Alumni Survival Kit

How to apply in the UST Medical School

ABOUT THE FACULTY

The Faculty of Medicine has a mission of providing a Catholic Medical Education designed to yield excellent health care delivery in accord with our national goals and imbued with the distinct character of a Pontifical University.

It envisions itself as the Center for learning Medicine of the Catholic University of the Philippines, the benchmark of medical schools in the Philippines and in Asia. Where:

• God is praised.
• Everyone, the alumni included, is a professional committed to serve God and Man, rightfully proud in belonging to the team.
• Faculty is competent, compassionate and dedicated.
• Students are motivated and self-directed learners.
• Curriculum is relevant and responsive.
• Human dignity is respected and manifest concern is devoted to the needy and marginalized populace.
• Research is both ethical and beneficial to man, primarily the Filipino (people).
• Total development of the person is enhanced.
• God-given environment is perpetually preserved.

HISTORY

Application Requirements

1. Certified true copy of birth certificate from the city or municpal (provincial) registry office or from the National Census and Statistics Office (photocopy is acceptable provided true copy is shown for verification).
2. Certified true copy of baptismal certificate if applicable (photocopy is acceptable provided true copy is shown for verification).
3. Certificate of naturalization for naturalized Filipinos.
4. Three (3) signed most recent 2x2 photographs.
5. Certified true copy of transcript of records (3-1/2 years for those graduating in March.)
6. Photocopy of Parent's/s' diploma/s if UST graduate/s.
7. Photocopy of NMAT scores.
8. Certificate of Good Moral Character from academic dean and from the Office of Student Affairs of their school.
9. Application form properly accomplished.
10. Processing Fee of One Thousand (P1,000.00) Pesos. Processing Fee of Three Hundred ($300.00) US dollars for Filipino graduates of foreign school.

1. All of the above except 1C and the following
2. Photocopy of ICR (Immigrant Certificate of Registration).
3. Notarized affidavit of support
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from professors.
5. Processing Fee of Three Hundred ($300.00) US Dollars.

1. Certified true copy of baptismal certificate (notarized copy is acceptable)
2. Certified true copy of baptismal certificate if applicable (notarized copy is acceptable)
3. Certificate of citizenship
4. Three (3) signed most recent 2x2 photographs.
5. *Complete transcript of records of a completed 4-year BA or BS course.
6. Photocopy of parent's/s' diploma/s if UST graduate/s.
7. Photocopy of NMAT scores.
8. US MCAT scores in lieu of UST Entrance Examination; MCAT however must not have been taken earlier than two (2) years prior to application.
9. Three (3) letters of recommendation from former proffesors.
10. *Notarized affidavit of support with bank statement.
11. *Six (6) original copies of Personal History Forms.
12. *Police clearance from place of residence.
13. Application form properly accomplished.
14. Processing Fee of Three Hundred US Dollars ($300.00).
15. Transcript of records, notarized affidavits of support, Personal History Forms and police clearances must be authenticated by any Philippine Consulate Office or Embassy-must bear the red ribbon of the Consulate.

NON ADMISSABLE APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1. Those who are not holders of a bachelor's degree in science or arts (AB/BS) conferred upon by a duly recognized educational institution at the time of application for non-resident aliens and for Filipinos studying in foreign schools.
2. Those who have incurred more than eight (8) units failure.
3. Those who have advanced credits in medicine
4. Those who have not taken the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) and those whose higher NMAT scores as of December 2000 are below 65 percentile.
5. Those who have been convicted of any crime.

1. Biology-15 units
2. Chemistry-10 units
3. Mathematics-9 units
4. Physics-5 units
5. Social Sciences-12 units

Only aplicants who have taken and obtained a score of 65 and above (current NMAT cut-off) in the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) shall be considered for screening.

Weighted average of transcript of records is a major basis for selsction.

Entrance examination and interview are essential prerequisites for admission.

In the selection of applicants to the Medical School, the Comittee evaluates the intellectual as well as the non-intellectual qualities (personality, motivation,etc.)

Aside from the NMAT, the Admissions Committee administers its own entarnce examination (Personality and Achievement Tests) to all applicants. The Committee schedules the date of exma, usually on a Sunday of the month of January each calendar year at 8:30 a.m. in the St. Martin de Porres Bldg. (Medicine Building).

NOTE:

1. Application fees are non-refundable.
2. NO DONATION IN CASH OR IN KIND IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
3. Applicants who are graduates from foreign schools as well as 9F (Student) Visa holders are required to pay an Out-of-State Fee of US $10,000.00 if accepetd. The Out-of-State Fee is one time payment on enrollment and is non refundable.
4. Entrance exam will include values and aptitude for the innovative curriculum.
5. Entrance exam and interview are essential parameters for admission.