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The Media Art major explores art in the digital era, including the interactive media art, sound arts, media performance, media facades, exhibition, media art business, media event displays, media narrative composition, drone media operation, etc. We carry out interdisciplinary research and projects including in the contemporary art and digital design, and commercial contents areas. Today, media art is approached as a creative cultural genre that converges various areas such as of art, technology, science, and liberal arts. Our curriculum thus also involves various projects, seminars, and workshops at the Yonsei Digital Experience Center(YDEC), Media Arts & Design Center, X-Media Center, Play Makers Lab, etc. As the firstly established Korea's leading media art curriculum, we have paved the way for cultural education. We have cultivated professionals who are active in a variety of career fields, including contemporary media artists and designers, cultural content planners & producers, and faculty members and researchers in academia.
Lastly, from 2018 as Yonsei University is set to establish a digital innovation campus to help the students upskill to meet the needs of the digital economy, the individual student in our major is also able to create one's own artwork and extend skill by freely using Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Experience Cloud, with individually provided Adobe ID.

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Media Arts Business, Play Makers Workshop, Experimental Media, Art and Media Ecology, Visual Music and Sound, Art and Public Sphere, Research Methods in Cultural Arts and Research, VR and Drones, Media Art and Contemporary Art, Visual Media and Cinematic Sound Media Art, Visual Representation, Digital Literacy, Space and Sound, Video Art, Mobile Media Expression, Digital Experimental Video, Storytelling and Media Technology, Art Content Research, etc.

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Applicants with a Bachelors degree either in Medicine or Science from an accredited college may be admitted after appraisal. The applicants are appraised based on the academic achievements of their undergraduate course and oral examinations, with or without written examinations, in the student's major field of Medical Science and in English.

• Two academic years or four semesters of enrollment, but no more than four calendar years.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 credits with a grade point average of 3.00 or better an a 4.3 years.
• Satisfactory score on an authorized English test such as TOEFL, TOEIC or TEPS.
• Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive written examination in two subjects of Medical Science.
• Completion of a thesis acceptable to the thesis committee. The members of thesis committee are appointed by the steering Committee.
• Satisfactory performance on the final defense(oral examination)in front of the thesis committee. Any decision concerning the thesis is ruled by a two-thirds majority vote.

• Above subjects are available for every department.

Doctoral Degree in Medical Science

Applicants with a Masters degree either in Medicine or Science from an accredited Graduate School may be admitted after appraisal. The applicants are appraised based on the academic achievements of undergraduate as well as master's course and oral examinations, with or without written examinations, in the student's major field of Medical Science and in English.

• More than five semesters but no more than seven calendar years of enrollment.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 credits with a grade point average of 3.00 or better 4.30 scale.
• Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive written examination in the three subjects of Medical Science.
• Completion of a thesis acceptable to the student's thesis committee. The members of thesis committee are appointed by the Steering Committee.
• Satisfactory performance on the final defense(oral examination) in front of the thesis committee. Any decision concerning the thesis is ruled by a four-fifths majority vote.
• Further details additional, requirements and other topics are given in the graduate bulletin, available from the College of Medicine or from the Graduate School office at yonsei University.

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• KB721 Molecular Mechamisms of Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Korean Studies from Yonsei University is designed to address the diverse professional and academic objectives of today's students.

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Korean Studies from Yonsei University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, sociology, and political science. 

Students at Korean Studies from Yonsei University will gain knowledge in:

• Korean History, Society & Culture
• Korean Politics and Economy

Programme Structure

• Research Design & Methods 
• Statistics and Data Analysis 
• International Economics 
• International Relations 
• Korean Society & Culture
• Modern Korean History
• Cultural History of Korean Modernity
• Seminar in Modern Korean History
• Gender & Society
• History of the Korean Culture and Media Industry
• Korean Wave and Media
• East Asian Cinema
• North Korean History
• Social Movements and Civil Society
• The History of Popular Culture in Korea
• Traditional Korean History
• Gender and Sexuality in Korean Film and Literature
• Understanding Popular Music and Korean Society
• Korean Economy and Business
• Korean Politics and Democratization
• North Korean Politics and Society
• Economic Institution and Policy in Korea
• Political Economy of Korean Development

Key information

• 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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• Research proposal (3 pages minimum) 
• Writing Sample (40 pages minimum)
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WCC commission opens meeting at historic Yonsei University, with all eyes on education, formation

The WCC Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation opened its meeting at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, on 25 June. 

Rev. Prof. Dr. Meehyun Chung is the moderator of the WCC's Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation.

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The meeting, which will run through 28 June, is a time to plan and envision the commission ’ s work for the next eight years, while learning from the past. An opening service was held in the university ’ s historic Luce Chapel. 

The meeting ’ s setting of Yonsei University marks a meaningful ecumenical history and journey, as the university was created through a spirit of ecumenism during a period when higher education was almost impossible.

Over a century ago, Horace G. Underwood of the US North Presbyterian Church laid the groundwork for Yonsei University in cooperation with Methodist missionary Henry G. Appenzeller. 

Oliver Evison, a medical education missionary in Korea, also contributed significantly to the university's early history, emphasizing cooperation and unity. 

As Yonsei University leaders welcomed the commission, they underscored the university ’ s commitment to honoring the dedication of these visionaries.

The provost of Yonsei University, Prof. Dr Young-Jong Sohn.

Words of welcome, work ahead

Rev. Dr Meehyun Chung, from the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea, is the moderator of the WCC Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation—and also a faculty member of Yonsei University and the dean of the Chaplaincy.

“ I sincerely hope that the commissioners of the newly formed Education and Ecumenical Formation Commission will have time to try new approaches and resolve through this week's discussions for more constructive solutions, and to strengthen mutual ties,” said Chung. 

