University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy
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The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy is the pharmaceutical school of the University of Santo Tomas
, the oldest and the largest Catholic
university in Manila
, Philippines
.
Established in 1871, the faculty is the first pharmaceutical institution in the Philippines
. It is a consistent Top Performing Pharmacy School & Medical Technology School in the Philippine Pharmacist & Medical Technologist Licensure Examinations.
regime, the degree in pharmacy was one of six in years. In 1901, when the American
administration took over, the curriculum was revised to four years. Then in 1916 the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy was further revised to three years. It was until 1930 when a four-year curriculum was adapted. Finally in 1954, the curriculum was revised to five years. In 1984, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy curriculum was again reduced to four years with the integration of some subjects.
In 1962, Faculty of Pharmacy continued to expand with the addition of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
and also the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
. University of Santo Tomas has gained the distinction of introducing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
for the first time in the Philippines. The Faculty of Pharmacy, also has the distinction of being the first institution in the University of Santo Tomas to admit female students during 1924.
The degree of Bachelor in Science in Botany
was then offered in the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1986.
It endeavors to be an institution that serves as a medium to nurture students highly qualified in the various pharmaceutical specialization, sustain a component teaching force meritorious in the professionalism and conscious of its role in the pursuit of the national prosperity and global acceptability.
However, the dean, Dr. Priscilla M. Torres pointed out that not all students will be allowed to take the five-year Pharmacy program unless they pass the qualifying exams to be given by the faculty before they reach their senior year. As of now, the fifth year level will be available starting at the Academic Year 2009.
The first batch of students to take the qualifying exams is Batch 2006 - 2010. According to sources, the number of student applicants who placed their application ranged from 200-250 out of the 400 junior students.
The applicants are given exams to asses their knowledge in different fields of pharmacy practice, namely, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Public Health, General Concept of the Health Care System, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery systems and Hospital Pharmacy. Of the 200-250 applicants, only the top 75 students would proceed to the interview. Criteria of selection of the 75 applicants are the General Modular Exam Rating and the General Weighted Average.
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
, the oldest and the largest Catholic
Catholic
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university in Manila
Manila
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, Philippines
Philippines
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.
Established in 1871, the faculty is the first pharmaceutical institution in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is a consistent Top Performing Pharmacy School & Medical Technology School in the Philippine Pharmacist & Medical Technologist Licensure Examinations.
History
Being the oldest in the Philippines, the Faculty of Pharmacy was founded in May 1871 by virtue of the Modification of the Moret decree. It was during the SpanishSpain
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regime, the degree in pharmacy was one of six in years. In 1901, when the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
administration took over, the curriculum was revised to four years. Then in 1916 the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy was further revised to three years. It was until 1930 when a four-year curriculum was adapted. Finally in 1954, the curriculum was revised to five years. In 1984, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy curriculum was again reduced to four years with the integration of some subjects.
In 1962, Faculty of Pharmacy continued to expand with the addition of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
and also the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Medical technology
Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
. University of Santo Tomas has gained the distinction of introducing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
for the first time in the Philippines. The Faculty of Pharmacy, also has the distinction of being the first institution in the University of Santo Tomas to admit female students during 1924.
The degree of Bachelor in Science in Botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
was then offered in the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1986.
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Pharmacy affirms its responsibility to develop individuals proficient in the Art and Science of Pharmacy: advancement in technology; improvement in the delivery of health care services and the formation of a progressive and healthy society.It endeavors to be an institution that serves as a medium to nurture students highly qualified in the various pharmaceutical specialization, sustain a component teaching force meritorious in the professionalism and conscious of its role in the pursuit of the national prosperity and global acceptability.
Faculty administrators
- Dean - Prof. Priscilla M. Torres, Ph.D.
- Regent - Rev. Fr. Pompeyo F. de Mesa, OP
- Assistant Dean - Assoc. Prof. Ma. Elena J. Manansala
- Faculty Secretary - Asst. Prof. Marife V. Narcida
Faculty Council
- Assoc. Prof. Jovencio G. Apostol
- Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn D. Domingo
- Prof. Emily B. Tan, Ph.D.
- Ms. Andrea G. Vargas
Department Chairs
- Pharmacy - Assoc. Prof. Jovencio G. Apostol
- Medical Technology - Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn D. Domingo
- Biochemistry - Ms. Andrea G. Vargas
Subject Area Coordinators
- Mathematics and Computer Science - Assoc. Prof. Dinah S. Briones
- Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences - Assoc. Prof. Ma. Rosario R. Aranda
- Theology - Rev. Fr. Pompeyo F. de Mesa, O.P.
