Master of Science in Biochemistry,
Offered by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Brief Description

The Department Graduate Program was established in 1973 with the institution of the MS in Biochemistry. The Certificate (Diploma) in Biochemistry was offered in 1983 while the PhD in Biochemistry was instituted in 1984. The goals of the department graduate program is to provide responsive and responsible leadership and excellence in education, training, research and community services in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and to contribute towards the revitalization of the country's economy through the development and application of appropriate biotechnology.

MS in Biochemistry is a 2-year program.

Rationale and Objectives

The objective of the program is to provide with an in-depth knowledge of biochemistry and to cultivate the proper attitudes and adequate skills for tertiary, advanced research and specialty service.

Highlights
Admission Requirements

The following are the minimum NGOHS requirements:

  1. Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning
  2. A bachelor of science degree preferably those who have taken courses in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics.
  3. 1-2 years of experience in related field
  4. Duly accomplished application form (available at the Graduate Office or through www.ngohs.up.edu.ph) together with the following documents:
    • letter of application
    • original copy of the official Transcript of Records
    • two (2) recommendations from former professors, supervisors or employers
    • receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier's Office
    • certified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the registrar in ink.
    • 4 passport-size photos
    • photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate for married female applicant only (NSO paper)
    • 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
  5. For foreign applicants, additional requirements include:
    • >original Transcript of Records in English. If written in another language, must be authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin
    • >certified true copy of diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the registrar in ink. If written in another language, must be authenticated by the Philippine consulate/embassy from country of origin
    • >Official TOEFL score of at least 550 (written test) or 173 (computerized test); 61 (internet based) or other Certification of English Proficiency equivalent to TOEFL (e.g. IELTS (band 6); a certificate that English is the medium of instruction in the University where the student has graduated from is sufficient to waive this requirement.
    • >Affidavit of support or certification of financial capability
    • >Photocopy of passport (present original for verification)
Contact Details

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
Salcedo Hall
547 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila 1000
Contact number: (02) 8526 4197