FAQs – University of the Philippines Manila

Whom do I ask for enrollment, application, and tuition fee matters?
1. For ADMISSIONS:

The application process at UP is managed by the UP College of Admissions You may also read this FAQ page .

2. For UNDERGRADUATE:

You can find information here or contact the Office of the University Registrar at 524-0534 and 523-9608

or send an email to upm-our@up.edu.ph

3. For GRADUATE:

You can find information by visiting http://ngohs.upm.edu.ph/

You may also contact the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences at 526-5870 and 523-1495

Or send an email to upm-ngohs@up.edu.ph

4. For INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Read the FAQs here.

5. For TRANSFEREES and SHIFTEES:

Please visit this page.

Student Concerns

Please visit the website of the Office of Student Affairs
Landline: (632) 8526-2274
Mobile No.: +639754120223
Fax No.: (632) 8523-1641
Email Address: upm-osa@up.edu.ph

Iskolar ng Bayan Act

Student Learning Assistance System (SLAS) Online

OSA Programs - on Auxilliary Services (including Dorms, Apartments, and Hotels); Scholarship and Financial Assistance; Guidance and Counseling; International Students Program; Student Activities; Student Disciplinary Tribunal

Mental Health Support Hotlines

UPM Guidance and Counseling Program FB page

How do I register for UPCAT?

For all UPCAT matters, please visit the UP College of Admissions website.

What courses does UP Manila offer?

College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP)

1. BS Occupational Therapy
2. BS Physical Therapy
3. BS Speech Pathology
4. Master of Clinical Audiology
5. Master of Physical Therapy
6. Master of Rehabilitation Science

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

1. Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences
2. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
3. Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
4. Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Arts
5. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
6. Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Area Studies)
7. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics (Health Physics Concentration)
8. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
9. Bachelor of Science in Biology
10. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
11. Master of Arts in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science)
12. Master of Management
13. Master of Science in Health Informatics (Bioinformatics)

College of Nursing (CN)

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. Master of Arts in Nursing
3. PhD in Nursing

College of Public Health (CPH)

1. Doctor of Public Health
2. Master of Occupational Health
3. MS Epidemiology (Public Health)
4. Master of Hospital Administration
5. Master of Arts in Health Policy Studies
6. Master of Public Health
7. Master of Science in Public Health (Environmental Health)
8. Master of Science in Public Health (Parasitology)
9. Master of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology)
10. Master of Science in Public Health (Biostatistics)
11. Master of Science in Public Health (Nutrition)
12. Bachelor of Science in Public Health

College of Dentistry (CD)

1. Doctor of Dental Medicine
2. MS Dentistry (Orthodontics)

College of Pharmacy (CP)

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
2. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
3. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Pharmacy
4. Master of Science in Pharmacy

College of Medicine (CM)

1. BS Basic Medical Sciences
2. Doctor of Medicine
3. MD-PhD (2-track program)
4. Master in Basic Medical Sciences
5. Master in Clinical Audiology
6. Master in Orthopedics
7. Master in Medical Anthropology
8. Master of Science in Biochemistry
9. Master of Science in Bioethics
10. Master of Science in Clinical Medicine:
    a. Child Health
    b. Family Medicine
    c. Medical Oncology
    d. Obstetrics-Gynecology
    e. Preventive Ophthalmology
    f. Surgery
11. Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
12. Master of Science in Health Informatics:
    a. Bioinformatics
    b. Medical Informatics
13. Master of Science in Pharmacology
14. Master of Science in Physiology
15. Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
16. Master of Science in Medical Anthropology
17. PhD in Biochemistry

National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP)

1. Basic Course in Health Professions Education
2. Diploma in Health Professions Education
3. Master of Health Professions Education

School of Health Sciences (SHS)

1. Doctor of Medicine
2. BS Nursing
3. Certificate in Community Health Work (Midwifery)

What if I have questions about research?

You may reach the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at 85264266 or email upm-ovcr@up.edu.ph

I have health concerns, whom do I ask for help?

The Philippine General Hospital has a one-stop shop desk that would assist less fortunate Filipinos in their health concerns and medical expenses. You may inquire at 554-8400 local 2020 for more details. Or you can also try the UP-PGH Bayanihan Operations Center (155-200)

Is there a way for non-health sciences UP Manila students to get vaccinated under the Manila Health Department?

Yes, the UP Manila student may register through the portal https://manilacovid19vaccine.ph/ and then indicate "Taft Avenue Ermita, Barangay 670 Zone 72, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines" in the address.

What is the Return Service Agreement (RSA)?

Return Service Agreement is an absolute admission requirement for the CHW Program (SHS), baccalaureate health sciences programs (CAMP, CN, CP, CPH, SHS), DDM and MD programs. The agreement states that the student shall serve in the Philippines within 5 years after graduation. Read more here.