University of the Philippines Los Banos
Biology courses offered at UP Los Banos
Bachelor's courses
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| BS in Agricultural Biotechnology
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| BS in Biology
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 Duration: 4 years
Major in:
Animal Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Ecology
Genetics
Microbiology
Plant Biology
Systematics
Wildlife Biology
Course description:
The program provides students with a holistic view of life through the integration of biological sciences with the physical sciences such as physics and chemistry. The students receive excellent training as they major in any of the following fields: animal biology, cell and molecular biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, systematics, and wildlife biology.
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Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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Master's courses
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| MS in Forestry major in Forest Biological Sciences
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Duration: 2 years
Course description:
The major field caters to the objectives of the College in (1) training people in the proper administration and wise utilization of the country’s remaining forest resources in order to meet the demand for high quality manpower in forestry in the country; (2) conducting research needed for the better management, protection and utilization of Philippine forests; and (3) conducting public education and information programs for the purpose of disseminating knowledge, concerning forest conservation and various technologies in forestry. Opportunities With climate change requiring mitigation and adaptation, the science and technology needed can be provided by the graduate program.
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Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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| MS in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Duration: 2 years
Course description:
Molecular biology is fundamental to many disciplines and biotechnology and it's applications have become very important and useful in these disciplines. UPLB’s Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBB) Program is an interdisciplinary program, encompassing many disciplines and involves all colleges of UPLB. It has offered the MS MBB degree since 1990 and the PhD degree since 2002. The MBB program addresses the increasing need of industry, academe and government for high caliber graduates in the field. These graduates, being well grounded in the theoretical and applied aspects of MBB, can provide the leadership and manpower to plan, direct and implement research, education as well as production and regulatory aspects of molecular biology and biotechnology and their applications especially in food, agriculture, industry and environment. Opportunities Institutions involved in biologicals, pharmaceuticals, fermentation, food and feed processing, diagnostics, plant and animal breeding and production, etc., are increasingly requiring graduates of molecular biology and biotechnology with advanced degrees to assume important and critical roles in teaching, research, production and management. Regulatory and monitoring agencies in the different departments of the national government such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, etc., are also in need of specialists in MBB. Students are also exposed to bioentrepreneurship and may opt to be involved in entrepreneurial pursuits. Areas of Specialization Students major in the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of any of the traditional fields of discipline. The students also take courses in their cognate disciplines. In the past ten years, MBB students have conducted their theses in areas/disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant breeding, plant biology, and plant pathology.
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Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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| MS in Wildlife Studies
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Duration: 2 years
Course description:
MS Wildlife Studies is a graduate program thta provides students with the knowledge and skills in wildlife biology and techniques in research for conservation and management, with emphasis on Philippine wildlife. This unique program, offered by the Graduate School of UP Los Baños, is the only one offered in the whole country. It has been intrumental in the advancement of faculty, protected area managers and research personnel of local and international universities, government agencies and conservation organizations. Opportunities Graduates of the courses are skilled in Philippine wildlife identification and are able to conduct field surveys, wildlife habitat evaluations, and effective program implementations especially for protected area management. They can formulate and design research and conservation projects, education strategies and programs, for conservation and sustainable development. Graduates are updated and exposed to local conservation issues and are also versed on the global concern. Faculty are consulted in global programs like the Global Biodiversity Assesssment of International Union or the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), and tapped by DENR, FFI, CI, Birdlife International and others. Students are not far from availing international trainings especially with relevant thesis project. Area of Specialization 1. Wildlife Biology - Study species habits, habitats, distribution, ecology, populations 2. Wildlife Conservation 3. Wildlife Management
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P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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Doctorate courses
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| PhD in Forestry major in Forest Biological Sciences
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| PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Course description:
Molecular biology is fundamental to many disciplines and biotechnology and it's applications have become very important and useful in these disciplines. UPLB’s Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBB) Program is an interdisciplinary program, encompassing many disciplines and involves all colleges of UPLB. It has offered the MS MBB degree since 1990 and the PhD degree since 2002. The MBB program addresses the increasing need of industry, academe and government for high caliber graduates in the field. These graduates, being well grounded in the theoretical and applied aspects of MBB, can provide the leadership and manpower to plan, direct and implement research, education as well as production and regulatory aspects of molecular biology and biotechnology and their applications especially in food, agriculture, industry and environment. Opportunities Institutions involved in biologicals, pharmaceuticals, fermentation, food and feed processing, diagnostics, plant and animal breeding and production, etc., are increasingly requiring graduates of molecular biology and biotechnology with advanced degrees to assume important and critical roles in teaching, research, production and management. Regulatory and monitoring agencies in the different departments of the national government such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, etc., are also in need of specialists in MBB. Students are also exposed to bioentrepreneurship and may opt to be involved in entrepreneurial pursuits. Areas of Specialization Students major in the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of any of the traditional fields of discipline. The students also take courses in their cognate disciplines. In the past ten years, MBB students have conducted their theses in areas/disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant breeding, plant biology, and plant pathology.
