About University of Saint La Salle College of Medicine
University of Saint La Salle College of Medicine is a Private university located in Bacolod, Negros Occidental (Western Visayas) (Philippines). It was established in 1952. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years (MD Program). Its campus format is listed as Urban Campus. The reported intake months are July.
- 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$4,500–$5,200 Approx
Total Course Fees$18,000–$20,800
Hostel Fees / Year$800–$1,200
Living Cost / Month$150–$220
Other Charges$1,000 (Includes psychological evaluation tracking, anatomy lab upkeep, and foreign clearance fees)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNational Medical Admission Test (NMAT) + USLS Institutional Psychological Exam
Minimum Marks RequiredBachelor's Degree Graduate + Valid NMAT scorecard & passing admissions committee panel score
Minimum Age Requirement19-21 Years (Due to mandatory graduate-entry screening design rules)
Application DeadlineMarch
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: National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) + USLS Institutional Psychological Exam
- Minimum Marks Required: Bachelor's Degree Graduate + Valid NMAT scorecard & passing admissions committee panel score
- Minimum Age Requirement: 19-21 Years (Due to mandatory graduate-entry screening design rules)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Intake Month: July
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~7:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity~1,500+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: 3rd Year (Junior Clerkship institutional immersion blocks)
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3
- Hospital Bed Capacity: ~1,500+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Clerkship integrated in 4th year)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (Physician Licensure Examination - PLE required for local 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 OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate-
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Graduate Success Rate95%
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: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Optional conversational Hiligaynon/Ilonggo dialect training for history taking)