Admissions to Manipal`s MBBS Degree now Open! Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal

Released on: June 6, 2008, 12:47 am

Press Release Author: Brand-Comm

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: : Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) Pokhara, Nepal
announces admissions to their MBBS degree, for the batch commencing August 2008. The
last date for submission of applications is July 7th 2008.

Press Release Body: Bangalore June 5th, 2008: Manipal College of Medical Sciences
(MCOMS) Pokhara, Nepal announces admissions to their MBBS degree, for the batch
commencing August 2008. The last date for submission of applications is July 7th
2008. To be eligible for this programme, a minimum aggregate of 50% at the 10+2 or
equivalent examination is required. The candidate should be above 17 years of age.
There is no entrance Examination.

To apply, log on to http://www.manipal.edu/mcoms or write to
campus.admissions@manipalu.com
Alternatively call toll free number 18004256243 or 080-41474392 /93 for one on one
counseling

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Nepal was established in 1994. The
institute is a result of collaboration between Manipal Group and the Government of
Nepal. Located in Pokhara, a scenic location 200 km west of Kathmandu, MCOMS is
affiliated to the Kathmandu University and is recognized across the world, for its
high standards of excellence. MCOMS provides a five and a half years MBBS degree
course (4 ½ years plus 1 year Internship) and postgraduate courses in all the basic
science subjects and selected clinical subjects. MCOMS Nepal has students joining
from India, SriLanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Singapore, Middle East, Kenya,
Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom and South Africa hence
provides the student community a rich multi cultural exposure.

The four and a half years of the MBBS course is divided into nine semesters, each,
six months in duration. On successful completion of the 4 ½ year MBBS degree course
the student has to undergo one year of compulsory residential, rotating internship.
The MBBS degree of MCOMS has been a recognized medical qualification in India since
July 1999 vide Government of India gazette notification dated 26/9/2001
{V.11016/1/2000-ME(UG)}. However, vide gazette notification of 2002 all foreign
medical graduates will have to clear the screening test in order to practice upon
their return to India.

Rated the best college in Nepal nestled in the scenic, mountainous terrain of
Pokhara, Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) is an ideal centre of learning
for medical students since 1994. An invigorating setting drawing inspiration from
the lofty Himalayas, 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 functions from two campuses. The Deep campus, spread on 8 acres of wooded
land, houses the basic sciences departments, hostels and other facilities for Basic
Sciences students. In the 30 acre Phulbari campus, is located the 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.




About MCOMS

An institution of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Nepal. MCOMS is
affiliated to Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal.

MCOMS has been accorded recognition by the Medical Councils of Nepal, Sri Lanka,
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. Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) is also
recognized by the British Columbia Student Assistance Program (BCSAP), Canada.
Student loans and scholarships are also provided under the Manipal University loan
scheme. The main vision of Manipal College
of Medical Sciences and Manipal Education is to be partners in the mission- "Health
for All" and build a global leadership in human development, education and health
care.

Write to campus.admissions@manipalu.com

For one on one counseling, call our toll free number: 18004256243 or 080-41474392 /93
For more information, log on to www.manipal.edu/mcoms


About Manipal Education

Manipal Education is one of the largest education services providers from India. The
group includes two universities, Manipal University & Sikkim Manipal University, and
over 30 other institutions in India, besides colleges and university campuses in
Antigua, Dubai, Malaysia and Nepal. Manipal Education currently has over 135,000
students from over 50 countries, of which about 25,000 students study at
institutions and overseas campuses in India and abroad, while over 100,000 students
undertake distance education, delivered using a blended approach including both
satellite-based lectures and local coaching at 550 learning centres in India and
overseas. Manipal Education also offers online testing and assessment for academic
as well as corporate clients, and has recently launched professional education for
service sectors like financial services, IT, media and retail.

Manipal Education recently partnered with ICICI a leading financial services group
in establishing the ICICI Manipal Academy of Banking & Insurance. The academy is
expected to expand the pool of industry ready resources and provide inclusive
employment opportunity to capable, young graduates.

Manipal Education has several strategic investments in emerging companies, including
- MeritTrac, India's Largest Skills Assessment & Testing Company - a pioneer in this
space in India, TutorVista, a leading online tutoring company and U21 Global, the
world\'s premier online graduate school.

Manipal Education recently signed Anil Kumble, a leading international cricketer and
the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, as its Brand Ambassador. His academic and
extra curricular achievements are mirrored in the values and vision of Manipal
Education.



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