ANNOUNCEMENT: The deadline for submission of application for the 1st semester AY 2021-2022 is extended to 15 July 2021. 

The College of Nursing accepts applications to the Master of Arts (Nursing) program every first and second semester of each academic year. 

Rationale for the MA Nursing program

The primary goal of the MA Nursing program is to prepare qualified nurses for clinical specialization and leadership in any of the following major fields: Adult Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Administration, and School Health Nursing. This can be attained through:

1.  Increased competence in a major field in nursing;

2.  Increased understanding of theories, research principles, methodologies and their applications, and utilization of research findings to develop and improve nursing practice;

3. Critical thinking about current problems and issues affecting the nursing profession and the health care delivery system;

4. Broader understanding of a related discipline as a further base for specialization in nursing;

5. Innovative measures in the delivery of health care services; and

6. Independent nursing practice

The application packet for the MA Nursing can be secured from the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences or downloaded at their website in this link: http://ngohs.upm.edu.ph/download/. 

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized institution of higher learning

3. At least 1 year of experience as a professional nurse in a in a hospital, community setting or nursing research unit. A certificate of employment or any document proving the minimum one year experience is required.is required.

4.  Duly accomplished Application Form which can be downloaded in this link: http://ngohs.upm.edu.ph/download/http://ngohs.upm.edu.ph/download/ 

OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1. Original copy of the official Transcript of RecordsOriginal copy of the official Transcript of Records

2. Two (2) recommendations from former professors, supervisors or employers. The recommendation forms are included in the  application packet.

3.  Receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier’s Office. The Cashier’s Office is along Padre Faura Street. 

4.  Resume or curriculum vitae.

5.  Certified true copy  of college diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the of the registrar in ink. 

6.  Birth certificate (original to be presented for verification).

7.  Marriage certificate (present original for verification), if applicable

8.  Four (4) passport size photos

9.  Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate (for female applicant) (NSO paper).

10.  Essay on an 8 1/2’ x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

1.  Original Transcript of Records in English. If written in another language, must be authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin.

2.  Certified true copy of diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the registrar in registrar in ink. If written in another language, must be authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin

3.  Official TOEFL score of at least 550 (written test), 173 (computerized test), or 61 (internet-based); or other certification of English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL (e.g., IELTS (band 6)). A certificate that English is the medium of instruction in the university where the student has graduated from is sufficient to waive this requirement. 

4.  Affidavit of support of financial capability.

5.  Photocopy of passport (present original for verification).

6.  Copy of the BS Nursing curriculum.

7.  Description of undergraduate courses (subject coverage and number of hours of theory, laboratory, and clinical hours). 

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES

There is a processing fee of Php 300.00 for Filipino applicants while a US$30.00 is charged for foreign

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Once you have completed all the admission requirements and other required documents, you may submit your application to the National Graduate Office for the Health Science on or before the deadline for in--take for each semester. 

INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS

As determined by the MA Nursing Admissions Committee, an interview maybe conducted with conducted with prospective students. The interview can be done in-person, or through internet-linked applications. The interview is a good opportunity for both parties to be clarified on the application information, clinical experiences, and research interests of the applicant. 

BASIS FOR ADMISSION DECISIONS

Admission to the MA Nursing is highly selective. In deciding for admission, the MA Nursing Admissions Committee will consider a number of factors that would determine the applicant’s potential success in the in the program. This includes performance in the baccalaureate degree, previous employment, research involvement, and other personal qualifications. Using an objective review procedure and deliberation based on the submitted requirements, MA Nursing Admissions Committee will recommend selected applicants to the Dean of the College and the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences. 

NOTIFICATION OF DECISION

Successful applicants are notified in writing by the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences. They will also receive notification through email. Therefore, please make sure that you double check the contact information you indicate in your application form. 

FOLLOWING ADMISSION ACCEPTANCE

Once you receive your admission acceptance letter, you are now ready to enroll in the MA Nursing Nursing program. Your admission letter will specify the date and time of your enrollment, and the name of your program. Your admission letter will specify the date and time of your enrollment, and the name of your registration adviser. Please make sure to enroll on the date specified so you can meet with your meet with your registration and program adviser and decide on a plan of study. 

