THE MAPUA University launched its School for Health Sciences this month in partnership with the Arizona State University in the United States.

The creation of the Health Sciences school is part of Mapua’s commitment to provide world-class education that helps graduates succeed in their fields and serve society.

“Education is part of nation-building: we prepare the next generation to do better and bigger things and create impact,” University President Dr. Reynaldo Vea said.

“By venturing into Health Sciences, we hope to significantly contribute to the development of the Philippine health sector, both in clinical practice and research.”

The Health Sciences degree programs include BS Biology, BS Psychology, BS Medical Technology, AB Psychology.

Dr. Malaya Santos will serve as the dean of the Health Sciences school.

“Health has a huge impact on quality of life and economic growth. Even from the perspective of personal impact on a family, the average Filipino is just one catastrophic disease away from poverty,” Santos said.

“Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible and give our graduates the skills and mindset for a more global and digital healthcare industry,” she added.