MS Molecular Medicine Program now open for applications.
St. Luke’s College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Medical Center offer the country’s first MS Molecular Medicine program.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Molecular Medicine stems from knowledge gained from basic science and applied biomedical research. This new medicine has produced the latest biotechnologies, such as, cell-based therapies, gene therapy, targeted therapies, biomarker technology, molecular diagnostics, pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. The curriculum of this M. S. Molecular Medicine course includes this new knowledge supplemented by background courses on the fundamental science behind it.
Through this program, the St. Luke’s College of Medicine will upgrade skills for the application of molecular medicine in the clinical setting, through a unique opportunity for training in the fully-equipped research laboratories of the St. Luke’s Research and Biotechnology Division. It will also strengthen the capabilities of the current crop of medical practitioners and allied health professionals towards a new way of doing medicine Moreover, it will provide an opportunity for medical educators to obtain a post-graduate degree, thus improving the academic profile of our medical schools.
The objectives of the program are:
To give students a firm foundation in the biomedical sciences and relevant emerging technologies
To provide rigorous training in a broad spectrum of applications in molecular medicine such as stem cell technology, point of care diagnostics, pharmacogenomics, medical biotechnology, targeted therapy, molecular diagnostics and genomic medicine
To develop a highly trained manpower base for Molecular Medicine in the Philippines including clinicians, med techs, scientists, medical faculty, and other healthcare professionals
To produce graduates of the course who will
- form a critical mass of local manpower capable of translating molecular medicine into the advancement of medical practice in the Philippines
- catalyze high level research in the field of molecular medicine in the local setting
- transform higher medical education in the Philippines to global standards of excellence
The program consists of 2 options:
1. Non-thesis option
This will be suitable for practicing clinicians and other students whose career path is not in research. Nevertheless, the curriculum will provide them with in depth knowledge of the field of molecular medicine, as well as an opportunity to do some research work in conjunction with a rotation at the Research and Biotechnology Division of St. Luke’s Medical Center.
2. Thesis option
This is designed for students who would like to do a thesis to prepare them for future research. As early as possible, students shall be exposed to the various research programs of the Research and Biotechnology Division, so that during their second year in the program, they are able to start their independent research under the guidance of a thesis adviser. Research grants will be available to thesis students who opt to work in conjunction with existing multidisciplinary research groups of the Research and Biotechnology Division.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduates of any of the following courses may apply
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Dentistry
- B.S. in: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Public Health, Medical Technology, Occupational/Physical/Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Nutrition, and Biochemical Engineering
2. The applicant should submit the following to the Office of the Registrar:
- Completed Application Form
- Transcript of Records (certified true copy)
- Diploma(s) (certified true copy)
- 2 letters of recommendation
3. Applications shall be processed by the Admissions Committee for MS Molecular Medicine.
Application Forms and Recommendation Forms may be downloaded here.
Course Offering for Second Semester SY 2008-2009
MM201 Introduction to Molecular Medicine
MM240 Molecular Genetics of Disease
MM232 Molecular Diagnostics and Technology
MM290 Research Topics in Molecular Medicine
Deadline for Application: 01 October 2008
Advance Placement Exam: 15 October 2008
Enrollment Period: 15-22 October 2008
For correspondence and information, please contact:
Filipinas F. Natividad, PhD
Director, M.S. Molecular Medicine Program
Telefax: +63 2 7260467
email: ffnatividad@stluke.com.ph
or
The Registrar
St. Luke's College of Medicine-WHQM
Telephone: +632 7230101 local 3808
Telefax: +632 7277610
e-mail: registrar@stlukesmedcollege.edu.ph
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