ABOUT US

DIVISION OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

The Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the Philippines Visayas, offers undergraduate programs, including a BS in Applied Mathematics, a BS in Computer Science, and a BS in Statistics program. The division remains at the forefront of educational evolution, with its programs receiving their latest revisions in 2018, ensuring relevance in today's fast-paced world.

Dedicated to advancing students' skills in Physical Sciences and Mathematics through research, education, and public service, it has notably produced distinguished graduates and housed the majority of the university's summa cum laude awardees (6 out of 8) which includes five summa cum laude graduates from BS in Applied Mathematics and one from BS in Computer Science, striving to cultivate competent, responsible graduates with a mastery of their respective disciplines. As it continues to push the boundaries of academic exploration, the Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics remains a cradle of holistic learning, shaping the future leaders of our world.

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OUR MISSION

Offer graduate and undergraduate degree programs responsive and contributing to the regional, national and global needs.
Conduct theoretical and applied researches with concentration in the fields of mathematical and computational sciences.
Organize specialized training activities that will improve competencies and skills of stakeholders.
Produce globally competitive stakeholders.

OUR VISION

A center of excellence in mathematical and computational sciences in the Visayas.

Quality Policy

The University of the Philippines commits to meeting standards of academic excellence as guided by the UP Charter and defined within the changing context of national, regional, and global developments that profoundly impact universities worldwide.

UP is committed to creating and sustaining a quality culture in all its programs and constituent units supported by a quality management system of global standards to fulfill its vision, mission, and mandate.

With this system, UP shall:

  • Produce graduates who will lead in the advancement of knowledge, contribute to national development, and thrive in a changing global landscape;
  • Undertake research and creative work to contribute to the pursuit, creation, and translation of knowledge into innovative solutions to national and global problems and challenges;
  • Spearhead public service work that brings about meaningful change in the community and the country;
  • Create an environment that supports the holistic development of its students, faculty, research and extension personnel, professional staff, administrative staff, and other stakeholders;
  • Deliver stakeholder-driven support services and adhere to the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
  • Align our policies on research and innovation, activities in teaching and learning, and outreach engagements with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As a guide to the continuous improvement of the University’s performance in carrying out its mandate, the UP Quality Policy shall be communicated to all stakeholders.

Philosophy of Education and Graduate Attributes

A UP education seeks to produce graduates imbued with an abiding sense of responsibility to their people and nation, the skills and mindsets to improve human life, and a commitment to the freedom and welfare of all.

Aside from mastery of knowledge in their specific disciplines, UP graduates must possess breadth of mind, strength of character, and generosity of spirit, fostered by a firm grounding in both the arts and sciences, and such specialist courses as their programs may require.

They must be prepared to inclusively engage with society and the world at large, mindful of their people’s needs and capabilities, and keen to the challenges and opportunities of national development in this century of rapid global change.

UP aims to achieve this through its General Education program, one that develops mind, body and spirit, which familiarize all its students with their culture and history and fosters a sense of shared citizenship, while equipping them with critical thinking, discernment and technical skills they will need to excel in their chosen professions.

UP Statement of the Philosophy of Education and Graduate Attributes
UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Approved by the Board of Regents on 28 November 2019