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Medicine Admission

GENERAL POLICY

To ensure the highest possible standard of instruction, the Institute of Medicine limits its enrollment. Its classrooms, clinical and laboratory facilities are the limiting factors so that a quota of 360 first year students was given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Institute provides each student adequate learning facilities.

Applicants to the Institute are carefully screened. Screening is done by the Committee on Admission which goes through each applicant's scholastic records and requires the applicant to undergo personal interviews. The Committee reserves the right to reject any applicant on grounds of poor scholastic standing or physical, mental or moral deficiencies.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

A student seeking admission to the Institute of Medicine should procure an Application for Admission. This form must be submitted from the middle of October up to January of the following year for that school year. The application date is subject to change. Notice of such change shall be posted at the Medical School Bulletin Board.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

In conformity with present CHED regulations and policies, the following qualifications are required:

1. Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Science or Arts (AB/BS)conferred upon by a duly recognized educational institution. Priority however shall be given to the following programs, in the order in which they are set forth, provided that selection fulfills all other criteria.

  • Medical Technology, or Natural Science (Zoology, Botany, Biology, Mathematics, Physics), Physical Therapy, or Nursing.

  • Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Organic Chemistry, Botany, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, College Algebra, Trigonometry.

  • Engineering, Management, Commerce, etc.

2. Applicants must have earned credits in the subjects as summarized below:

  • Chemistry ..................... 10 Units
      General Chemistry  5 Units
      Organic Chemistry  5 Units

  • Biology ......................... 15 Units
      General Zoology     5 Units
    Comparative Vertebrate
      Anatomy                5 Units
      Botany                   5 Units

  • Mathematics ................... 9 Units
      College Algebra      3 Units
      Plane Trigonometry 3 Units
      Biostatistics            3 Units

  • College Physics ............... 5 Units

  • Social Science ................. 2 Units

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION/ADMISSION

1. Pay for application and processing fee at the designated bank (RCBC, Marian Medical Arts Building)

2. Present the official receipt of payment at Room UG 10 and secure the APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION form.

3. Submit the completely accomplished application form, together with the following requirements to the Committee on Admission:

  • Official Transcript of Record or Scholastic Record plus two (2) Xerox copies of the degree obtained from the school last attended

  • Authenticated copy of College Diploma or Certificate of Graduation issued by the Registrar of the School last attended

  • Xerox copy of NMAT certificate (less than 2 years old)

  • Two (2) certificates of good moral character issued by the department/school head and a teacher in the preparatory course

  • Certified copy of Birth Certificate, issued by the National Statistics Office, with documentary stamp

  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), if alien

  • Three (3) recent photographs, size 2.5 x 2.5, with the applicant's name printed at the back, (family name first)

  • Two (2) envelops, self - addressed with stamp

  • Community Tax Certificate

  • One big Manila envelope

4. Deadline for submission of the completed Application Form is usually in the middle of January.

5. Only selected applicants will be interviewed.

6. Admitted applicants can only enroll after passing a complete physical examination given by the institute.

7. Schedules for interview, physical examination and other announcements will be posted on the Bulletin Board, Lower Ground Floor, Medicine Building. Applicants are requested to report on time to their respective areas on the day and time scheduled.

8. List of admitted applicants will be posted at the bulletin Board.

9. Other important information:

  • Scholastic Records containing 7 semesters grades may be submitted to the Admission Committee for early processing and screening.

  • Indicate your application number in all documents and communications.

  • Applicants 35 years old and above need not apply.

  • Applicants should always present an identification card.

  • Direct all inquiries to the Chairman, Committee on Admission, Institute of Medicine, FEU-NRMF.

10. Registration follows immediately.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

1. Written endorsement from the school for the conversion of applicant's status to student on the school's official stationary signed by the school's Registrar and stamped with school's official dry seal;

2. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school's official dry seal;

3. Original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for Medicine and Dentistry students;

4. Proof of adequate financial support to cover expenses for the student's accomodation and subsistence, as well as school dues and other incidental expenses authenticated by the Philippine Consulate; 2 authenticated bank statements;

5. Two (2) copies of Scholastic Records/Transcript of Records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student's country of origin or legal residence;

6. Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Philippine National Police Authorities in the student's country or origin of residence duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post having consular jurisdiction over the place for student who resided in the Philippines for less than 59 days.

However, for students who resided in the Philippines for more than 59 days at the time he applies for the said change/conversion of his admissions status to that if a student, he shall also be required to submit the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance.

7. Quarantince Medical Clearance Certificate by the National Quarantince Office;

8. Copy of the student's Personal History Statement signed by the student with a 2x2 inch photograph recently taken;

9. Photocopy of the photo, data and stamp of the latest arrival pages of the passport of the student. The passport itself shall be presented to the Bureau of Immigration Office for verification.

