Lesson 11: Postgraduate Programs

• Post graduate education in Medical Technology is a requirement not only in the academe but also in clinical practice
• Schools Offering Postgraduate Degrees in Medical Technology

  • University of Santo Tomas
  • Philippine Women's University
  • Trinity University of Asia
  • Cebu Doctors University
  • Centro Escolar University
  • Manila Central University
  • Saint Louis University
• Requirements for Schools Offering Postgraduate Degrees in Medical Technology

  • Completed accreditation form
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Transcript of records (TOR) from previous education
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose or intent
  • Entrance exam scores (if required)
  • English language proficiency test scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) for international applicants
  • Work experience (if applicable)
• Completed Application Form


  Applicants are typically required to fill out an application form provided by the university or college. This form collects personal information and details about the desired program of study.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent


  Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. The degree should be relevant to the field of study they are applying for. Some programs may have specific prerequisites or required undergraduate coursework.
• Transcript of Records (TOR)


  Applicants must submit an official transcript of records (TOR) or academic records from all previous higher education institutions attended. The TOR should list all courses taken, grades received, and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
• Letters of Recommendation


  Many programs require applicants to submit letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or other individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic abilities, character, and suitability for the program. The number of letters required may vary by program.
• Statement of Purpose or Intent


  Applicants are often asked to submit a statement of purpose or intent. This is a written essay in which applicants explain their reasons for pursuing graduate study, their academic interests, career goals, and how the specific program aligns with their objectives. The statement should be well-written.
• Entrance Exam Scores


  Some programs may require applicants to take an entrance exam, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or a specific exam administered by the institution. Applicants must submit their exam scores as part of the application process.
• English Language Proficiency Test Scores

  For international applicants or applicants whose primary language is not English, proof of English language proficiency may be required. This can be demonstrated through standardized tests such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Work Experience (if applicable)

  Some programs, particularly those in professional fields, may require applicants to have relevant work experience. Applicants may need to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) detailing their professional experience.
• Research Proposal (for Research-based Programs)


  Applicants to research-based graduate programs, such as master's or doctoral programs, may need to submit a research proposal outlining their proposed research topic, objectives, methodology, and potential contributions to the field.
• Portfolio of Work (for Creative Disciplines)

  Applicants to programs in creative disciplines, such as fine arts, design, or performing arts, may need to submit a portfolio of their work demonstrating their skills, creativity, and artistic vision.
• Master of Science in Medical Technology

  Includes 33 units of academic and cognates and six units of thesis writing. The basic courses are Research Methods and Statistics while the cognates can be either Human Resource Management or Organization Management. Its major courses are Advanced Biochemistry, Hematology, Cytogenetics, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Serology and Immunology, and Microbiology.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Technology

  Includes 15 units of Philosophy courses, 6 units of cognates, 9 units of thesis writing and seminar, 6 units of foreign language, and 24 units of major courses. The course offerings should focus on an in-depth understanding of the advanced technology in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases or infections.
• Legal issues and concerns in the implementation and offering of the Medical Technology education program are always perceived or taken positively
• School Policies in Maintaining High-quality Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Education

  • Admission policy
  • Sequencing of courses in the Medical Technology curriculum and course syllabi
  • Internship program policy
  • Grading system
  • Graduation policy
  • Policy of hiring and employing quality teachers
• Policies formulated to improve Medical Technology programs are made with the prerogative of school owners, but consent of students and teachers should be solicited
• Policies should not go against public safety, peace, and order
• The Civil Code of the Philippines provides guidance in interpreting policies
• In case of doubts in the interpretation and application of the law, it is presumed that the law-making body intended right and justice to prevail
• Comparison of the Curricula of Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology


  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology merged in the Philippines
  • Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Public Health are eligible to take the Medical Technology licensure examination
  • Passing the exam allows graduates to practice as registered medical technologists
  • Both programs have similar curricula, with privileges and rights of Bachelor of Science in Public Health extended to the Medical Technology program
  • Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology can pursue a Master of Science in Public Health
  • Implementation of the K to 12 program might result in slight modifications to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health curriculum, with priority given to the Medical Technology program
• Accreditation


  • Is always a requirement in any program offering to upgrade teaching methodologies
  • A procedure of checking and monitoring the B.S. in medical technology program in all schools
  • A voluntary submission for accreditation in which schools or institutions have the opportunity to improve or upgrade educational quality and services
  • A concept of self-evaluation and judgment of educational pedagogy
  • Serves as the initial step for a school to achieve an autonomous status, Center of Development status, and Center of Excellence Status
• Accreditation Requirements for Medical Technology

