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:
- Perform situational analyses in different health settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Implement collaborative researches on relevant areas of medical laboratory science.
- Perform appropriate laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and other public health issues/concerns.
- 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.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the analysis of patterns and trends based on appropriate laboratory tests performed.
- 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
- Freshman students - Freshman applicants must be graduates of recognized secondary schools and are required to pass the U.P. College Admission Test (UPCAT).
- 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.
- From within the University of the Philippines System
- Applicant must have a general weighted average (GWA) of 2.5 or better in all courses taken.
- Must submit a true copy of grades and a permit to transfer from unit and completed application form.
- From outside the University of the Philippines System
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Core Course | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
- | Track Specific Course 1 | 3 |
- | Track Specific Course 2 | 3 |
Total | 6 |
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
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
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 |