Doctoral Program
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The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Clinical Sciences are available in two schemes of study.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1 is a research-based program leading to a dissertation with two formats as Scheme 1.1 and 1.2. Scheme 1.1 for candidates who have a master’s degree to produce at least 48 credits of dissertation. Scheme 1.2 for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with Honor to produce at least 72 credits of dissertation.
Scheme 2
Scheme 2 is a research-based program, combining coursework leading to a dissertation with two formats as Scheme 2.1 and 2.2. Scheme 2.1 for candidates with a master’s degree must take courses of at least 12 credits in total and produce at least 36 credits of dissertation. Scheme 2.2 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree must take courses of at least 24 credits in total and produce at least 48 credits of dissertation.
Program Structure and Content
| Scheme 1 (Thesis only) | ||
| Scheme 1.1 (master’s background) | Scheme 1.2 (bachelor’s background) | |
| Total required credits | 48 credits | 72 credits |
| Dissertation | 48 credits | 72 credits |
| Scheme 2 (Thesis + Coursework) | ||
| Scheme 2.1 (master’s background) | Scheme 2.2 (bachelor’s background) | |
| Total required credits | 48 credits | 72 credits |
| Dissertation | 36 credits | 48 credits |
| Coursework credits | 12 credits - Core course 3 credits - Concentration course 6 credits - Elective course 3 credits | 24 credits - Core course 9 credits - Concentration course 6 credits - Elective course 9 credits |
| Core course - Research Methodology in Clinical Science, 3 credits (2.1, 2.2) - Fundamental Biostatistics in Clinical Sciences Research, 3 credits (2.2) - Research Project in Clinical Sciences, 3 credits (2.2) | ||
| Core course (S/U) | Scheme 2.1 (master’s background) | Scheme 2.2 (bachelor’s background) |
| - Seminar and Journal Club in Clinical Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Seminar - Professional Development - Qualifying Examination |
Core Course 9 credits
- Research methods in clinical sciences (3)
- Biostatistics in clinical science research (3)
- Research project in clinical sciences (3)
- Professional development (S/U)
- Seminar and journal club in clinical sciences (S/U)
Structure of the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Sciences
Scheme 1 (Thesis only):
- 1.1 for candidates with master’s degree background
- 1.2 for candidates with bachelor’s degree background
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| Year 1 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 1.1: Qualifying examination |
| Year 2 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 1.2: Qualifying examination | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development |
| Year 3 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 1.1: Thesis defense examination, Manuscript publication |
| Year 4-5 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 1.2: Thesis defense examination, Manuscript publication |
Scheme 2 (Thesis + Coursework):
- 2.1 for candidates with master’s degree background
- 2.2 for candidates with bachelor’s degree background
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| Year 1 | Core/Elective CoursesSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Core/Elective CoursesSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 2.1: Qualifying examination |
| Year 2-3 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 2.2: Qualifying examination | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development |
| Year 4 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 2.1: Thesis defense examination, Manuscript publication |
| Year 5 | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional Development | Thesis/DissertationSeminar and journal club in clinical sciences, Doctoral dissertation seminarProfessional DevelopmentScheme 2.2: Thesis defense examination, Manuscript publication |
Course details and program structure
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