  • Has to be accredited first before it can offer the postgraduate program either: Master of Science in Medical Technology or Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Technology
  • Have at least 80% performance rating in the past 5 years
  • Faculty profile
  • Instruction
  • Laboratory
  • Student services
  • Library holdings
  • Tuition fees
  • Department budgets and philosophy
  • Goals
  • Objectives of the program
• Accreditation of schools of medical technology is under Section 13, RA 5527
• Laboratories must possess qualified personnel and properly equipped to carry out laboratory procedures commonly required in the following fields:

  • Bacteriology
  • Serology
  • Parasitology
  • Hematology
  • Biochemistry
• Philippine Association of Accrediting Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU)


  A private, voluntary, non-profit, and non-stock corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 1957. It envisions accreditation to be a continuous development process that provides opportunity to engage the entire school community. It serves as an instrument in helping schools or institutions meet the needs for improvement according to the school's purposes and objectives.
• Areas of evaluation by PAASCU

  • Purposes/Objectives
  • Administration
  • Faculty
  • Instruction
  • Library
  • Laboratories
  • Physical plants
  • Student's services
  • Administration
  • School and community extension services
• PAASCU does not impose arbitrary standards: a school is judged to the extent to which the school's purposes and objectives are being achieved
• PAASCU's Services


  • Administration
  • School and community extension services
• Organization of PAASCU


  • 15-person Board of Trustees elected at large by members during the Annual General Assembly
  • Has eight (8) Commissions
  • The day-to-day operations handled by a Secretariat headed by an Executive Director
  • The Secretariat manages the logistics of the survey visits, invites accreditors, prepares reports, and implements projects of the Board and different Commissions
• Essential to the accreditation process is the self-survey made by the institution applying for accreditation
• Kinds of Accreditation Visits

  • Preliminary Survey Visit
  • Formal Survey Visit
  • Re-Survey Visit
• The Self-Survey


  • Helps to diagnose difficulties or weaknesses in the institution
  • Provides a basis for making decisions about needed improvements
• About PACUCOA


  • Private accrediting agency
  • Provides a formal recognition to all school that maintain and achieve excellent standards in their education operations
  • Enables school to get identified based on competency and performance in a particular field
  • Gives students better choices of quality schools
  • Helps schools achieve and maintain education effectiveness to its maximum level
  • Enlists the cooperation of institutions of learning and professional associations in achieving the mission of advancing the interest of education
• Organization of PACUCOA


  • Chairman Emeritus
  • Chairman
  • Vice Chairman
  • Board Secretary
  • Board Treasurer
  • Board Auditor
  • (4) Commissioners
  • Executive Director
• Requirements for PACUCOA Accreditation

  • Appropriate vision and mission
  • Educational programs consistent with its vision and mission
  • Viable number of students actively pursuing courses at the time of evaluation
  • Has a charter or legitimate authority to award certificates, diplomas or degrees
  • Designated a chief executive officer or has formally organized and staffed a chief executive officer
  • Has a duly constituted governing board
  • Has documented its funding base, financial resources, and plans for financial development, adequate to carry out its stated purposes
  • Has financial statements that are externally audited on a regular schedule by a certified public accountant or agency
  • Makes freely available to all interested persons accurate, fair, and substantially complete description of its program, activities, and procedures
  • Has graduated at least three batches before the evaluation for accredited status

  
• Phases of Accreditation between PAASCU and PACUCOA

  • The Institutional Self-Survey
  • The Consultancy Visit
  • The Preliminary Survey Visit
  • The Formal Survey Visit
  • Initial Accreditation Status Granted
  • Full Accreditation Status Granted
  • The consultancy visit
  • The self-survey activities
  • The preliminary visit (for Candidate Status
  • The formal visit (for level I Accredited Status)
  • The re-accreditation visit (for level II re-accredited status)
  • The level III phase (for level III re-accredited status)
  • The level IV phase
  • Institutional Accreditation phase
• Accreditation levels and Benefits between PAASCU and PACUCOA

  • Candidate Status
  • Level I : Accredited Status
  • Level II : Re-accredited Status
  • Level IV : Accredited Status
• PAASCU's current president is Br. Edmundo L. Fernandez, FSC and PACUCOA's current chairman is Dr. Esther B. Vedaña