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Agricultural Education is a teacher-education in agriculture program aimed to prepare teachers and education development practitioners. As a research specialization stream, the program emphasizes the historical and critical analysis of managerial, curriculum, instructional strategies and techniques of formal educational systems. Graduates under the specialization stream are prepared as leaders in the scientific investigation of educational phenomena that will evolve effective ways of managing, teaching and learning agriculture and it's allied fields in order to improve the productivity of it's practitioners and the institutions they represent.

Its goal is to discover laws or generalizations about validated patterns of human behavior which can be used to make predictions, control events and develop knowledge and techniques on enhancing community learning to bring about desired individual and social behavioral change within the community.

Selling Points and Opportunities

Graduates of the program may become educators, researchers, community development practitioners, consultants in government and nongovernmental developmental programs, local government administrators, and development managers.

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The PhD AGR is a thesis program of the Crop Science Cluster. Students under the PhD AGR program is expected to have a firm grasp of the underlying principles and practices in various fields of specialization in agronomy. Students are trained to conduct researches that go beyond correlative comparisons but also to determine the causative mechanisms for these. Under the program, a student may specialize in one of the three areas of study.

Opportunities

Graduates of the program may be tapped as teaching staff, researcher, or extension agent in agriculture colleges/universities, or as scientist at local and international research centers. A number of graduates are also employed at the Department of Agriculture and it's attached agencies. Private institutions (e.g. Multinational agricultural and chemical companies) also hire graduates as marketing specialist, technical staff, manager/supervisor, or consultant. Some graduates are also into entrepreneurial pursuits, managing own farms or other business units.

Specializations

1. Crop Physiology
2. Crop Production and Management
3. Weed Science

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Graduate study in the field of Animal Science covers a variety of specializations which includes Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Animal Production, Dairy Technology and Meat Science (for MSc only).

Opportunities

Advanced study in animal science equips graduates to handle key positions in government, academic institutions, and private companies. Graduates become employed as managers, supervisors, faculty members, researchers, consultants, practitioners, technicians. They also create opportunities for others as farm entrepreneurs.

Areas of Specialization

1. Animal Breeding
2. Animal Nutrition
3. Animal Physiology
4. Animal Production

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Entomology will provide various activities leading to a better understanding of Philippine insects and related arthropods; the development of effective pest management systems that support national agricultural production programs; training of Filipino and foreign students in the entomological profession; the development of industries based on beneficial insects.

Opportunities

Entomology majors, especially those with advanced degrees, land into more challenging positions in teaching, research and management of private insecticide companies and pest control establishments aside from agricultural fields

Other Opportunities include Instruction, Public Health, Private Sector, Pest Control Business, Research, Conservation and Biodiversity, Entrepreneurship, Extension, Agriculture, Medical and Veterinary Field

Area of Specialization

1. IPM/Economic Entomology - Bionomics and control of the major agricultural insect and mite pests of crop plants

2. Biological Control - Principles and methods of biological control of insect pests.

3. Insecticide Toxicology - Physio-chemical concepts of the action of toxic agents in biochemical systems ; mechanism of action of anticholinesterase inhibitors, insecticide resistance and synergism, selective toxicity

4. Host Plant Resistance to Insects - Pest control through resistant plants, methods of selection, analysis of the components of resistance, interactions between resistant plants and insects.

5. Insect Taxonomy and Systematics - Recent concepts in systematics ; original research on taxonomic group of student’s interest.

6. Insect Ecology - Contemporary ecological concepts and methods as they relate to insect populations.

7. Insect Pathology and Microbiology - Insect pathology and microbiology including biological relationships between microorganisms and insects.

8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Bionomics, identification and control of the major arthropods affecting man and domestic animals.

9. Insect Molecular Biology - Molecular aspects of insect biology and the use of biotechnology in entomological research and Integrated Pest Mangement (IPM)

10. Insect Transmission of Plant Pathogen - Insect vectors of plant pathogens, techniques of plant pathogen transmission, interrelationships of plants, insects and pathogens ; physiology of insects in relation to transmission of plant pathogens.

11. Insect Physiology and Biochemistry - Biochemical bases of life processes in insects.

12. Acarology - The taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of the Acari ; their habitats, trophic functions, life cycles, behavior and distribution

13. Pesticide Chemistry - Chemical and physical properties, formulations, biological effects and behavior of insecticides ; Physio-chemical concepts of the action of toxic agents in biochemical systems ; mechanism of action of anticholinesterase inhibitors, insecticide resistance and synergism, selective toxicity ; Analysis of pesticide residues ; their fate in the environment and their ecological significance ; pesticide legislations.

