=====Interdisciplinary Seminar on Medicine =====
Date & Time：Thursday, October 22, 2026, 13:30 -15:20
Location：Room B201
Host：MAMOONA HAIDER
Presenter：張智堯 (Zhi-Yao Zhang)
Commentator：Janthueng Plaiyafh
Topic：Postprandial lipid metabolism durably enhances T cell immunity
== Seminar on Health Science, Institute of Medical Sciences==
Date & Time：Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:30 PM-3:20 PM
Location：Room A203
Host： 林子揚 (lin zi yang)
Presenter：高于雯 (KAO, YU-WEN)
Topic：Longitudinal history of mammographic breast density and breast cancer risk by familial risk, menopausal status, and initial mammographic density level in a high risk cohort: a nested case–control study
=====Interdisciplinary Seminar on Medicine =====
Date & Time：Thursday, October 15, 2026, 13:30 -15:20
Location：Room B201
Host：何宜蓁 (Janet Yijen Ho)
Presenter：ISMAT NOOR PAROMI
Commentator：Inkham thitaphon
Topic：Reduced ULK1 links impaired autophagy and mitophagy to Alzheimer’s disease pathology
== Seminar on Health Science, Institute of Medical Sciences==
Date & Time：Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:30 PM-3:20 PM
Location：Room A203
Host：高于雯 (KAO, YU-WEN)
Presenter：林子揚 (lin zi yang)
Topic：Efficacy and safety of epaminurad, a potent hURAT1 inhibitor, in patients with gout: a randomized, placebo-controlled, dosefinding study
According to the rules from our institute, the PhD Qualifying Examination should be completed before the end of third academic year after enrollment, and students should complete the application process within one month at the beginning of every semester (before 15 October in this semester) .
The process flowchart:
Choose your adviser professor and constitute the thesis advisory committee.
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Submit a completed application form(Choose between the main thesis or Non Thesis),
non-thesis： two non-thesis topics along with the main research project (all with abstracts)
main thesis：research project (abstract), (the research subject and direction are changed after QE, a new application must be submitted; Those who fail must change their research project and take the QE again)
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The institute director and deputy directors will decide a topic for your non-thesis proposal, and also recommend one full-time tenured faculty from the Institute of Medical Sciences as your Qualifying Examination Committee member.
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Your thesis advisory committee recommends two to four members for your Qualifying Examination Committee (at least one third of the members should be the external member of the Tzu Chi University).
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Confirm the date for your Qualifying Examination. ↓ Submit your non-thesis proposal two weeks before the Qualifying Examination (an electronic copy and 3 printed copies).
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The Qualifying Examination.
website : https://gimseng.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=100
※ Course Registration System
Pre-registration for Fall Semester 2026 (115-1):
Opens: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 AM
Closes: Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 12:00 AM (Midnight)
University-wide Course Add/Drop Period for Fall Semester 2026 (115-1):
Opens: Monday, September 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM Closes: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 12:00 AM (Midnight)
website : https://gimseng.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=100
※ Course Selection System
▆ Pre-selection for the 114-2 Semester:
Online course selection opens on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 07:00 AM and closes on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12:00 midnight.
▆ University-wide Add/Drop Period for the 114-2 Semester:
Online course selection opens on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 07:00 AM and closes on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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 114 academic year) (please hand in the transcript before February 6, 2025).
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 15, 2025 to January 9, 2026
Oral interview date:
March 6, 2026
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 30, 2026
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).
| 組別/Program | 姓名/Full Name | 錄取情形/Admission Types |
| 醫學科學組 Program of Medical Sciences | Missal O | 錄取 Accepted |
| 醫學科學組 Program of Medical Sciences | Bui O | 錄取 Accepted |
| 醫學科學組 Program of Medical Sciences | Mamoona O | 錄取 Accepted |
Students with accepted should submit the admissions acceptance form before April 11, 2025.
If you have any question, please contact the office of Institute of Medical Sciences (03-8565301 ext. 12011). Thanks for your cooperation.
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).