Will I get an MBBS if I study medicine at a medical school in the USA?
No. Medical schools in the USA award an MD degree, not an MBBS. You typically finish a bachelor's degree and the required pre-medical courses first, then apply to medical school. Tuition varies by school and by public or private status, so check each official page.
No, you will not receive an MBBS in the USA. Medical schools there award an MD degree, and you typically complete a bachelor's degree and pre-medical courses before you apply.
Selected Annual Tuition Fees
| Medical school | Annual tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | USD 76,828 (approx INR 73.06 L) |
| Stanford School of Medicine | USD 96,136 (approx INR 91.43 L) |
| Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | USD 69,100 (approx INR 65.71 L) |
| UCSF School of Medicine | USD 68,204 (approx INR 64.86 L) |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | USD 65,500 (approx INR 62.29 L) |
These are annual figures for selected schools only. Tuition varies by school and between private and public schools, so check each official page before the 2027 or 2028 intake.
Total Cost and Path
- At these schools, four years of medical education can cost from around USD 262,000 (approx INR 2.49 Cr) upward.
- This does not include the bachelor's degree you typically complete before medical school.
- Plan your pre-medical courses early so your application is ready on time.
My Advice
Do not search for MBBS programmes in the USA. Build your plan around a bachelor's degree, the pre-medical requirements and the MD route, and compare total cost across schools rather than one headline fee.
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