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Event Venues

Convention Center

Capacity: 1,000
Rates:
-For VSU employees and relatives: PHP4,000 for the first four hours, PHP1,500 for every succeeding hour
-For outsiders: PHP10,000 for the first four hours, PHP2,000 for every succeeding hour

Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1044

Center for Continuing Education

Perfect for training, workshops, meetings, wedding receptions, and parties.

Rates:
Training Hall (1st floor)

For non-VSU employees/students

-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour, with air-con

-For church-related activities: PHP500 for the first hour, PHP200 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP900 for the first hour, PHP425 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

For VSU employees/students

-For official activities of VSU: PHP350 for the first hour, PHP50 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP510 for the first hour, PHP290 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

-For activities of recognized VSU organizations: PHP400 for the first hour, PHP100 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

-For personal activities of VSU employees such as graduation parties, weddings, etc: PHP450 for the first hour, PHP150 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

Function Room (2nd floor)

For non-VSU employees/students

-PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.

For VSU employees/students

-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.

Opening/Closing: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1069

Beach Garden

Rate:
Non- Exclusive
1. Entrance Fee/head - P 10.00
2. Use of Swimming Pool
Children (10years and below) - P 25.00
Adult (VSU Employees & students) - P 50.00
Non- VSU employees & students - P 75.00
3. Kiosks/Cottages
Social Park Area - P 200.00
Swimming Pool Area - P 250.00
4. Floating Cottage
Group usage/hour - P 100.00
Individual usage/head - P 25.00
5. Function Hall - P 2,500.00
6. View Deck - P 800.00

Exclusive
1. Social Park Area - P 4,500.00
2. Swimming Pool Area - P 6,000.00
3. Riverside Area - P 2,000.00

Opening/Closing: Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday, Saturday and Holiday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Accommodation/Lodging

Apartelle

The VSU Apartelle offers rooms with balconies facing the beach and dorm-type rooms.

Rates:

Standard Room (airconditioned, with 3 single beds, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with Queen-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Superior Room (airconditioned, with King-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,600/night

*Extra bed: PHP100/night

Apartelle Annex Rates:

Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with TV): @ PHP1,200, PHP1,500, PHP1,600/night
Dorm-type rooms (Minimum of 5 pax, can accommodate 8, 10, and 12 pax, airconditioned, with double-decked beds, and TV): PHP200/person

Other amenities: Wifi in lobby and balcony areas, laundry area, parking with 24-hr security, swimming pool 100 meters away

Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1094 / (+63)997-351-6469
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Seafront Suite

The VSU Seafront Suite offers two cottage units by the beach, with four air-conditioned rooms, kitchen, and home entertainment. It can accommodate a maximum of 9 persons.

Rates:

-PHP3,500/unit

Additional charges:
-For party events: PHP1,000
-Use of riverside pavement with tent: PHP1,500
-Social park area stage: PHP500
-Chair rental: PHP5/piece
-Table rental: PHP50/piece
-Sound system with videoke: PHP1,500

Check-in time: 2:00PM
Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482

Balay Alumni

Rates:

Bed Spacer (with fan)
-Double-deck bedrooms (choice of a maximum capacity of 10 and 16 pax): PHP120/person
-Single bed (maximum of 6 pax): PHP150/person

Rooms for rent (maximum of 2 pax)
-4 air-conditioned rooms with shared comfort rooms: PHP550
-4 air-conditioned rooms with comfort room: PHP750

Conference room
-One day rent (8:00AM-5:00PM): PHP1,500, PHP200 for every succeeding hour

Check-out: 12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7151 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1008
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Hostel

The VSU Hostel offers affordable rooms and small cottages by the beach that are perfect for a short- and long-term stay. Wifi connection is available at the receiving area. All rooms have air-con and TV.

Rates:

Standard:
-Twin beds: PHP700
-Triple beds: PHP800

Deluxe
-Triple beds (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,000
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP900

Superior
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,500

Cottages
-With twin beds: PHP500
-Air-conditioned room with twin beds, kitchen, refrigerator, hot and cold shower: PHP1,500

*Extra mattress/person: PHP150 for standard, deluxe, and superior rooms, PHP60 for shared beds

Function room:
-PHP2,500 for 3 hours, PHP300 for every succeeding hour

Check-out:12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7187/ 0965 625 2246 / +63 53 565 0600 Local 1043 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a conglomeration of four sections: Botany, Genetics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, and Ecology. It offers the Bachelor of Science in Biology program with its three major fields of specialization: Marine Biology, Botany and Ecology.

