College of Health Sciences

Guided by the mission and vision of UDM, the College of Health and Sciences (CHS) has been in the forefront of providing our students with theoretical knowledge and related learning experiences that compliments with the values and attitudes fit for their transformation not only as a world class academician but also as a compassionate and competent clinical practitioner. Our care for the community and to respond and be of service to the health needs of the City of Manila in particular and the country in general rests on a solid foundation of our college anchored on the kind or brand of education that UDM seeks to perpetuate to the City and the country.

Aurisita M. Delos Reyes

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy are one of the pioneering programs in 1995. In the year 2014, these programs were amalgamated and placed under the College of Health Sciences. These two programs produced thousands of graduates with exemplary performance in the licensure examinations.

Our programs involve the care of individuals, families, and communities with physiologic and pathologic conditions across all developmental stages. It is envisioned that the graduates will be able to apply quality service as they are equipped with comprehensive theoretical background and practical skills in consideration of the Ethico-moral and legal standards.

Vision

The UDM-CHS envisions itself to be a center of excellence in health science courses and a global leader in producing competent and compassionate health care professionals adaptive to the changing demands of the global healthcare landscape.

Mission

The UDM-CHS is committed to produce competent, compassionate, morally upright and socially responsible health care professionals, qualified and trained to provide basic and advanced quality health care services to the diverse individual needs of both local and global populace.

M – Mastery of Skills

E – Global Excellence

D – Commitment to Duty

I – Innovative Service

K – Lifelong Pursuit of Knowledge

E – Earnestness

E – Encouragement

P – Patriotism

Figure 1: UDM CHS Logo

Meaning and Description:

• The Lions symbolize courage and strength.
• The Caduceus symbolizes of healing.
• The Lamp symbolizes light and hope and comfort to those suffering.

• The College of Health and Sciences is represented by the color red that symbolizes the flow of a healthy life and courage among its patients. It is also represented by the color White that symbolizes purity and safety among its practitioners who must stay truthful to their oath at all times.

• Genuine desire to mold health care professionals that are honest, compassionate, and competent.
• Highly qualified and competent academicians with on board practice.
• Produce Nurses and physical therapists that are locally and globally competitive.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year program consisting of general education and professional courses. It integrates knowledge and clinical nursing principles in providing holistic care. It also includes the theoretical basis of nursing care management. Students are taught the critical analysis of nursing concepts through assessment, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation of the profession’s aims and ideals.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy is a four-year program that produces professionals who promote optimal health and function by providing services that develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability, for people with problems brought about by injury, disorders, diseases, conditions and aging. Present to this practice are the physical sciences, social sciences, health science and natural sciences.

Universidad De Manila is one of the two locally funded higher-education institutions of Manila offering free college education to the city’s under-privileged students.