A medical career takes years of education and hard work. Not to mention the amount of money you’ll need to pay for tuition and other fees. But you don’t have to worry! Alam mo bang merong mga medical schools in the country na may affordable student loans that can help you pay for your studies?

Let’s have a look at these Bukas partner schools that offer pre-med courses to help you jumpstart your medical career journey:

Our Lady of Fatima University

The Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) is one of the premier educational institutions in the Philippines. And the school is particularly known for its health sciences programs!

OLFU’s College of Medicine is one of their flagship colleges established in 1979. Since then, patuloy na naging kilala ang kolehiyo dahil sa kanilang mga board topnotchers, lalo na sa larangan ng medisina. Did you know that an OLFU alumna was one of the topnotchers in the recent October 2021 Physician licensure exam? Monina Castillo ranked 9th in the boards, besting more than a thousand board takers.

Here are some medical and allied health programs you can choose from at OLFU:

• Dental Medicine
• Nursing
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy

Not yet sure which med course fits you best? Let’s compare your options!

Centro Escolar University

Since its foundation in 1907, naging kilala na ang Centro Escolar University (CEU) bilang isa sa mga top medical schools sa bansa. In 2016, the school was recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development in the field of Optometry.

Ang Center of Excellence (COE) and Center of Development (COD) ay ibinibigay ng CHED sa mga schools at institutions na nagpakita ng excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages, and institutional qualifications.

Bukod sa state-of the-art laboratories at outstanding faculty members, Escolarians also have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in their programs through a hands-on learning experience at Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, the school’s base hospital.

Here are some medical and allied health programs you can choose from at CEU:

• Dentistry
• Medical Technology
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Nutrition

Not yet sure which med course fits you best? Let’s compare your options!

De La Salle University

Aside from the well-recognized Lasallian way of teaching, De La Salle University’s (DLSU) academic facilities and equipment are nothing but par excellence.Both contribute to the University’s CHED recognition as Centers of Excellence in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Fun fact! With a whopping 95.24% passing rate, DLSU made it as the lone top performing school in the October 2019 Psychologist Licensure Examination. Talk about overachieving! You can expect nothing less when you jumpstart your med journey as a Lasallian.

Here are some medical and allied health programs you can choose from at DLSU:

• Biology
• Human Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Psychology

Not yet sure which med course fits you best? Let’s compare your options!

De La Salle Medical and Health Science Institute

The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a medical school located in Dasmariñas, Cavite. The school is part of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) network of schools. Ilan sa mga ipinagmamalaki ng DLSMHSI ay ang pagpapatayo nito ng simulation laboratory kung saan magkakaroon ng hands-on training ang mga estudyante gamit ang iba’t-ibang lab equipment like ultrasound, X-ray, and Electroencephalography (EEG).

DLSMHSI also features the De La Salle University Medical Center, one of the biggest and most reputable hospitals in Southern Luzon. It holds the distinction as the first hospital in the Philippines to be awarded an ISO certification for its quality management program.

Here are some medical and allied health programs you can choose from at DLSMHSI:

• Medicine
• Allied Sciences
• Medical Imaging and Therapy
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation Sciences

Not yet sure which med course fits you best? Let’s compare your options!

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private university in Baguio City established in 1911. Although the University has a long history of its own, it has kept its reputation as one of the leading academic institutions in the country in recent years. Thanks to its growing list of topnotchers in different licensure exams, particularly in the field of medicine and health sciences.

With an excellent training curriculum in Nursing Education, tied with Saint Louis University-Hospital of the Sacred Heart, kinilala rin ng CHED ang SLU bilang isang Center of Excellence sa larangan ng Nursing. That's the gold standard for local universities!

Here are some medical and allied health programs you can choose from at SLU:

• Biology
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Medicine
• Social Work

Not yet sure which med course fits you best? Let’s compare your options!

Pursuing a career in the medical field can be very rewarding. Not only will you have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing quality health care, but it's also one of the most in-demand and highest paying jobs in the market.

With your determination and the excellent training provided by our Bukas partner schools, the diagnosis is clear: you’ll be one step closer to your dream career!

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