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What is School of Health Sciences?
What is School of Health Sciences?
The University of the Philippines School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) stands as a premier health institution within UP Manila, renowned for its commitment to community-based health education and practice. Upholding the highest global standards, UPM-SHS offers a distinguished approach to health sciences, shaping future leaders in the field through innovative, research-driven, and community-focused programs. With a dedication to excellence and a vision for global impact, UPM-SHS is at the forefront of advancing health education and practice.
At UPM-SHS, students benefit from a rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience in real-world settings, preparing them to address the most pressing health challenges. The school’s holistic approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to make significant contributions to both local and global health communities.
Program we Offered
At the University of the Philippines School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS), our programs are designed to provide comprehensive education and training in health sciences. We offer a range of degree programs that integrate advanced theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience in community-based settings. Our curriculum emphasizes the highest global standards in health education, preparing students to excel in various health disciplines and contribute meaningfully to both local and international health care systems. Through innovative teaching methods and a strong commitment to research and community service, UPM-SHS equips students with the skills and expertise needed to lead in the ever-evolving field of health sciences.
Diploma in Midwifery
The Diploma in Midwifery offered under a community-based, ladderized program serves as the foundational step for those aspiring to become healthcare professionals in underserved regions. Students gain practical skills in maternal and child care, grounded in real-world community settings. Upon completing this program and obtaining their midwifery license, they have the option to seamlessly continue their education in higher tiers—such as nursing or medicine—without repeating earlier coursework. This structure ensures that graduates not only develop specialized midwifery expertise but also embed themselves within the communities they serve, ultimately fostering more accessible and holistic healthcare.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the next stage in a community-based, ladderized curriculum, building on the foundation laid in midwifery. Students gain deeper clinical, theoretical, and leadership skills while continuing to serve in community settings, addressing a broad range of healthcare needs. Upon completion and passing the nursing licensure exam, graduates may work in hospitals, clinics, and public health programs, or choose to advance to higher levels of training. This ensures a steady pipeline of versatile nurses committed to improving access and quality of care in underserved regions.
Bachelor of Science in Medicine
The Bachelor of Science in Medicine marks the highest tier in the community-based, ladderized sequence, allowing those with a nursing or midwifery background to progress toward becoming medical doctors. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical rotations in community healthcare settings, students develop the critical thinking and patient management skills essential for holistic care. Graduates emerge prepared not only to diagnose and treat diseases but also to lead health initiatives that address underlying social determinants of health. This ultimate step in the ladder nurtures a new generation of physicians dedicated to bridging service gaps and enhancing healthcare delivery, particularly in remote or underserved areas.
Our Campuses
The University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences operates four campuses—Palo, Baler, Koronadal, and Tarlac—united by a step-ladder curriculum that sequentially trains students in midwifery, nursing, and medicine, with a return-service requirement for underserved communities. This approach emphasizes rigorous academics, hands-on clinical practice, and community engagement, producing graduates who consistently excel in licensure exams and strengthen grassroots healthcare across the Philippines.
School of Health Sciences Palo Campus
The UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Palo Campus, located in Palo, Leyte, is a pioneering institution under the University of the Philippines System that focuses on producing health professionals for underserved communities. Established in 1976, it spearheaded the innovative “step-ladder curriculum,” which sequentially trains students as community health workers, midwives, nurses, and eventually medical doctors. This community-centric model includes a strong return-service mandate, ensuring that graduates bring much-needed healthcare services back to their home provinces and other regions with high unmet needs.
Over the years, SHS Palo Campus has garnered national recognition for the exceptional performance of its graduates in various licensure examinations. Many of its alumni have been top notchers in midwifery, nursing, and physician board exams, underscoring both the high academic standards and the hands-on training offered by the school. By blending rigorous coursework, immersive community engagement, and a deep-rooted ethos of service, SHS Palo Campus continues to set a benchmark for health sciences education in the Philippines and beyond.
