College of Health Sciences

Our College of Health Sciences, the only one of this kind in Northern Taiwan, has been accredited by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. It aims to cultivate outstanding health experts for all relevant fields. Its students are expected to be adept in knowledge of diet, living environments and sports. 94% of our faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees, and are well qualifìed and extremely experienced. 1he College is proud to have more than fìfteen cutting- edge laboratories, a student practicum restaurant (since 2001), a cGMP Drug Production Center (since 2014) and a Tea Study and Education Center (since 2016).

To maintain a relevant and practical course design, the College collaborates with more than 100 companies in Japan, Switzerland and Singapore. Within three months of graduation, more than 90% of our students are employed for their expertise and experience. We have won several awards at the International Invention Exhibitions with our collaborative industry projects to develop health food, medicines and cosmetic products. The award- winning products have gradually been commercialized.

Academic Departments

Department of Environmental Engineering and Health

This is the first department of Environmental Engineering at a private university certified by the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan. The Department has been honored with a first- class award by the Ministry of Education. Its certiﬁcate examination venue has been accredited by the Ministry of Labor, allowing students to take certificate exams on campus. It is a highly qualified, well certified and industry-savvy Department.

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Department of Food Science

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Department of Food and Beverage Management

This Department fosters management in food and beverage, teaching its students culinary, language and organizing skills. The Department provides internships at five-star hotels such as Ambassador and Sheraton and classrooms with fully-equipped kitchens. Its students graduate with hands on experience, great entrepreneurship, managing and planning skills.

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Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology

As the ﬁrst biotech-specialized program, this Department aims to combine biotechnology with pharmaceutical technology. It has built a groundbreaking center, the cGMP Pharmaceutical Production Center and developed strong connections with local pharmaceutical companies, biotech and health food factories. Many of its students annually visit prestigious schools in Japan and the U.S. All its courses are relevant and practical. The Department partners with 40 companies in a biochemical medicine park nearby where many students are employed following graduation.

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Department of Tourism and Leisure Management

The Department of Tourism and Leisure Management has been hailed as the only department in Taiwan boosting the nation’s “medical tourism.” It aims to cultivate a group of professionals able to develop tour packages and provide guides trained in medical tourism. Its courses are designed on the basis of pr eventive medicine and tourism development, emphasizing authentic operation models. The courses are divided into three stages. In the first stage, students are trained and instructed b y t ea ch er s , l oc al to ur g ui de s a nd international tour organizers. Secondly, they work under the supervision of YUMT’s travel center to gain hands on experience. In the ﬁnal stage, they can intern with businesses locally or overseas to broaden their horizons.

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Courses at a Glance

Undergraduate Degree		Graduate Degree
4 years	2 years	varies
Environmental Engineering and Health		Environmental Engineering and Health
Food Science		Food Science
Food and Beverage Management	Food and Beverage Management
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology		Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology
Tourism and Leisure Management

Scholarship and Financial Assistance

To attract more students to study in Yuanpei, we provide a variety of opportunities to our students for awards and prizes.

Domestic Students

Scholarships for those who have applied to enter YUMT and maintain an average of 80 out of 100 grade points every semester.
Tuition reduction for those who have entered YUMT through specifìc plans.
Accommodation subsidy for those who reside in remote regions.

International Students

Official registration to YUMT.
Achieve an average of 80 out of 100 grade points every semester.
Other sponsorship opportunities by case.

Unique College Facilities

cGMP Drug Production Center

Established in 2016, this Center aims to train professionals to meet the workforce demands of health and pharmaceutical companies. The Center functions as a platform to conduct biotechnological research, produce sample products in small quantities and train technicians in collaboration with several major manufacturers.

Tea Study and Innovation Center

Established in 2016 with the support from Department of Food Sciences and Department of Biotech & Pharmaceutical Technology, Tea Study and Innovation Center focused on tea research and related product development so as to combine local elements for innovative ideas to manufacture new products, such as Oriental Beauty Tea facial masks and hand cream. With the addition of the Bachelor Degree program of Cultural Creativity in the Arts of Tea and Ceramics in 2018, the Center strengthened its capability to promote tea pottery art and tea culture. The goal is to provide a physical space for tea pottery exhibition and to become a base for resource integration and innovative applications in the Taiwanese tea pottery industry.

“Ju-Hsuan Ting”- A Student Practicum Restaurant

“Ju-Hsuan Ting” was established in 2001 for the Department of Food and Beverage Management. It is a purposely designed professional classroom for students to gain a real world restaurant experience. Through rotation and role- play over 2 semesters, students learn how to prepare foods and beverages as well as to run a restaurant. The practicum course also helps develop a sense of teamwork and develop skills for innovation and problem-solving.
To promote sustainability and concerns for the environment students are encouraged to plant and harvest hydroponically grown vegetables on campus buildings.

Guang-Yu Testing and Analysis Center

The Center’s professional team utilizes professional laboratories to cultivate technical talents for inspection and offer services commissioned by private and public institutes. All the projects it has run on inspection and quality services are certified by two of the leading organizations in Taiwan, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) and Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF).

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