BS in Marine Transportation

About this course

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) is a f our-year undergraduate degree program that leads to a professional career in the maritime industry, as a marine deck officer. Through this program, the students will be able to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to accomplish their future duties and responsibilities as a marine officer and will be exposed to theories and practices in seamanship, navigation, ship business, meteorology, and marine 164:Teaching & Academics:Laws.

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Freshman Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements - Freshmen: 1. High-school Report Card (Form 138/137) 2. Certificate of Good Moral Character 3. Four (4) 1 x 1 ID picture (latest /taken within the last six months) 4. Photocopy of Birth Certificate 5. Must pass the Entrance Examination

Transferees Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements - Transferees: 1. Transfer credentials /Honorable Dismissal 2. Transcript of Records /Certificate of Grades 3. Certificate of Good Moral Character 4. Four (4) pcs. 1×1 ID picture (latest/taken within the last six months) 5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate 6. Must pass the Entrance Examination

About the Provider

Philippine Merchant Marine School (PMMS) is a coeducational, nautical science institution founded on August 1, 1950 by a group of dedicated and distinguished Filipino merchant mariners who saw the need to train more qualified deck officers for the country’s developing shipping industry. Since its establishment, PMMS has remained an exclusive school for nautical science, and subsequently in 1979 for marine engineering. In 1980, PMMS Las Piñas was established. It has two campuses, one in Manila and one in Las Piñas.

The Philippine Merchant Marine School envisions itself as the premier maritime educational institution in the Philippines. PMMS mission is to provide world-class marine professionals who are highly disciplined, technically competent, morally upright and fully aware of his/her responsibility towards sea safety and environmental protection.

PMMS offers courses such as Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Customs Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Tourism Management. The school also has a TESDA-accredited Seafarers Rating Course (Basic Seaman Course) with one-year specialization in Deck, Engine or Steward Rating. For scholarships grants, various academic and non-academic discounts or scholarships are available.