Who are encouraged to apply in the program?

To be admitted to the MAN program, the applicant must: 

• have satisfied the program-specific requirements listed in the program's information and curriculum; and 
• have submitted the complete documentary requirements for admission before the application deadline. 

An applicant must be a holder of bachelor's degree in nursing, i.e. BS Nursing. They are screened by the Admission committee headed by the Program Chair, (i.e. either Adult Health Nursing, Maternal Child Nursing, Nursing Administration or Geriatrics and Gerontology) whichever major program the applicant indicated in his/her application form.

Criteria for screening of applicants are as follows:

• For initial screening, GWA of 2.125 is used as cut-off grade.
• Applicants who have a GWA of 2.125 or better and who possess at least one year clinical and nursing-related experience are admitted to the program as degree students.
• Students whose GWA are on the borderlines are further evaluated through the composite scoring system.
• The composite score consists of: equivalent score for GWA, length of experience, and nature of experience.
• Applicants who have a composite score of 2.0 or better are admitted as degree students.
• Applicants who were not able to satisfy the GWA cut-off point or the composite score are admitted as probationary, for evaluation after 12 units. 

Take note that there is no qualifying or entrance exam for the MAN program.

For more admission-related information, you may kindly visit the FMDS MAN microsite.