NCKU-AS Graduate Program in Translational Agricultural Sciences 36 months PHD Program By National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) |Top Universities

NCKU-AS Graduate Program in Translational Agricultural Sciences

Subject Ranking

# 401-475QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

2,640 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Translation agricultural sciences covers the implementation and application of cross-field sciences such as biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics, metabolomics, ecology, and bioinformatics. Therefore, the goal of this program is to cultivate high-level professionals who had scientific research training and can applied it to the translation of biological cross-domain. The core competencies students should learn through academic courses include: (1) basic biological science knowledge and research capabilities, (2) international perspective, ability to communicate, explore and solve problems, (3) cross-domain thinking, and translating- thinking capabilities of making basic research practical. In addition to the core courses and cross-domain application courses required for translation, this program also includes elective courses based on Taiwan’s biological industry needs.

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Translation agricultural sciences covers the implementation and application of cross-field sciences such as biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and genomics, metabolomics, ecology, and bioinformatics. Therefore, the goal of this program is to cultivate high-level professionals who had scientific research training and can applied it to the translation of biological cross-domain. The core competencies students should learn through academic courses include: (1) basic biological science knowledge and research capabilities, (2) international perspective, ability to communicate, explore and solve problems, (3) cross-domain thinking, and translating- thinking capabilities of making basic research practical. In addition to the core courses and cross-domain application courses required for translation, this program also includes elective courses based on Taiwan’s biological industry needs.

Admission Requirements

5.5+
69+
The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicant whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America), but the applicant has to provide his/her diploma as proof. Applicants need to attach their undergraduate and Master’s degree transcripts if they would like to apply for Ph.D. degree. Attach CV(Curriculum Vitae) and other relevant materials for reference. Applicants for doctoral programs should visit the department website and contact those who may become their advisors. Depending on advisors request may need to online interview by instant Messaging.(ex.SKYPE…). All new students are REQUIRED to have a health check-up for university enrollment.

3 Years
Feb
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
880 USD
International
2,640 USD

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