University of the Philippines Manila
Medicine courses offered at UP Manila
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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