Manipal College of Medical Sciences

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Nepal is one of the premier institutions of Nepal, offering programs in medicine. It was established in 1994 as first private medical college of Nepal MCOMS is the result of collaboration between the Manipal Education Group and the Government of Nepal. MCOMS is affiliated to the Kathmandu University and is recognized across the world, for its high standards of excellence.

Rated amongst the best colleges of Nepal, Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) is an ideal center of learning for medical students. MCOMS provides a four-and-a-half-years MBBS degree program in all the preclinical subjects and selected clinical subjects. The four-and-a-half years MBBS course is divided into 9 semesters of 6 months each. (Pre-clinical semesters 1 – 4 & Clinical Sciences semester 5 – 9) Upon successful completion of the course, students will undergo a 1 year compulsory residential rotating internship.

Approx. 1700 students have passed out of MOCMS till date and Most of the students have passed their postgraduate entrance exams / various international exams i.e., Medical Council Exams of USA (USMLE), UK (PLAB), Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka (Act XVI / ERPM) with commendable scores.

Key Highlights

Highest Qualification O/Level A/S Level A/Level Bachelor’s

*50% of the above fee has to be paid as the 1st installment

Note: Candidate has to reach 17 years of age before 31st December for the MBBS admission.


Established	1994
Program	MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Intake	February \| September
Duration	4.5 Years + 1 Year compulsory rotatory resident internship
Tuition Fee	82,000 USD* (Approx. total tuition fee)

Entry Criteria

Entry Pathways	Minimum Entry Requirement
Direct Entry Local (Sri-Lankan) Advanced Level or London (Cambridge/Edexcel) Advanced Level	Grades BBB or above. (AAC, ABC are also accepted). Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or (Mathematics). Score of 50% or above.

Note:

Students who wish to appear for the ACT16/ERPM in Sri Lanka to obtain the registration on Sri Lanka Medical Council to practice medicine in Sri Lanka should fulfill the Minimum Advanced Level entry criteria (C,C,S for Local A/L Examination and C,C,D for London A/L Examination in the subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics) stipulated by the Sri Lanka medical Council (SLMC).

Why Manipal College of Medical Sciences

• International medical licensing exams e.g. USMLE & PLAB with scores up to 99%.
• Establishment of undergraduate medical degree program in 1994 with an annual intake of 100 admissions.
• Affiliation with the Kathmandu University.
• 750-bedded Manipal Teaching Hospital.
• Full and permanent recognition by the Nepal Medical Council.
• Ultra-modern specialty services including NICU, Neuro Surgery, Spiral CT Scan, MRI etc. at Manipal Teaching Hospital
• Continuous up gradation of existing hospital services (addition of latest equipment)
• No capitation fee – a remarkable achievement in the field of medical education
• Faculty with a high degree of professionalism, commitment.
• A curriculum that is programmed for holistic development Innovative teaching and learning methods.
• Well-developed systems of continuous academic evaluation and guidance.
• State-of-art teaching aids and well equipped labs
• Continuous evaluation is followed through fortnightly tests, semester exams, end-posting evaluations, seminars & problem based learning sessions
• Didactic classroom lectures
• Clinical/practical training in hospitals, wards / Community visits/ Field training camp
• Symposia/Seminars
• Clinical meetings/ Faculty talks/ Guest lectures.
• Provides hand on clinical experience
• Regular field trips and adoption of local families (better understanding)
• Practicals
• PBLs/Seminars
• Outreach Clinics – NGOs and other organizations trains students in order to deliver healthcare services at the grass-root level
• Community/ Hospital visits
• Social Initiatives in the Hospital
• SPECIAL PROGRAMS – Government-sponsored programs in the hospital for the benefit of the general public and students (General Surgery and ENT Surgery Programs.)

Recognition and Accreditation

In particular resonance to “Medical Education” the “Recognition and Accreditation” takes due responsibility in determining the future career prospects and its long term influence. The MBBS programme is fully accredited by following institutions,

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Included in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
• Sri-Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)
• General Medical Council (UK)
• Australian Medical Council (Australia)
• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG of USA)
• British Columbia Student Assistance Program (BCSAP)
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), Canada”

