The Best and Most Popular Courses in the Philippines
The top-performing colleges and universities in the Philippines offer a wide variety of courses that suit the international students’ rising demand for medical courses/ programs as well as other in-demand courses.
Listed below are some of the most popular courses being offered by our partner colleges and universities in the Philippines, from which international students may choose from:
- Post Graduate Residency Training Program
(MD/ MS Equivalent in Nepal)
The Philippine-government hospitals that are directly under the Department of Health (DOH) and are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and government-designated Specialty Society Associations, are open for international medical graduates from Nepal and other countries.
The post-graduate residency training program is intended for the following medical specialties: Anesthesia, Community and Family Medicine, IM, OB/GYNE, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Pathology, Pediatrics, Radiology, General Surgery, etc. International medical graduates may inquire directly to our office for the admission procedures.
- BS BIOLOGY/Doctor of Medicine (BS/MD)
MBBS (Medicinae Baccalaureus, Bachelor of Surgery) Equivalent in Nepal
The BS/MD (MBBS) in the Philippines is one of the best courses/ programs for Nepalese students as the country is known for providing top class medical education at an affordable cost. As an English-speaking nation with an advanced system of education and instructors that are well-respected and recognized in both the local and global medical field, the Philippines is able to produce thousands of medical graduates per year, under its BS/ MD programs.
The BS/ MD Medical Degree program in the Philippines is the equivalent of the MBBS (Medicinae Baccalaureus, Bachelor of Surgery) in Nepal as recognized by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC). It is a double degree course in which students are awarded two concurrent degrees upon graduation--the BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Biology as well as the MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree.
Completing a BS/ MD (MBBS) education in the Philippines has gained popularity among international students as it is recognized by WHO and the Foreign Medical Graduates Association. Governed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Philippines, the BS/ MD Medical Degree program in the Philippines has a long history and expertise in academic research and is known for providing solid career paths for its graduates in both private and public medical facilities, government agencies, educational institutions and even in other countries. Moreover, studying medicine in the Philippines follows the American system of education; thus, students will have the option of credit transfer should they decide to further study medicine in the USA. For these reasons, hundreds of students from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, and Iran come to the Philippines to study medicine.
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
BDS (Bachelor in Dental Surgery) Equivalent in Nepal
It is a 6-year straight graduate degree program that consists of pre-medicine program for two (2) years and 4-year proper dentistry aimed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become professional dental practitioners or Registered/ Licensed Dentists. Under this course, students will be taught the technical principles of various dental procedures including the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of different oral diseases. Their skills as dental practitioners will also be developed under this program as it focuses on helping students appropriately perform clinical procedures, interpret key diagnostic information, conduct emergency dental procedures, and develop individualized oral health plans for every patient.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
It is a graduate degree program that consists of a pre-veterinary program for two (2) years and a proper curriculum for the Doctor of Veterinary Program for another four (4) years. Under this program, students will be provided with both practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the treatment, prevention, control and diagnosis of various diseases and clinical disorders in pets (or companion animals), wild/ zoo animals (exotic animals) as well as farm animals. Upon completion of the course, students will be ready to professionally conduct diagnostic procedures, perform physical examination procedures, handle imaging and radiology technology, and enhance their preventive medicine skills which are crucial in communicating with the animal owners.
- BS in Nursing
A bachelor’s degree that offers four years of intensive theoretical and practical training that equips students with all the necessary knowledge and essential skills in the healthcare field. The focus of the nursing program is on the following key components: disease prevention, health restoration, health promotion and risk reduction. By completing this course, students will be able to become nursing professionals/ practitioners possessing the right competencies and skills in the provision of holistic care to all patients regardless of gender, age, and health status.
Many nursing graduates in the Philippines are offered high-paying job opportunities in the US, Europe, Australia and other parts of Asia, making the nursing program in the country, one of the most sought after and in-demand courses.
- BS in Pharmacy
It is a four-year bachelor’s degree program intended for students who want to start a career in the pharmaceutical field. This program involves intensive education and training in identifying, discovering, isolating, synthesizing and formulating biologically-active compounds for medical use.
- BS in Physical Therapy
It is a five-year bachelor’s degree program that focuses on enhancing the students’ skills and knowledge in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with disabilities caused by aging, illness or injury. In this course, students will be trained various methods on restoring the patients’ physical function through the use of electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and ultrasound as well as other techniques and regimens. Graduates of this course, especially those who have acquired a license, may seek job opportunities in sports and athletic training facilities, physical therapy clinics and tertiary hospitals, etc.
- BS in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, etc.)
It is a bachelor’s degree program that offers specialized and advanced training in the different fields of engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, etc.) and is designed to equip engineers with knowledge and competencies in the creation of buildings, machines and other forms of structures, enabling them to effectively participate in the society’s industrialization process. Graduates who completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have acquired an engineering license with a particular specialization in the Philippines face countless job opportunities within the country and abroad.
- BS in Cyber Security
It is a four-year bachelor’s degree program aimed to produce graduates who are highly-proficient in securing protection for organizations, groups and individuals from dangerous cyber-attacks and hacking. Equipped with specialized knowledge backed up by international ethical hacking organizations, graduates of this program may be able to land careers in the data security field, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cyber intelligence, etc.
- BS in Information Technology (IT)
A bachelor’s degree program that is one of the most in-demand in the Philippines and in other countries due to the unprecedented growth of the technology industry worldwide. Graduates of this course mostly land promising and high-paying jobs as IT professionals performing various functions in computer programming, applications development, technical support, information security, database management, etc.
- Other Masteral and Doctorate Degree Programs
On top of offering bachelor’s degree programs/ courses, our partner universities and colleges in the Philippines also offer a wide selection of masteral and doctorate degree programs for international students. This includes a Master’s program in Business Administration (MBA), a Master’s program in Public Health (MPH) and many other post-graduate programs.
For your questions and inquiries regarding the courses and degrees that are part of our international education program in the Philippines, you may directly inquire in our office at Merge International Nepal-Philippines Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., 1st Floor Swagat Bhawan, Maharajgunj Metropolitan City-3, Kathmandu, Nepal. You may also contact us through any of the e-mail addresses and mobile numbers posted in our Contact Us page.