Informational
VISION
The premiere department of Biotechnology in the country.
MISSION
Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly competent graduates in Biotechnology necessary for the development of the country.
GOALS
- Strong and highly competent faculty and staff in Biotechnology.
- Excellent and relevant education in Biotechnology.
- Sufficient knowledge and training in Biotechnology applicable to the industrial and agricultural sectors.
- Dynamic and sustainable linkages within the university and with private sectors for programs in Biotechnology and allied fields,
OBJECTIVES
- To develop strong and highly competent faculty and staff in Biotechnology.
- To provide excellent and relevant instruction, research and extension in Biotechnology.
- To produce knowledgeable graduates well-equipped with skills necessary for the development of biotechnological innovations essential to the economic growth of the country.
- To establish dynamic and sustainable linkages within the university as well as with the private sectors for the promotion of instruction, research and extension programs in Biotechnology.
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Distance learners may take four courses equivalent to 12 units every semester, provided that they have performed satisfactorily and/or complied with the requirements of the courses taken the previous semester. Otherwise, they shall only be allowed to enroll one to two courses to give ample time to complete the lacking requirements.
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Tuition fee is PHP300/unit. The students are required to pay a minimum of PHP1000 upon enrolment. The remaining balance shall be paid before taking the final examination. Study guides per course must also be paid in full, including postage and handling charges, upon enrollment
- Enrollees under this scheme are required to report to the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte, once a year to attend the two-week summer consultation dialogue, personally meet professors, discuss teaching-learning problems, and comply course requirements. Students, however, are always welcome to visit or communicate with their respective professors anytime of the year.
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Distance learners may take four courses, equivalent to 12 units for the whole year. However, enrolling in five courses is allowed provided that the learner has passed the courses taken during the first year, and complied all the course requirements.
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Tuition fee is PHP200/unit. Students are required to pay a minimum of PHP1000 for the tuition fee upon enrolment.The remaining balance shall be paid before taking the final examination.
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Study guides which will serve as textbooks and reference materials are costed per course and an additional amount is charged for postage and handling. Costs of study guides must be fully paid, including the postage and handling charges, upon enrolment.
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Enrollees under this scheme are required to report to the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte, once a year to attend the two-week summer consultation dialogue, personally meet professors, discuss teaching-learning problems, and comply course requirements. Students, however, are always welcome to visit or communicate with their respective professors anytime of the year.
Medical Examination for Admission
Here is a series of steps that will guide you through the medical examination that is required for admission to the university.
Medical and Dental Services
Avail of the health services at a discounted rate.
Requirements for New Students (including transferees)
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Permit for Medical Examination issued by Admissions Office
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Pay the total fee of Php 335.00 at VSU Hospital’s Cashier
Process
Step 1 - @ Information Counter
-Present permit for medical exam obtained from the University Student Services Office
-Obtain Laboratory Request
-Fill-out Medical Exam Form and wait for your priority number
Step 2 - @ Cashier Window 3
(Note: You may undergo the same laboratory exams in clinics outside VSU Hospital)
-Pay for the following laboratory fees:
CBC: PhP 95.00
Urinalysis: PhP 35.00
Stool Examination: PhP 35.00
Chest X-Ray: PhP 170.00
TOTAL: PhP 335.00
Step 3 - @ Laboratory Rooms
Skip this process if laboratory exams from other clinics have already been done.
Step 4 - @ Dental Clinic
Skip this process if laboratory exams from other clinics have already been done.
