General Medicine

Bachelor's Degree

Duration: Typically four years, consisting of eight semesters.
Admission Requirements: High school diploma with strong grades in science subjects, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Most medical schools require standardized test scores, like the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

Postgraduate Study

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in medicine or a related field. Successful completion of medical school and residency programs.
Programs: Residency in General Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Study General Medicine Abroad

Total Number of Universities	Varies by country and region, approximately 1000+ globally
Best Countries to pursue General Medicine	USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Philippines, India, etc.
Courses Available	Internal medicine, Family medicine, Preventive medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Infectious diseases, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and immunology
Duration	Bachelor's: 4-6 years, Medical School: 4 years, Residency: 3-4 years
Annual Tuition Fees	Varies widely, ranging from $20,000 to $70,000 per year or more depending on the country and institution
Average Salary per annum	General physicians can earn anywhere from $100,000 to $250,000 or more annually, depending on experience and location
Intakes Available	1-2 per year

Top Universities

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024 (Medicine)	Average Tuition Fees Yearly (INR)
Harvard University	1	UG: 48.12 Lakhs, MD: 75.01 Lakhs
Stanford University	2	UG: 45.85 Lakhs, MD: 70.05 Lakhs
University of Oxford	3	UG: 32.12 lakhs INR, MD: 55.05 lakhs INR
University of Cambridge	4	UG: 31.80 lakhs INR, MD: 52.05 lakhs INR
Johns Hopkins University	5	UG: 40.12 lakhs INR, MD: 68.05 lakhs INR
Imperial College London	6	UG: 25.80 lakhs INR, MD: 48.05 lakhs INR
University of California, Los Angeles	7	UG: 41.12 lakhs INR, MD: 67.05 lakhs INR
University of California, San Francisco	8	UG: 40.80 lakhs INR, MD: 66.05 lakhs INR
University of Toronto	9	UG: 38.12 lakhs INR, MD: 62.05 lakhs INR
University of Melbourne	10	UG: 35.12 lakhs INR, MD: 58.05 lakhs INR

Top Scholarships

Fulbright Foreign Medical Graduate Program
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarship
Marshall Scholarship
Clarendon Fund Scholarship

Top Career Opportunities

General physician
Family physician
Internist
Pediatrician
Geriatrician
Cardiologist
Pulmonologist
Gastroenterologist
Endocrinologist
Nephrologist
Rheumatologist
Hematologist
Oncologist
Allergist and immunologist
Medical researcher
Medical educator
Hospital administrator

Eligibility Requirement for General Medicine

Eligibility Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	High school diploma with strong grades in science subjects.
Standardized Tests	MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
Language Proficiency Test	TOEFL: 80-120 (iBT), 550-677 (PBT), IELTS: 6.0-9.0 (Overall Band Score)
Immigration Requirements	Fulfilment of visa requirements, health insurance, etc along with the Student visa, work permits for residency
Work Experience	Not always required for undergraduate programs. However, Relevant experience may be required for residency and specialization

Cost of Living & Studying General Medicine Abroad

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
United States	$30,000 - $70,000	$18,000 - $35,000
UK	£20,000 - £50,000	£15,000 - £25,000
Canada	CAD 20,000 - CAD 45,000	CAD 18,000 - CAD 30,000
Australia	AUD 30,000 - AUD 80,000	AUD 25,000 - AUD 40,000
Germany	€0 - €20,000	€10,000 - €20,000
Ireland	€0 - €30,000	€12,000 - €22,000
Malaysia	MYR 10,000 - MYR 30,000	MYR 10,000 - MYR 20,000
Philippines	PHP 100,000 - PHP 300,000	PHP 80,000 - PHP 150,000
India	INR 5 lakhs - INR 20 lakhs	INR 3 lakhs - INR 8 lakhs

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