Overview

About the programme

This Allied Health Sciences doctoral program at National Cheng Kung University is open to all health care professionals. We help our students develop innovative knowledge in health science, emphasizing scientific and philosophical viewpoints, interdisciplinary training, and a global vision.

It is our mission to cultivate high quality researchers and professionals with holistic approaches, that focus on biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients, as well as the development of health care research and policies that address these needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development and Health Care: From Infancy to Adolescence
Neurophsiology of Motion
The Psychology of Emotion
Biomechanics of Human Movement
Disability and Adaptation
Elderly Health and Care
New Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Gerontology Research
Special Topics in Mental Health
Well-being Care-critical Concepts in Psychological Therapy,
Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Physical Exercise and Cognitive Neuroscience
Special Topics on Occupational Health and Work Rehabilitation
Health Occupation Behavior and Lifestyle Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Credits

35 alternative credits

30 - 35

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a Master’s degree are eligible to apply for PhD programs.
Official transcripts by years
Financial statement
Two recommendation letters
Identity card and/ or passport, the ROC alien resident certificate (if available), and the Certificate of the R.O.C. Non-Household Registration, or other credentials (if applicable)
Study plan
English/Chinese Autobiography
Language Proficiency Certificate
Academic thesis or relevant publications

Tuition Fee

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International

124020 TWD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62010 TWD per semester during 36 months.
National

124020 TWD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62010 TWD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Tainan

17700 - 21230 TWD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.