Admissions

• Applicants to the MD-MBA program should have a Bachelor's Degree (BS or AB degree).

• The applications of those who are candidates for graduation as of the second semester of the current school year shall be considered, except when their date of graduation falls past the first day of classes. In this case, they may opt to join the program the following year.

• Applicants who will complete college/university requirements beyond the second semester of the current school year may apply for the next round of admissions.

• The National Medical Admissions Test (NMAT) is a regulatory requirement from all those who wish to be admitted into the MD program. The preferred NMAT rating is 90th percentile or better. The NMAT should have been taken within the last two years.

Although not required for admission, applicants to ASMPH are highly encouraged to take the following courses to help them prepare for medical school:

• General Biology or General Zoology or General Botany

• Cell and Molecular Biology

• Biochemistry

• General Physics

• If from a non-English speaking country or English is not used as the medium of instruction, TOEFL score or units in an accredited English Proficiency Program

• If from a foreign university, Transcript of Records** authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country

• If the undergraduate degree was taken in less than 4 years, a certificate of equivalency from the Department/ Ministry of Education of the country of origin duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country (original certification)

• Photocopy of Passport data page (please bring original for verification purposes)

• If born abroad, photocopy of Birth Certificate ** authenticated by the Philippine embassy in the applicant's country of origin (please bring original for verification purposes)

** Photocopies of the said documents will be initially accepted for admissions purposes for as long as the original documents are presented for verification. Original and authenticated documents will be submitted during the confirmation.

• All incoming first year (YL5) students will be required to attend the Transition Module prior to the 1st Semester.

• The ASMPH Transition Module is a bridge program that provides incoming Year Level 5 students with an in-depth orientation to ASMPH as a Jesuit educational institution and an appreciation of Student Life and Support Services. It seeks to prepare incoming students for their Medical and Management graduate degree education.

• Only applicants who have completed the Transition Module will be eligible for enrollment.