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 16 weeks each, excluding registration and final examination periods. The 1 st semester starts in August and ends in December, while the 2nd semester cover the period from January to May. The short session of 6 weeks following the 2nd semester is usually in June and July. English is generally used as the medium of instruction. A fulltime 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 Php 990.00 per unit, the library fee is Php 1,200, and other fees amounts to Php 350.00 per semester. A student with a load of 15 units in a semester matriculates around Php 16,400.00 on the average while a foreign student pays an additional Educational Development Fund of US$500.00 (US$100.00 for residency only) every semester.

The MA Nursing degree requires the completion of 36 units 30 units of which are credited to academic courses and 6 units for the thesis. Except for N241, N242, and N243 and some cognates, academic courses generally carry a 3--unit load. 

The full time student enrolls in 12 units of academic work per semester and is given a maximum of five (5) years within which to finish all 36 units of academic and the thesis, including passing the comprehensive examination. 

CURRICULUM

Core Courses (12 units)

These courses are required of a MA Nursing student regardless of the track.

N 204 Advanced Pathophysiology

N 207 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

N 298 Statistical Methods Applied to Nursing

N 299 Research Methods in Nursing

Major Courses ( 12 units)

These are required courses under each track.

MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING

N 230 Primary Care of Women

N 231 Perinatal Nursing

N 232 Nursing Care of Children

N 219.3 Intensive Experience in Maternal and Child Nursing

NURSING ADMINISTRATION

N 240 Nursing Administration I

N 241 Nursing Administration II

N 242 Nursing Administration III

N 219.4 Intensive Experience in Nursing Administration

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

N 250 Family Health Nursing

N 251 Advanced Community Health Nursing

N 252 Seminar in Community Health Nursing

N 219.5 Intensive Experience in Community Health Nursing

ADULT HEALTH NURSING

N 260 Advanced Adult Health Nursing

N 261 Nursing Care in Cardiovascular Conditions

N 262 Oncology Nursing

N 219.6 Intensive Experience in Adult Health Nursing

MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

N 270 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing I

N 271 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing II

N 272 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing III

N 219.7 Intensive Experience in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Electives or Cognates (6 units)

Cognates are those courses which are offered by related disciplines such as in Anthropology, Education, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or Sociology depending on the interests of the student and which should broaden the student’s understanding of Nursing. should broaden the student’s understanding of Nursing.

Alternatively, the student may choose from any of the following elective courses depending on which are offered in a given semester. offered in a given semester.

N 210 Seminar in Nursing

N 211 Community Mental Health

N 220 Behavioral Perspectives in Health

N 221 Nursing in Chronic Diseases and Conditions

N 222 Social Patterns in Illness and Medical Care

N 223 Ecology, Health, and Illness

N 224 Change Determinants in Health--related Behavior

N 225 Comparative Health Care Systems

N 226 Curriculum Planning in Nursing

N 227 Teaching Nursing

N 228 Practicum in Clinical Teaching

N 229 Organization and Administration of Schools of Nursing

Thesis (6 units)

The final phase of the program is the thesis. It has two sub--phases: proposal defense (Thesis I) and final thesis defense (Thesis II).  Also an expectation in Thesis II is the submission of the student of a publishable paper based on his /her thesis in a peer reviewed journal. A letter certifying that an article has been submitted for peer review is required. Completion of all academic courses and successfully  passing the passing the comprehensive examination are mandatory prior to the are mandatory prior to the thesis work.

1. GWA of 2.00 or better in all courses taken and in major courses provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any of them

2.  Completion of 36 units (24 units of core courses, 6 units of content courses and 6 units of cognates) of prescribed academic courses

3.  Residency of at least 1 academic year prior to granting of degree

4.  Passing of the comprehensive examination

5.  Satisfactory completion and submission of 6 bound copies of the dissertation

6.  Article submitted for peer review in a peer reviewed journal. The publishable articles must be based on the student’s thesis work.

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