This semester-based program aims to develop and produce high-quality academic research in order to contribute knowledge in the ﬁeld of complementary and alternative medicines via scientiﬁcally based on earning and researching in either general complementary and alternative medicine or herbal sciences. The students can develop their critical thinking skills through systematic literature reviews and thesis. As a continuous program, the thesis is geared toward special issues of the students’ interest.

Course Synopsis

Research-based program (Plan A1) consists of 42 credits of thesis and 8 credits of core courses (not counted). Coursework-based program (Plan A2) consists of 21 credits of core courses, 9 credits of elective courses, and 12 credits of thesis.

Field of Interest

General Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Herbal Science

Thesis Fields

Clinical research on safety and efﬁcacy studies
Epidemiological research related to public health
Conducting social science research related to complementary and alternative medicine
Studies on herbal standardization
Studies of pharmacological activity and toxicology
Development of innovative products related to complementary and alternative medicine