Healthcare demand continues to surge globally, with 10.6 million nurses needed by 2030, according to the International Council of Nurses. Indeed reports that physicians, medical technologists, physical therapists, radiologists, and pharmacists are also in high demand this 2025 due to the growing aging population in the U.S.
To address this gap, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL), in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), has expanded its offerings to include international-vetted Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy programs. These complement the College’s Biology and Psychology programs, also conducted with ASU, the most innovative school in the U.S.
Mapúa MCL’s Health Sciences programs provide students access to ASU content repositories and Global Signature Courses through the Cintana Network. Students earn badges for their e-portfolio upon completing ASU masterclasses.
Classes utilize FLUX (Flexible Learning Ubiquitous eXperience), combining face-to-face and online learning. Inter-school collaborations with Cintana Alliance, Mapúa University, and Mapúa MCM expose students to global perspectives.
“Our curriculum is built on a foundation of rigorous scientific inquiry. We apply principles to real-world health challenges. We emphasize practical application. Students are taught the art and science of patient care, developing essential skills in communication, assessment, and intervention. We bridge the gap between scientific discovery and compassionate care and nourish individuals dedicated to creating a healthier future for all,” said Mapúa MCL’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Maribel Songsong.
Students develop competencies through hands-on training, simulations, clinical internships, fieldwork, and industry workshops. They utilize advanced facilities including immersive learning environments, psychometric assessment tools, Biopac and Labster, and clinical simulation facilities.
Clinical rotations take place at partner institutions like UniHealth Southwoods Hospital and Cabuyao City Health Office, with options for overseas training at Cintana partner universities globally.
“What we offer our Nursing and Health Sciences students is not just technical competencies that will help them start a career, but a global foothold that can empower them to lead and make significant improvements in healthcare eventually. Through the real-life experiences, transformative learning, interschool collaboration, and professionalism that our globally-focused curricula provide, we aim to mold the future leaders in health care,” added VP Songsong.
