ANNOUNCEMENT: The deadline for submission of applications for the First Semester AY 2021-2022 is extended to 15 July 2021. 

The College of Nursing accepts applications to the PhD in Nursing program every first and second semester of each academic year. 

Rationale of the PhD Nursing Program

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 University 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.

The application packet for the PhD 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. Scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning.

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

3. Master’s degree in Nursing or other health related field. If master’s degree is not in Nursing, the applicant must take relevant courses in the master’s 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 . A certificate of employment or any document proving the minimum of two years is required.

5. At least 2 examples of published work. 

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

OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1.  Original 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

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

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

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

7.  Four (4) passport size photos

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

9.  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.

10.  Outline of a dissertation proposal with an acceptable title

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 ink. If written in an other language, must be authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin

3.  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. 

4.  Affidavit of support of certification of financial capability.

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

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE

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 in-take for each semester. 

INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS

Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview by faculty members selected by the PhD Admissions Committee. 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 and s a good opportunity for both parties to be clarified on the application information and research interests of the applicant. research interests of the applicant.

BASIS FOR ADMISSION DECISIONS

Admission to the PhD Nursing program is highly selective. In deciding for admission, the PhD Admissions Committee will consider a number of factors that would determine the applicant’s potential success in the PhD Nursing program. This includes performance in the baccalaureate and master’s degrees, previous employment, research involvement, and other personal qualifications. Using an objective review procedure and deliberation based on the submitted requirements, the PhD 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 PhD Nursing 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 registration 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.

1. 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

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.  Passing of the comprehensive examination

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

5.  Article accepted for publication in a peer reviewed journal. The article must be based on the dissertation.

If you are looking for information about our PhD Nursing program not already in this site, please send us an email at upm-cn-ocs@up.edu.ph and we will be glad to assist you.