REGISTRATION

  • REGISTRATION PROCEDURE OF NEW MEDICAL STUDENTS
    • 1. Upon announcement of admitted applicants by the Dean or Assistant Dean, the Registrar starts accepting copies of the following documents for filing.

        a. The Application for Admission form, duly approved by the Dean/Assistant Dean, and its supporting documents, including the results of interview evaluation, physical examination, Letter of Acceptance of communication, Marriage Certificate (if married), copies of plaques/certificates of merit, honor or commendations, community tax certificate, and other pertinent documents

        b. N.S.O. Birth Certificate, certified true copy

        c. Authenticated copies of college diploma or certificate of graduation issued by the Registrar of the previously attended school

        d. Original copy of National Medical Admission Test (NMAT)

        e. Two certificates of good moral character signed by both school/department head and by a professor at the institution where the applicant obtained his/her degree

        f. If applicant is an alien, copy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)

        g. Legal size envelope to contain the above mentioned records

      2. After compliance with the requirements of the school, the student is required to submit his Transfer Credential Certificate issued by the school he graduated from or last attended. The student will be given clearance to enroll in the form of a Registration Card or Certificate of Matriculation (COM). The Registrar's Office inspects and confirms validity of the documents received. The results of its findings shall be communicated to the student. (Deficiencies should be satisfied on a date scheduled by the Registrar's Office or within two weeks of the opening of classes).

      3. The previously attended school is expected to forward the Official Transcript of Record directly to the FEU-NRMF within (30) days from the receipt of the request, preferably by registered mail. The transfer of transcripts is between the schools. The student is not allowed to hand-carry the transcript, unless there is written approval from this office. The Registrar acknowledges receipt of the transcript by letter or Post Office Return Card.

      4. Tuition fees and other charges shall be paid in full to a designated bank (RCBC, Marian Bldg.) on or before the scheduled date of registration on the COM. The Student Council Fee shall be collected by the representative of the student government.

      5. After payment of all fees, present COM and the receipts of payment to the Medical Library, Guidance Office, and the ID section for application, validation, and scheduling of photo session. (All ID's are expected to be finished and validated on or before the opening of classes).

      6. On the scheduled date of registration, submit the duly filled up Certificate of Matriculation (COM) form, and the official receipts of payment to the Office of the Dean

        a. The Clerk- in-Charge checks completion of entries of the COM and assigns a student number and registration number.

        b. The student's copy of the COM is released to the student after acknowledging receipt at the Registry Book. The student shall be provided with a Student Handbook, schedule of classes, and other handouts.

        c. After the opening of classes, late registration shall be charged with a corresponding fee. However, no student shall be accepted after the first week.

        d. All deficient or incomplete requirements must be submitted at this point.

      7. Before the opening of classes, a list of students (by section) shall be posted on the bulletin board, copy furnished the Dean, the Business Office, Medical Library, the Registrar, and all academic departments. (Note: Transfer from one section to another is not allowed.)

      8. Honor graduates should apply in writing with honor certificate at the Office of Registrar for entrance scholarship.

      9. The students are encouraged to check the bulletin board for further instructions and information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

  • ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

    • For honor graduates from FEU and FEU-NRMF

      • Summa Cum Laude graduates will get 100% scholarship (Tuition and Laboratories Fees) and will pay only the Miscellaneous Fee and Special Development Fund.

      • Magna Cum Laude graduates will get 75% scholarship (Tuition and Laboratory Fees) and will pay the Miscellaneous Fee and Special Development Fund.

      • Cum Laude graduates will get 50% scholarship (Tuition and Laboratories Fees) and will pay the Miscellaneous Fee and Special Development Fund.

    • For honor graduates from recognized Colleges and Universities other than FEU and FEU-NRMF

      • Summa Cum Laude graduates will get 100% scholarship (Tuition Fee only)

      • Magna Cum Laude graduates will get 75% scholarship (Tuition Fee only)

      • Cum Laude graduates will get 50% scholarship (Tuition Fee only).

      Entrance scholarship is for one semester only. However the student may apply for academic scholarship if he / she has maintained the required grade.

  • ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

    • 1. Students with full load in the evaluated semester with a General Weighted Average of 1.5 or better will get 100% scholarship (Tuition and Laboratory fees) and will pay only miscellaneous fee.

      2. Students with full load in the evaluated semester with a General Weighted Average of 1.51-1.75 will get a 50% scholarship (Tuition and Laboratory fees) and will pay the miscellaneous fee.

      • All scholarships will be on a semestral basis

      • Special Development Fund is collected only in the first year.

      FEU-NRMF ALUMNI AWARDS are given by the United States based FEU Dr. Nicanor Reyes School of Medicine Alumni Foundation to medical students for academic excellence in major subjects in the first year to the third year. They are awarded during the annual alumni reunion in January.

      Availability of the above special scholarships can be inquired from the Dean's Office.

  • SPECIAL AWARDS

    • Ricardo L Alfonso Award given during the graduation ceremonies to the most outstanding junior intern of the FEU-NRMF Hospital.

      Rolando Solis Award granted to the member of the graduating class who excels in Cardiology.

      Lauro H. Panganiban Scholarship is given to the member of the graduating class with exemplary leadership.

      FEU-NRMF Medical Alumni Society Award given to the member of the graduating class based on scholastic status.


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