About this course
A four-year course of study with a heavy concentration on the applied and theoretical arts. The major areas available are Asian music, band conducting, choral conducting, composition, dance, instruments (Strings, Winds & Percussion), music education, piano and voice. This program is designed for students with outstanding performance ability, but who do not wish to earn a baccalaureate degree. In 1986, the DCPMA replaced the Teacher's Diploma, Artist Diploma, and Certificate of Proficiency. As was the practice when the College was a Conservatory of Music, this re-baccaulaureate program consists of a heavy concentration on performance and musicianship. Passing the UPCAT is not a requirement. But applicants must pass written music theory, aural, solfegge examinations and a performance audition. It is designed for students with outstanding performance ability. Students choose a wider range of major areas than that in the CM i.e.:, piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brasswinds, percussion, conducting (band or choral), dance, Asian music, composition, and music education. Graduates may proceed to the BM course.
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Freshman Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Freshmen: Graduates of foreign and Philippine high schools accredited by the Department of Education (DepEd) may be admitted as freshmen into the University based on the following: 1. Performance in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) and 2. Weighted average of final grades obtained in high school. A total combined score of 1,200 for the verbal and mathematics subtests in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will also qualify an applicant for automatic admission as freshman to the University. 3. Original & photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO) 4. 4th Year High School Card (Form 138) 5. Form 137 (if you have it already) 6. Student Directory (2 copies) 7. Form 5A with Adviser’s signature 8. Medical Certificate from UP Health Service 9. 2 passport size photos
Transferees Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Transferees: 1. A certified true copy of grades (TCG) and 3 photocopies, from each college attended for evaluation, regardless of his intentions to validate his advance credits (classcards are not accepted). The TCG should be signed by the Registrar or his/her authorized representative Do not apply for an honorable dismissal unless you have been accepted into a program. 2. An accomplished application form (UP Form 3) which may be obtained from the Admission and Registration Section, Office of the University Registrar (OUR) upon presentation of the TCG. You are allowed to apply in not more than three (3) programs. 3. Two passport-sized photographs and 4. A non-refundable fee of Php. 100.00 for Filipinos (Php.150.00 for resident foreign applicants or US$20 for non-resident foreign applicants). All qualified applicants whose applications have been processed by the OUR and evaluated by the concerned units must submit the following before they are finally accepted and issued the University Admission Slip: 1. An official copy of their transcript of records 2. Certificate of Honorable Dismissal 3. Medical Certificate from UP Health Service
Foreign Students Admission Requirements:Admission Requirements - Foreign Students: 1. Must take and pass the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) exam. Which is usually given every lst Saturday and lst Sunday of August of each year or 2. Maybe admitted through automatic admission in any program with available slots if he/she has taken any of the following international qualifying exams such as: • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)- with a total minimum score of 1200 in Math and Critical Reading only. • General Certificate of Education (GCE)- passes three (3) Ordinary Levels & two (2) Advance Levels • International Baccalaureate Diploma FOR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION – SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING : 1. Foreign Application Form (Form 3)- Go to OUR website- our.upd.edu.ph Then click “SERVICES” & click “DOWNLOADABLE FORMS” 2. Application fee of $20 (subject to change) 3. Official SAT Result or GCE or IB Diploma 4. Official High School transcript 5. Two passport size photos 6. If with gap: Affidavit of no Collegiate Enrollment prior to enrollment to UP Diliman IF ADMITTED AS A NEW FRESHMAN THROUGH UPCAT OR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION, SUBMIT THE FF. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Official High school Transcript (Original Copy) 2. Student Directory (2 copies) 3. Two (2) passport size photos 4. Birth Certificate (Original & Photo copy) 5. Medical Certificate from the UP Health Service 6. Student Visa/Study Permit from the International Students Program (ISP), Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman 7. Notice of Admission (If UPCAT Qualifier) 8. TOEFL RESULT- with a score of 500 (paper based),173 (Computer based), or 61 (IBT). To be submitted only by admitted applicants whose medium of instruction in their previous school is not “ENGLISH” B. FOR FOREIGN TRANSFER STUDENTS (Those coming from other Universities) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: 1. Must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.00 or higher 2. Must have earned at least 33 academic units or more. 3. Must submit ALL grades in all subjects taken from previous schools/universities 4. Must not be currently enrolled upon application to UP Diliman 5. Must meet the required GWA for the degree program he/she is applying for. 6. Must submit his /her transcript of record (s) for evaluation purposes. 7. Must fill out an application form 8. Must pay the application fee of $20 (subject to change) 9. Must submit two (2) passport size photos 10. If with gap, please submit an affidavit of no enrollment during the semester/year that you did not enroll. NOTE: IF ADMITTED TO A COLLEGE, AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER WILL BE SENT TO THE APPLICANT SO THAT HE/SHE CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA. IF ADMITTED AS A FOREIGN TRANSFER STUDENT, SUBMIT THE FF. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: 1. Official Transcript of Record (Original Copy) 2. Student Directory (2 copies) 3. Two (2) passport size photos 4. Birth Certificate (Original & Photo copy) 5. Medical Certificate from the UP Health Service 6. Student Visa 7. Study Permit from the International Students Program (ISP), Vinzons Hall, UP 8. TOEFL RESULT- with a score of 500 (paper based), 173 (Computer based) or 61 (IBT) – Only for those students whose medium of instruction in their previous school is not “ENGLISH”
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What does University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP) stand for?
The University of the Philippines (UP) is a state university system, founded in 1908. It was established to provide advanced education in Science and Arts, Philosophy, Literature, and Technical training for Filipino students under the Act No. 1870 of the first Philippine Legislature. It has eight constituent universities (Diliman, Los Baños, Manila, Visayas, Open University, Mindanao, Baguio, and Cebu). Aside from the universities, UP has also expanded and added new programs to cater the basic education with UP Integrated School.
University of the Philippines offers a wide array of programs in different fields for undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and certificate courses. The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) awarded the institution’s various programs with Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. The courses offered by UP vary by campus.
Throughout its history, University of the Philippines upholds its mandate as the country’s state university shaping minds and producing competent students. Notable alumni who graduated from UP include presidents of the Philippines, senators, supreme court justices, and National Artists. The University of the Philippines is one of the top 1000 universities in the world, and is also one of the only three Philippine higher learning institution that is a member of the ASEAN University Network.
University of the Philippines Facts:
UP is one of the top 1000 universities in the world according to the World University Rankings UP held its centennial celebration in 2008 Aside from its quality education, University of the Philippines is also known for its annual Oblation Run where the members of the Alpha Phi Omega organization run completely naked around the university area to expresses the group’s stance on socially relevant issues. Sources: https://www.up.edu.ph/index.php/about-up/university-seal/