Facilities

• Well stocked libraries at Manipal Campus & Manipal Hospital (with computers)
• Sports and Recreation facilities.
• Student Mess provides vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods.
• Both campus contains canteens and dining halls.
• Medicare Scheme – Consultation for student healthcare.
• Academic Transportation provided by college buses within campus
• Other transportation are also provided by college (by a certain cost)
• Banking Facilities inside campus.
• Multi- cultural environment with students from over 20 countries
• Spread across 38 acres of Himalayas
• Best in class laboratories for clinical training.
• Medical Informatics is integrated to provide computer expertise relevant to medical education
• MEDICAL CAMPS AND SPECIAL DRIVES – field activities, numerous clinical camps are conducted special discount on hospital services.
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY – For the poor, needy patients (Students can seek for diseases apart from city life)
• Hospital campus is spread across 10 hectares of land
• Biochemistry and Microbiology labs and Pathology labs.
• Diagnostics services
• Facilitated Dialysis unit.
• Generator House Complex: Has Caterpillar Diesel Generators
• ETP complex: The effluent treatment plant handles and processes all liquid waste
• Hospital including ATM, Bank Counter, Coffee Shop, Helipad for air-lifting patients etc.
• GENERAL BEDs: 5 patient one room, PRIVATE: Twin-sharing basis, SPECIAL: Single accommodation
• Well-stocked in-house Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy and vocational services (with multi-gym & modern equipment including Short-wave and Ultrasonic Diathermy, traction system)
• Psychological Counseling & Psychometric assessment
• Round-the-clock supportive services include
• Mortuary for transient storage of dead-bodies

Accommodation

Student hostels are 100% residential and available to the students. There are separate hostels for men and women.

All the hostel rooms are provided on a twin-sharing basis and have furniture and other amenities like geysers for hot water. Students are required to bring their own bed linen. During the winters the minimum temperature is around 4 – 8 deg C, so warm clothing, blankets / quilts are needed. Housekeeping and laundry are outsourced.

The hostels are looked after by the hostel committee headed by the Director Student Affairs. He functions with the help of wardens and administration in-charge. The hostel staff consists of caretakers/supervisors, other attendants and maintenance staff.

Students will stay in two different hostels during their “Basic Science Phase (Pre-Clinical Year – semesters 1 to 4) ” and “Clinical Science Phase (Clinical Year –semesters 4 to 9”.

DEEP CAMPUS (Basic Sciences students)
The rooms are planned for twin occupancy. The campus has two dining halls, a canteen, gym, TV, playing fields, communications center with internet, email, fax, photocopying facilities etc.

PHULBARI CAMPUS (Clinical Science students)
Two hostel blocks consisting of six floors, each floor has 40 rooms. The rooms are planned for twin-sharing and each has an attached bathroom and balcony. The boys’ hostel basement holds a common dining hall, canteen, gym, TV and indoor recreational facilities.

The hostel has a communications center with internet, email, fax, photocopying facilities. Each hostel has a warden from the teaching faculty of the colleges who is responsible for the discipline, maintenance of building, allotment of rooms etc.

Why Choose Manipal College of Medical Sciences

* An Authorized Representative of Manipal College of Medical Sciences in Sri-Lanka.
* KUMET examination training by SMC Education is a 100% Guarantee on its pass rate.
* SMC Education completes the tasks of
• Applying to the university
• Document submission
• Arranging interview sessions
• Assisting in student visa process
• Assisting in Air ticket arrangements for student and parent.
* University hostel accommodation arrangements
* SMC Education continues the service provided until the student graduates from the university. Hence if any academic or non-academic support is requested, it will be assisted •without any delay. (Post-settlement services from Sri-Lanka with the university)
* The student only requires providing all documentation whilst other procedures are overlooked by SMC Education.

Career Outcomes

The career of a doctor involves training further in the medical degree. The MBBS program offered by Manipal College of Medical Sciences is truly an International degree that gives all graduates the chance to study at one of the world’s top medical schools and graduate with a qualification to practice medicine in UK, USA, Australia and etc. As listed on the World Directly of Medical Schools under WHO, Medical qualification of Manipal College of Medical Sciences is recognized by multiple medical boards all around the world hence possibility to take up careers anywhere in the world.

Student who wish to pursue a medical career in Sri-Lanka, could successfully opt for the medical licensing examination of the ACT16 / ERPM (Examination to Register & Practice Medicine in Sri-Lanka)

Training For Licensing Exams

With the objective of “Nurturing Caring Minds for the World” SMC Education assists students to appear for the Medical Licensing Examinations all around the world.

If the graduates wish to practice medicine in Sri Lanka upon successful completion of their medical degree abroad, SMC Education guides the students to find the best ERPM training consultants in Sri lanka to gain necessary competencies required to appear for ERPM/ACT16 exam.

Also SMC Education is affiliated to the best Australian Medical Council Examination trainers in Australia. Thus we would be able to direct the students for such trainers if they wish to appear for the Australian Medical Council Examination (AMC) with the view of practice medicine in Australia.

SMC is affiliated to Kaplan Medical which is the best trainer for United State Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and our students will be able to take part in these training programs if they wish to practice medicine in the USA.

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Address

No 71, 2nd floor, Davidson Road, (duplication road), Colombo 04, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Phone

+94 778 579 999

Email

info@smcedu.lk