Q1: I don’t have a background in pharmacology or toxicology. Can I still apply for your Master's or Ph.D. program?

A: Yes, you can. In fact, our Master's program attracts students from diverse academic backgrounds. Previous graduates have come from fields such as pharmacy, medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, nursing, public health, medical laboratory science, life sciences, pharmaceutical chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, occupational safety and health, food and nutrition, health and nutrition biotechnology, veterinary medicine, animal science, and more.

Q2: How can I apply for your Master's or Ph.D. program?

A: 【For the Master's Program】
Option 1: Through Document Review.
Option 2: Admission Through Examination.
Option 3: Apply in the third year through the"Tzu Chi University Bachelor's Students Applying for Master's Courses Selection Guidelines"(only for current Tzu Chi University students).

【For the Ph.D. Program】
Option 1: Admission through entrance exam (oral examination).
Option 2: Admission through the "Direct Admission to the Doctoral Program" (please refer to the University's Office of Academic Affairs Registration Section website for qualifications and regulations).

Q3：What are the graduation requirements for Master's program?

A: (1) A minimum of 24 credits must be completed before graduation, with thesis credits counted separately.
(2) Out of the 24 credits, 15 credits are from required courses, including: "Pharmacology" (3 credits), "Toxicology" (3 credits), "Seminar (I), (II), (III), (IV)" (4 credits in total), "Experimental Toxicology (including experiments)" (1 credit), "Experimental Design" (2 credits), and"Thesis Writing" (1 credit)The remaining credits are elective courses.
(3) Before graduation, students must participate in seminars held both within and outside the university and present their research findings.
(4) The maximum duration of study is four years, with the vast majority of past students graduating within two years.

Q4: What are the graduation requirements for the Ph.D. program?

A: (1) Before graduation, students must complete at least 18 credits, with thesis credits counted separately. However, students pursuing a doctoral degree directly must complete at least 30 credits, with thesis credits counted separately.
(2) The required courses total 9 credits, consisting of "Research Techniques in Pharmacology and Toxicology " (3 credits), "Current Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology " (2 credits), and"Seminar Discussions (I), (II), (III), (IV)" (4 credits in total).The remaining credits are elective courses.
(3) Pass the doctoral candidacy qualification examination.
(4) Participate in at least one seminar, either internal or external, before graduation, and present research findings.
(5)Publish at least two journal papers before graduation, with at least one as the first author.
(6) Submit a certificate of passing the GEPT (General English Proficiency Test) Intermediate level or other equivalent qualification before graduation.
(7) The maximum duration of study is seven years.

Q5: What are the career prospects after graduating from the Master's program?

A: The employment prospects for graduates of this Master's program are good. Companies that hire our graduates include pharmacies (hospitals, clinics, and drugstores), pharmaceutical companies, schools and research institutions, biotechnology companies, health centers, the Centers for Disease Control, and public service positions. Job roles include pharmacist, research and development staff in biotech companies, pharmaceutical sales, doctoral students, research assistants, nurses, medical technologists, quality assurance specialists at preclinical testing centers, clinical trial researchers, clinical specialists, technicians, and public servants, among others.

Q6: Does the university offer scholarships or financial assistance during the course of study?

A: The university offers various scholarships and financial assistance during the course of study for both master's and doctoral students.

Q7：Is following a vegetarian diet mandatory for students at the university?

A: There may have been a misunderstanding. According to the university’s policy, meals on campus must be vegetarian; however, there are no restrictions for off-campus dining.

Q8: I am a university graduate without a pharmacy background. If I pursue a master's or doctoral degree at your university, will I be eligible to take the pharmacist licensing exam after graduation?

A: No.