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Description: A four-year program that studies human behavior, mental processes, and psychological assessment techniques.

AB Psychology - This program produces graduates with a solid knowledge and skills in psychology.

BS Psychology - The objectives are the same as in AB Psychology but with additional preparation in the natural sciences.

About:

PROS CONS
Insight into human behavior, mental health, and counseling, which is valuable for holistic patient care. Minimal exposure to hard sciences like biology and chemistry, which are crucial in med school.
Useful in fields like psychiatry or dealing with patient communication. Limited clinical or laboratory experience.
Generally less demanding compared to other pre-med courses, allowing for med school preparation. Career options are mainly focused on mental health or academia without further studies.

Top Schools in the Philippines:

One of the key indicators of a university's quality is its performance in licensure exams, as this reflects the strength of its academic programs and the preparedness of its students. In this section, we will highlight the top universities in the Philippines based on their recent licensure exam performances: Source: PRC

Luzon

  1. Ateneo de Manila University
  2. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  3. University of Santo Tomas
  4. De La Salle University
  5. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  6. University of the Philippines Diliman

Visayas

  1. Cebu Normal University
  2. University of San Carlos

Mindanao

  1. University of Mindanao
  2. Caraga State University
  3. Ateneo de Davao University
  4. Xavier University

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Why I Chose This Pre-Med: Insights from Med Students

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“BS Psych helped me understand human behavior and mental health, which is essential in becoming a holistic doctor.” — Lorie UST Class of 2028

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“Psychology ang pre-med ko kasi gusto ko maging doctor na compassionate at may deep understanding sa mental health ng patients.” — Niel UST Class of 2027

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“Nag-Psych ako kasi mahilig akong mag-observe ng tao. Super useful siya lalo na sa psychiatry and dealing with patients.” — Sherill DLSHSI Class of 2028

Read more about BS Psych here: https://our.upcebu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSG-BA-Psychology-CMO-34-s-2017.pdf


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