Doctoral Degree, Institute of Allied Health Sciences

Cheng-Kung, Tainan City, Taiwan

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24 monthsProgram duration

2,935 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Institute's Ph.D. program emphasizes developing a philosophy of science in which multi-disciplinary research is conducted. Besides providing students multi-disciplinary healthcare knowledge, skills and applications, the institute facilitates students' acquisition of a global vision. To prepare these future leaders in the healthcare profession fields, this program stresses high quality research and training in various disciplines related to holistic healthcare, including physiology, psychology, social science, and spirituality. This institute offers students opportunities to integrate current healthcare knowledge, as well as develop more advanced knowledge, ultimately resulting in more effective healthcare policies. Students will definitely broaden their horizons and make international connections; courses offered here for every discipline are designed based on globalized perspectives and focused on building up competences in research, teaching, professional clinical practice, and leadership.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

69+

Application materials include: Curriculum vitae, Study plan, Two recommendation letters, Transcript in English, Master's thesis, English proficiency certificate (not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country, but the applicants have to provide their diplomas as proof), and Acceptance letter for supervision from NCKU faculty, or a name list of 1-3 faculty in the intended field of study. Applicants should have at least one year working experience in the Allied Health Sciences field either teaching or clinical practice. (Such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and etc.). We will inform you to conduct the online interview if necessary.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

980 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,935 USD

Other Expenses

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NCKU values holistic education, providing creative and lively instruction that combines large- and small-class study and emphasises interdisciplinary learning. Selected courses taught entirely in English are offered in 27 departments. It has 43 undergraduate programmes, 36 independent graduate institutes and nine degree programmes.

The university has a solid foundation in engineering and then expanded into the liberal arts and sciences. They now offer a comprehensive programme list with nine colleges : Engineering, Management, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Planning and Design, and Bioscience and Biotechnology.

National Cheng Kung University values a holistic education and provides creative and lively teaching that combines class study sizes large and small. The university emphasises interdisciplinary learning, and selected courses are taught entirely in English .

Students can qualify for scholarships and grants, such as NCKU scholarships , the ICDF scholarship and the Taiwan Scholarship . You can find information about scholarships for international students on their website .

Candidates can apply for NCKU online through their application portal to a maximum of two departments for an application fee of NT $1,600 or US $60.

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Students can qualify for scholarships and grants, such as NCKU scholarships , the ICDF scholarship and the Taiwan Scholarship . You can find information about scholarships for international students on their website .

Candidates can apply for NCKU online through their application portal to a maximum of two departments for an application fee of NT $1,600 or US $60.