Ph.D. Program in Life Sciences

Ph.D. Program

Degree Conferred Doctor of Philosophy
Program Duration 2-7 years
Language of Instruction

Taught in English

Basic Requirements
  1. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or related life sciences and natural sciences from a local or foreign university which is recognized by M.O.E.
  2. A master's degree (in Chemistry/Natural Science /Life Sciences) 
  3. A minimum GPA of B or 3.0 
  4. 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 
Additional Documents Required
  1. Autobiography and CV
  2. Research Proposal
  3. Related Academic Publications
  4. One of the two required recommendation letters must be written by the supervisor or head of the department. 
  5. Potential Adviser Agreement Form (as Appendix 5)
  6. Applicants whose native/official language is not English must provide an official proof of English proficiency. Acceptable test score of English language proficiency include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, CAE, CPE, and etc. Official scores must be taken within two years prior to submission of the application.
Evaluation for Admission

Please refer to the Application Guidelines "Application Procedure and Admission Eligibility Review Procedure."

Remark
  1. Official interview will be conducted via telephone or online interview.
  2. Requirements for graduation please refer to the program’s website. 
  3. Students must provide at least one English Proficiency pass test score before their PhD dissertation exam.
  4. Applicants are required to contact with prospective adviser of the College of Life Sciences prior to the application deadline, and to have the form signed and submitted for confirmation.
Contact Person

Ms. Lin
E-mail: R131027@kmu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-7-3121101 ext.6985
https://dols.kmu.edu.tw