Application Materials Required by Department

College of Medicine

College School/Department/Institute Program Admission Criteria& Additional Requirements
College of Medicine School of Medicine Undergraduate ●Document Review (30%)
●Interview (70%)
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences Master ●Document Review (100%)
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
●English proficiency in communication is required.

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences		 Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent
●A master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a master degree is required.
●English proficiency in communication is required.
International Master Program of Biomedical Sciences Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Applicants holding a bachelor degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, life sciences, biotechnology, public health, natural sciences and related fields are welcome to apply.
●English proficiency in communication is required. All courses are taught in English.
Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 3 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).

Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology		 Master ●Document Review (100%)
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
●A bachelor degree in medical laboratory, life sciences or related fields is required.
Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Science

Undergraduate

 ●Document Review (100%)
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Science

Master

 ●Document Review (100%)
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
●A bachelor degree in biomedical imaging, radiological science or related fields is required.
College of Dentistry School of Dentistry Undergraduate ●Document Review (30%)
●Interview (70%)
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
●English proficiency in communication, and basic listening and speaking ability in Chinese are required.
School of Dentistry Master ●Document Review (100%)
●A bachelor degree in dentistry or medicine (BDS、DDS or MD) and a domestic dentist or medical doctor license are required.
●A research proposal is required.
●English proficiency in communication, and basic listening and speaking ability in Chinese are required.
School of Dentistry Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●A master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●A master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a master degree, and a research proposal are required.
●English proficiency in communication, and basic listening and speaking ability in Chinese are required.
Graduate Institute of Dental and Oral Health Industries Master ●Document Review (100%)
●A bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●A research proposal is required.
●English proficiency in communication, and basic listening and speaking ability in Chinese are required.
College of Chinese Medicine School of Chinese Medicine-Undergraduate Program Division (A) Undergraduate ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●The applicant must have the certificate (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) of Level 4  or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●A study plan must be written in Chinese and in applicant′s handwriting, include learning motives, expected length of study, and future plan, and should be submitted along with application package.
●Senior high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent.

◎International students of Division (A) may enroll in a second major provided by the School of Medicine. Students of Division (B) cannot enroll in a second major provided by the School of Medicine.
◎Credit Transfers:
1. An applicant who has graduated from the Department of Medicine of an overseas university approved by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, and who possesses a doctor′s license in that country may apply to be exempted from the Western Medicine curriculum. A specially tailored curriculum will be provided.
2. Application for credit transfer must follow the university policy.
School of Chinese Medicine-Undergraduate Program Division (B) Undergraduate ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●The applicant must have the certificate (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) of Level 4  or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●A study plan must be written in Chinese and in applicant′s handwriting, include learning motives, expected length of study, and future plan, and should be submitted along with application package.
●Senior high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent.

◎International students of Division (A) may enroll in a second major provided by the School of Medicine. Students of Division (B) cannot enroll in a second major provided by the School of Medicine.
◎Credit Transfers:
1. An applicant who has graduated from the Department of Medicine of an overseas university approved by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, and who possesses a doctor′s license in that country may apply to be exempted from the Western Medicine curriculum. A specially tailored curriculum will be provided.
2. Application for credit transfer must follow the university policy.
School of Chinese Medicine Master ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 3 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
School of Chinese Medicine Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 3 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●A master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a master degree, and a research proposal are required.
Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine Master ●Document Review (100%)
●A Bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in one of the following fields is required: Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, or Dentistry.
●English proficiency in communication is required.
Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine Doctoral A Bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in one of the following fields is required: Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, or Dentistry.
A medical doctor license, a Chinese Medicine practitioner or a dentist′s license.
A master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a master degree , and a research proposal are required.
English proficiency in communication is required.
Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science-Master Program Division (A) Master ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must qualify for one of the following two requirements:
1. A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in one of the following fields is required: Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, or Dentistry.
2. The certification of physician position in the teaching hospital and at least one published academic paper meeting the standard of a Master degree are required.
●A Master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a Master degree, and a research proposal are required.
●English proficiency in communication is required.  
Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science-Master Program Division (B) Master ●Document Review (100%)
●A Bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●English proficiency in communication is required. 
Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science-Doctoral Program Division (A) Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must qualify for one of the following two requirements:
1. A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in one of the following fields is required: Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, or Dentistry.
2. The certification of physician position in the teaching hospital and at least one published academic paper meeting the standard of a Master degree are required.
●A Master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a Master degree, and a research proposal are required.
●English proficiency in communication is required.  
Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science-Doctoral Program Division (B) Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●A Master degree thesis or a published academic paper meeting the standard of a Master degree, and a research proposal are required.
●English proficiency in communication is required. 
International Master Program in Acupuncture Master ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must qualify for one of the following two requirements:
1. A Bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in one of the following fields is required: Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Dentistry, or Traditional Chinese Medicine.
2. The applicant should have a Bachelor degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, and an Acupuncturist license.
●The course curriculum is taught in English; therefore neither a letter of recommendation by a Chinese instructor nor a Chinese Proficiency Test is required. 
School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant should have a Bachelor degree and 　the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●A study plan must be written in Chinese and in applicant′s handwriting, include learning motives, expected length of study, and future plan, and should be submitted along with application package.

