NATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICE

FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES

University of the Philippines Manila
Padre Faura corner Maria Orosa Streets
Ermita 1000 Manila Philippines
www.upm.edu.ph/gradoffice
 Rationale

The PhD (Nursing) degree was first instituted on September 27,

1979. Curricular revisions are conducted regularly in order to
conform to the constantly changing times, the latest of which were
approved by the Board of Regents on February 1, 1995. The main
purpose of the program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
is to strengthen and deepen the intellectual and scholastic capability
of students in order to enhance the theory and science-based
practice of the profession.

Academic Information

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters of 16 weeks

each, excluding registration and final examination periods. The 1st
semester starts in June and ends in October, while the 2nd semester
covers the period from November to March, with a two-week
Christmas vacation in December. The summer session of 6 weeks
following the 2nd semester is usually in April and May.
English is generally used as the medium of instruction. A full time
student’s normal load is 12-15 units per semester and 6 units during
summer; a part-time student enrolls in half of these. The tuition fee is
P990.00 per unit, the library fee is P1,050.00 and other fees is
P350.00 per semester. A student with a load of 15 units in a
semester matriculates P16,250.00 on the average while a foreign
student pays an additional Educational Development Fund of US
$500.00 (US $100.00 for residency only) for every semester. There
is a processing fee of P300.00 for Filipino applicants while interested
foreigners are charged US $30.00. Application materials for the
second semester will be accepted until March 31, 2007. The following
are the grade requirements for each student to be of good standing in
the program: 1) general weighted average of 1.75 or better, 2)
weighted average of 1.75 or better for the major/required courses,
and 3) no grade of 5.00 in any academic course. A maximum of 7
years is given to a student to finish the program.
Living accommodations for students’ maybe provided in privately-
owned housing units/dorms/apartment hotels. Dorms offer lodging
and/or board. There are privately-owned eateries around the school.

Admission Requirements

The following are the minimum NGOHS requirements:

1. Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher
learning

2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing

3. MA in Nursing or other health-related field. If master’s degree is

not in Nursing, the applicant must take relevant courses in the
masters level and pass the qualifying examination

4. At least 2 years of experience as a professional nurse in a

hospital/community setting or nursing research unit

5. At least 2 published works

6. Duly accomplished Application Form (available at the Graduate

Office or through www.upm.edu.ph/gradoffice) together with the
following documents:
original copy of the official Transcript of Records
2 recommendations from former professors, supervisors or
employers
receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier's Office
certified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the
university and the signature of the registrar in ink
birth certificate (original to be presented for verification)
marriage certificate (present original for verification)
4 passport-size photos
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, and a
description of your research interest
outline of a dissertation proposal with an acceptable title

7. For foreign applicants, additional requirements include:

original Transcript of Records duly authenticated by

consulate/embassy
certified true copy of the English translation of the diploma
with the seal of the university and the signature of the
registrar in ink, duly authenticated by the consulate/embassy
Official TOEFL (or its equivalent) score of at least 500
(written test) or 173 (computerized test) if English is not the
medium of instruction in the country of origin
affidavit of support or certification of financial capability
photocopy of passport (present original for verification)

Graduation Requirements

GWA of 1.75 or better in all courses taken and in major

courses provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any of them
Completion of at least 36 units (24 units of core courses, 6
units of content courses and 6 units of cognates) of the
prescribed academic courses
Passing the comprehensive examination
Satisfactory completion and submission of 6 bound copies of
the dissertation
 Curriculum

Core Courses 24 units

Eight courses designed to establish knowledge base and enhance
critical thinking necessary in the development of the Nurse Scientist.
N 301 Nursing Theory I 3 units
N 302 Nursing Theory II 3 units
N 303 Seminar in Philosophy and Bioethics 3 units
N 304 Research Methods 3 units
N 350 Nursing and Health Program Development 3 units
N 353 Dynamics of Nursing Practice 3 units
N 398 Advanced Statistics in Nursing 3 units
N 399 Seminar in Nursing Research 3 units

