Overview

The Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work at Kaohsiung Medical University is the first one in the nation that integrates the disciplines of medical science, behavioral science and social work practice.

Learning outcomes

The department aims to create, advance, strengthen, and integrate interdisciplinary knowledge for students and the profession through research, scholarship, teaching and practice. A graduate program in Health and Social Behavior was established within the Graduate Institute of Behavior Sciences.

Medical Sociology and Social Work became two separate graduate programs. Graduate Institute of Medical Sociology and Social Work, will specialize in the issues related to aging and society, medical sociology, and social work. The primary emphasis of the Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work is to provide students with substantial knowledge and skills in health care and social welfare, and to prepare students to become certified social workers.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Psychology
Anatomic Physiology
Sociology
Medical Sociology
Social Psychology
Social Statistics (Including Practice)
Social Research Methods
Social Work
Social Casework

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Health Sciences View 3 other Bachelors in Social Work in Taiwan

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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61

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A senior high school diploma acquired from an overseas senior high school or a foreign or bilingual school in Taiwan shall be recognized by M.O.E. and verified by R.O.C. representative office.

Tuition Fee

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International

94000 TWD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47000 TWD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Kaohsiung City

19176 - 24000 TWD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Sociology and Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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