Overview

This Tropical Medicine program at Kaohsiung Medical University owns multidisciplinary professional professors organizing various professional & practical courses. Students can acquire professional knowledge and practical skills.

Educational Purposes and Research Fields

This program is specified for the knowledge and ability regarding research on Tropical Medicine, broadening students’ international perspective as well as enhancing their personal competitiveness, and is emphasized on:

Tropical medicine & Medical parasitology
Vector-borne infections & Medical entomology
Clinical microbial infections & Travel medicine
Tropical disease associated cancer & virology

Careers

After graduation, they can participate in domestic or international affairs regarding the health education, infection control, and quarantine service of infectious diseases. M. Sc.

The program in Tropical Medicine recruits graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from medical, biomedical science, public health, nursing, medical technology, life sciences, and other related departments. Students of M. Sc. Program in Tropical Medicine will be awarded a Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Ethic Education

Recent Advance on Tropical Medicine and Global Health

Tropical Medicine

Biomedical Sciences

Medical Entomology and Vector Control

Diagnosis of Microbial Infection

Special Topics in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 13 other Masters in Health Sciences in Taiwan

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in related medical, public health, nursing, veterinary sciences, medical technology and other life or natural sciences from a local or foreign university which is recognized by M.O.E.. OR An equivalent degree of Medical Doctor, MD diploma.
Applicants must have taken a minimum of 10 credits (160 hours) in General Biology, Epidemiology, Parasitology, Microbiology or Life Science related courses.
A minimum GPA of B or 3.0
Minimum English proficiency requirement: CEFR B1 or above, or alternatively, a school-issued document stating that any of the applicant's previous degree programs were conducted in English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3200 USD / year

≈ 3200 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3200 USD / year

≈ 3200 USD / year

Living costs

Kaohsiung

Taiwan

19176 - 24000 TWD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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