Chapter 5: Ph.D. Student Evaluation
Article 12: Purpose and Methods of Evaluation
The purpose of Ph.D. student evaluation is to enhance the quality of academic learning and ensure the competitiveness of graduates.
The evaluation consists of two components:
1. Qualification Assessment, which includes the Qualification Examination
and the Written Examination in the Field of Expertise.
2.Ph.D. Degree Evaluation, which assesses the overall academic progress and
dissertation work.
Article 14: Written Examination in the Field of Expertise
1. Ph.D. students who have completed the required coursework and passed the Qualification Assessment (including the Qualification Examination and the Written Examination in the Field of Expertise) are eligible to become Ph.D. candidates.
2. Written Examination in the Field of Expertise
(1) Purpose
The examination assesses the Ph.D. student’s mastery of their specialized field.
(2) Content
The exam consists of one written subject, with answers provided in
Traditional Chinese or English. The examination content is determined by
the Advisory Committee, based on the student’s area of study.
(3) Examination Method
The examination format is determined by the Advisory Committee. The
Advisory Committee recommends 4 to 6 external examiners, from which
the Ph.D. program director selects 2 to set the exam questions. If an
Advisory Committee member is assigned as an examiner, the committee
must provide a written justification, subject to approval by the Ph.D.
program director.
(4) Examination Schedule and Application
The Written Examination in the Field of Expertise is conducted once per
semester. Ph.D. students must apply for the examination during the
registration period, before the university’s scheduled midterm exams.
Exam results must be finalized before the end of the semester’s final exam
period. After passing the Written Examination in the Field of Expertise, the
student may propose their dissertation topic. The student must complete the
dissertation topic proposal before applying for the dissertation proposal defense.
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博士生專業筆試申請流程
一、請同學於規定期限內填交專業領域筆試申請表。
二、考試內容：
(一)考試科目：請同學個人依照指導委員會建議填寫考試科目；
(二)學生學習領域描述：請同學填寫約100-200字，另得以附件詳述學習領域。
三、考試方式說明；
考試方式及評分方式請與指導委員會商議後填寫。
四、命題委員名單
(一)由指導委員會建議委員會成員以外之人選 4至6位，由研究部主任擇2位聘任之。
(二)指導教授填寫命題委員名單後，請彌封交研究部助教處理後續，名單保密切勿透漏考生。
第五章 博士生評鑑
第十二條 評鑑目的和方式
博士生評鑑目的在提升學習知識品質、確保畢業生之競爭力。
評鑑分為資格考核(資格檢定考試及專業領域筆試)及博士學位評鑑。
第十四條 博士生專業領域筆試
一、博士生修滿應修學分，及通過博士學位候選人資格考核(資格檢定考試及專
業領域筆試)，得為博士學位候選人。
二、專業領域筆試：
(一)目的：在測驗博士生專業領域之精熟度。
(二)內容：筆試考科一科，以正體中文或英文答題，考試內容由指導委員
會依照博士生學習領域決定。
(三)方式：由指導委員會決定。
命題委員由指導委員會建議委員會成員以外之人選4至6位，由
博士班主任擇2位聘任之。
命題委員如為委員會成員，指導委員會應書明理由，經主任核可。
(四)期限：專業領域筆試每學期辦理1次，博士生應於註冊期間，校訂期中
隨堂考試開始前提出考試申請，並於期末隨堂考試結束前完成
成績評定。
博士生得於通過專業領域筆試後一學年內提報論文題目，並於提報論文題目後，始得申請舉行博士候選人提案口試。