Step 5 - @ Nurses Station – OPD
-Height and weight measurements
-Vital signs
-Eye examination
Step 6 - @ Physician's office
-Bring laboratory and Chest X-Ray results to the physician for examination
- Wait for release of medical or physical exam certificate
Medical Exam for Continuing Students
Process
Step 1 - @ Information Counter
-Present VSU Hospital Number
Step 2 - @ Window 1 – Medical Records Personnel
-Retrieve old chart (Medical records personnel forwards record to Dental Clinic)
Step 3 - @ Dental Clinic
-Annual Dental Exam
Step 4- @ OPD Nurses Station
-Height and weight measurements
-Vital signs
-Eye examination
Step 5 - @ Physician's Office
-Submit complete record of laboratory and Chest X-Ray results
-Physical Exam
-Release of Physical Exam Certificate
1. Medical examination
Laboratory request
| Laboratory test/diagnostic |
Students | Staff and their dependents |
Outsiders |
| Urinalysis | 35.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Stool Exam/Fecalysis | 35.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Complete Blood Count | 95.00 | 110.00 | 120.00 |
| Platelet Count | 50.00 | 65.00 | 75.00 |
| Bleeding & Clotting Time | 50.00 | 65.00 | 75.00 |
| Hemoglobin/ Hematocrit* | 40.00 | 60.00 | 70.00 |
| WBC & Differential Count | 55.00 | 70.00 | 80.00 |
| FBS/RBS | 75.00 | 95.00 | 115.00 |
2. Dental services
| Cases/Treatment | Students | Staff & their siblings | Requesting parties outside of VSU | |||
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Extraction:
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- - 75.00 100.00 150.00 |
50.00 60.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 |
70.00 75.00 150.00 200.00 300.00 |
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Restorative Fillings: |
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Class I incipient cavity |
60.00 |
120.00 |
150.00 |
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Class I deep cavity |
70.00 |
150.00 |
170.00 |
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Class II ideal case |
70.00 |
150.00 |
180.00 |
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Class II deep case |
80.00 |
170.00 |
200.00 |
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MOD |
100.00 |
200.00 |
250.00 |
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Light Cure:
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120.00 140.00 140.00 120.00 |
175.00 20.00 250.00 250.00 |
250.00 275.00 275.00 300.00 |
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Prophilaxis: |
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Supragingival calculus |
150.00 |
200.00 |
250.00 |
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Subgingival calculus |
150.00 |
200.00 |
250.00 |
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Subgingival calculus & stains |
150.00 |
250.00 |
300.00 |
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Gingivitis curettage & stains |
150.00 |
250.00 |
350.00 |
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Periodontitis curettage & root planning |
150.00 |
300.00 |
400.00 |
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Periodontal Treatment (Debacterol)
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100.00 120.00 120.00 150.00 200.00 |
150.00 175.00 200.00 250.00 300.00 |
150.00 200.00 250.00 275.00 300.00 |
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The University Student Services Office (USSO) offers the following assistance:
A. Student Welfare Programs and Services
1. Guidance and Counselling Services
- Information and Orientation Services
- Guidance Services
- Counseling Services
- Testing and Appraisal
- Bonafide students must pay PHP 100.00 per exam set per schedule
- Request for testing by private individual or company must pay PHP 250.00 per examinee per exam set
- Follow-up Services
- Evaluation and Research Services
- Community Extension Services
2. Career and Job Placement Services
- Skills registration services
- Job-seeking seminar
- Pre-employment seminar
- Jobs fair
3.Economic Enterprising Services
B. Student Development Programs and Services
- Student Organization Recognition Services
- Student organizations seeking recognition must comply with all the required documents and fees. A registration fee of PHP 150.00 must be paid to the Cashier
- Student Development Activity Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Services (e.g., Leadership and Team Building Seminars and Workshop
C.Institutional Programs and Services (facilitated by USSO)
- Undergraduate Admission Services
- Scholarship and Financial Assistance Services
- Student Housing services
- Campus Ministry services
- Social and Community Engagement services
| Scholarship | Requirements and Qualifications | Tuition Fees | Stipend | Book Allowance |
| A. Income Grant | 1. Must have no failing grades | Free/ Reduced | NONE | NONE |
| 2. With family income not to exceed P 60,000/annum | ||||
| 3. Must have passed the Interview | ||||
| B. CAC Grant (Culture & Arts Center | 1. Must have passed the screening of the CAC Section Heads | Free/ Reduced | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must have at least 15 units academic load | ||||
| 3. Must not have more than one subject defficiency | ||||
| C. NSTP-ROTC Grant | 1. Must have passed the screening of the ROTC Unit | Free/ Reduced | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must have at least 15 units academic load | ||||
| 3. Must not have more than one subject defficiency | ||||
| D. Staff Dependent Grant | 1. Must be a legitimate dependent of VSU Staff | Free | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must be single; not more than 21 years old | ||||
| 3. Must be enrolled in Agriculture-related courses | ||||
| 4. Must not be academically deliquent for renewal | ||||
| E. SB/SK Grant | 1. Must be an SK Official or a legitimate dependent of a Barangay Captain, Councilor, Treasurer and Secretary | Free | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must come from the nearby barangays/municipalities within the province | ||||
| 3. Unmarried and not more than 21 years old | ||||
| 4. Must not have failing grades for renewal | ||||
| F. USSC/ CSSC Officer's Grant (University/College Supreme Student Council) | 1. Must be an incumbent officer of the USSC/CSSC | Free | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must not have failing grades for renewal | ||||
| 3. Must be endorsed by the CSSC Officers | ||||
| G. Varsity Grant | 1. Must have passed the screening of the IHK | Free/ Reduced | NONE | NONE |
| 2. Must have at least 15 units academic load | ||||
| 3. Must not have more than one subject defficiency |
