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DOST Priority Courses 2027 for DOST Scholarship Exam
If you are planning to take the DOST Scholarship Examination, you should first check the official list of DOST priority courses, as only degree programs included in this list are covered under the scholarship. This list is updated and will be followed for the current DOST Scholarship Exam.
If you are preparing to apply for the DOST Scholarship 2027, here is the complete list of DOST priority courses you need to know before taking the exam.
What are the DOST Priority Courses?
The DOST priority courses are the specific degree programs recognized under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholarship Program. Only applicants who intend to take up one of these courses are eligible to sit for the DOST Scholarship Examination and receive the scholarship’s benefits.
Some courses on the list carry special notes, meaning they are only covered when taken at specific universities or under a specific program duration. Applicants should check these notes carefully, as a course may be listed as a priority course but only qualify at a particular school.
Complete List of DOST Priority Courses
A – B
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agribusiness
- Agribusiness Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
- Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Agricultural Biotechnology¹
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Agricultural Chemistry
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Technology
- Agriculture
- Agroforestry
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance²
- Applied Physics
- Applied Physics with Applied Computer System²
- Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering²
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy
- Basic Medical Sciences⁶
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology for Teachers
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Biological Sciences
- Biology-Chemistry⁴
C – D
- Ceramics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chemistry for Teachers
- Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems²
- Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering²
- Civil Engineering
- Clothing Technology
- Community Nutrition
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Data Science and Analytics⁹
- Development Communication major in Science Communication
E – G
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Energy Systems Management
- Environmental and Sanitary Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Fine Arts major in Industrial Design
- Fisheries
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Geodetic Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- Geothermal Engineering
- General Sciences
H – L
- Health Sciences
- Human Biology⁵
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology³
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Information and Communications Technology
- Information System
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Systems
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Library and Information Science
M – P
- Management Information Systems²
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Biomedical Engineering³
- Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Mechatronics and Robotics
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Science Teaching
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics for Teachers
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Technology
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Mining Engineering
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Nutrition
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Packaging Engineering⁸
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy (4-year program)
- Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physics for Teachers
- Prosthetics and Orthotics⁷
- Psychology
- Public Health
R – V
- Railway Engineering and Management
- Science
- Science Education with specialization in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Speech Pathology
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications Technology
- Transportation Engineering
- Veterinary Medicine
School Specific Notes
Some courses on the list are only covered under the DOST Scholarship when taken at specific universities, or under specific program lengths:
- Agricultural Biotechnology – UP System only
- Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance, Applied Physics with Applied Computer System, Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems, Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering, Management Information Systems – 4 years, ADMU only
- Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Biomedical Engineering – DLSU-Manila only
- Biology-Chemistry – 4 years, USC only
- Human Biology – 3 years, DLSU-Manila only
- Basic Medical Sciences – 4 years, UPM only
- Prosthetics and Orthotics – UERMMMC only
- Packaging Engineering – Central Philippine University
- Data Science and Analytics – University of Santo Tomas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the priority courses of DOST?
DOST priority courses cover a wide range of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and allied fields, from Aeronautical Engineering to Veterinary Medicine. See the complete list above.
What course is eligible for the DOST scholarship?
Any course included in the official DOST priority courses list is eligible, provided the applicant enrolls in the specific school noted for courses with special conditions.
What courses will be offered by DOST in 2026?
The list above shows the updated priority courses that will be followed for the current DOST Scholarship Exam. Applicants should still confirm with DOST SEI for any further updates before applying.
Is DOST for STEM courses only?
Mostly, yes. Most of the DOST priority courses come under science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, though a few allied programs such as Psychology, Public Health, and Agribusiness Management are also included.
Does DOST cover full tuition?
DOST priority courses determine which degree programs are covered under the scholarship. For details on tuition coverage, stipends, and other benefits, applicants should refer to the official DOST Scholarship Program guidelines.
Does the DOST priority course list include Nursing?
Based on the current list, Nursing is not included among DOST priority courses. Related fields such as Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, and Health Sciences are covered instead.
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