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Contact Us Master of Biology

Mission
The Department of Biology commits itself to excellence and leadership
in undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of biodiversity,
Department of Biology
Science Education Complex
Ateneo de Manila Unversity
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
M Bio Vision
The Department of Biology envisions itself as the premier provider of
excellent education and research in biomedical sciences, biotechnology,
Master in Biology Education

biomedicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and bio-education.
It is guided by a dynamic and relevant curriculum that incorporates
the strengths of Ateneo tradition and the challenges of the future.
As an innovative center of learning, teaching, and research in the life
sciences, it is dedicated to serve the University, the country, and all of
humanity for the greater glory of God.
M Bi Ed
Quezon City, Philippines 1108 conservation biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and bio-
education, applying a holistic, rigorous and innovative approach to
Phone: (632) 426 6001 ext. 5610 the biological sciences. Its alumni become prime movers and leaders
Telefax: (+632) 426 1034 in medicine, research, industry, and the academe, working toward
Email: biology.sose@ateneo.edu nation-building from a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit perspective.

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Degree Programs Courses Bi 281

Bi 282
Environmental Physiology
Environmental Toxicology Comprehensive Exams
Bi 283 Endocrinology

MSc Bio Students are required to pass the comprehensive

Master of Science in Biology
The Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc. Bio) is a research-
oriented degree that aims to prepare students for teaching
and research, and for work in industry and government
agencies that require expertise in the field of biology.
M Bio
Bi 201 Design and Analysis of Experiment
Bi 202 Teaching Biology
Bi 203 Special Topics in Biology
Bi 220 Advanced Microbiology
Bi 221 Advanced Virology
Bi 223 Advanced Mycology
Bi 224 Advanced Parasitology
Bi 225 Advanced Medical Microbiology
Bi 226 Advanced Microbial Ecology
Bi 227 Advanced Immunology
Bi 230 Advanced Genetics
Bi 232 Advanced Microbial Genetics
Bi 290 Graduate Seminar
Bi 298 Special Problem (MBio) examinations which will cover all the 5 core courses for
Bi 299
BiEd 210
Graduate Thesis (MSc Bio)
Biology Investigation and Instrumentation
MSc Bio and M Bio and the 3 core courses and any 3
specialty courses for M Bi Ed.
BiEd 211 Fundamentals of Research
Admission
BiEd 220 Cell and Molecular Biology for Teachers
BiEd 230 Biodiversity and Taxonomy for Teachers
BiEd 240 Genetics and Evolution for Teachers
BiEd 250 Morphology and Physiology for Teachers Application can be accomplished through the Office of the
BiEd 260 Ecology and Environmental Issues for Teachers Associate Dean for Graduate Programs (http://www.admu.
BiEd 270 Developmental Biology for Teachers edu.ph/ls/graduate-programs).
BiEd 280 Physiological Chemistry for Teachers

Master of Biology
The Master of Biology (M. Bio) program is designed to answer
the professional needs of tertiary level biology teachers for
upgrading, updating, and retooling. This is a non-thesis,
Scholarships
BiEd 290 Practicum (M Bi Ed)
Bi 233
Bi 234
Advanced Human Genetics
Quantitative Genetics Ed 210 Modern Trends and Directions in Curriculum
Bi 235 Advanced Population Genetics and Teaching
Bi 236 Cytogenetics Ed 234 Educational Materials and Media 50% Tuition Scholarship for Teachers and Academicians.
Bi 237 Genomics Ed 254 Psychology of Learning and Teaching The Loyola Schools offers a 50% tuition scholarship to
Bi 240 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology Filipino Master’s students who are teachers or academicians

straight coursework program that allows a student to finish
the degree within one year and two summers, or within four
summers.
Required Units
Bi 241 Advanced Biotechnology outside the Ateneo.
Bi 242 Advanced Bioinformatics
Bi 251 Advanced Morpho-Anatomy Teaching and Graduate Assistantships. Teaching and
Bi 254 Advanced Biology of Invertebrates Graduate Assistants (limited slots) are nominated by the
MSc Bio M Bio M Bi Ed
Bi 260 Advanced Developmental Biology Department Chair and are entitled to full tuition scholarship

M Bi Ed
Core Courses 15 15 9 and allowance.
Bi 270 Advanced Ecology
Bi 271 Advanced Systematics Specialty Courses 6 9 15
Master in Biology Education Bi 272 Anvanced Freshwater Ecology Electives 3 3 6
DOST-ASTHRDP. The DOST Accelerated Science and
Technology Human Resource Development Program
Bi 273 Marine Ecology
Bi 274 Terrestrial Ecology Graduate Seminar 1 1 - grants cover tuition and fees, book allowance, stipend, and
The Master in Biology Education (M. Bi Ed) is specifically
Bi 275 Conservation Biology transportation allowance. (http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph)
designed for science teachers of primary and secondary Thesis 6 - -
schools. It does not only emphasize content, but also Bi 276 Advanced Evolutionary Biology
Bi 278 Molecular Sytematics Special Problem - 3 - CHED. The CHED Faculty Development Program provides
incorporates teaching strategies. The program seeks to full tuition and other fees, a monthly stipend, book
address issues on learning and teaching; and current trends Bi 279 Phycology Practicum - - 6
Bi 280 Advanced Physiology allowance, transportation allowance, as well as thesis and
in biology education. Total no of units 31 31 36 dissertation grants. (http://www.ched.gov.ph)

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