About Bicol University College of Medicine
Bicol University College of Medicine is a Public university located in Legazpi, Albay (Philippines). It was established in 2014. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years (Standalone MD Program). Its campus format is listed as Main Campus. The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$4,300 to $5,100
Total Course Fees$20,000 to $22,400
Hostel Fees / Year$1,200 - $1,500
Living Cost / Month$250 - $350
Other Charges$1,000 (Visa extension, ACR I-Card, Lab fees, Medical Checkup)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNMAT (National Medical Admission Test)
Minimum Marks RequiredNMAT Percentile ≥ 40 or as per institutional cut-off
Minimum Age Requirement19 Years (due to prior BS degree)
Application DeadlineJune-July
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: NMAT (National Medical Admission Test)
- Minimum Marks Required: NMAT Percentile ≥ 40 or as per institutional cut-off
- Minimum Age Requirement: 19 Years (due to prior BS degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~1:8 to 1:10
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity750 Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: 3rd Year
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 2
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 750 Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Involved in Curriculum / Post-Grad)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (Physician Licensure Examination - PLE for local medical registration)
- Internship Valid in India: No (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeNo
FMGE Pass Rate33.33%
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Graduate Success Rate90-95%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: No
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Conversational Tagalog/Filipino taught during initial MD tracking)