MMC CAST History
The Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science & Technology (MMC CAST) is a private, non-profit educational institution located in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. Established in 1976 as the Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing, it was initially founded to address the nursing needs of the Metropolitan Medical Center. Over the years, the institution expanded its academic offerings and, in 2009, transitioned to MMC CAST to reflect its broader scope.
Proceeds of the institution are intended to improve its facilities and equipment in fulfilling the institution's purpose for which it was established - To be a learning community that is committed to providing excellent and competitive professionals.
It was in 1968 when Metropolitan Hospital (now Metropolitan Medical Center) was opened and operated by the United Doctors Service Corporation with a mission to promote Christianity through providing genuinely caring medical services. It is located in the middle and highly populated area of Masangkay Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila. The hospital then has a three hundred (300) bed-capacity and is graded as a Class A medical institution complete with first class facilities. In order to meet its demand for nurses, Metropolitan Hospital School of Nursing (MHSN) came into existence in 1976 which eventually developed into a college, Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing (MCN) in 1988.
Since then, the institution has been in the path of producing quality graduates. In fact, our graduates have proven themselves by excelling in the professional licensure examination and as competent professionals in the country and abroad.
The transition from Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing to Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science & Technology in the year 2009 was due to the demand of world-class Filipino professionals other than professional nurses locally and internationally. Its expansion did not alter the institution's vision and mission which is to produce quality professionals and to help the nation's development through Academic Excellence. The management decided to offer different high-end courses to meet these demands.
Today, MMC CAST offers seven (7) programs: Doctor of Medicine and Allied Health Programs such as Doctor of Dental Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Radiologic Technology.
The college, which was formerly located at the 6th floor of the hospital, is now located at the 26-Storey Medical Arts Building of the Metropolitan Medical Center where it occupies its 7th to 12th Floors.
The campus provides a learning atmosphere with modern facilities such as clinical laboratories, medical and health center, fully air conditioned classrooms and laboratories, complete library resources and facilities, Wi-Fi internet connection, audio-visual room and Multipurpose Hall.
The institution envisions being a learning community to all the students in instilling discipline, resourcefulness, perseverance and positive work attitude through its own home-based hospital and reputable external clinical affiliations.
True to its mission, Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science & Technology will always pursue in achieving the best as it lives to its vision to be the leading educational institution that provides world class professionals through Academic Excellence and Global Competitiveness.
At Present
Today, its campus is a 26-storey building that provides a learning atmosphere with modern facilities such as clinical laboratories, medical and health center, modern and high technology caregiver facilities, simulated hotel and restaurant facilities, air conditioned classrooms and laboratories, LCD projectors, complete library facilities, electronic testing tools and equipment, software and hardware laboratories, Wi-Fi internet connection, amphitheater and gym.
The institution envisions being a learning community to all the students in instilling discipline, resourcefulness, perseverance and positive work attitude through its own based centers such as hospitals, hotel, golf course and resort.
True to its mission, Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science & Technology will always pursue in achieving the best as it lives to its vision to be the leading educational institution that provides world class professionals through Academic Excellence and Global Competitiveness.
