Ago Medical and Educational Center - Bicol Christian College of Medicine
- Legazpi, Philippines
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Private
- Estd:1975
Ago Medical and Educational Center – Bicol Christian College of Medicine (AMEC-BCCM) is a premier private medical institution founded in 1975 in Legazpi City, Philippines. As the pioneering medical school in the Bicol region, it has established a massive local footprint, with approximately 85% of government medical positions in the region held by its graduates. The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities.
The medical program at AMEC-BCCM is a 6-year course leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, which is recognized by the WHO and NMC as equivalent to an MBBS in India. The curriculum is split into a Pre-Medicine (BS) phase (roughly 14–18 months) followed by a 4-year core MD program that emphasizes a “hybrid” learning approach, combining traditional lectures with Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
6-year MBBS (MD) program in English-medium instruction.
around INR 15–20+ Lakhs for the full MBBS course
Admission to the MBBS (MD) program at Ago Medical and Educational Center (AMEC) Bicol Christian College of Medicine requires completing 10+2 with PCB, being at least 17 years old, and qualifying NEET for Indian students. The process involves direct application, document submission, visa processing, and adheres to NMC guidelines.
- Separate, well-furnished dormitories for male and female students.
- The college is uniquely positioned with several clinical training sites where students gain hands-on experience.
- A revolutionary digital learning center located in Damaceno Hall.
- The campus and hostels are protected by 24/7 security personnel and extensive CCTV surveillance.
- The medium of instruction for all lectures and clinical rotations is English, meaning no additional language courses are required for the medical program.
