PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy in Biology program is designed to equip aspiring researchers advanced study and research in the biological sciences. Strong emphasis is placed on the development of scientific skills and values which are useful in the conduct of independent field investigation and/or laboratory experimentation. A study program consisting of selected coursework and independent projects is prepared for each student. Opportunities for publication and public presentation of student research are also provided.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of an MS degree in Biology or other allied biology programs, with a demonstration of advanced knowledge and skill in the specific area of biology and the ability to perform independent research. Authorship in a publication to which he/she has significantly contributed is the best demonstration of this.
2. Clearly defined Statement of Purpose to a specific field of biology to which the student will contribute new knowledge.
3. Agreement of the full-time faculty to accept the student as a mentee and of three others in the faculty to be part of his/ her graduate committee.
4. A cumulative score of Average in the entrance exam given by the Graduate Office of Admissions.
5. At least one favorable recommendation letter from a recent mentor.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Degree at De La Salle University is designed to provide advanced study and research in Chemistry. The program was initially offered in consortium with the University of the Philippines in Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University. The Ph. D. degree in Chemistry is earned by those able to demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge of the facts and theories of chemistry and the ability to conduct independent chemical research as evidenced by the acceptance of a doctoral dissertation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Compliance with the admission requirements of the University;
- Satisfactory test results on the entrance examination administered by the Admissions Office as well as pass the proficiency exam in the five areas of Chemistry namely Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Refresher course/s may be required depending on the results on the exams.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Degree at De La Salle University is designed to provide advanced study and research in Chemistry. The program was initially offered in consortium with the University of the Philippines in Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University. The Ph. D. degree in Chemistry is earned by those able to demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge of the facts and theories of chemistry and the ability to conduct independent chemical research as evidenced by the acceptance of a doctoral dissertation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BS Entrants (Straight Program)
- Compliance with the admission requirements of the University;
- Exemplary record in BS Chemistry or allied field and preferably have research experience;
- Have completed 60 units of chemistry courses and obtained an average grade in chemistry not lower than 87%;
- Satisfactory test results on the entrance examination administered by the Admissions Office as well as pass the proficiency exam in the five areas of Chemistry namely Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
- Be a full time student.
MS Entrants (Ladder Program)
- A student from the DLSU MS Chemistry Program may be upgraded to the Straight PhD Program if,
- He/she has passed the comprehensive examination in all required fields but has not defended an MS Chemistry thesis and
- His/her CGPA in MS Chemistry courses is not lower than 3.0.
- An MS Chemistry student who has not taken the comprehensive examination but has completed all courses in the DLSU MS Chemistry Program may also be upgraded to the straight PhD Chemistry Program provided that
- He/she passes the qualifying examination for the straight PhD Program in five fields of chemistry and
- His/her CGPA in MS Chemistry courses is not lower than 3.0
- An applicant who finished a Master in Chemistry (Non-Thesis / NTMChem) degree may be accepted into the straight PHD program if
- He/she has exceptional academic record and/or research experience; he/she is required to take the proficiency exams in all 5 fields (BS level).
- He/she passes the CGPC assessment. The Chemistry Graduate Program Committee should also evaluate the academic records of an applicant whose exceptional qualification may not be covered in the “Guidelines and Policies for the Straight PhD Chemistry Program”.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Following successful academic exchanges, the College of Science, De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines and the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University (OU), Japan, agreed to jointly develop and implement a Double Degree Program (DDP).
The Double Degree Program is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to obtain simultaneously two PhD degrees (each granted by one university) after accomplishing study and research at both universities and successfully fulfilling the requirements of each institution. Research is meant to be guided by the supervisors at the two universities.
As stipulated in a Memorandum of Agreement on the DDP signed by the respective deans on 3 July 2015 in Osaka University, a student participating in the DDP first enrolls in the “sending university” during the first home period. Subsequently, the student enrolls in the “receiving university” and studies there for at least one year to fulfill conditions for acquiring his/her degree in the receiving university during the exchange period. During the second home period the student returns to the sending university to fulfill conditions for acquiring his/her degree. Research shall be conducted as a collaboration between the student’s supervisors at DLSU and OU and review of research achievements for granting degrees shall be conducted on the basis of the criteria at each university. When the conditions for acquiring degrees at both universities are fulfilled, the DDP of the student is completed and one PhD degree is granted by each university.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Compliance with the admission requirements of the University;
- Satisfactory test results on the entrance examination administered by the Admissions Office as well as pass the proficiency exam in the five areas of Chemistry namely Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Refresher course/s may be required depending on the results on the exams.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The primary objective of the Ph.D. Mathematics program is to provide training for the development of research capabilities in Mathematics and its possible applications. Complementary to this main objective is the improvement of mathematics teaching in colleges and universities. The program also intends to develop highly trained mathematicians who could address the needs of the other sciences and the industry as well. Students entering the Ph.D. Mathematics (regular program) must complete at least 30 units of coursework while those entering the Ph.D. Mathematics (straight program) shall be required to complete at least 66 units of graduate courses.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
- For Ph.D. Mathematics (regular program), Masteral degree in Mathematics or its equivalent. For Ph.D. Mathematics (straight program), by invitation only, from the ranks of MS Mathematics students.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for the PhD Mathematics program may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics program is designed to provide students with advanced graduate training in physics, which will prepare them for scientific careers in academe, as well as industry. The strength of the department lies in solid state physics, semiconductor physics, materials science, theoretical physics, laser remote sensing, computational physics, and instrumentation.
