Apply to PHD Nursing

1. Scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning.
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized institution of higher learning
3. Master’s degree in Nursing or other health related fields. If the master’s degree is not in Nursing, the applicant must take relevant courses in the master’s level and pass the qualifying examination.
4. At least 2 years of experience as a professional nurse in a hospital, community setting or nursing research unit . A certificate of employment or any document proving the minimum of two years is required.
5. At least 2 examples of published work.
6. Duly accomplished Application Form which can be downloaded in this link: https://ngohs.upm.edu.ph/forms-and-manuals/.

1. Original copy of the official Transcript of Records
2. Two (2) recommendations from former professors, supervisors or employers. The recommendation forms are included in the application packet.
3. Receipt of processing fee paid at the UPM Cashier’s Office
4. Certified true copy of college diploma with the seal of the university and the signature of the registrar in ink
5. Birth certificate (original to be presented for verification)
6. Marriage certificate (present original for verification), if applicable
7. Four (4) passport size photos
8. Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate (for female applicant) (NSO paper)
9. 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.
10. Outline of a dissertation proposal with an acceptable title

There is a processing fee of Php 300.00 for Filipino applicants while a US$30.00 is charged for foreign. Here is the procedure in paying the processing fee.

Once you have completed all the admission requirements and other required documents, you may submit your application to the National Graduate Office for the Health Science on or before the deadline in-take for each semester. Email submissions are accepted through upm-ngohs-applications@up.edu.ph. 

Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview by faculty members selected by the PhD Admissions Committee. The interview can be done in-person, or through internet-linked applications. The interview is a good opportunity for both parties to be clarified on the application information and research interests of the applicant. 

Admission to the PhD Nursing program is highly selective. In deciding for admission, the PhD Admissions Committee will consider a number of factors that would determine the applicant’s potential success in the PhD Nursing program. This includes performance in the baccalaureate and master’s degrees, previous employment, research involvement, and other personal qualifications. Using an objective review procedure and deliberation based on the submitted requirements, the PhD Admissions Committee will recommend selected applicants to the Dean of the College and the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences.

Successful applicants are notified in writing by the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences. They will also receive notification through email. Therefore, please make sure that you double check the contact information you indicate in your application form.

Once you receive your admission acceptance letter, you are now ready to enroll in the PhD Nursing program. Your admission letter will specify the date and time of your enrollment, and the name of your registration adviser. Please make sure to enroll on the date specified so you can meet with your registration adviser and decide on a plan of study.