UP Manila: National Graduate School for the Health Sciences

UP Manila ROTC

National Graduate School for the Health Sciences

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General Requirements

The following are the minimum NGOHS requirements for admission:

Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning;
Bachelor’s degree for applicants to the master’s degree and a master’s degree for doctoral applicants;
One to two years of work experience in the related field, if applicable;
Duly accomplished Application Form together with the following documents:

Original copy of the official Transcript of Records
Two (2) Recommendation Letters from former professors, supervisors or employers, mailed directly to the NGOHS
Receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier’s Office
Certified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the University and the signature of the registrar in ink
Four (4) passport-size photos
Essay on an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of self-directed learning as a method of instruction, and a description of your research interest

College/Unit may set additional requirements or criteria for admissions.

The department or program committee concerned shall determine the acceptability of an applicant. The Chair of the department shall recommend the admission of a prospective student to the Dean of academic unit who shall endorse the same to the Director of the Graduate Office. The Graduate Office Director will issue an official letter of acceptance.

Requirements for Graduation

The student shall be recommended for graduation if he/she has satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed in the curriculum:

a. Completion of prescribed units of graduate course with a general weighted average (GWA) of 2.00 or better and a weighted average of 2.00 or better in required courses in the field of specialization (for masters) and with a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.75 or better and a weighted average of 1.75 or better in required courses in the field of specialization (for doctoral) and no grade of 5.00 in any of the courses taken for both degree programs.

b. Passing the written comprehensive examination.

c. Successful oral defense of thesis/dissertation.

d. Submission of the six (6) formal copies of the thesis/dissertation.

e. Residency of at least one full academic year prior to granting of degree.

Contents:

General Requirements

Special Requirements for Foreign Applicants

Requirements for Graduation

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Downloadable Files:

Application Form

Recommendation Letters

Special Requirements for International Requirements

In addition to the regular NGOHS requirements for admission, the following are the additional requirements for foreign applicants:

1. Original copy of the official Transcript of Records in English. If written in another language, must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin;

2. Certified true copy of diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the registrar in ink. If written in another language, must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin;

3. TOEFL (or its equivalent) score of at least 500 (written) or 173 (computerized test) if English is not the medium of instruction in the country of origin;

4. Affidavit of support or certification of financial capability; and

5. Photocopy of passport (with the original presented for verification).

Financial Information

1.      Application fee:
·        PhP300.00 for Filipino applicants
·        US$30.00 for foreign applicants

2. Tuition and other school fees:

·        PhP17,820.00 for an 18-unit load
·        PhP350.00 for miscellaneous fee
·        PhP59.50 for student fund
·        PhP800.00 for laboratory fee (average)
·        PhP1,050.00 for library fee
·        PhP130.00 for entrance fee

3. Educational Development Fund for foreign students:

· US$500.00 for every semester
· US$100.00 for residency only

4. Personal expenses depend on the lifestyle of the students, approximated as follows (for one semester or 5 months):

·       Lodging (PhP325.00/day x 30 days x 5 months)                           PhP48,750.00
·       Food (PhP330.00/day x 30 days x 5 months)                           PhP49,500.00
·       Groceries (PhP1,000.00/months x 5 months)                           PhP 5,000.00
·       Transportation (PhP500.00/month x 5 months)                           PhP 2,500.00
·       Incidental expenses (PhP3,000.00/month x 5 months)                           PhP 15,000.00