“Medical Education is not just a program for building knowledge and skills in its recipients… It is also an experience which creates attitudes and experience.”

A beautiful quote by Abraham Flexner a famous Medical education reformist and American educator of 20^th century.

Islamabad holds an important place in Pakistan for various reasons. It is the hub of some of the best businesses, international standard healthcare centers, and education hubs. Bahria College, NUST, and APS are among a few of the best colleges in Islamabad offering higher education. Many students come from across the country to the best medical colleges in Islamabad.

Islamabad is home to more than 20 universities offering education at international standards. According to the statistics, there are around ten medical colleges in Islamabad. Most are private, and each is well-known for top-standard medical education.

Shifa College of Medicine is among the top medical colleges in Islamabad. There are many universities in all provinces of Pakistan; to know more about regions, read our blog on the five provinces of Pakistan.

Students prefer medical colleges in Islamabad on different criteria with various options available. Getting a degree from a well-reputed and authorized university is the goal of every student as it leads to better professional opportunities and life in the future.

Students also look for medical universities and colleges that offer the best education and other facilities side by side. For instance, transport, hostels, eatery places nearby, etc. A good college or educational institute offers all these facilities under one roof. You can find prominent private and government medical colleges in Islamabad that provide all-in-one packages.

If you are a resident of Peshawar, read our blog on top universities in Peshawar for a comprehensive guide.

List of Best Medical Colleges in Islamabad:

As medical education is related to people’s healthcare, the Pakistan government is keen to improve it and facilitate students. Therefore, policies for medical colleges commonly undergo many changes. For instance, there are top government and private medical colleges in Islamabad with different criteria for admission.

In 2018-19 the admissions were centralized. Still, a couple of years before Pakistan Medical Commission decentralized admissions in Private medical colleges, and every college was allowed to make admissions by its criteria. Therefore you might find the merit of private Medical colleges in Islamabad varies from one and another.

Realtorspk.com has penned the list of top medical colleges in Islamabad for students who are still overwhelmed with various available options. The list will help them to choose the best medical college accordingly and practice their careers smoothly in the future.

Let’s have a look:

1. Shifa College of Medical:

Shifa Medical College, also known as Shifa College of Medicine, is one of the private medical colleges in Islamabad under Shifa Tameer-e-Milat University. The college aims at enhancing the competency of students.

Shifa College works on the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada’s structure. Many things make Shifa College one of the top private medical colleges in Islamabad; for instance, the curriculum revolves around education seekers, and it is focused on students’ practice in the clinical setting from the start.

The college is located in ideal location in Islamabad as students can daily commute easily. The area is also one of the renowned place for real estate investment in Pakistan. Read our blog on making profitable property investments in Pakistan before investing in property.

It is one of the medical colleges in Islamabad that offers academic services in behavioral sciences, clinical psychology, health sciences, and health profession education. The college is a sign of distinction and delivers education from top-notch faculty in the best research and academic environment.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria:

The selection of students is highly merit-based. Here are the criteria for admissions

• Applicant must have cleared the pre-medical exam with 60% marks. A student with more than 60% marks will be considered highly competitive.
• Students with A-level background must have obtained a 3.0 GPA in Bio, Chemistry & Physics.

Fee Structure:

The Fee for MBBS is around 6 to 8 Lacs

2. Federal Medical & Dental College:

The Federal Medical & Dental College, also known as FMDC, is among the first government medical colleges in Islamabad. It is an affiliated college with Shaheed Zulfiqar Bhutto Medical University Islamabad, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) & Federal General Hospital. The college comprises 100 seats for the students.

The seats are limited and reserved for students from all the provinces according to the approved government quota. The college is comparatively new in Islamabad; in 2011, there were only 50 seats for the MBBS program. Later, the Pakistan Medical commission increased the seats to 100 due to high demand after the college complied with PMC rules and regulations.

Due to its affiliation with top-notch medical institutions, the college tops the list of government Medical colleges in Islamabad. The affiliation with hospitals offers the students to provide clinical learning opportunities.

FMDC aims to provide a generation of doctors under highly-qualified & licensed teachers’ supervision and the best education system. If you are resident of KP, read our blog on top medical colleges in Peshawar for the best medical education.

The aim and sole purpose of Federal Medical & Dental College are to educate future doctors and make them reach their true potential so they can meet the health care requirements of the patients. Top-notch education is provided through highly-qualified teachers, research opportunities, and community services for future doctors to meet the need of healthcare requirements.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for the admission of a student are:

• 60% marks in pre-medical examinations
• 0 GPA in A level with Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
• Students with more than 60% marks are highly competitive.

Fee Structure:

The fee for MBBS is around 3 to 4 Lacs

3. Foundation University Medical College:

FUI, famous as the Foundation University Medical College, is one of the best colleges in Islamabad, offering medical education. It is among the top-notch private medical college that was established in 2002. The Foundation Medical College is affiliated with Fauji Foundation; the college aims to deliver top-notch training to medical students and make them brilliant in health sciences.

Foundation University Medical College strives to groom students and flourish their personalities while injecting responsibility, care, integrity, and hard work while studying. The medical institute also directs the medical students toward leadership qualities while enhancing their communication skills.

Most importantly, FUI prepares students as a medical army that will provide the best healthcare services to the nation and worldwide in the future.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria

The seats for MBBS are limited, and only 150 students can take admissions every year. Therefore, the admission criteria are pretty strict. The standards of eligibility are:

• Those who aim to appear in MDCAT must have a background in studying pre-medical subjects at the FSC level.
• The applicant must have obtained 60% marks in pre-medical subjects at an Intermediate level.
• A 3.0 GPA minimum is a must in A-level with Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
• Students with dual nationality must appear clear in SAT II before applying for the MCAT test.

Fee Structure:

The fee for MBBS is approx. 9 to 10 Lacs and 10 to 11 Lacs for students living in hostels. Read our blog on top areas to invest in Islamabad to find a house near college.

4. Islamabad Medical & Dental College:

Islamabad Medical & Dental College, or IMDC, is a private medical college affiliated with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU). The college was recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council for MBBS in 2010. Read our blog on top schools in Peshawar for the best educational opportunity in Peshawar.

The college is internationally recognized and listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Directory of Medical Institutions. The college offers MBBS and BDS in six different disciplines. The college is equipped with modern facilities that are necessary for medical education.

IMDC aims to deliver the best medical education with its highly qualified faculty members. Clinical departments of colleges ensure the best medical care. The college has its teaching hospital named Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have obtained 60% marks in pre-medical subjects (chemistry, Physics, Biology) at an Intermediate level.
• A 3.0 GPA minimum is a must in A-level with Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

Fee Structure:

The fee for MBBS in Islamabad Medical & Dental College is approx. 9 to 11 Lacs, for day scholars and 10 to 12 for hostel students. You can read our blog on the best housing societies in Islamabad to find more information on real estate near college

5. Islamic International Medical College:

Islamic International Medical College Islamabad, also known as IIMC, is a founding private medical college in the city. IIMC aims to produce doctors with perfect professional ability and high moral & ethical values recognized worldwide for practicing and providing the best healthcare.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to IIMC are:

• The applicant must have obtained 65% marks in pre-medical subjects (chemistry, Physics, Biology) at an Intermediate level
• 65% marks in MDCAT exams

Fee Structure:

The fee for MBBS in Islamabad Medical & Dental College is approx. 7 to 8 Lacs, respectively.

Let’s wrap:

So that’s all for now! We hope the information will be helpful for those who want to take admission in a medical college in Islamabad. Stay tuned to the Realtorspk.com blog page for useful and interesting facts and information.

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