1000 USD

• Poltava State Medical University                                       4000 USD                                                     1000 USD

• V.N.Karazin Kharkiv National Medical University    4500 USD                                                      800 USD

• Taras Shevchenko National University                         4500 USD                                                     1500 USD

• Sumy State University                                                              4300 USD                                                    1000 USD

 

 

 

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POLAND :

Since decades Poland is considered to be the best country concerning education. It is a country which follows the world-class European education system and standards. It is the most peaceful country with less crime rate. Most of the universities offer 6 years of education for medicine with 1 year of the preparatory course for a better understanding of the subject and practical knowledge.

Cost: INR 54 – 72 Lakhs (for 6 years)

Name of the University                                            Tuition Fees/ Year                                                Hostel Fees/Year

Warsaw Medical Academy                                     13100 USD                                                                 3000 USD

University of Warmia and Mazury                      12800 USD                                                                3000 USD

Medical University of Gdansk                                11600 US                                                                     3000 USD

Poznan Medical University                                      11700 USD                                                                   2500 USD

Jagiellonian University Medical College        16000 USD                                                                 2600 USD

Medical University of Lodz                                       12800 USD                                                                  3500 USD

Medical University of Lublin                                   12800 USD                                                                  2000 USD

University of Silesia                                                      7200 USD                                                                     2700 USD

University of Wroclaw                                                 12800 USD                                                                   2000 USD

Nicolaus Copernicus University                           12800 USD                                                                  2000 USD

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RUSSIA :

Europe Countries are really best quality & expensive. Both the cost of living and educational expenses are relatively high. But there is a different scenario in Russia. The cost of living and educational expenses are very less compared to other European countries. The demand for the experienced and professional doctors is very high which increases the ROI in a span of time. So choosing Russia will be one of the good decisions for an Indian student.

Some of the good medical institutions in Russia are:

Name of the universities                                           Tuition Fees / Year                                       Hostel Fees / 6 month

Bashkir State Medical University                           Rs. 3,45,000                                                            Rs. 70,000

Crimea Federal Medical University                      Rs. 3,59,000                                                             Rs. 77,000

Ryazan State Medical University                            Rs. 3,15,000                                                               Rs. 35,000

Perm State Medical University                                 Rs. 3,15,000                                                               Rs. 70,000

Smolensk State Medical University                       Rs. 3,85,000                                                             Rs. 40,000

Saint Petersburg State Medical University       Rs. 3,85,000                                                             Rs. 1,12,000

Orenburg State Medical University                       Rs. 4,20,000                                                             Rs. 84,000

Kazan State Medical University                               Rs. 4,37,500                                                             Rs. 84,000

Tver State Medical University                                   Rs. 4,48,000                                                             Rs. 24,500

Kursk State Medical University                                Rs. 4,58,500                                                              Rs. 77,000

Peoples Friendship University                                  Rs. 4,90,000                                                              Rs. 84,000

First Moscow State Medical University                Rs. 7,00,000                                                              Rs. 1,26,000

Kuban State Medical University                               Rs. 3,15,000                                                               Rs. 25,100

Lomonosov Moscow State University                   Rs. 3,67,250                                                              Rs, 92,000

Altai State Medical University                                    Rs. 3,01,000                                                              Rs. 21,000

Kemerovo State Medical University                      Rs. 3,01,000                                                              Rs. 22,000

Chechen State University                                            Rs. 3,50,000                                                             Rs. 56,000

Chuvash State University                                             Rs. 1,85,000                                                             Rs. 45,000

Tyumen State Medical University                           Rs. 2,52,000                                                            Rs. 21,000

Tula State University                                                         Rs. 2,24,000                                                           Rs. 21,000

Mari State University                                                       Rs. 3,15,000                                                              Rs. 21,000

 

 

 

 

GERMANY :

To get admission in German medical colleges is a little tough. To get a confirmation of the admission in any university, the student has to clear the exams like IELTS or TOEFL and should have fluency in the German language. But once you get admission in German universities, your career will be secure.

Germany has the best colleges in the world with the usage of most advanced treatments and

technology.

Many universities provide financial assistance to international students through scholarships. Students who pursue medicine in Germany will have global exposure and experience

in the medical field. The best part – there is no hefty tuition fees. Most of the state-funded

universities charge zero or a very nominal fee (max INR 40,000 per year).

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Unlike other countries, there are no separate undergraduate and postgraduate programs for

Medicine in Germany. It takes at least six years and three months to finish a Medical degree in

Germany, and that concludes with the State Examination (after which you can apply for the

license for practicing medicine). Later on, you could continue your education to become a

“medical specialist”, which, depending on the subject of specialization, can take another three to

six years. Phases of Medical Studies in Germany (Source: QS)Eligibility Criteria for Studying Medicine in Germany (Source: QS)

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There are 30 different areas of medicine in which you can specialize. Medical specialist training

programs are not degree programs. These are not offered at any university or institute. You will work as a doctor in full-time employment, e.g. at a doctor’s practice, a university clinic or medical center or other “institution authorized to provide medical treatment”, and will be paid as an assistant physician.

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Medical school admissions are centrally coordinated in Germany. The best way to know about the

admission procedures would be contacting the university of your choice at least 12 months in advance.

You must know the German language in order to study Medicine and other German-taught programs

in Germany. You can obviously learn the German language in your home country. But, it could be a

nice idea to travel to Germany and take the language courses in Germany itself, especially the advanced

ones like B1, B2, C1 or C2. These courses usually take place between June and September.

Alternatively, you could spend a year in Germany as part of a youth exchange program. You could stay with a German host family, attend a local high school and beef up your German language skills. The

German language proficiency will not only help you to get admission at the universities but will also

enhance your job prospects in Germany