Program Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
This program provides students with a strong foundation in various areas of molecular
biosciences such as molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology, bioinformatics,
molecular genetics, and biochemical engineering. The program offers hands-onexperiences
in various macroscopic and microscopic biological systems, product identification
and purification, and downstream processing. The program also provides proper training
for employment in bio-industries.
Graduates of this program may engage in the following professions: research on and
development of food, pharmaceutical products, nutraceuticals, and biomaterials;
validation of operations and processes in bio-industries; design and engineering
of fermentation systems. They may also pursue graduate programs in Bioinformatics,
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Biochemical Engineering, or
a degree in Medicine.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
This program provides knowledge and training in research, process and product development,
and operations in industries such as food and food preparations, pharmaceuticals,
semiconductors, soaps and detergents, building materials, metal products, fermentation,
textiles, petroleum and petroleum products, polymers, biotechnology, and the like.
It also covers design of pilot-scale operations and scale-up of laboratory conversions
into larger scales.
Graduates of this program are expected to be involved in the preservation and improvement
of society, in the areas of process development in energy generation and utilization,
food production, resource management, and specifi cation and design of pollution
control processes.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
This program provides a strong foundation on the core and emerging subdisciplines
of chemistry. It provides knowledge of and develops skills in undertakings such
as composition analysis and testing of different materials and products, discovery
of new pharmaceutical products and materials for construction, development of methods
of pollution control and prevention, and formulations for consumer products and
others.
Graduates of the program may engage in one or more of the following activities:
research and development, laboratory analysis and testing, quality control, production,
environmental pollution control, technical sales and services, and market research
and analysis.
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
This program aims to meet the demand for graduates of industries such as mineral,
metal fabrication, foundry, semiconductor, ceramic, and other related industries.
It highlights courses in physical and engineering properties of materials, analytical
techniques, and material processing technologies. In addition, the program is complemented
with courses in computer programming, waste recycling, and biotechnology. Students
may specialize in any of the two areas of Semiconductors & Electronic Materials
and Metallurgy.
Double Degree Programs
Biological Engineering & Chemistry (BECM)
For students who desire to complete both BS Chemistry and BS Biological Engineering
degrees, MAPÚA offers a double degree program. Under this program, the student will
complete two degrees and will receive two diplomas.
The program provides a strong foundation on core courses in both Chemistry and Biotechnology.
A graduate of this program may take the Philippine Board Examination for Chemists.
Graduates may also have the option to practice as chemists or as biological engineers,
or both.
Chemical Engineering & Chemistry (CCE)
For students who desire to complete both B.S. Chemistry and B.S. Chemical Engineering
degrees, MAPÚA offers a double degree program. Under this program, the student will
complete two degrees and will receive two diplomas.
The program provides a strong foundation on core courses in both Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering. It complies with the required course offerings prescribed by the Technical
Panel for Engineering and Architecture and the Technical Panel for Science and Mathematics
of the Commission on Higher Education for the Chemical Engineering and the Chemistry
programs. A graduate of this program may take either the Philippine Board Examination
for Chemical Engineers, or the Philippine Board Examination for Chemists, or both.