The provost of Yonsei University, Prof. Dr Young-Jong Sohn, expressed what an honor it is to host the commission.  “ The WCC played a pivotal role in establishing the united Graduate School of Theology at Yonsei university in 1964, educating numerous church and theological leaders who have made significant global contributions,” said Sohn.  “ I am also thankful for the WCC's facilitation of meetings between leaders from North and South Korea since the 1980s, fostering dialogue during times of tension.”

Rev. Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba, WCC programme director for Unity, Mission, and Ecumenical Formation, explored the question of how the commission will rediscover and build on its historical legacy and its grounding in church life.

“ The commission has the opportunity to animate all Christians through the ecumenical spirit for mission and tasks in the world and in society,” she said.  “ Commissioners gathered here will develop priorities and methodologies for formation, and foster networking, exchange, and collaboration among ecumenical institutions and experts in the area of ecumenical formation.”

Rev. Dr Benjamin Simon, director of the WCC Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation and dean of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, shared the pivotal role of the commissioners. 

“ It is through education that we equip individuals to critically engage with their faith, understand diverse perspectives, and build bridges across denominational and cultural divides,” he said.  “ Your work as commissioners is foundational in this endeavour, providing the resources, frameworks, and inspiration necessary for effective teaching and learning within our churches.”

The dean of the Graduate School of Yonsei University, Hyun-Cheol Kim, was among the university leaders to welcome the commissioners. 

“ A community must be built on a foundation of faith,” he said.

During the meeting, commissioners will establish and reflect on the vision of the commission; reflect on the commission ’ s name; and plan and implement two working groups.

The first day ended with a dinner reception offered by the National Council of Churches in Korea.

The commission will also be immersed in Korean spirituality, experiencing the life and witness of the churches in Republic of Korea; and explore the Yonsei University of Seoul.

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WCC's EEF Commission group photo after the opening prayer at Luce chapel, on 25 June, with the presence of the provost of Yonsei University Young-Jong Sohn, and the Dean of the Graduate School of Yonsei University Hyun-Cheol Kim.

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In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there has been an infinite competition in the medical industry, where we have to make income in a variety of fields, including research, IT, big data, and 3D imaging. The purpose of this center is to establish a cooperative system of research and industrialization at all times, to activate research and development, and to make it easier to use research radiology equipment.

The students also have training in epidemiologic methods, quantitative methods in health research, and biostatistical methods. Graduates will have a good opportunity of working as a health professional in evaluating the effectiveness of new preventive and therapeutic modalities and of new organizational patterns of health care delivery. Health promotion is another area the department on, techniques for health promotion planning, national and regional policy for health promotion, and detailed methods for effective health education will be introduced. The division also provide a detailed review of all the steps involved in planning a health promotion program.

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Epidemiology is the study of the patterns and determinants of disease in populations, and is a required course for M.P.H. degree and constitutes a basic science for public health. It covers such topics as evaluation of diagnosis methods, reliability of measurement, use of disease-mortality ratios, clinical trials, cohort study, infectious disease, biases in epidemiological studies, inferences, and controlling confounders.

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This is a course about understanding scientific research and learning the scientific method to prepare for master’s thesis. It covers a variety of topics such as literature search, research topic selection, literature and prior studies review, research design and planning, variables, measures, and scales, data collection and sampling, survey design, data management, analysis and interpretation, qualitative study, thesis writing, and examples of master’s thesis in public health. Students are required to develop a research proposal and present a detailed plan.

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BRIEF PROFILE Dr. Muhammad Mustafa is an Assistant Professor at Forman Christian College. (A Chartered University), Lahore with a doctoral degree in Medical Sciences. His expertise in regulation of genes involved in breast cancer metastasis contributed in p53 signaling pathway. His pioneer work discovered the relationship of emotional stress with metastasis unveiled psychobiological aspect of human diseases. Beyond breast cancer. he tackles societal issues, notably emotional stress, and stereotypes, particularly concerning transgender individuals. He is a notable educationist sharing his thoughts on print and electronic media and a famous science communicator in Pakistan. With over 12 years of teaching experience, Dr. Mustafa inspires critical thinking among students and foster knowledge in an environment which prepare students to love and serve one another.

EDUCATION • PhD Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea • MS Chemistry, Yonsei University College of Science. Seoul, South Korea • M.Sc Chemistry Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan • M.A History University of the Punjab, Pakistan

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS • Asif, , et al. (2022). “The comparison of mutational progression in SARS-CoV-2: A short updated overview.” Journal of Molecular Pathology 3(4): 201-218. • Asif, , et al. (2023). “Significance Of Dietary Factors In Occurrence, Prevention And Treatment Of Esophageal Carcinoma.” • Farooq, , et al. (2020). “CRISPR/Cas9: targeted genome editing for the treatment of hereditary hearing loss.” Journal of Applied Genetics 61: 51-65. • Fiaz, T., et al. (2022). “Peripheral mRNA Expression and Prognostic Significance of Emotional Stress Biomarkers in Metastatic Breast Cancer ” International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23(22): 14097. • Lee, -Y., et al. (2017). “Depletion of CTCF in breast cancer cells selectively induces cancer cell death via p53.” Journal of Cancer 8(11): 2124. • Mustafa, , et al. (2015). “CTCF negatively regulates HOXA10 expression in breast cancer cells.” • Biochemical and biophysical research communications 467(4): 828-834. • Mustafa, , et al. (2023). Epigenetics of Influenza: The Host-Virus Interaction. Targeting Epigenetics in Inflammatory Lung Diseases, Springer: 175-184.