MBBS in Bangladesh

 

Bangladesh for Indian students

During the recent times Bangladesh has grown to be one of the most preferred locations for pursuing MBBS and there are several reasons for the same. Students from neighbouring countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan as well as those from the Middle East apply for MBBS in Bangladesh. Bangladesh offers high quality education that is easily comparable to the standards offered in developed countries at a very low budget.  All the top medical universities have also been recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and have been enlisted with the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) giving them high credibility. A partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) led to the development of the World Directory of Medical Schools and it was officially launched in 2014.

Why Choose MBBS in Bangladesh?

There are many valid reasons which encourage international students especially from India to pursue their MBBS degrees in Bangladesh:

·         No additional entrance exam is required to pursue MBBS and admission is direct.

·         Almost all the medical universities in Bangladesh are MCI approved.

·         The classrooms have a small student strength which makes it easier and makes the teaching more effective.

·         English is used as the language of teaching in all universities.

·         The degrees offered are recognized globally. This allows graduates to practice medicine around the world without any problems.

·         The universities are totally safe and provide complete security to enrolled students.

·         The Universities do not charge any Capitation Fee and this makes the MBBS much more affordable.

·         There are excellent accommodation facilities and all the necessary amenities are provided.

·         All the top medical universities in Bangladesh have an Indian Bengali cuisine in their menus to create a comfortable environment for Indian students to live here.

MBBS in Bangladesh – Curriculum

The curriculum of MBBS in Bangladesh is simple to understand. It is very similar to the Indian MBBS system and is in sync with the world MBBS education standard practices. The total duration of the MBBS course is 5 years. The academic years starts on 1st of January. The course is divided into four major phases. Each phase lasts either 1 or 1.5 years and the structure is as follows:

·         Phase 1: The duration of the first phase is 1.5 years. Basic starting subjects like Biochemistry and Anatomy are included in this phase. In this phase, international students get acquainted with the study system in Bangladesh and settle down. They have enough time to pursue their academics as well as live a well-balanced life as an international student.

·         Phase 2: The duration of the second phase is 1 year. In this phase, students are already used to the international study system followed in the medical universities of Bangladesh. Subjects like Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine are taught in this phase.

·         Phase 3: The duration of the third phase is the same as the second phase, 1 year. More subjects are pursued in this phase which includes Microbiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology Therapeutics.

·         Phase 4: The duration of this phase is the same as the first phase, 1.5 years. This phase has the most challenging subjects but enthusiastic students enjoy them thoroughly. These subjects are Medicine, Obstetrics, Medicine, and other allied subjects.

MBBS in Bangladesh - Colleges and Universities

MCI had approved 7 Universities and out of these 4 Universities had 64 Medical Colleges. Under Dhaka Universities there are 39 Medical Colleges and University of Chittagong has 10 colleges. University of Rajshahi and University of Shah Jalal have 11 and 4 colleges respectively.

MBBS in Bangladesh – Eligibility

For admission in Bangladesh the students have to fulfil the following criteria:

·         The Indian student should fulfil all the criteria stipulated by MCI for MBBS admission Abroad

·         In addition to the above, students should get more than 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually. It is not enough if they have an overall average of 60%.

·         Also the student should not have more than 1 year gap between year of completion of 12^th standard and admission to MBBS. For example, student seeking admission in the year 2021 should have completed 12^th standard either in 2021 or 2020.

MBBS in Bangladesh – Top Colleges

Following are some of the selected colleges for studying MBBS in Bangladesh for Indian studnets:

·         Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka

·         Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

·         Medical College for Women and Hospital, Dhaka

·         Dhaka Community Medical College, Dhaka

·         Community Based Medical College, Mymensingh

·         Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College, Siajgonj

·         Kumudini Women's medical college, Mirzapur

·         Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College, Sylhet

·         Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Sylhet

·         Monno Medical College & Hospital, Manikganj

·         Universal Medical College, Dhaka

·         Jahurul Islam Medical College & Hospital, Bhagalpur

MBBS in Bangladesh – Budget

Considering the quality of education and close proximity to India, the budget for MBBS in Bangladesh can be considered to be really moderate. The total budget to complete the entire MBBS program of 5 years works out between Rs. 35 lakhs to Rs. 45 lakhs. This includes Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa processing etc. Since most of the Colleges expect a major portion of the Tuition Fee to be paid at the at the time of admission or immediately thereafter the First Year expenses will vary between Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs. 22 lakhs. The parents should be prepared for this. Even though this can be a roadblock to many considering all other aspects Bangladesh still remain a hot favourite for many Indian students and the seats fill very fast.

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