- Inter-disciplinary research in physical therapy and assistive technology: Our faculty established ten well-equipped laboratories to investigate physical therapy and assistive technology research questions in a broad range of disciplines including biomechanics, health science, exercise science, neurophysiology, and mechatronics. The department receives funding from Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan and other agencies to support research on topics such as neural rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, long-term care, health promotion, early intervention for children with disabilities, development of national services of assistive technology, 3D printing and smart devices.
- 6-year DPT program: Our department provides two research programs (Ph.D. and M.S.) and a 6-year undergraduate professional program (Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT). Our DPT program offers courses to establish strong science and medicine foundation in the first 2 years, followed by professional courses physical therapy and assistive technology in 3rd and 4th years. After clinical internship in the 5th year, students can select specialty area for advanced courses and training in the 6th year.
- Physical Therapy Clinic: Led by our faculty members, our clinic provides physical therapy service to the members of our university, and is our clinical education and training center.
- International connection: Our department has international exchange program with our sister departments. Currently, our students take courses and obtain international internship experience in our sister departments and institutes in Europe, North America and Asia.
- Teaching quality and student support: Our faculty members are devoted to teaching and our department has a long tradition mentoring system for undergraduate and graduate students. Individual faculty members and our department have been awarded for best teaching and mentoring in the university.
【Facts】
Founded in 1988
Programs offered:
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy (6 years)
2. Graduate level: MS and PhD degrees
Student Faculty Ratio: 21.38 %
Location:Research Building
【Contact information】Founded in 1988
Programs offered:
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy (6 years)
2. Graduate level: MS and PhD degrees
Student Faculty Ratio: 21.38 %
Location:
Tel: (02) 2821-0271
Fax: (02) 2820-1841
Email: atwang@ym.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ym.edu.tw/ptat/en_index.htm