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School of Health Sciences Baler
The UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Baler Campus, located in Baler, Aurora, is a satellite unit of UP Manila established to address the healthcare needs of remote and underserved communities in the Northern Luzon region. Like its pioneering counterpart in Palo, Leyte, SHS Baler implements the distinctive “step-ladder curriculum,” where students can earn progressive credentials in midwifery, nursing, and eventually medicine. This approach ensures graduates gain both in-depth clinical skills and extensive community immersion, preparing them to serve effectively in their own localities or other areas with limited access to healthcare.
Since its inception, SHS Baler has upheld the ethos of “return service,” requiring students to commit to serving their home communities or other underserved areas after each level of training. This model has yielded graduates who excel not only in patient care but also in various licensure examinations—many have placed among top notchers in midwifery, nursing, and physician board exams. By combining rigorous academics, practical experience, and a strong dedication to community health, SHS Baler continues to play a vital role in strengthening healthcare systems throughout Aurora and neighboring provinces.
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School of Health Sciences Koronadal
The UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Koronadal Campus, located in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, is part of the UP System’s innovative network of schools aimed at producing health professionals dedicated to serving underserved communities. Adhering to the step-ladder curriculum pioneered by SHS, students train progressively from community health work to midwifery, nursing, and eventually medicine. This structured approach—combined with extensive practical exposure in local communities—ensures graduates are well-equipped to address the region’s healthcare challenges.
Similar to its counterparts in Palo and Baler, SHS Koronadal emphasizes a return-service obligation, in which students commit to serve their hometowns or other underserved areas after each level of training. This has led to SHS Koronadal’s strong track record in licensure exams, with many alumni placing among the top notchers in midwifery, nursing, and physician board exams. By aligning rigorous academic standards with community-based learning, SHS Koronadal continues to strengthen healthcare delivery across South Cotabato and the broader Mindanao region.
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School of Health Sciences Tarlac
The UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Tarlac Campus is a more recent extension of the UP Manila SHS network, strategically established to serve the healthcare needs of Tarlac and neighboring provinces in Central Luzon. Building on the community-centric approach pioneered by the original SHS campus in Palo, Leyte, the Tarlac Campus follows the renowned step-ladder curriculum, where students train progressively from community health work and midwifery to nursing and ultimately medicine. This ladderized system ensures comprehensive skills development while instilling a commitment to grassroots healthcare.
As with other SHS campuses, SHS Tarlac emphasizes a return-service obligation, requiring students to serve in their home provinces or other underserved communities after each phase of training. This model has led to a strong track record in licensure exams across SHS campuses, with many graduates earning top spots in midwifery, nursing, and physician board exams. By blending rigorous academics, community immersion, and a focus on primary health care, SHS Tarlac strives to fortify healthcare delivery in Central Luzon and beyond.
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Summary
The University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) extends its unique, community-centered health education model across four campuses—Palo in Leyte, Baler in Aurora, Koronadal in South Cotabato, and Tarlac in Tarlac. Each campus follows the step-ladder curriculum, enabling students to progress from community health work and midwifery to nursing and ultimately medicine, all while adhering to a return-service obligation in underserved regions. This approach has yielded numerous top-notchers in various licensure examinations, reflecting both the rigorous academics and the intensive, hands-on community immersion at the heart of SHS. By blending high standards of clinical training with a commitment to grassroots healthcare, these four SHS campuses collectively fortify healthcare delivery across multiple Philippine regions.
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The University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences uses a unique, community-centered health education model across its four campuses in Palo, Baler, Koronadal, and Tarlac. Through a step-ladder curriculum, students advance from community health work to medicine while fulfilling a return-service obligation. This approach has produced licensure exam top-notchers and strengthened healthcare in underserved regions.
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UPM-School of Health Science
Brgy. Luntad, Palo, Leyte
Email Address: upm-shs@up.edu.ph
Telephone No. (053) 832-2442
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