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Admission Requirements - Freshmen:
A graduate of an accredited high school may be admitted as freshman to the University of the Philippines Los Baños on the basis of:
(1) his performance in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT);
(2) his weighted average in the first three years of high school; and
(3) his choice of UP campus and the quotas for specific degree programs/colleges set by the respective Deans.
Admission Requirements - Transferees:
A student with previous college work wishing to transfer to the University must satisfy University rules indicated below on admission of transfer students. There is no entrance test administered for transfer applicants. A transfer applicant may be admitted provided that:
1. He earned at least 33 academic units with a general weighted average of 2.0 or better for all the collegiate academic units he has taken outside the University;
2. He will have to complete in the University not less than 50 percent of the units required for his program and 75 percent if running with honors;
3. The quota set by the Dean of the college concerned has not been filled up.
Every new transfer applicant should submit the following requirements at least one month prior to registration:
1. An official copy of grades or transcript of records from each college attended for evaluation, regardless of his intention to validate his advanced credits;
2. An accomplished application form (UPLB Form 3);
3. Two passport-size photographs;
4. And a non-refundable application fee of Php 100.00.
If qualified, he should submit an official copy of his transcript of records, certificate of honorable dismissal and birth certificate before the admission slip can be issued. If credentials submitted are confirmed to be spurious, admission will be revoked.
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
Only properly accomplished application forms with all the requirements listed below will be processed:
1. Accomplished Undergraduate Admission Application (UPLB Form No. 3);
2. Non-refundable application fee of PhP 150.00 for resident foreign students and US$20 for non-resident foreign students in the form of money order, cashier’s or manager’s check payable to the University of the Philippines Los Baños;
3. Official transcript of records from each high school and college attended;
4. Official examination certificates, if any - 2 copies
5. Course syllabus, school catalog and handbook examination;
6. Certification from a reputable bank in the applicant’s country about his capability to finance the travel, educational, personal and other expenses he is expected to incur in his studies in the Philippines - 2 copies;
7. Official TOEFL results; and
8. Copy of birth certificate or passport which is duly authenticated
For evaluation purposes, photocopies of records may be accepted provided they are properly authenticated by the Department of Education or by duly designated authorities in the country of the applicant. Final admission will be subject to verification of documents submitted against original copies of credentials. Certified English translation should also be submitted, where necessary.
Applications accompanied by photocopies of academic records not properly authenticated will not be processed.
Credentials filed in support of the application become the property of the University of the Philippines and will not be returned to the applicant.
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended
- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants
- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.
4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500
Payment Options
- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office
- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School
- JRS and LBC courier services
The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants from Foreign Countries
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.
4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
English Proficiency Examination
If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.
5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc).
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended
- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants
- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.
4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500
Payment Options
- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office
- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School
- JRS and LBC courier services
The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants from Foreign Countries
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.
4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
English Proficiency Examination
If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.
5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc).
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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