A student with a Bachelor’s Degree may qualify for a straight Ph.D. program which carries 48 units of coursework, 3 units of seminar, and 12 units of dissertation. A student with a degree of M.S. Physics may qualify for the regular Ph.D. program by research requiring 30 units of inquiry-based courses to be programmed by the Physics Department Graduate Committee based on courses taken during the M.S. Physics, 3 units of seminar, and 12 units of dissertation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
- For the MS and Straight Ph.D. program: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or its equivalent.
- For the Ph.D. program: Masters degree in Physics or its equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for a graduate program may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Biology program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in concepts and principles of the life sciences, to develop appropriate skills and to inculcate in the students a proper attitude towards biological research and investigation. The courses are organized to accommodate the varied interests of students pursuing specialization in the environmental to the paramedical fields.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from an accredited university or institute of higher learning.
2. The applicants’ Statement of Purpose (SOP) is a major factor for acceptance into the program. The SOP explains the applicant’s expectations of the training they expect from the department and their field of interest.
3. Students with allied Biology degrees may be considered, provided they have successfully basic courses in Physiology, Ecology/Systematics, Genetics, Cell Biology/ Microbiology, Statistics, Algebra, and Trigonometry with a final grade above the passing mark in the Transcript of Records.
4. Those who have not completed the required pre-requisite courses may be considered for admission. Provisional acceptance may be extended to students who will require a maximum of 9 units of the required pre-requisite courses. They will only be admitted formally upon completion of prerequisites.
5. A cumulative score of Average in the entrance exam given by the Graduate Office of Admissions.
6. One of the recommendation letters in the application form should come from a recent mentor.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master in Environmental Science and Ecosystem Management (MESEM) Program is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth technical background in environmental science which will be used in the protection of the environment and the proper utilization of human and natural resources.
The MESEM program is a transdisciplinary partnership of the different units of the university and is coordinated by the Biology Department. The faculty is a mixture of academicians and practitioners in this field hence, research and management interests are drawn from different disciplines such as the sciences, economics, social sciences and engineering.
The MESEM Program provides students with an exhaustive knowledge in the theories/principles of environmental science and adequate skills, proper attitudes and values in the practice of environmental management. In addition, graduates of the program are expected to be sufficiently trained to: a) prepare environmental risk assessment (ERA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA); and b) coordinate with other institutions for collaborative scientific and management researches in environmental issues.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of a Bachelor’s program from an accredited university or institute of higher learning.
2. Clearly defined Statement of Purpose to a specific field of biology to which the student will contribute new knowledge.
3. Agreement of the full-time faculty to accept the student into his/her team.
4. A cumulative score of Average in the entrance exam given by the Graduate Office of Admissions.
5. At least one favorable recommendation letter from the MS thesis adviser and significant colleague or supervisor in the current employment.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Chemistry program aims to provide students with an extensive grounding in chemical concepts and training in chemical techniques at the graduate level, to update them on recent developments in chemistry, and to encourage independent experimental work.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Compliance with the admission requirements of the University
- A BS Chemistry graduate who has taken at least 34 units of chemistry, 5 units of physics, and 5 units of calculus.
- Satisfactory test results on the entrance examination administered by the Admissions Office as well as pass the proficiency exam in the five areas of Chemistry namely Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry
Admission of applicants from allied fields is subject to the approval of the Chemistry Graduate Committee. These students may also be required to take refresher and/or bridging courses.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Mathematics program prepares students for research and teaching senior level mathematics courses at the undergraduate level, and for doctoral studies. It aims to develop future mathematicians for the academe, for government service, and for industry.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or its equivalent.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for MS Mathematics may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Statistics (MS STAT) program prepares students for research and for advanced level work by providing them the necessary foundation for doctoral studies. It aims to develop future statisticians for the academe, government service, and industry.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum academic preparation would be differential and integral calculus, and linear algebra. Students who lack courses on statistical theory and methods at the undergraduate level will be required to attend and complete a bridging program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Physics program aims to develop competent manpower to fill the demands of industry and academe. At the end of the program, the students should have acquired a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in physics. This would enable them to make creditable contributions to the research and development programs of industries involved in solid state physics, materials science, semiconductor physics, laser remote sensing, computational physics, and instrumentation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
- For the MS and Straight Ph.D. program: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or its equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for a graduate program may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Science in Physics program aims to develop competent manpower to fill the demands of industry and academe. At the end of the program, the students should have acquired a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in physics. This would enable them to make creditable contributions to the research and development programs of industries involved in solid state physics, materials science, semiconductor physics, laser remote sensing, computational physics, and instrumentation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
- For the MS and Straight Ph.D. program: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or its equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for a graduate program may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Master in Physics aims to hone the skills of college physics teachers and produce graduates who have concrete understanding of the fundamental physical principles and techniques, with a capacity for quantitative and technical analysis. It is hoped that this will enable the graduates of the program to be critical thinkers able to conduct intelligent valuation of text and materials that they use in physical teaching. It is further hoped that graduates of the program understand the scope of applicability of physical theories and laws and are able to relate physical theories and concepts to practical situations.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General average of 85%, B, 2.0 or higher.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry qualification for a graduate program may be advised to take preparatory or refresher courses prior to admission to the program.