DMQCP

The Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP), one of the eight degree-granting colleges of DLSMHSI, offers the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) program, a four-year baccalaureate degree program tailored for students pursuing careers in various dynamic fields of the pharmaceutical profession. The program received its ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance Certification on September 6, 2021, affirming the college’s commitment to harmonizing educational standards and ongoing quality improvement efforts to align with universities in the ASEAN region. Graduates of the program undergo comprehensive training leading to careers in community pharmacy and public health, hospital and clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology and manufacturing, pharmaceutical regulatory industry, drug discovery and development, and related pharmaceutical sciences.

In July 2018, DMQCP relocated to a new building donated by its major partner, Mercury Drug Corporation, boasting top-of-the-line laboratory equipment, lecture rooms, instructional laboratories, and facilities that complement its teaching and research operations. The College proudly celebrates its alumni's achievements in the Pharmacy Licensure Examination (PhLE), with the inaugural batch achieving a 100% passing rate in March 2019, ranking the College 1st among the top performing schools in Category B (with 15-49 examinees). Subsequent exams further solidified the College's reputation as a top-performing pharmacy school (ranked 4th in June 2021, 2nd in April 2022, 10th in November 2023), with consistent exemplary performance and three topnotchers produced within a short period (November 2021, April 2022 and April 2023 PhLE). This success is attributed to rigorous academic training, dedicated teachers, practical partners, and innovative initiatives.

Following the reorganization of graduate programs under the Graduate Studies in Medical and Health Sciences in 2023, the DMQCP now offers the Master in Public Health program. This program aims to enhance graduate students' capacity to pursue diverse career paths in public health, responding to the demand for more public health workforce in roles such as researcher, public health administrator, health economist, and health policy maker. The program was designed in accordance with the latest CHED Memorandum Number 15 s. 2019 (CHED, 2019)

The DMQCP shall nurture its students to become globally competent, research-oriented, Lasallian pharmacists committed to working harmoniously with other health providers in achieving the highest quality of life and equity in health for the Filipino people. It shall accomplish this by:

  1. Bringing together competent and dynamic pharmacy educators committed to inspire future Lasallian pharmacists;
  2. Nurturing educators by providing opportunities for personal, professional, and spiritual growth;
  3. Providing learning environments and opportunities that shall move its students to exhibit the core values of a Lasallian health provider – spirit of faith, zeal for service, communion in mission and reverence for life;
  4. Engaging the students in socially significant research-related activities throughout their academic and clinical training;
  5. Involving the students in the health development of surrounding communities;
  6. Exposing and training the students in a wide-variety of workplaces that shall allow them to appreciate and experience their valuable role in: (a) drug research and pharmaceutical science as a whole; (b) all levels of health care, primary, secondary and tertiary, for the safe and proper use of medications; (c) managing people and establishments engaged in drug development, production and distribution; (d) educating the community, clients and other health care providers as medication experts; (e) working with other members of the health care team in ensuring the optimal health of all its clients regardless of their financial situation;
  7. Collaborating and partnering with companies, organizations and accomplished pharmacists, both locally and internationally, for the establishment of linkages and networks; and
  8. Motivating and enabling the students to become self-directed learners so they can continually grow in their profession, whether as a clinician, researcher, academician, administrator or community mobilizer.

Since 2014, DMQCP, has reflected the essence and values of pharmaceutical education and practice, which is richly embodied in its logo and its elements:

Positioned prominently at the center of the logo, the BOWL OF HYGEIA symbolizes healing, health, and the profession of pharmacy itself. It represents the nurturing aspect of pharmacists who care for individuals' well-being by compounding medications, offering patient counseling, promoting health awareness, and engaging in pharmaceutical sciences and research.

Encapsulating the Bowl of Hygeia, the GREEN CROSS is a universal symbol of pharmacies and healthcare services. It signifies hope, safety, and accessibility of pharmaceutical care to communities. The green color also represents vitality, growth, and nature, aligning with the holistic approach to health promoted by pharmacists.

Beneath the Bowl of Hygeia and the Green Cross, the LAUREL LEAVES symbolize achievement, excellence, and honor. In the context of pharmacy education, they signify the academic rigor, dedication, and scholarly pursuit embodied by students, faculty, and practitioners within the DMQCP.

The VIBRANT YELLOW GRADIENT BACKGROUND serves as the canvas that unites the elements of the logo. Yellow conveys energy, optimism, and enlightenment. The gradient adds depth and dynamism, symbolizing the progressive nature of pharmacy education and practice, as well as the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the field.

The logo combines timeless symbolism with a modern aesthetic, conveying the following core messages:

  • Tradition and Legacy: The Bowl of Hygeia and Green Cross connect the college to the rich history and values of the pharmacy profession.
  • Academic Excellence: The laurel leaves represent the high standards and dedication to knowledge fostered by the college.
  • Innovation and Progress: The vibrant yellow background speaks to the college's forward-thinking approach and commitment to shaping the future of pharmacy.
  • Hope and Optimism: The overall visual language inspires confidence and positivity about the positive impact of the college and its graduates on the healthcare landscape.

Overall, the logo of DMQCP represents a commitment to academic excellence, professionalism, community service, and patient safety. It serves as a visual emblem of the values upheld by pharmacists and pharmaceutical educators as they strive to improve healthcare outcomes and promote wellness in society. It is bound by the core values of the DLSMHSI: spirit of faith, zeal for service, communion in mission, and reverence for life.

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Telephone: (+632) 8988 - 3100 or (+6346) 481-8000

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