MBBS in Armenia
MBBS in Armenia may appear to be an option for those Indian students who are looking for less expensive MBBS abroad options. However, in fact, you should not choose to study MBBS in Armenia.
About Armenia
The Republic of Armenia is a small, landlocked country in Eurasia. It is a nation with mediocre infrastructure and law & order situation. The education in Armenia falls short in totality.
The MBBS course duration is 6 years, the Indian students are eligible to appear in NEXT. However, this is not reason enough to settle for the overall substandard equation of MBBS in Armenia.
MBBS in Armenia for international students
Curiously, MBBS in Armenia has the recognition and accreditation that an international MBBS student may look for. But the quality of education and infrastructure that Armenia offers defeats the purpose. Accreditation alone won’t mean much if you don’t get proper education.
If you choose Armenia, you will be investing between 22 lakh – 30 lakh INR. You will be eligible to appear in all Medical PG entrance exams like USMLE, PLAB, NEXT, etc. However, your actual learning and overall experience will be mediocre, to say the least.
Medical Universities in Armenia
Armenia has a few old universities that offer English-taught UG programs in the field of medicine. All medical universities are located in the capital Yerevan. The Armenian universities that find a mention in the WDOMS list are there in the table below.
| University | Medium (WDOMS) | Estd. |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Medical Institute Faculty of Medicine | Russian/Armenian | 1990 |
| Armenian-Russian International University “Mikhitar Ghosh” | English/Russian/Armenian | 2018 |
| St. Tereza Medical University | English/Russian/Armenian | 1995 |
| Yerevan Gladozor University Faculty of Medicine | English/Armenian | 2022 |
| Yerevan Haybusak University Faculty of Medicine | English/Russian/Armenian | 1990 |
| Yerevan State Medical University “Mikhitar Heratsi” | English/Armenian | 1920 |
| Yerevan University of Traditional Medicine | Armenian | 1991 |
Duration
The MBBS in Armenia duration is 6 years. This is at par with the new NMC guidelines that require MBBS abroad students to have had done MBBS of the said duration.
Living Cost
The universities provide hostel facilities. But the general lack of infrastructure shows here too. Choosing to stay in the city independently is expensive (around $500, may be more, per month) apart from the rent.
Let us check out prices of commodities and services in Yerevan.
| Commodity/Service | Cost (in USD) |
|---|---|
| Milk (1 litre) | 1.22 |
| Loaf of bread | 0.56 |
| Eggs (dozen) | 2.26 |
| Meal at an average restaurant | 6.21 |
| Local Conveyance Monthly Pass | 12.5 |
| Basic Utilities | 95 |
Hostel
As mentioned, the medical universities in Armenia provide average hostel facilities for students.
On average, the hostel will cost around $200 – 250 per month in hostel fees. The amenities and infrastructure may be mediocre but at least, it is safer than staying independently in the city.
Tuition Fee
Most of the medical universities in Armenia are private. the MBBS in Armenia tuition fees ranges from $2500 – 5000 per year.
The fee will obviously vary between universities. You may check the tuition fee charged by a particular Armenian medical university tabulated above by clicking their names.
Eligibility
The table below summarizes the MBBS in Armenia eligibility.
| Class XII | 50% in PCB with English |
| Age | 17-25 years |
| NEET Score | Compulsory Qualification |
| IELTS/TOEFL | Not needed |
MBBS in Armenia: Challenges
• All recognition and accreditation but inadequate infrastructure
• English-taught programs but substandard academics.
• Not too expensive and no entrance test but the overall experience is poor.
• 6 years MBBS to meet NMC guidelines but chances of clearing the NEXT are low.
• Low general safety and security.
Medical PG Option after MBBS/MD in Armenia
Medical PG in India after MBBS in Armenia/NEXT
Whether in Armenia or any country, you start realizing the importance of being a specialist after the 2nd year of MBBS. That’s actually too late. Let’s start understanding things here.
First, you need to visualize how tough it is to secure a Medical PG Seat in a Govt. College in India.
The success ratio to get PG in Govt. Medical College India is 11%. That is to say, only 1 out of 10 will succeed. The chance of getting a Clinical specialty is bleaker. It is 1 out of 20 applicants. Either, you must have Crores to pay to Pvt. Med. Colleges or give up the medical PG dream altogether.
| Total Applicants NEET PG 2021 | Specialty | Govt Med College | Pvt Med College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Success Ratio | Seats | ||
| 1.75 Lacs | ||||
| MD (Non Clinical) | 15K | 8.6% | 10K | |
| MS ( Clinical) | 8K | 4.6% | 5K | |
| Total | 23K | 11.4% | 15K | |
Those who have a Armenian university MBBS also have to go through NEXT as per NMC Notification, though chances of clearing NEXT are very low due to poor academics in Armenia. You may expect to perform if you join a good NEXT coach like Moksh.