Together with the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the College of Education, the department is also offering Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Chemistry-Biology. It is also jointly offering Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Botany, with the College of Agriculture. The Department also offers two graduate programs: Master of Science major in Botany and Master in Biology (MBio) which is a non-thesis Graduate program offered in partnership with the Leyte Normal University Graduate School. This latter program aims to upgrade the academic qualifications of tertiary faculty members of state colleges and universities.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Science in Biology with majors in:
Marine Biology
Botany
Ecology
Master of Science in Botany

Sections

Genetics, molecular biology and microbiology
This section includes three related disciplines on the molecular aspect of the cell, focusing on gene expression and regulation and molecular techniques and analysis; biotechnology applications; and techniques in culture and identification of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and microscopic fungi. This section also offers graduate subjects for the Master in Biology (MBio) program.
Ecology
The ecology section serves a variety of undergraduate students, including both biology majors and non-majors throughout the university. This section deals with courses on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and resource conservation and management. Field work and conservation and assessment of status of different types of ecosystems focusing on nearby areas in Leyte are also introduced through this section.
Botany
This section strives for excellence in teaching in plant physiology and development, ecology and systematics which includes plant identification and training on herbarium preparation and plant conservation. Instruction is also enhanced through access with the botanical garden and herbarium situated in the department.
Marine Biology
This section provides interdisciplinary background in marine biology through traditional courses and experimental learning programs further enriched by access to the Marine/ Aquatic laboratory situated at the lower campus and modern field equipment for terrestrial and aquatic sampling and research. This section also conducts Marine Resource Assessment and Monitoring, Participatory resource, ecological and livelihood assessment, Water analysis, Open-water SCUBA lead by a resident faculty of the department, environmental education and training, marine sanctuary establishment and coastal resource management.

Facilities

The facilities of the Department include the main building that houses 2 lecture and 4 laboratory rooms, 1 herbarium, 1 green house, 1 preparation room containing modern laboratory equipment, conference room and library and 10 faculty offices. The department has access to the Marine Laboratory with modern equipment for aquatic sampling research with underwater documentation facilities, speedboat and SCUBA diving gear.

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The Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences consist of the Basic Veterinary Medicine courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Zootechnics. In terms of courses, the DVBS consists of subjects that are taken up in the third and fourth year DVM students.

Section

Pharmacology/Physiology
Gross Developmental Anatomy
Zootechnics

Course offerings

Basic Veterinary Medicine Courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Zootechnics

The Department of Biotechnology (BioTech) of the Visayas State University is the first institution in Visayas and Mindanao to offer Biotechnology as an academic program. The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology was first offered in 2011 and was formerly a joint program of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Food Science of the Visayas State University until 2015. It was later on established as a separate department in July 2016. The BS in Biotechnology program aims at training students in experimental and theoretical tools used in bioprocess engineering, molecular biology, plant biotechnology and medical research. Since its establishment, the department has created its own curriculum for two major fields; Industrial and Plant biotechnology, to develop professionals in these fields and send out excellent human resources to both domestic and international institutions.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

BIOTECH is on the pursuit of excellence in the application of biotechnology to target the most pressing issues of today focusing on agriculture, health and environment.
In line with this, the faculty of BIOTECH are involved in research projects directed towards the molecular discovery of selected indigenous medicinal plants for treatment of Diabetes milletus; development of immune-based detectors for genuine Philippine Carabao mango; and development of immune-based ELISA kits for detection of β-lactam antibiotics in poultry. The on-going projects of the department are focused on physico-chemical characterization of various root crop tubers for increased utilization and product development options; and development of microbial inoculants for micronutrient mobilization to improve growth, yield and nutritional value of various rootcrops. These projects are done in partnership with the PhilRootcrops and Tuklas Lunas Development Center, Visayas State University. These partnerships, in addition to linkages with PCHRD, DA-Biotech, ICP and PSBMB, compose the network of BIOTECH.

On-going projects

1. Physico-chemical characterization of various root crop tubers for increased utilization and product development options.
2. Development of microbial inoculants for micronutrient mobilization to improve growth, yield and nutritional value of various rootcrops