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The PhD HORT is a thesis program of the Crop Science Cluster. Students under the PhD HORT program is expected to have a firm grasp of the underlying principles and practices in various fields of specialization in horticulture. Students are trained to conduct researches that go beyond correlative comparisons but also to determine the causative mechanisms for these. Under the program, a student may specialize in one of the six areas of study.

Opportunities

Graduates of the program may be tapped as teaching staff, researcher, or extension agent in agriculture colleges/universities, or as scientist at local and international research centers. A number of graduates are also employed at the Department of Agriculture and it's attached agencies. Private institutions (e.g. Multinational agricultural and chemical companies) also hire graduates as marketing specialist, technical staff, manager/supervisor, or consultant. Some graduates are also into entrepreneurial pursuits, managing own farms or other business units.

Specialization

Under the PhD HORT program, a student may specialize in any of the following areas of study:

1. Crop Physiology
2. Crop Breeding
3. Crop Production and Management/Farming Systems
4. Propagation and Nursery Management
5. Embryology/Tissue Culture
6. Postharvest Horticulture

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Plant Pathology is the scientific study of plant diseases- their causes, interaction with host, taxonomy, biology, ecology, epidemiology, and development of management strategies.

Opportunities

Plant Pathology majors with advanced degrees land into more challenging administrative positions in government agencies and academic and research institutions; or supervisory/managerial positions in private industry.


Area of Specialization

1. Mycology - biodiversity works on fungi and fungal-like organisms; identification, taxonomy and physiology studies.

2. Phytobacteriology - nature and biology of bacterial plant pathogens: their classification, life cycles in relation to disease development, host physiological responses to infection, ecology and control.

3. Plant Virology - classification and nomenclature, properties of plant viruses and disease they cause, principles and techniques of virus detection and disease diagnosis; control and management of plant virus diseases.

4. Phytonematology - advances in phytonematological research with emphasis on nematode density/plant yield relationships, host-parasite relations, population dynamics, cytology, physiology, taxonomy, systemticas, and management.

5. Postharvest Pathology - the nature, pathogenesis and control of postharvest diseases of crops

6. Epidemiology - quantitative aspects of plant disease epidemiology, modeling, and systems simulation, coupling models, quantifying yield loss and multiple disease effects.

7. Disease management - exclusion and eradication of plant diseases ; protection and immunization of plants; recent advances in plant disease control.

8. Biological Control - nature, mechanisms and interaction involved in the biological control of plant pathogens ; isolation, utilization, and mass production of biological control agents.

9. Molecular Plant Pathology - molecular mechanisms of plant-pathogen interactions and application of molecular diagnostics and markers in plant pathology.

10. Disease resistance - manifestations and genetics of disease resistance in plants, nature and causes of variation in plant pathogens, breeding for disease resistance and utilization of resistant genes.

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Provides advanced theoretical, conceptual and practical training in chemistry for research and instruction related to agriculture and forestry

Opportunities

- comprehensive and advanced training in chemistry relevant to agriculture and forestry

- trains student to generate new body of knowledge

- graduates can work in academe, industry and government as experts in their field of specialization

Areas of Specialization

1. Cocochemistry
2. Natural products characterization and utilization
3. Nano (sciences) technology applications in agriculture and forestry
4. Cereal chemistry

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The program provides an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of biological systems and it's relation to certain fields thereby enabling students to employ appropriate biochemical techniques and methodologies in approaching research problems in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and

Opportunities

Graduates of the program are qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate biochemistry courses. They can also do research on biochemical problems in agriculture and biotechnology. They can find employment in government research institutions, industrial establishments and in colleges or universities that offer chemistry, biochemistry and affiliate programs.

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The PhD Botany program is part of the post-baccalaureate degree offerings of the Institute of Biological Sciences administered by the UPLB Graduate School. Its main goals are to develop the ability of the students to undertake critical inquiry and independent research in the plant sciences leading to their substantial contribution to this field, to widen their field of knowledge, as well as to develop their professional leadership. Its first graduate can be traced in 1972 when this program was then offered by the Department of Botany of the College of Sciences and Humanities. With the renaming of the College of Sciences and Humanities to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1977, this program continued to grow and flourish at the Institute of Biological Sciences formally established in 1983. The program at present has a current teaching staff of 11 graduate faculty members (9 doctoral and 2 master degree holders) who are experts in various fields of botany.

Opportunities

Opportunities of graduates include research and/or teaching positions in the government and private sector as well as expert support in plant-based industries.

