Established in 1904, it is one of the oldest post revolution schools of the higher learning in the Philippines. The first school of Pharmacy established and run by Filipinos. From pharmacy, the University through the years has been since then established seven disciplines of study, Dentistry, Optometry, Medical Technology, Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Graduate Studies. The demonstrated success of these programs of study proves the unquestioned capacity and ability of Filipinos to manage their own affairs in the educational field, as well as soundness and of of policies laid down by its founders which policies are being pursued up to the present time, namely:

1) Pride in the capacity of the Filipino to excel in the practice of their profession;

2) Religious tolerance to develop independent thinking and a well balanced sense of morality;

3)Spirit of Nationalism;

4) Continuous self-improvement;

5) Upholding the principle of liberty and academic freedom to develop sound thinking along democratic lines.