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Revision as of 05:14, 20 June 2006
University of the Philippines, Manila, founded in 1905, is the oldest of the seven autonomous universities of the University of the Philippines (UP). It is located in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
It is the center of health sciences education in the country, with the establishment of the National Health Sciences Center. It is also a consulting center for health problems and issues in the Asia-Pacific rim. It exercises administrative supervision over the Philippine General Hospital, the largest medical center and the national referral center for health in the Philippines, National Institutes of Health, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, and Continuing Education. UP Manila is a reputable school of tertiary learning in the health sciences, and more high school students interested in this field apply to it than any other college or university in the country.[citation needed]
U.P. is also noted for its highly political and activist student body promoting stands on national issues, as well as adopting a stance of academic freedom and excellence.
Degree-granting units
UP Manila currently has 9 degree granting units:
- College of Allied Medical Professions
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Dentistry
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- National Teacher Training Center for Health Professions
- School of Health Sciences in Palo, Leyte.