Institute of Medical Sciences, Guidelines Governing Direct Transfers from the MSc to Ph.D. Program
Admission Requirements:
In accordance with TCU policies, a master’s student who has a superior academic record at the graduate level, and presents outstanding research potential is eligible to apply for the direct Ph.D. track.
Materials Required for Applications:
1. A completed application form (https://academic.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=806).
2. An autobiography (including the motivation; 3 copies)
3. At least two letters of recommendation, which must from academic sources.
4. A study plan for Ph.D. program (3 copies).
5. A transcript show grades (including class ranking) for every semester of study in which you were enrolled at that institution (including the first semester of 113 academic year) (please hand in the transcript before February 7, 2024).
The Examination Committee of the Institute will assess applicants based on their application materials and the oral interview. Upon approval by the Institute, the screening results will be forwarded to the president of TCU for affirmation. Applicants who are accepted will officially become doctoral students of the Institute.
Application date:
December 16, 2024 to January 10, 2025
Oral interview date:
March 7, 2025
Maximum admission number of students: 8
Programs open for application:
Program of Medical Sciences
Program of Health Sciences
Program of Chinese Medicine Sciences
Admission Results:
Admission results will be released on March 31, 2025
Scholarship/Financial Aid Information:
TCU facilitates scholarship programs for international students. For more details about scholarships, please contact the Office of International Affairs.
Applicants please submit the required materials (all in an envelope with the applicant’s name and the program name that you apply to on it) to the Office of Academic Affairs of TCU (The Registrar Division) prior to the application deadline.
If you have any question, please contact the office of Institute of Medical Sciences (03-8565301 ext. 12011).
