Admissions to Manipal�s MBBS Degree now Open!

(I-Newswire) December 1, 2008 - Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Nepal, a part of Manipal Education, is the chosen destination for medical education by the brightest students in Nepal and across more than 10 countries. Students who aspire to get the best in medical education can now obtain their medical degree from Manipal, the pioneer in top quality Medical education over 5 decades. Manipal, a leader in medical education has 6 campuses across 4 countries and 2 continents.

Given the high quality medical education & stunning location, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal has been attracting brightest of students from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankans represent about 15% of the total number of students who have studied at MCOMS. Alumni of Sri Lankan origin have gone on to do extremely well for themselves, as professional doctors.

MCOMS has announced the opening of admissions to their MBBS degree, for the academic year commencing February 2009. To be eligible for this program, students must have a minimum of 2 credit passes and 1 ordinary pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or 50% marks in PCB / PCBE and overall aggregate at the 'A' level or equivalent examination. The student should have at least a credit pass in English at the 'O' level. (If there are 4 subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany / Maths then a minimum of 2 credit passes and 2 ordinary passes.) The candidate should be above 17 years of age. There is no entrance Examination for non-Nepalese students.

To apply, log on to http://www.manipal.edu.np or write to admissions@manipalu.com. Alternatively, call +919731425195 for one on one counseling between 10.00 AM and 5.30 PM (IST) on weekdays. The last date for admissions is 7th January 2009.

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Nepal, established in 1994 is a result of collaboration between Manipal Group and the Government of Nepal. Affiliated to the Kathmandu University, MCOMS is recognized across the world, for its high standards of excellence. MCOMS provides a five and a half years MBBS degree course (4 � years plus 1 year Internship) and postgraduate courses in all the basic science subjects and selected clinical subjects.

MCOMS has been accorded recognition by the Medical Councils of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius, besides the California Medical Boards & New York State Medical Board.

The college is listed in the 7th edition of the WHO's world directory of accredited medical schools and the International Medical Education Directory of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) which holds the United States Medical Licensing Exam. MCOMS is also recognized by the British Columbia Student Assistance Program (BCSAP), Canada, providing the student community a rich multi cultural exposure.

MCOMS is a modern campus with all conveniences, state of the art teaching aids and well equipped labs. MCOMS is also a cultural hub of activity as students from many different countries converge to take advantage of the exceptional faculty, holistic curriculum and innovative teaching methods.

MCOMS is spread across 38 acres with a 700-bed Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH), clinical teaching departments, and hostels for clinical students. The quality of service provided is of an international standard. MTH has been constructed with a futuristic approach laying emphasis on the space required for teaching programs for undergraduates, postgraduates and allied health manpower.

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