Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The BSPH program is a four-year course, the first three semesters of which are given in the College of Arts and Sciences and the succeeding years will be in the College of Public Health. The program incorporates two professional tracks: Population Health and Medical Laboratory Science.

Students in the Population Health (PH) track will study in more depth health outcomes, patterns of health determinants, health equity, and the policies and interventions that influence the optimal balance of identified determinants. The Population Health track specific outcomes include:

  1. Perform situational analyses in different health settings.
  2. Design an evidence-based action plan including basic monitoring and evaluation component to address as specific health issue by integrating learned principles and tools in health management, health promotion, public health surveillance, and environmental and occupational health assessment.
  3. Implement the said evidence-based action plan with minimal supervision to ensure adherence to learned principles and tools in health management, health promotion, public health surveillance, and environmental and occupational health assessment.
  4. Facilitate the formation and strengthening of strategic partnerships among key stakeholders to address specific public health issues and challenges.

While those taking the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) track will study additional courses on clinical laboratory-associated professional courses. The MLS track specific outcomes are:

  1. Implement collaborative researches on relevant areas of medical laboratory science.
  2. Perform appropriate laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and other public health issues/concerns.
  3. Contribute in the collection, analysis and projection of laboratory-related health information for improving health promotion and education strategies in addressing public health issues and advocacies.
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the analysis of patterns and trends based on appropriate laboratory tests performed.
  5. Practice inter-professional approach in the operation of health care organization, facility and services.

With this curriculum, the graduates are expected to able to apply their professional skills in the provision of public health services through research, management, education and advocacy, to become innovative and socially-responsive leaders in their areas of specialization towards development of organizational, local, regional, and national policies.

Admision Requirements

  1. Freshman students - Freshman applicants must be graduates of recognized secondary schools and are required to pass the U.P. College Admission Test (UPCAT).
  2. Transfer students from within the University of the Philippines System (UPS) or from other universities are allowed only during the first three years of the program. The processing of applications is done only for the first semester of each school year.
    1. From within the University of the Philippines System
      1. Applicant must have a general weighted average (GWA) of 2.5 or better in all courses taken.
      2. Must submit a true copy of grades and a permit to transfer from unit and completed application form.
    2. From outside the University of the Philippines System
      1. If entry is for the first and second year levels, the student shall be allowed to validate a maximum of 18 units per semester in courses acceptable to the unit
      2. If entry is for the third year level, an applicant may qualify for admission if his GWA is "2.0" or "85%" or "B" or higher from the 66 or more units and that he has completed the required units in Algebra,Trigonometry, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry or their equivalents.
      3. An applicant is also required to submit an honorable dismissal form a transcript of records and a completed application form.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, the student must have completed 153l academic units and other requirements (e.g. for physical education and National Service Training Program.

BSPH Curriculum

FIRST YEAR
First Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
GE Core 1 3
GE Core 2 3
GE Core 3 3
BIO 110 Integrated Principles of Biology 5
CHEM 18 Principles of Chemistry 3
NSTP National Service Training Program (3)
PE 1 Physical Education (2)
Total   17

Second Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Course Code Course Title Units
GE Core 4 3
Chem 28 Analytical Chemistry 5
GE Elective 1 3
GE Elective 2 3
PH 1 Introduction to Public Health 3
NSTP National Service Training Program (3)
PE 2 Physical Education (2)
Total   17

SECOND YEAR
First Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
GE Core 5 3
GE Core 6 3
Chem 33 Organic Chemistry 5
PH 131 Human Anatomy and Pathology with Pathophysiology 5
PI 100 The Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3
PE 2 Physical Education (2)
Total   19

Second Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
PH 141 Biostatistics 4
PH 151 Principles of Microbiology 4
PH 161 Biochemistry 4
PH 111 Introduction to Health Promotion 3
PH 180 Introduction to Health Service Management 3
PE 2 100 Physical Education (2)
Total   18

THIRD YEAR
First Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
PH 146 Epidemiology 3
PH 152 Medical and Public Health Microbiology 5
PH 162 Nutrition 3
PH 172 Medical Helminthology and Protozoology 4
PH 191 Introduction to Research 1
Total   16

Second Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
PH 136 Environmental and Occupational Health 5
PH 156 Clinical Microscopy 4
PH 166 Clinical Chemistry I 4
PH 177 Medical Entomology 3
PH 192 Research Methods 5
Total   21

Mid Year

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
- Track Specific Course 1 3
- Track Specific Course 2 3
Total   6

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
PH 2 Introduction to Global Health 3
PH 198 Public Health Ethics and Laws 2
PH 199 Special Studies and Research 5
PH 195 Public Health Practice I 5
PH Track Specific Course 3 3
Total   18

Second Semester

BSPH Curriculum
Core Course Course Title Units
PH 196 Public Health Practice II 5
Track Specific Course 4 3
Track Specific Course 5 3
Track Specific Course 6 3
Track Elective Course 1 3
Track Elective Course 2 3
Total   20