◎Transfer of Credits：The applicant who has graduated from the Department of Medicine of an overseas university which is approved by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and possesses a doctor′s license in that country may apply to be exempted from the Western Medicine curriculum. Credits attained prior to admission must be submitted with the application and further evaluated by the departmental committee before the transfer of credits. Transfer of credits from other universities shall be preceded according to the credit-transfer regulations of China Medical University.
Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources Master ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
●A bachelor degree in life sciences or natural sciences related fields is required.
Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
●A master degree in life sciences or natural sciences related fields is required.
College of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
School of Pharmacy Master ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
●A bachelor degree in pharmacy related fields is required.
School of Pharmacy Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●Chinese proficiency in communication is required.
●A master degree in pharmacy related fields is required.
College of Health Care School of Nursing Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 3 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●Basic English proficiency in English communication is required.
School of Nursing Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
●A bachelor degree in nursing related fields is required.
●Applicants need to acquire their local nursing licenses.
Department of Physical Therapy Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
Department of Physical Therapy Master program of Rehabilitation Science Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
Department of Sports Medicine Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●English and Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
College of Public Health Interdisciplinary Freshmen Program of Public Health Undergraduate ●Document Review(100%)
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
●Students are enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Program of Public Health in the first year. In the second year, the students will choose their major among three departments (Public Health, Health Services Administration or Occupational Safety and Health). Please refer to the website of College of Public Health for related regulations.
International Public Health Program Master ●Document Review (100%)
●All courses are taught in English.
Department of Occupational Safety and Health Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Basic Chinese and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required
Department of Health Services Administration Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
Department of Public Health Master ●Document Review (100%)
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
Department of Public Health-Doctoral Program Division (A): Occupational Safety and Health & Environmental Medicine and Risk Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.

●For students not taking graduate program related courses such as “research methods” and “biostatistics”, the above courses should be taken additionally, and the credit hours taken will not be counted into the total graduation credits.
●Other conditions for attending the examination:
When the doctoral degree candidate has proposed degree examination application, he or she should attach the reprint (or electronic file print) of paper published in journal that is related to PhD. thesis content or proof of acceptance (acceptance letter of paper). For Doctoral Division (A): Occupational Safety and Health & Environmental Medicine and Risk, the thesis should be originally (theory, verification and innovation) published (or accepted) in SCI, SSCI journals. Meanwhile, the student should be the first author, and accumulated impact factor should be 4.0 above or should have at least three top 50% theses in the related field.
Department of Public Health-Doctoral Program Division (B):
Preventive Medicine, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Environmental Health		 Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.

●For students not taking graduate program related courses such as “research methods” and “biostatistics”, the above courses should be taken additionally, and the credit hours taken will not be counted into the total graduation credits.
●Other conditions for attending the examination:
When the doctoral degree candidate has proposed degree examination application, he or she should attach the reprint (or electronic file print) of paper published in journal that is related to PhD thesis content or proof of acceptance (acceptance letter of paper). For Doctoral Division (B): Preventive Medicine, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, the thesis should be originally (theory, verification and innovation) published (or accepted) in SCI, SSCI journals. Meanwhile, the student should be the first author, and accumulated impact factor should be 4.0 above or should have at least three top 50% theses in the related field.
Department of Public Health-Doctoral Program Division (C):
Hospital Management & Health Policy		 Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.

●For students not taking graduate program related courses such as “research methods” and “biostatistics”, the above courses should be taken additionally, and the credit hours taken will not be counted into the total graduation credits.
●Other conditions for attending the examination:
When the doctoral degree candidate has proposed degree examination application, he or she should attach the reprint (or electronic file print) of paper published in journal that is related to PhD thesis content or proof of acceptance (acceptance letter of paper). For Doctoral Division (C): Hospital Management & Health Policy, the thesis should be originally (theory, verification and innovation) published (or accepted) in SCI, SSCI journals. Meanwhile, the student should be the first author, and accumulated impact factor should be 4.0 above or should have at least three top 50% theses in the related field.
Department of Public Health-Doctoral Program Division (D):
Nursing Care		 Doctoral ●Document Review (50%)
●Interview (50%)
●A Master degree, which is recognized by Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is required.
●Applicants need to acquire their local nursing licenses and have two years of relevant clinical practice in nursing practice.
●Certain courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.

●For students not taking graduate program related courses such as “research methods” and “biostatistics”, the above courses should be taken additionally, and the credit hours taken will not be counted into the total graduation credits.
●Other conditions for attending the examination:
When the doctoral degree candidate has proposed degree examination application, he or she should attach the reprint (or electronic file print) of paper published in journal that is related to PhD thesis content or proof of acceptance (acceptance letter of paper). Doctoral Division (D): Nursing Care, the paper should be originally (theory, verification or innovation) published (or accepted) as first author in SCI or SSCI journal, and accumulated Impact Factor should be 3.0 above or should have at least two top 50% theses in the related field.
College Of Biopharmaceutical and Food Sciences Department of Biological Science & Technology Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●Basic Chinese and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
Department of Biological Science & Technology Master ●Document Review (100%)
●All courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese or English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required.
Department of Biological Science & Technology Doctoral ●Document Review (100%)
●All courses are taught in English for international students.
●English proficiency in communication is required.
Department of Nutrition Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 3 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●Basic English proficiency in English communication is required.
Department of Nutrition Master ●Document Review (100%)
●All courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic Chinese or English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is required.
Department of Nutrition Doctoral ●All courses are taught in English for international students.
●Basic English proficiency in communication is required.
Department of Cosmeceutics Undergraduate ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
Department of Cosmeceutics Master ●Document Review (100%)
●The applicant must have the certificate of Level 4 or above for the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, formerly TOP).
●School GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
●A bachelor degree in cosmetics, chemistry, chemical engineering, life sciences or natural sciences related fields is required.

 

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