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NATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICEFOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES

University of the Philippines ManilaPadre Faura corner Maria Orosa Streets

Ermita 1000 Manila Philippineswww.upm.edu.ph/gradoffice

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The PhD (Nursing) degree was first instituted on September 27,1979. Curricular revisions are conducted regularly in order toconform to the constantly changing times, the latest of which wereapproved by the Board of Regents on February 1, 1995. The mainpurpose of the program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)is to strengthen and deepen the intellectual and scholastic capabilityof students in order to enhance the theory and science-basedpractice of the profession.

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters of 16 weekseach, excluding registration and final examination periods. The 1stsemester starts in June and ends in October, while the 2nd semestercovers the period from November to March, with a two-weekChristmas vacation in December. The summer session of 6 weeksfollowing the 2nd semester is usually in April and May.English is generally used as the medium of instruction. A full timestudent’s normal load is 12 -15 units per semester and 6 units duringsummer; a part-time student enrolls in half of these. The tuition fee isP990.00 per unit, the library fee is P1,050.00 and other fees isP350.00 per semester. A student with a load of 15 units in asemester matriculates P16,250.00 on the average while a foreignstudent pays an additional Educational Development Fund of US$500.00 (US $100.00 for residency only) for every semester. Thereis a processing fee of P300.00 for Filipino applicants while interestedforeigners are charged US $30.00. Application materials for thesecond semester will be accepted until March 31, 2007. The followingare the grade requirements for each student to be of good standing inthe 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 7years is given to a student to finish the program.

Academic Information

Rationale

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Living accommodations for students ’ maybe provided in privately-owned housing units/dorms/apartment hotels. Dorms offer lodgingand/or board. There are privately-owned eateries around the school.

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 isnot in Nursing, the applicant must take relevant courses in themasters level and pass the qualifying examination

4. At least 2 years of experience as a professional nurse in ahospital/community setting or nursing research unit

5. At least 2 published works

6. Duly accomplished Application Form (available at the GraduateOffice or through www.upm.edu.ph/gradoffice ) together with thefollowing documents:

original copy of the official Transcript of Records2 recommendations from former professors, supervisors oremployersreceipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier's Officecertified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the

university and the signature of the registrar in inkbirth certificate (original to be presented for verification)marriage certificate (present original for verification)4 passport-size photosessay on an 8-1/ 2” x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of self-

Admission Requirements

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directed learning as a method of instruction, and adescription of your research interestoutline of a dissertation proposal with an acceptable title

7. For foreign applicants, additional requirements include:

original Transcript of Records duly authenticated byconsulate/embassycertified true copy of the English translation of the diplomawith the seal of the university and the signature of theregistrar in ink, duly authenticated by the consulate/embassyOfficial TOEFL (or its equivalent) score of at least 500(written test) or 173 (computerized test) if English is not themedium of instruction in the country of originaffidavit of support or certification of financial capabilityphotocopy of passport (present original for verification)

GWA of 1.75 or better in all courses taken and in majorcourses provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any of themCompletion of at least 36 units (24 units of core courses, 6units of content courses and 6 units of cognates) of theprescribed academic coursesPassing the comprehensive examinationSatisfactory completion and submission of 6 bound copies ofthe dissertation

Graduation Requirements

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Core Courses 24 units

Eight courses designed to establish knowledge base and enhancecritical thinking necessary in the development of the Nurse Scientist.

N 301 Nursing Theory I 3 unitsN 302 Nursing Theory II 3 unitsN 303 Seminar in Philosophy and Bioethics 3 units

N 304 Research Methods 3 unitsN 350 Nursing and Health Program Development 3 unitsN 353 Dynamics of Nursing Practice 3 unitsN 398 Advanced Statistics in Nursing 3 unitsN 399 Seminar in Nursing Research 3 units

Content Courses 6 units Two to three courses of any of the following subjects meant to givedepth in theoretical and experimental knowledge of the profession.

N 320 Behavioral Perspectives in Health and Illness 3 unitsN 330 Dynamics of Human Development (Research

Approach)3 units

N 331 Pathophysiologic Processes and Managementof Common Pediatric Diseases

3 units

N 332 Seminar in Maternal and Child Health Nursing 3 unitsN 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

Curriculum

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N 351 Issues in Health Legislation 3 units

N 352 Program Evaluation 3 units

N 354 Transcultural Nursing 3 unitsN 364 Seminar in Nursing 3 unitsN 390 Independent Study 3 units

Cognates 6 units

Two to three courses from any of the following discipline to broadenlearning in non-nursing but related fields.

Administration Philosophy

Anthropology PhysiologyBiostatistics Public HealthEconomics PsychologyEducation Social WorkEpidemiology Sociology

N 400 Dissertation 12 units

Twelve units of study done as a final phase of the program. Itinvolves a high level of analytical and research competence.Presentation of the proposal and defense of the findings of the studyare required. Completion of all academic courses and successfullypassing the comprehensive examination are mandatory prior to thedissertation work.

Total 48 units

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N 344 Seminar in Mental Health Psychiatric NursingCurrent issues in psychodynamics and trends inpsychotherapy of individuals, groups and families with

mental health-psychiatric problems.N 345 Research in Psychotherapy

Methodologies and findings of current research approachesin psychotherapy, including problems in execution andutilization of results.

N 351 Issues in Health LegislationAnalyses of major health laws and policies which haveinfluenced the health care system and present legislativeactivity in health.

N 352 Program EvaluationThe theoretical bases, methodologies and applications ofprogram evaluation.

N 354 Transcultural NursingNursing practice across cultures.

N 364 Seminar in NursingCurrent issues and trends in various nursing specialties.

N 390 Independent StudyIn-depth investigation of a theory, issue or managementtrend in nursing which is of personal interest to the student.

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Letty G. Kuan, MN, EdD, Professor Emeritus

Teresita I Barcelo, PhD (Devt Education)ProfessorMaternal and Child Nursing, Development Education, DistanceEducation

Araceli O Balabagno, PhD (Nursing) , MNAssociate Professor

Adult Health Nursing, Gerontology, Cardiovascular Nursing

Josefina A Tuazon, DrPH , MN Associate ProfessorHealth Education, Critical Care Nursing, Research, Statistics

Bethel Buena P Villarta, DrPH, MA (Nsg)Associate ProfessorHealth Education, Reproductive Health, Adolescent Health andDevelopment

Lourdes Marie S. Tejero, MA, PhDAssociate Professor

Faculty Profile

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

THE DIRECTORNATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICE FOR THEHEALTH SCIENCES Tel nos: 523-1495, 526-5870Telefax: 523-1498E-mail: [email protected]/gradoffice

Further inquiries may be sent to:COLLEGE OF NURSINGTel no: 523-1477, 523-1472Website: http://cn.upm.edu.ph

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