Laboratory Coordinators
- Medical Technology Laboratories including Media Rooms - Mr. Gregorio L. Martin
- Pharmacy Laboratories including Botanical Laboratories - Asst. Prof. Marilyn A. Ngo
Other Faculty Coordinators
- Community Development - Asst. Prof. Minerva L. Daya
- UST Miguel de Benavides Library - Assoc. Prof. Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan
- Pharmacy Internship Program - Assoc. Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay
- Medical Technology Internship Program - Asst. Prof. Ma. Socorro M. Crooc
Academic programs
The Faculty offers the following academic degree programs:- Bachelor of Science in BiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
(4 years) - is the branch of science concerned with the chemistry of molecules and chemical processes of life. It is multidisciplinary, standing at the crossroads between the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) and the life sciences (botany, zoology, microbiology and genetics). This four-year program familiarizes the students with the fundamental principles and theories, and their application in research and industry.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical TechnologyMedical technologyMedical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
(4 years) - Medical Technology is a branch of laboratory medicine dealing with the examination of the body fluids and tissues with the use of various chemical, microscopic and bacteriological methods. It involves the application of natural, physical, and biological sciences on the performance of laboratory procedures, which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
- Bachelor of Science in PharmacyPharmacyPharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
(4-5 years) - Pharmacy is the art and science of biological agents used as drugs for the prevention, diagnosis, cure, and treatment of diseases of man and animals. The study of pharmacy is founded on the identification, discovery, isolation, synthesis, and formulation of biologically active compounds for clinical use. However, the increasing complexity of pathological processes and health care delivery systems has expanded the role of pharmacists from the usual orientation to drugs to competencies in ensuring appropriate use of such agents by health care providers and patients. Pharmacists are not just experts on drug information but also authorities on drug use.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmacy (5 year curriculum)
Starting in the Academic Year 2006 - 2007 the Faculty had adopted a 5 year curriculum on its Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree program. The aim of the curriculum was due to pharmacy graduates of any pharmacy program around the world prior to January 1, 2003, will be allowed to take the US Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE). Since the US Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) requires that all pharmacy graduates must undergo a five-year program to be able to take the FPGEE.However, the dean, Dr. Priscilla M. Torres pointed out that not all students will be allowed to take the five-year Pharmacy program unless they pass the qualifying exams to be given by the faculty before they reach their senior year. As of now, the fifth year level will be available starting at the Academic Year 2009.
The first batch of students to take the qualifying exams is Batch 2006 - 2010. According to sources, the number of student applicants who placed their application ranged from 200-250 out of the 400 junior students.
The applicants are given exams to asses their knowledge in different fields of pharmacy practice, namely, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Public Health, General Concept of the Health Care System, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery systems and Hospital Pharmacy. Of the 200-250 applicants, only the top 75 students would proceed to the interview. Criteria of selection of the 75 applicants are the General Modular Exam Rating and the General Weighted Average.
Student organizations
The organizational taxonomy of the Faculty of Pharmacy.- Faculty of Pharmacy Student Council (FPSC) - the official student government of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Junior Pharmacists Association - Gamma Chapter (JPA) - the Mother Organization of all Pharmacy Students.
- Medical Technology Society (MTS) - the official student organization of Medical Technology Students.
- UST Biochemical Society (UST-BCS) - the official student organization of Biochemistry Students.
- Organization of Medical Technology Interns (OMTI) - the organization established solely for graduating students taking up Medical Technology.
- Community Achievers Association (COMACH) - a community service-oriented organization.
- Pax Romana Pharmacy Unit - college based unit of the Central Pax Romana, the University's official Religious Organization
- Pharmacy Dance Troupe (PDT) - the official dance troupe of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Debate and Speech Council
- UST Pharmacy Glee Club - the official chorale ensemble of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Sports Club - the official organization of sports enthusiast.
- Purple Gazette - the official student publication of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Red Cross Youth Council (RCYC) - Pharmacy Unit
- Rotaract Club of UST- Pharmacy Unit- a socio- civic organization sponsored by Rotary Club.
- SCARLET - Filipino-Chinese organization.
- Scholia Tutorial Club
- Theatre Catalyst - the official theater guild of the Faculty of Pharmacy.