University of the Philippines Manila
Public Health courses offered at UP Manila
Bachelor's courses
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BS in Public Health
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Certificate courses
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Diploma in Dental Public Health
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Duration: 1 year
Admission requirements:
1. The applicant must be a registered dentist or it's equivalent. 2. He must have at least one year experience in public health service, teaching, or private practice. 3. A newly registered dentist with exceptional academic abilities may be admitted.
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Master's courses
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MA in Health Policy Studies (Health Sciences Concentration)
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Duration: 2 years
Admission requirements:
1. A bachelor's degree 2. One year relevant experience except in meritorious cases 3. Scholastic ability and potential for postgraduate studies 4. Capability for self directed learning
5. All applicants should submit the following
• A duly accomplished application form • One original and on photocopied transcripts of records • Letters of recommendations from two persons (former professors, supervisors, employers, etc.) • UPM receipts for payment of application fee • Four passport-sized photos
Additional requirements for foreign applicants:
1. Affidavit of support or certificate of financial capability 2. TOEFL score of at least 500 if English is not the medium of instruction in the country 3. Photocopy of passport (original to be presented for verification) 4. Student visa issued by the Philippine government
Tuition Fees:
P 4,500-16,500 per semester
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Master of Public Health
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Duration: 2 years
Admission requirements:
1.Graduate of approved medical schools 2. Graduates with professional training in nursing, dentistry, engineering, veterinary medicine, etc., with at least a baccalaureate degree in science and at least one (1) year experience or previous training in the field of public health.
Tuition Fees:
P 4,500-16,500 per semester
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MS in Epidemiology major in Public Health
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Duration: 2 years
Admission requirements:
Tuition Fees:
P 4,500-16,500 per semester
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MS in Public Health
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Doctorate courses
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Doctor of Public Health
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Biostatistics Epidemiology Health Promotion and Education Medical Microbiology Nutrition Parasitology
Course description:
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is designed to meet this need. It is primarily oriented to prepare professionals who will occupy key positions in teaching, research and administration in the health sciences. Graduates of the program are expected to make substantive contribution to new knowledge that is relevant to the needs of developing countries. Specifically, at the end of the program, the DrPH graduates should be able to: Demonstrate the use of scientific methods and tools of inquiry to study various health and related issues given the socio-economic, political and cultural dynamics of a particular situation and utilize such findings; • Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, evaluate and document a research and development project; • Demonstrate the ability to advocate desirable health policy development activities and effectively influence decision-making; and • Demonstrate the ability to apply theories and strategies of behavioral and structure changes within one’s organization Fields of Specialization Students of the program may choose from any of the following major areas of specialization: • Biostatistics• • Epidemiology • Health Promotion and Education • Medical Microbiology • Nutirition • Parasitology
Admission requirements:
1. MPH/MSPH degree or any equivalent preparation relevant to the field of concentration from a recognized institution of higher learning. Those with Masters' degree other than MPH/MSPH must have at least 2 years of experience in public health. 2. Excellent performance in the masters' program, with emphasis on courses in the field of specialization. 3. Must have demonstrated evidence of competence in the area of specialization, through written examination or interview administered by the DrPH Program Committee. 4. Submission of an essay describing the applicant's previous and current work and an explanation of how the DrPH program is relevant to his future career. 5. Letters of recommendation from two previous professors or employers. 6. Must be 45 years old and below except in meritorious cases.
Tuition Fees:
P 51,000-52,000 per entire program
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Health Promotion and Education |
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Biostatistics |
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Epidemiology |
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Medical Microbiology |
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Nutrition |
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Parasitology |
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Admission Requirements - Freshmen:
The entrance requirements for each course shall be prescribed by the faculty of the college offering the course and approved by the University Council and the President of the University.
1. Through UPCAT
Graduates of accredited high schools may be admitted as freshmen into the University of the Philippines on the following bases: (1) their performance in the UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT); (2) their weighted average in the first three years of high school and; (3) their choice of UP Campus and the quota set for specific course/colleges/units set by the respective Deans.
2. PEPT Certificate Holders
Holders of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) certificated in lieu of a high school diploma may be admitted ti the University as new freshmen provided they pass the UPCAT.
Admission Requirements - Transferees:
1. Official Transcript of Records (for 2nd degree applicants only) or True Copy of Grades (for continuing students) properly authenticated/signed by the Registrar/Dean and the grading system of the school attended. TOR or TCG must be complete up to the last term of schooling.
2. Certificate of good moral character from either the Dean/College Secretary/Faculty Member of the school currently enrolled in.
3. Official Receipt of Application Fee issued by the UP Manila Cashier
4. One (1) 2 x 2 picture
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
In the case of students coming from foreign countries, they shall be required to meet substantially the entrance requirements prescribed for a course; Provided, that their previous training was obtained in an institution of recognized standing; and Provided, further, That there is a place for them in the college of school.
Applicants who graduated from high school abroad may be admitted as beginning freshmen into non-quota programs without taking the UPCAT; Provided, That they meet the following requirements:
1. Completion of the high school program in the country where he had his secondary education
2. Qualify in an equivalent college-qualifying national or international foreign administered examination such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) etc.; and
3. In the case of an applicant whose native language or whose medium of instruction in the secondary school is not English, taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Duly accomplished application form together with the following documents:
1. Original copy of Official Transcript of Records
2. A Certified True Copy of Diploma with the university/college seal and signature of the registrar in ink
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two (2) complete and signed Recommendation Letters from former professors, supervisors, or employers
5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
6. Photocopy of Marriage Contract for married female applicants
7. An 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. Likewise, provide a description of your research interest
8. A photocopy of PRC License/Certificate (for MRS, MRS-SP, MS Dentistry and MA in Nursing Applicants)
9. A dissertation proposal abstract and published creative works (for PhD Nursing Applicants)
10. An original and one (1) photocopy of official receipt of processing fee
11. Four (4) passport-size pictures
Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants
1. TOEFLscore of at least 500 (written test) or 173 (computerized tests), original to be presented for verification or a certification from the university previously attended that English is used as the medium of instruction
2. Affidavit of Support/Certification of Financial Capability in English
3. Official Transcript of Records and Certified True Copy of Diploma in English. If written in another language, these documents must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consul from country of origin
4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, original to be presented for verification
Duly accomplished application form together with the following documents:
1. Original copy of Official Transcript of Records
2. A Certified True Copy of Diploma with the university/college seal and signature of the registrar in ink
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two (2) complete and signed Recommendation Letters from former professors, supervisors, or employers
5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
6. Photocopy of Marriage Contract for married female applicants
7. An 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. Likewise, provide a description of your research interest
8. A photocopy of PRC License/Certificate (for MRS, MRS-SP, MS Dentistry and MA in Nursing Applicants)
9. A dissertation proposal abstract and published creative works (for PhD Nursing Applicants)
10. An original and one (1) photocopy of official receipt of processing fee
11. Four (4) passport-size pictures
Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants
1. TOEFLscore of at least 500 (written test) or 173 (computerized tests), original to be presented for verification or a certification from the university previously attended that English is used as the medium of instruction
2. Affidavit of Support/Certification of Financial Capability in English
3. Official Transcript of Records and Certified True Copy of Diploma in English. If written in another language, these documents must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consul from country of origin
4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, original to be presented for verification
This school is included under the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education" law that passed in 2017.
The law covers students enrolled in State and Local universities/colleges in Bachelors and Certificate programs.
Under the Law students in accredited State and Local universities/colleges will not pay any tuition fees or misc fee.
The Law covers only first time students (students who don't already have a college degree).
However, the full implementation of this law is not clear yet.
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