MBBS
Details
| Level | Professional bachelor |
|---|---|
| Field | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Institutions offering (all RaahNuma records) | 198 |
| Level group | Bachelor's |
| Discipline suggested | Medicine & Dentistry |
Recognition & affiliation
| Regulating council | PMDC |
|---|---|
| International acknowledgement | PM&DC received WFME recognition (announced February 2024, for 10 years). Graduates can apply for ECFMG certification and the USMLE, and it supports training and practice in countries that require WFME-recognised schools. Licensing exams abroad still apply. |
Admission & duration
| Typical duration | 5 years + 1-year house job |
|---|---|
| Semesters | Annual system |
| General eligibility | FSc Pre-Medical; A-Levels (with IBCC equivalence) |
| Usual entry test | MDCAT |
Scope & career
| Detailed scope of program | Registered Medical Officer in government/private hospitals, clinics; General Practitioner; gateway to every medical specialty. |
|---|---|
| Future educational scope | FCPS / MD / MS (specialization, 4-6 years), MPH, MBA (Health Management), or MRCP/USMLE/PLAB for abroad |
| Maximum professional career | Consultant specialist or surgeon (after FCPS, MD or MS); Professor and head of department; Principal or Vice-Chancellor of a medical college or university; senior health administrator. |
| Career growth outlook | One of the most respected and stable careers in Pakistan; specialization multiplies income 3-5x, and MBBS is the single most internationally portable Pakistani degree. |
| Entry-level salary in Pakistan | PKR 65,000-90,000/month (House Officer); PKR 150,000-400,000+ as a specialist/consultant |
| Entry-level salary abroad | USD 3,000-8,000+/month (UK/Gulf/US after licensing exams - PLAB, USMLE, or Saudi/UAE license) |
Verification & sources
| Source for international acknowledgement | https://tribune.com.pk/story/2457429/pmdc-gets-wfme-accreditation |
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| Source | RaahNuma Career & Salary Guide + editorial draft (max career) |
| Verification level | Recorded |