Content Courses 6 units

Two to three courses of any of the following subjects meant to give
depth in theoretical and experimental knowledge of the profession.
N 320 Behavioral Perspectives in Health and Illness 3 units
N 330 Dynamics of Human Development (Research 3 units
Approach)
N 331 Pathophysiologic Processes and Management 3 units
of Common Pediatric Diseases
N 332 Seminar in Maternal and Child Health Nursing 3 units
N 333 Seminar in Families in Crisis 3 units
N 334 Seminar in Body Image 2 units
N 341 Dynamics of Psychopathology 2 units
N 342 Organization of Mental Health Service 3 units
N 344 Seminar in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nsg 3 units
N 345 Research in Psychotherapy 3 units
 N 351 Issues in Health Legislation 3 units
N 352 Program Evaluation 3 units
N 354 Transcultural Nursing 3 units
N 364 Seminar in Nursing 3 units
N 390 Independent Study 3 units
Cognates 6 units
Two to three courses from any of the following discipline to broaden
learning in non-nursing but related fields.

Administration Philosophy
Anthropology Physiology
Biostatistics Public Health
Economics Psychology
Education Social Work
Epidemiology Sociology

N 400 Dissertation 12 units

Twelve units of study done as a final phase of the program. It
involves a high level of analytical and research competence.
Presentation of the proposal and defense of the findings of the study
are required. Completion of all academic courses and successfully
passing the comprehensive examination are mandatory prior to the
dissertation work.
Total 48 units
 Description of Courses

N 320 Behavioral Perspectives in Health and Illness

Macrolevel problems in health where the nurse can initiate
projects that enhance the quality of life of the Filipino.

N 330 Dynamics of Human Development

(Research Approaches)
Current trends and issues about human development
undertaken through researches.

N 331 Pathophysiologic Processes and Management of

Common Pediatric Illnesses
Conceptual approach to the study of pathophysiologic
processes and trends and issues in the management of
common pediatric disease conditions.

N 332 Seminar in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Investigation of current trends and issues in maternal and
child health care.

N 333 Seminar on Families in Crisis

Antecedent factors of current family crises and issues and
trends in management.

N 334 Seminar in Body Image

The concept of body image and its influence on behavior in
health and illness.

N 341 Dynamics of Psychopathology

Theoretical bases of psychopathology.

N 342 Organization of Mental Health Services

Planning, organization administration and evaluation of
community mental health services.
N 344 Seminar in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing
Current issues in psychodynamics and trends in
psychotherapy of individuals, groups and families with
mental health-psychiatric problems.

N 345 Research in Psychotherapy

Methodologies and findings of current research approaches
in psychotherapy, including problems in execution and
utilization of results.

N 351 Issues in Health Legislation

Analyses of major health laws and policies which have
influenced the health care system and present legislative
activity in health.

N 352 Program Evaluation

The theoretical bases, methodologies and applications of
program evaluation.

N 354 Transcultural Nursing

Nursing practice across cultures.

N 364 Seminar in Nursing

Current issues and trends in various nursing specialties.

N 390 Independent Study

In-depth investigation of a theory, issue or management
trend in nursing which is of personal interest to the student.
 Faculty Profile

Letty G. Kuan, MN, EdD, Professor Emeritus

Teresita I Barcelo, PhD (Devt Education)

Professor
Maternal and Child Nursing, Development Education, Distance
Education

Araceli O Balabagno, PhD (Nursing), MN

Associate Professor
Adult Health Nursing, Gerontology, Cardiovascular Nursing

Josefina A Tuazon, DrPH, MN

Associate Professor
Health Education, Critical Care Nursing, Research, Statistics

Bethel Buena P Villarta, DrPH, MA (Nsg)

Associate Professor
Health Education, Reproductive Health, Adolescent Health and
Development

Lourdes Marie S. Tejero, MA, PhD

Associate Professor
Application forms may be obtained from and mailed / returned to:

THE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICE FOR THE
HEALTH SCIENCES
Tel nos: 523-1495, 526-5870
Telefax: 523-1498
E-mail: ngohs@mail.upm.edu.ph
www.upm.edu.ph/gradoffice

Further inquiries may be sent to:

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tel no: 523-1477, 523-1472
Website: http://cn.upm.edu.ph