Areas of specialization

1. Economic Botany
2. Phycology
3. Plant Anatomy and Morphology
4. Plant Ecology
5. Plant Physiology
6. Plant Systematics
7. Pollination Biology

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in environmental science is a university-wide interdisciplinary program focusing on theoretical and methodological issues in environmental science and management. Graduates of this program are expected to deal competently with contemporary concerns in environmental analysis, planning and management.

The resolution of environmental problems linking together several disciplines and organizing knowledge to have a holistic view of the factors determining environmental conditions in a given time and place. The ability to integrate biophysical, social and cultural information is crucial in analyzing and resolving environmental problems. The programs aims to sharpen the understanding of contemporary environmental issues and problems using analytic techniques, like case analysis, modeling and simulation.

Objectives

After completing the program, the student is expected to be able to:

a. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the body of knowledge in his/her chosen area of specialization in environmental science;

b. Undertake original and independent research on topics related to his/her area of specialization which would elucidate theories on the resolution of environmental problems; and

c. Contribute to the body of knowledge and methodologies in environmental science by undertaking quality scholarly work

Areas of Specialization

1. Environmental Security and Management– Provides advance training in policy and research methodologies related to the study of environmental impacts and threats to human and other populations, to communities and groups, and to their life-support eco-systems and how these can be regulated and controlled.

2. Protected Areas Planning, Development and Management– Provides advance training to develop courses in planning, managing and developing protected natural areas.

3. Social Theory and Environment– Provides advance training in the analysis of human-resource interactions and how these become the bases for designing environmental resource policies and programs.

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The application of the basic sciences and engineering to study the fundamental physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods and the principle of food processing.

Opportunities

Graduates in MS in food science works in the academe as professors and administrators in state colleges and universities and as researchers/scientists in the different government agencies. In the industry, they work as managers in quality assurance and R&D.

Areas of Specialization

1. Food Chemistry - Composition and properties of food and the chemical changes it undergoes

2. Food Engineering - Physical aspects of food processing including the different unit operations and related equipment

3. Food Microbiology - General biology of microorganisms in foods

4. Food Processing - Conversion of raw agricultural produce into a variety of processed or preserved food

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The MS Genetics degree program is offered by the Genetics and Molecular Biology Division of the Institute of Biological Sciences together with other units in the University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna. The program aims to furnish the students with a firm background in Biology with specialization in Genetics and prepare the students for competence in instruction, research and extension.

Opportunities

Graduates of Ph.D Genetics can be involved in teaching and research. International Research Institution like IRRI, and multinational companies hire our Ph.D. Genetics graduates.

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Study of the basic fields of microbiology that include microbial physiology, ecology, genetics and molecular biology and of the applied fields of microbiology that include food, industrial and medical microbiology.

Opportunities

Our graduates have occupied vital positions in the academe as faculty members or full-time researchers, in various national and multi-national corporations as quality control managers and consultants, and in medicine as highly competent doctors.

Areas of Specialization

1. Food Microbiology - Microbiological aspects of food processing, preservation, spoilage and quality control: study of food-borne microorganisms of industrial and public health importance.

2. Microbial Genetics/Molecular Microbiology - The principles of heredity in microbial systems, their applications in microbiology and molecular biology.

3. Industrial Microbiology - Microorganisms, principles and processes involved in industrial fermentation.

4. Medical Microbiology - The role and control of medically important microorganisms in human disease development.

5. Microbial Ecology - Principles of microbial ecology; inter-relationships of bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa in natural systems.

6. Microbial Physiology - Physiological processes in microorganisms including a study of structure, energy production, macromolecular biosynthesis, nutrition and growth.

7. Virology - The physical, chemical and biological properties of plant, animal and bacterial viruses.

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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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Soil Science as a major field focuses on the understanding of the nature and properties of soils and how they relate to improvement on the uses of land particularly in agriculture. Principles in soil science provide in-depth knowledge about the behavior of soils as they are applied to crop and animal production including other uses. These principles are vital to issues related to impacts of climate change on crop and animal production particularly in relation to anticipated changes on soil temperature and moisture regimes.

Opportunities

PhD graduates in various fields of Soil Science can be effective team leaders in research, extension and agricultural development programs. They can also be good partners in the preparation and implementation of agricultural development plans. They can acquire sufficient level of expertise to serve as university professors.


Area of Specialization

1. Soil Fertility - Graduates in this field have the capability to assess adverse effects on soil health and soil quality arise from nutrient imbalances in soil, excessive fertilization, consequences of environmental pollution, trace elements and organic amendments. Soil fertility experts have the full understanding in making farms more resilient and resistant to changing climate; can explain responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity and sustainability. Current research frontiers in soil fertility are also included.

