護理學系

At National Cheng Kung University, tuition fees are 112,500 TWD per year, while applications for the Jul 2027 intake are open until Sep 15, 2027.

Nursing is the practice-based discipline concerned with the care of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan, combining scientific knowledge of health and illness with clinical skills, communication, and ethical decision-making. A master's program in nursing is typically designed for students who already hold an undergraduate nursing qualification and wish to deepen their clinical expertise, take on more advanced practice roles, or move toward research and leadership positions within healthcare. Coursework at this level often covers advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, nursing research methods, healthcare policy, and specialized clinical practice areas, alongside a thesis or research project that allows students to investigate a specific question in nursing or health care. Clinical training and evidence-based practice remain central throughout, with graduate students expected to apply research findings to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Many master's programs in nursing also prepare students for roles in nursing education, administration, or specialized clinical practice, reflecting the range of career paths open to advanced practice nurses. Graduates with a master's degree in nursing can pursue careers in hospital and clinical leadership, nursing education, health policy and administration, specialized clinical practice, and public health, or continue toward doctoral study for those interested in research or the most advanced levels of clinical practice. This Department of Nursing program is offered at National Cheng Kung University, located in Southern Taiwan, with instruction delivered in English, allowing international students to pursue graduate nursing education within a Taiwanese academic and clinical setting while building skills relevant to healthcare systems worldwide.