Application

Students seeking admission to the medical school must be a holder of a bachelor's degree in science or arts (AB/BS) conferred by duly recognized educational institution. He/She must have earned credits in the following subjects which may either be within or in addition to the baccalaureate degree requirement: twelve(12) units of English/Filipino, six(6) units of Mathematics, three(3) units of Computer Literacy, six(6) units of Social Sciences, and eighteen(18) units of Natural Sciences which include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. He/She must have also taken the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT). The degree and/or the subjects must have been taken within five-year period prior to the filing of application.


Application Requirements

Each applicant should submit to the Admissions Committee, personally or by mail, the following:

1. Application for Admission to the First Year Class (Php 200)
2. Valid Transcript of Record


Credential Requirements

The selection of students for admission is the responsibility of the Admissions Committee who shall evaluate with care and fairness the total qualifications of each applicant based on academic records, NMAT score, personal interview, and health care report. Also, each applicant is required to have a personal interview. Accepted applicant shall then report to the Office of the Dean of the College of Medicine, and submit the following requirements:

1. Photocopy of Transcript of Record
2. Special Order
3. Honorable Dismissal
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character from Three(3) Officials of Last School Attended – (Dean, Guidance Counselor, and a Science teacher)
5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
6. If married, Photocopy of Marriage Contract
7. Two(2) Recent 1x1 ID Pictures
8. Photocopy of College Diploma or Certificate of Graduation
9. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission
10. Medical Certificate – (from a specified physician)

For further information, please see, write or call

THE DEAN
Dr. Jose P. Rizal College of Medicine
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Telephone (08822) 72-3116 local 1104
Telefax (088) 858-3116 local 1103
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