2. Soil Conservation and Management - Soil erosion and management experts can provide adequate guidance for the needed approaches using biological and mechanical conservation measures that can help improve soil quality for sustained productivity. Experts in this field also tackles the use of empirical and physically-based models in estimating soil loss, and non-technical issues in soil erosion and conservation as well as tillage systems effects on soil conditions important to crop production.

3. Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy - This area of specialization equips students with an in-depth understanding of the soil physicochemical properties and processes that influence the bioavailability, mobility and distribution of plant essential elements and pollutants in the environment. Experts in soil chemistry and mineralogy also have advanced knowledge of the transformation of rocks and minerals into different types of clay minerals and the nature and properties of the individual clay minerals. Students trained in this field acquire skills to carry out quantitative determinations of plant essential elements and pollutants in various agricultural and environmental samples.

4. Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification - This field of specialization prepares students to fully understand the factors of soil formation namely : parent materials, organisms, topography, climate and time, the same set of factors that govern the development of different kinds of soils. In this regards they will have the mastery about the uniqueness in terms of physical and chemical properties of each of the major kinds of soils. As expert in this field of Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification, he should be able to relate the manner by which soils are classified based on existing classification framework like the USDA Soil Taxonomy. Experts in this field should be able to relate the development and distribution and the resulting properties of major groups of soils to crop production.

5. Soil Physics - The field of soil physics equips graduates with an in-depth knowledge of the dynamic processes occuring in soils with emphasis on the transient water, solute gas, and heat. It focuses on the various laboratory technique that can help approximate the flow of liquid and gas in soil systems under saturated and unsaturated conditions.

6. Soil Microbiology - Experts in soil microbiology should be able to take advantage of their knowledge of different kinds of soil microorganisms and their role in enhancing the growth of agricultural crops. As experts in the field of soil microbiology they should have in depth knowledge of different microbial processes involved in carbon and plant nutrient transformation. Students trained in soil microbiology should be able to harness soil microorganisms to improve crop production and soil productivity through advanced knowledge of plant-microbe interaction and biotechnology.

7. Land Use - Land use experts can have adequate knowledge to help formulate land use plans especially towards improvements of existing agricultural systems under varying environmental conditions. Because of his indepth understanding about the unique features and behavior of land/soil resources and the interaction of climate as well as the prevailing political situation in an area, he can be an effective partner towards the preparation of Comprehensive Land Use Plan which is mandated by law at the municipal level. His expertise can help explore the full potential and/ or optimize the development for both agriculture and non-agricultural uses of existing land/soil land resources which is the subject of competition among different users of land.

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The PhD in Statistics program is designed to give the student a wide exposure to actual problems in statistical theory and methods.

Opportunities

Statistics has applications almost in all areas of study and with this program, a user of statistics can better appreciate the application of statistics in a given area of study. With a program that is well-balanced mixture of theory and applied courses, it is expected that the graduates of the program can very well apply statistics in other fields of interest with more confidence and understanding.

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Agricultural economics as a major of field of study involves the application of economic theories, principles and tools in analyzing problems and issues in agricultural and rural development.

Opportunities

• The program prepares the student for a wide array of possible career choices.

• Many graduates of this field are actually currently employed in key international agencies (e.g., World Bank, ADB) and even more as project consultants for international and local consulting firms engaged in development projects.

• Many of them have gone on to become distinguished professors, lecturers and mentors in major SCUs in the Philippines and abroad.

• Many graduates are employed in strategic agencies that are mandated with policy making, and analysis and implementation of projects for national development (e.g., NEDA, DA, DENR, PCARRD-DOST, PCMARRD-DOST).

• Many more graduates work in banks, financial companies, and private agribusiness companies (local and abroad) as market analysts.

Areas of Specialization

The field of Farm Management and Production Economics provides major students with a strong foundation in the application of advanced production theories, farm management tools and other quantitative methods to analyze problems and issues in agricultural production and farm management. The MS or PhD degree in Agricultural Economics major in this field of specialization prepares students for employment opportunities or a professional career in the public and private sector as teachers, researchers, farm managers, financial analysts, economic analysts, and project consultant, among others.

1. Natural Resource Economics

The field of Natural Resource Economics provides Agricultural Economics majors with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the applications of basic and advanced economic theories, principles, concepts and tools in the formulation and economic analysis of natural resources and environmental policies.

2. Policy and Development

The field of Policy and Development provides graduate students in Agricultural Economics the foundation to clearly understand the entire spectrum of development as well as to identify the major challenges and issues of economic development.

3. Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis

The field of Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis prepares graduate students for teaching, research, regulatory, consulting and staff analysis positions in the area of agricultural and food marketing systems and strategies, food and agricultural product prices, organizations and performance of markets and policies affecting the marketing system.