NMC will conduct this Exam in two parts NEXT-1 and NEXT-2. The objective of the NEXT-1 will be to assess the student’s knowledge of Pre, Para and Clinical subjects. Only after qualifying NEXT-1, will any Medical student be eligible for Internship. Post completion of internship, students need to go through NEXT-2 which will assess their Clinical skills, Patient Management and taking Medical history.
Those who will Clear NEXT-2 will get the license to practice and Rankers of NEXT-1 will get PG seats of their choice. You may refer Page for detailed information on NExT Exam
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Medical PG IN USA (USMLE) after MBBS in Armenia
The US Healthcare system is considered as one of the best health care systems in the world. There are many reasons for this: high rewards, excellent infrastructure, merit based assessment, & open opportunities for Super specialties. For getting into a US medical PG program, you have to clear USMLE mandatorily.
This USMLE exam is divided in 3 Parts. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during internship and Step-3 during residency (Medical PG).
MOKSH USMLE is indispensable for you so that you have a good chance to clear USMLE.
MOKSH Coaching focuses on patient centered learning approach which helps students score high on both USMLE & NEXT. MOKSH is a leading name in USMLE Coaching. Currently, 1000+ Students from Indian and Abroad medical colleges are preparing for USMLE steps via MOKSH Platform.
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Medical PG IN UK (PLAB) after MBBS in Armenia
After MBBS from Armenia, many of the students plan to do their Medical PG from UK.
Till 2024, the Professional & Linguistic Assessments Board Test (PLAB test) is the instrument to assess the skills and knowledge of an International Medical Graduate. It also judges whether they are fit to be trained to practice medicine in the UK.
In short, an IMG's performance in PLAB determines her eligibility to practice in the UK. The PLAB test has two stages. PLAB 1 is an exam that has 180 MCQs that tests your recall. On the other hand, PLAB 2 is a practical OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam) that tests your clinical skills.
The GMC ascertains your linguistic skills by assessing your score in specific tests. It may be the IELTS (Band Score 7.0 or higher) or OET (Grade B in reading, writing, listening & speaking).
After you pass PLAB 1 & 2, you apply for the GP registration. There is one constraint. You have a window of 2 years after clearing PLAB 2 during which you may apply no later.
By 2024, the UK Medical Licensing Assessment will replace the PLAB. Consequently, the GMC UK is going to change certain things in PLAB and create the UKMLA exam.
Medical PG in GERMANY After MBBS from Armenia
PG in Germany after MBBS in Armenia is another great option, though it requires you to learn the German language. Of the 6 levels starting from A1 to C2, you need to clear A1 and A2 that would qualify you to apply for visa.
Once the Language formalities are done, you get into the phase where you do Observer-ship from a German hospital approved by the German Medical Council. This is followed by Residency.
This may sound simple here but the process is quite complicated. To know more about PG in Germany,
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Your Chance to get an MBBS Seat in India
The most difficult time for any of the students is to wait after NEET till the counseling process to know whether he/she is getting a college of his/her choice or not? Sometimes this dilemma continues for a couple of months due to multiple rounds of counseling. It has become more difficult due to parallel counseling of All India Quota and various States due to COVID-19. The counseling process is very complex where 550+ Govt. and Private colleges offer 83000+ Seats and fee variation is also huge that ranges from less than 1 Lac to 2.5 Cr for the course.
Dreams shatter when any silly mistake in choice filling or wrong selection of college leads to getting a poorly ranked college. Imagine getting paid seats or no seats at all due to a lack of genuine guidance!
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Your Chance to get an MBBS Seat in India
The most difficult time for any of the students is to wait after NEET till the counseling process to know whether he/she is getting a college of his/her choice or not? Sometimes this dilemma continues for a couple of months due to multiple rounds of counseling. It has become more difficult due to parallel counseling of All India Quota and various States due to COVID-19. The counseling process is very complex where 550+ Govt. and Private colleges offer 83000+ Seats and fee variation is also huge that ranges from less than 1 Lac to 2.5 Cr for the course.
Dreams shatter when any silly mistake in choice filling or wrong selection of college leads to getting a poorly ranked college. Imagine getting paid seats or no seats at all due to a lack of genuine guidance!