| CURRICULUM |

Core Courses | 10 units NATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICE

Biochem 201.2 General Biochemistry (Lecture) 4
Biochem 201.3 General Biochemistry (Laboratory) 2
Further inquiries may be sent to: FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
Biochem 205 Special Laboratory Techniques 1
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND
Biochem 221 Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides 3 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Biochem 222 Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids 3 College of Medicine
Biochem 224 Physical Biochemistry 3 Tel nos: 526-4197
Biochem 297 Seminars in Biochemical Literature 2
Biochem 400 Dissertation 15
E-mail: [email protected]
Total 33

Minor Courses
Biochem 206 Methods on Vitamin Analysis 1
Biochem 210 Biochemical Basis of Genetics 1
Biochem 226 Biochemical Catalysis 3
Biochem 228 Metabolism and Its Regulation 3
Biochem 230 Nutritional Biochemistry 2
Biochem 235 Biochemical Basis of Some Clinical Problems 3
Biochem 240 Advances in Biochemistry 1
Biochem 310 Biochemical Genetics 3
Biochem 315 Lipids 2
Biochem 320 Carbohydrates 2
Biochem 325 Proteins 2
Biochem 330 Advances in Nutritional Biochemistry 2
Biochem 335 Inorganic Biochemistry 3
Biochem 340 Bio-Organic Chemistry 3
Biochem 345 Physical Biochemistry of Macromolecules 3
Biochem 397 Research Seminar 1
Biochem 350 Industrial Biochemistry 3

Thesis
Phar 300 6 units

Total 32 units or more

PhD IN BIOCHEMISTRY
CONTACT US
Application forms may be obtained from and returned to:
THE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL GRADUATE OFFICE FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
A PROGRAM OFFERING OF THE
(632) 526-5870, 523-1495
(632) 523-1498
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
ngohs.upm.edu.ph UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
[email protected] MANILA
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 REQUIREMENTS
An applicant for admission must have an M.S. degree in
Biochemistry or Chemistry or its equivalent from an
accredited institution. Bachelor of Science graduates ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
with exceptional performance in the first two semesters of The following are the minimum NGOHS requirements:
their Masters of Science program may be considered for 1. Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of
a straight Ph.D. program after evaluation by the higher learning
Department Graduate Committee. 2. A master of science degree preferably those who have
taken courses in chemistry, biology, physics and
COURSE REQUIREMENTS mathematics.
3. 1-2 years' work experience in related field
The student with an M.S. degree in Biochemistry or 4. Duly accomplished Application Form (available at the
INTRODUCTION Chemistry or its equivalent must complete at least 27 Graduate Office or through ngohs.upm.edu.ph) together
units of graduate courses in the Ph.D. program plus 15 with the following documents:
High level professionals units of Dissertation. Out of the 27 units, 9 units may be * letter of application
in the field of natural sciences are in taken from other graduate courses in related areas that * original copy of the official Transcript of Records
demand in the different sectors of the Philippine are offered outside the department. * three (3) letter of recommendations from former
society with an estimated requirement of at least 200 PhD's per professors and or scientists in the discipline
1M population to be at par with Asian leading economies B.S. graduates must complete at least 45 units of * receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier's
(UNESCO 1992 benchmark). In 2003, only 12 PhDs in science graduate courses. Twelve units of cognate may be taken. Office
were produced in the entire country– a meager turnout of * certified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the
experts that would be key players in knowledge generation and COURSE REQUIREMENTS university and the signature of the registrar in ink
transfer. The advancement and revolution in molecular science * 4 passport-size photos
Upon completion of the required course work, the student * photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate for
ushered an exciting era to the various fields of the basic and
will take a comprehensive exam to be administered by married female applicant only (NSO paper)
the applied sciences like agriculture, fisheries and biomedicine * essay on an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet of paper describing your
as well as education. the Program Committee. Passing the comprehensive
examination to be administered by the Program motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of
self-directed learning as a method of instruction, and a
Thus, the growing need of highly trained technical manpower Committee. Passing the comprehensive exam advances
description of your research interest
drives the offering of the revitalized PhD in Biochemistry program the student to candidacy for the degree.
5. For foreign applicants, additional requirements include:
by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the * original Transcript of Records in English. If written in
College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila.
DISSERTATION
another language, must be authenticated by the
Philippine consulate/ embassy from country of origin
Presently, the program highlights a complement of Faculty The student will choose a research topic that is original,
* certified true copy of diploma with the seal of the
experts coming from diverse fields of interest and offers a independent and a worthwhile contribution to the university and the signature of the registrar in ink. If
comprehensive field of study for incoming graduate students. discipline. He will carry out his dissertation research written in another language, must be authenticated by
The basic curriculum has been widened in scope to integrate under the guidance of committee. Successful defense of the Philippine consulate/ embassy from country of origin
advancements in the field of bio computation and molecular a completed dissertation research in an oral examination * Official TOEFL score of at least 550 (written test) or 173
techniques. Moreover, the department provides a special setting recommends the student to conferment of a degree. (computerized test); 61 (internet based) or other
for students to learn biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, Certification of English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL
biophysical chemistry and genetics in a way these can be (e.g. IELTS (band 6); a certificate that English is the
utilized to address current and emerging challenges to health. medium of instruction in the university where the
student has graduated from is sufficient to waive this
OBJECTIVES requirement
* affidavit of support or certification of financial capability
The Ph.D. in Biochemistry program is intended to encourage * photocopy of passport (present original for verification)
the development of Biochemistry in the Philippines through the
production of highly trained biochemists whose research works
contribute to the development of new knowledge.