Key information
Duration
Full-time (36 months; 3 - 7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Apply before Sep 2026
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English (TOEFL iBT: 72)
Credits
35 alternative credits (30 - 35)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Tainan, Taiwan
Disciplines
Medicine, Health Sciences
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
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 72
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 Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 2,501 AUD / year ≈ 56,683 TWD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 2,501 AUD / year ≈ 56,683 TWD / year
Living costs
Tainan, Taiwan: 781-937 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
