Chennai 24’Nov. 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.
(PressZoom) - Chennai 24’Nov. 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.
MCOMS has announced the opening of admissions to their MBBS degree, for the academic year commencing February 2009. 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 for non-Nepalese students.
To apply, log on to 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 ½ years plus 1 year Internship) and postgraduate courses in all the basic science subjects and selected clinical subjects.
All Indian national students who are seeking admission at MCOMS and subsequently interested in practicing in India on graduation will be required to obtain the ‘eligibility certificate’ from the Medical Council of India prior to their enrollment at MCOMS and will have to clear the screening test, after obtaining their degree certificate, in order to practice upon their return to India.
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. 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.
About Manipal Education:
Manipal Education is one of the foremost academic & education services providers in India. With over 50 years of steadfast focus in the field of Education, the group provides education services across all genres.
The group’s presence includes 2 universities - Manipal University & Sikkim Manipal University and over 30 institutions in India, besides colleges & university campuses in Antigua, Dubai, Malaysia & Nepal. Over 140,000 students from 53 nationalities are currently pursuing their Graduate, Post Graduate & Doctoral Programmes across 14 professional streams. Manipal Education has a distinguished alumni base of over 350,000.
In addition to formal university programmes delivered through 5 campuses in India & 4 overseas, Manipal Education also has a range of education offerings in Distance, Education, Professional & Skills Education across multiple genres, and industry leading partnerships such as the ICICI Manipal Academy for Banking (in association with ICICI Bank).
The Distance Education arm of Sikkim Manipal University is amongst the largest in this field and currently offers Post Graduate, Degree, and Diploma programs across 11 disciplines. Approximately 110,000 students are a part of the Distance Education programme, which is delivered through a one of its kind blended pedagogical approach. This approach involves satellite-based lectures and face-to-face interaction, delivered through 500 learning centres across India & 50 overseas.
Reflecting its strong commitment to the burgeoning need for skilled workforce across both white & blue-collar sectors, Manipal Education has introduced Professional & Skills Education. These programmes cover service sectors including Banking & Insurance, Retail, Infrastructure Services, Telecom and Media & Entertainment. The outcome of the skill based education is well trained, industry-ready employees.
Acknowledging the mutual alignment of the vision of industry relevance as the key construct in career-focused education, ICICI Bank has partnered with Manipal Education to establish the ICICI Manipal Academy of Banking & Finance. The academy is expected to expand the pool of industry ready resources and provide inclusive employment opportunity to capable, young graduates. The training offered by the academy will make a difference to the enterprises it services by aiming at getting as close to first day, first hour productivity as possible.
Manipal Education has several strategic investments in emerging companies, including U21Global, the world's premier online graduate school, MeritTrac, a pioneer and India’s Largest Skills Assessment & Testing Company and TutorVista, a leading online tutoring company.
Manipal Education has signed Anil Kumble, a leading international cricketer and the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, as its Brand Ambassador. His academic record and professional approach and achievements are mirrored in the values and vision of Manipal Education.
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