What is MBBS?

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is the primary medical qualification awarded upon graduation by the   medical schools in medicine and surgery that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. Medical schools in Nepal, India, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, etc. award MBBS as the primary medical degree to practice medicine.

The eligibility to study medicine in Philippines is Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. or B.S.).One cannot directly join a medical course in Philippines after 10+2 or A level .Therefore, Philippines is not a right choice for 10+2 graduates. The basic medical degree awarded by a medical institution in Philippines is not MBBS but MD which is equivalent to MBBS.

The basic medical degree to practice medicine in Russia, East European countries and break away countries of former Soviet Union is known as MD and the course duration is 6 years plus one year internship after graduation.