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# Requirements

## General Requirements

* [ ] Scanned copy of Application Form UPM-NGOHS-OP-01F1 (3 pages)
* [ ] Scanned copy of TOR to be uploaded in the Google Form. IF ADMITTED submit an Official (Original) Transcript of Records. Remarks shall be: “Copy for UP Manila”\
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  **IF ADMITTED**:\
  **FOR LOCAL STUDENTS:**  submit an Official (Original) Transcript of Records. Remarks shall be: “Copy for UP Manila”\
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  **FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS**: submit an Official (Original) Transcript of Records. Remarks shall be: “Copy for UP Manila”<br>
* [ ] Scanned copy of the Original or Certified True Copy of Diploma with the university/college seal and signature of the registrar in ink
* [ ] Curriculum Vitae (CV) with updated picture
* [ ] Scanned or soft copy of two (2) complete and signed Recommendations (forms provided in the Application Packet). The forms must be emailed directly to <upm-ngohs@up.edu.ph>.
* [ ] Scanned copy of Birth Certificate
* [ ] Scanned copy of Marriage Contract for married female applicants
* [ ] An Essay on an 8 1/2’” x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of self-directed learning as a method of instruction. Likewise, provide a description of your research interest
* [ ] Scanned copy of PRC License/Certificate (for MRS, MRS-SP, MS Dentistry and MA in Nursing Applicants if applicable)
* [ ] A dissertation proposal abstract and published creative works (for PhD Nursing Applicants)
* [ ] Scanned copy of official receipt of processing fee or acknowledgement receipt from Linkbiz

## Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants

* [ ] Scanned copy of TOEFL (or its equivalent) score of at least 550 (written test) or 173 (computerized tests), 70 (internet based) , IELTS (band 6). Original to be presented for verification or a certification from the university previously attended that English is used as the medium of instruction
* [ ] Scanned copy of Affidavit of Support/Certification of Financial Capability in English
* [ ] Scanned copy of Official Transcript of Records with GPA and UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM and Certified True Copy of Diploma in English. If written in another language, these documents must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine embassy /consul from country of origin
* [ ] Scanned copy of passport, original to be presented for verification (if Applicable)