The Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology Department generally conforms to the academic policies and general rules and regulations of the College as stipulated in this student handbook. Specific policies on the grading system are further provided to achieve program objectives as indicated in CMO No. 13 series of 2017, Policies, Standards, Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology (BSMLS/MT) Program.

I. Grading System 

To pass a subject, a student must have at least a grade of 75%. Lecture grade is separate or different from the laboratory grade. 

Lecture grade is generally computed by adding 50% of the class standing (CS) grade and 50% of the periodical examination (PE) grade. A class standing grade is computed based on written tests and/or oral recitation/report performance, class activity participation, and/or home assignments, research, or project outputs. 

Laboratory grade is similarly computed by adding 50% of the (CS) grade and 50% of the periodical laboratory practical/examination (PE) grade. A laboratory class standing grade is computed based on written tests and/or oral recitation/report performance, class activity participation, practical tests, laboratory return demonstration, worksheets or exercise outputs, group reports, or project outputs.

1.) Grade Computation

a. For First and Second Year Levels, courses such as Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1 and 2, Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology, Health Information System, and Community and Public Health, computation of grades is base 40. That is,

Test scores / total items x 60 + 40 = Equivalent percentage

b. Grades for Seminar 1 and 2 courses in the Fourth Year level are also computed base 40.

For all Third Year level professional (Board Examination) courses, as well as comprehensive examinations, computation of grade is base 30. That is,

Test scores / total items x 70 + 30 = Equivalent percentage

NOTE: Comprehensive examinations are given within 7 days after the last day of the scheduled final examinations.

2.) Institutional Cumulative Grading System
The BSMLS Program adopts the Cumulative Grading System, which uses the following formula:

Prelim Grading Period: CS + PE = Prelim Grade (PG)
Midterm Grading Period: CS+PE = Tentative Midterm Grade (TMG)

Then: (TMG x 2/3) + (PG x 1/3) = Final MG (FMG)

Final Grading period: CS + PE = Tentative Final Grade (TFG)

NOTE:

1. 1. For all general education/nonprofessional subjects (TFG x 2/3) + (FMG x 1/3) = Final Grade (FG)
   2. For professional subjects with comprehensive exam (TFG x 2/3) + (FMG x 1/3) = Pre-final Grade. Furthermore,

80% Pre-final grade + 20% CE grade = Final Grade

3.) Other official marks used in the transcript of records are as follows:

W – Withdrawn. This is given to a student when he/she withdraws officially after enrollment or anytime before the midterm examination.

FD – Failure Debarred. Is a mark given to a student who accumulates more than the number of absences allowed in a particular course/subject, regardless of his/her performance in class on the date of debarment.

II. Class Attendance/Absences Guidelines

1. Only those who are officially enrolled shall be admitted to class. A student is required to present his/her Student Registration Form (SRF) to all his/her teachers during his/her first attendance in class.

2. Regularity and punctuality in attending classes are required of all students. Counting of absences and tardiness starts from the first day of regular classes.

3. Tardiness is not tolerated in class. Students are late if they are not present within the first fifteen (15) minutes of the class and are absent if they arrive fifteen (15) minutes thereafter.

4. Warning shall be given to habitual latecomers and corresponding action shall be taken to correct this habit. Three-time tardiness is considered one absence.

5. A student who leaves the class after the roll call, and does not return or who returns only at the end of the period shall be considered committing a minor offense and be marked absent.

6. Following the rules of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), every student is required to attend no less than 80% of the total number of hours in a given subject to earn the corresponding units. Any student who accumulates more than the allowable number of absences in a particular subject will get a mark of “Failure Debarred” as his final grade for the semester regardless of his performance in the class on the date of the debarment.

The maximum number of absences allowed during regular semesters or summers are as follows:
Lecture classes:

7. A student who has been absent in a particular class should secure an absent slip from the department by following these steps:

a. Write a formal letter of request to the dean
b. attach valid proof for excuse absence

8. A student who has been late or absent should be responsible for the lesson, assignment, and requirement given in class that day.
9. A student who misses a quiz due to unexcused absence shall be given a score of zero or its grade equivalent.
10. Absence is considered excuse based on the following reasons:

• • • Illness with medical certificate issued or validated by the school physician;
    • Death of the immediate member of the family (parents and siblings, spouse and children) with valid death certificate;
    • Attendance or participation in school related activities, provided, there is a validation from the respective authority or written communication to such effect;
    • Calamities in any form upon presentation of proof or evidence; and
    • General transport strike.

11. In case an instructor does not arrive on time, the students will have to wait for fifteen (15) minutes, after which the monitor or class president shall inform the Department Dean, and thereafter ask permission for the dismissal of the class. Students must report to the Department Dean

III. Internship Policies

The general and specific policies for grading and attendance are stipulated in the Medical Laboratory Science Internship Handbook.