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International Master/Ph.D. Program in Medicine

The International Master/PhD Program in Medicine was established in 2016 and recruits international students from foreign countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines, India, Gambia, United States and Japan. This graduate program was particularly designed for international students with expertise in clinical professional, biomedical research and healthcare related education. To accommodate individual aspiration, interests and career goals, IGPM designed more flexible study schemes and courses for students. These courses are categorized into four areas including (I) Molecular Medicine, (II) Clinical Research, (III) Prevention and Evidence-Based Medicine, and (IV) Medical Education (Master only). Furthermore, students are also allowed and encouraged to take English-taught courses from other disciplines in the TMU campus. For graduation, students either pursuing PhD or master degree should take and complete the required and elective courses with minimal total 30 credits including 18 credits from the required courses and 12 credits from the elective courses in PhD program, while 12 credits from the required courses and 18 credits from the elective courses in master program. In addition, students are absolutely required to submit and successful defense their thesis (for master) or dissertation (for PhD) to win degree and diploma.

International Ph.D. Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine

International Ph.D. Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine (IPCTRM) at Taipei Medical University is the first research program in Taiwan focusing on cell therapy related researches. We bring together faculty who specialize in cell and stem cell researches from TMU to form this strong program. TMU also established the first University owned Good Tissue Practice (GTP) laboratory in Taiwan. Students therefore can obtain the knowledge regarding the production of cell based products for future medical use.

Our mission is to cultivate professional students who will do researches and develop their careers in the related fields and also to promote translational and clinical trials of cell and stem cell based therapies.

To meet the medical needs of ageing populations around the world, medical researchers seek new methods to treat disease through cell therapy and regeneration medicine. At the forefront of this trend, pioneering[WU1] faculty at TMU created Taiwan’s first research program specializing in cell therapy research and regeneration medicine, and also established Taiwan’s first University based Good Tissue Practice (GTP) laboratory.

Curriculum ＆ Graduation Requirements

The IPCTRM’s curriculum provides the expertise, professionalism, and technical skills needed for cell therapy research and practical application.

Three Main Axes

Basic Research skills, covering: Stem cell research in medicine, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Advanced stem cell biology, Immune cell therapy;
Translational application, covering: Clinical study, Medical statistics, Special topics in cell therapy & regeneration medicine;
Industrial application and Regulation Affairs, covering: Research ethics, Forum for cell therapy & regeneration medicine, and Medical industry and cell therapy regulations and patents.

Requieds Courses

Seminar	4 credits
Advanced stem cell biology	2 credits
Forum for cell therapy & regeneration medicine	2 credits
Special topics in cell therapy & regeneration medicine	2 credits
Immune cell therapy	2 credits
Dissertation	12 credits

Suggested Electives Courses

Cell biology	3 credits
Molecular biology	3 credits
Medical statistics	2 credits
Stem cell research in medicine	2 credits

Graduate Requirement

Before graduation, students must complete the tasks of each stage and the conditions that must be met, summarized as follows: (please refer to the study method for completeness)

Stage

Courses Taken (A minimum of 30 credits, including 24 credits of required courses. Most of the course requirement can be completed in 2 years.)
Dissertation Guidance Committee (DGC)
Qualification Exam (QE)
Preliminary Audit of Ph.D. Dissertation
Oral Dissertation Defense

Special Condition

Reporting at an academic symposium for at least one time.
At least 1 original publication in SCI, SSCI journal (ranked in top 50%) as the first singal author.

Future Career Path

After completing an IPCTRM degree, students will have gained the knowledge and skills required of leaders across a broad range of academic and industry careers.
The positions could include：