Degree Program
IHP offers two graduate programs. Degree programs available are the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Both programs are offered on a full-time enrollment basis.
- MS Program
A minimum of 24 credits in courses and a six-credit master thesis. It usually takes two academic years to accomplish all requirements.
Qualification
Completion of a bachelor's degree in biology, medicine, and/or other health sciences or related fields at public or registered private universities and independent colleges, or foreign universities and colleges approved by the Ministry of Education, ROC (Taiwan).
- Ph.D. Program
A minimum of 18 credits in course work (30 credits if without a master degree) and a Ph.D. thesis must be completed, and publications of study results in international science journals is required prior to graduation. The time to accomplish a PhD program varies from 3 to 7 years in Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, usually 5 to 6 years.
- Students will earn the "Doctor of Philosophy" degree from the Graduate Institute of Public Health after completing their studies.
Qualification
Completion of a doctorate in medicine or dentistry or its equivalent; or a master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other health sciences or related fields at public or registered private universities and independent colleges; the diploma must be approved by the Taiwan Ministry of Education.
A minimum of 24 credits in courses and a six-credit master thesis. It usually takes two academic years to accomplish all requirements.
A minimum of 18 credits in course work (30 credits if without a master degree) and a Ph.D. thesis must be completed, and publications of study results in international science journals is required prior to graduation. The time to accomplish a PhD program varies from 3 to 7 years in Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, usually 5 to 6 years.