MBBS in Central America: Complete Information, Admission process, Visa, Fees and Scope

Introduction: MBBS in Central America is now becoming a popular destination for students who want a medical degree from abroad. Central America is the region of the Americana, the mainland of the Central America consists of seven countries mainly Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua.

The Central America region is popular among the international students for lots of reasons; the countries in the region have most gorgeous beaches in the world, beautiful landscape destinations, and top quality higher education universities.

Having said that, Central America is also famous for medical education and not only students from India but also around the globe flock here to become doctors. Reason been that, medical education is expensive across the world but Central American universities offer MBBS, BDS and MD courses in very affordable and cheap tuition fees.

Majority of the medical universities are recognized with the various bodies like NMC, MCI, MCC, ECFMG, IMED, CAAM-HPA. Students should also make sure to check with the universities before taking admission.

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Why choose MBBS in Central America?

Education quality standard in the Central America medical universities are at par to the international education system and the curriculum is upgraded with need and time.

Accommodation and other facilities both in and outside the university campus are in great shape adding to it is the Central America lifestyle makes it an attractive place to study.

Comparing tuition fees in the Central America medical universities with other countries, the cost is little less expensive and the quality of education and specializations are almost same. That is why many medical enthusiasts are choosing Central America as their academic destination.

The medical college in Central America is equipped with latest infrastructure and world class systems to provide students high end experience while learning at the same time.

The place is completely safe for international students, and in fact, they will enjoy their time here.

What is duration of MBBS in Central America?

The typical MBBS (medical program) program lasts for almost 6 years in Central America which includes 1 year of clinical internship.

Top MBBS colleges in Central America

S No.	Name of Medical College
1	National Autonomous University of Mexico
2	Central America health science university, Belize
3	Columbus Central University School of Medicine, Belize
4	Avalon University, Curacao

MBBS in Central America Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for admission in Central America MBBS or BDS courses

The aspirant must have passed with an aggregate of 50% to 70% marks in PCB subjects.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with (PCB) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Candidates must have completed 17 years as on 31^st December year of admission.
Indian students must have qualified NEET Exam for BDS or MBBS admissions in Central America (if they want to be eligible to practice back in India).
No requirement for IELTS or TOEFL score cards for English language proficiency

We also suggest that, being on safer side the students must check with the admission authorities of the college in Central America.

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What is the cost of completing MBBS in Central America?

We can provide you with an estimation of tuition fees for MBBS course in Central America and what it looks like, the bandwidth may range from $10000 to $19500 USD onwards annually. Students have to bear additional expenses like living cost (which includes lodging and food).