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Community Development is an applied social science, which hinges on the planned change approach with focus on social consciousness, community values, people and community empowerment for sustainable development. The loci of study are the community, the local government, and other local institutions.

The program prepares individuals to take on the challenge of empowering local communities to develop effective strategies for identifying community goals and maximizing their assets to achieve these goals. It builds both practical and analytical skills to address these challenges. Blending theory and practice, the program enables students to better understand complex linkages between local action and the processes of policy making at various levels. Students learn to critically examine the complex roles and effectiveness of local institutions in community development. The course of study allows students to employ and critique traditional and emerging community strategies and tools.

A core principle of the program is that graduates will become community developers who learn directly from community members about their needs, resources, and priorities and how best to mobilize local action to improve community people’s well-being and conditions. The program draws resources and experiences from diverse development programs.

Opportunities

Graduates of the program may become community development practitioners, consultants in government and nongovernmental developmental programs, researchers, local government administrators, development managers, and educators.

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CDC graduate programs provide aspiring students a high-level instruction in the study and practice of development communication. They tackle in greater depth and breadth the synergistic relationship between communication and development.

Opportunities

• Graduates are expected to occupy key positions as program/information officer; Decom/ComDev/IE specialist, faculty, social researcher, communication planner and analyst among others.

• PhD graduates are trained to develop the critical thinking skills needed in administration, theory-builiding, policy formulation and analysis, and scholarly research and strategy design.

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The program is offered as Devcom general and has no field of specialization.

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The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program produces professionals who have thorough theoretical knowledge and practical experience in animal production and diagnosis as well as in the prevention, treatment, and control of clinical disorders and zoonotic diseases in companion, exotic and farm animals.

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P 240,000 for the full program

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The degree program envisions to provide students with knowledge and skills to enable them to explain recent trends in nutrition science; plan, conduct, and evaluate basic and applied nutrition research. With an orientation highlighting the importance of incorporating nutrition in agriculture and rural development, students will also be able to critically analyze food and nutrition problems and alternative solutions as well as design projects and programs and recommend policy options for nutrition improvement.

Opportunities

Our graduates may find a career in either the government, private, or civic organizations with food and nutrition programs. Generally, we expect them to be taking the lead in the conceptualization of research and programs related to food production, processing, distribution and utilization of food. Some graduates involved in teaching may be actively involved in research, community extension and consultancies that have public health impact.

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P 40,000 for the full program

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The PhD in Computer Science is a recent addition (instituted 1998) to the graduate courses offered by the Institute of Computer Science. Two modes are offered: the normal residential mode and the by research mode.

Entry to the PhD by research program will be guide by te requirements set by the UPLB Graduate School.

The PhD program is envisioned to develop and enhance advanced scholarship in applied and theoretical computer science, and to train and to develop quality manpower for computer science education and the computer industry in the Philippines.

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Extension Education is an applied social science which hinges on life long learning principles to achieve improvements in human welfare and societies. At the core of the program is the belief that improvements in access control and ownership of resources is made possible only through increased abilities of people to articulate issues and negotiate plans.

The program provides the students analytical skills that enable them to critically examine concepts in development from various perspectives, enabling people and organizations to learn and work together as they negotiate problematic situations relating to their livelihood, food security, and natural resources management. Extension education provides students with grounding in extension science, leadership, adult education strategies, psychology, development perspectives, participatory tools and techniques required in ensuring stakeholder participation and engagement. Extension education focuses on strengthening formal and non-formal education programs for academics and development practitioners interested in capacitating individuals and groups to enable them to respond to complex situations.

Graduates under this program are trained how to manage alternative knowledge and information systems, which facilitate access and utilization of technology and information services to reduce the constraints imposed by social, institutional, economic and political barriers. The program educates them to undertake independent research that would contribute to policy recommendation and improvement in extension service provision.

Opportunities

Graduates of the program are expected to have analytical skills needed in development workers, researchers and administrators. They are also expected to have excellent knowledge and skills in formal and non-formal education required of educators.

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The M.S. And Ph.D. In Plant Breeding programs were instituted at the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1982 that puts under a common degree program masters’/doctoral students of UPLB specializing in plant breeding. The student’s department affiliation is generally determined by his crop of interest

Opportunities

Adequate laboratory facilities are available in the participating departments as well as in other units of the university or graduate research that requires microscopes, chemical analyses, tissue culture, controlled environmental conditions, and others.

Part of the more than 4,000 hectares of experimental field and Makiling Forest Reserve of UPLB is available for student’s research.

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