成立緣由

落實「安全高品質農業」的理念與推廣正確的栽培管理技術，需有專業之「植物醫生」協助農民解決作物栽培過程所遭遇之問題，教導農民合理施肥與安全用藥的原則，可有效降低農藥殘留危害人體健康與污染環境的機率，並進而降低生產成本減少資源浪費。

To implement the concept of "safe and high-quality agriculture" and promote correct cultivation management techniques, professional "plant doctors" are needed to assist farmers in solving problems encountered during crop cultivation. They will teach farmers the principles of reasonable fertilization and safe pesticide use, which can effectively reduce the risk of pesticide residues harming human health and polluting the environment, while also lowering production costs and minimizing resource waste.

面對無以數計之植物種類，及千變萬化之危害因子，此為植物醫生養成不易之處，極需要整合不同的知識領域，配合實務之經驗才能奏效。為了培養具解決農作問題之實務專才，美國已於2000年率先在佛羅里達大學成立全世界第一個植物醫學士學位學程，課程安排強調跨領域學習與田間經驗並重。承襲此精神，屏東科技大學於2008年將原有「植物保護學系」更名為「植物醫學系」，臺灣大學於2011年成立「植物醫學碩士學位學程」，嘉義大學於2012年成立植物醫學系。農委會已著手草擬「植物醫生認證辦法」，朝向植物醫生之認證制度目標邁進，此亦為現代農業發展之潮流。

Facing countless plant species and ever-changing harmful factors, the training of plant doctors is a challenging task. It requires the integration of different knowledge areas and practical experience to be effective. To cultivate professionals capable of solving agricultural problems, the United States pioneered the world’s first undergraduate degree program in plant medicine at the University of Florida in 2000. The curriculum emphasizes both interdisciplinary learning and field experience. Following this spirit, Pingtung University of Science and Technology renamed its "Department of Plant Protection" to "Department of Plant Medicine" in 2008. National Taiwan University established a "Master's Program in Plant Medicine" in 2011, and Chiayi University founded the Department of Plant Medicine in 2012. The Council of Agriculture has begun drafting the "Plant Doctor Certification Regulations," aiming for the establishment of a certification system for plant doctors. This is also in line with the modern trends in agricultural development.

本學程兼(具)備植物病理學系、昆蟲學系、農藝學系、園藝學系、土壤環境科學系及生物產業機電工程學系等系所之師資與課程之堅強後盾，可提供培育植物醫生所需之專業知識與實作技術，且輔以實際至相關改良場所、農藥試驗場所、種苗繁殖場或植物醫學中心等實習，使學生在理論與實際操作皆均衡發展。

This program is supported by strong faculty and courses from departments such as Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil and Environmental Sciences, and Biological Industry Mechatronics Engineering. It offers the professional knowledge and practical skills needed to train plant doctors. Additionally, students will participate in internships at relevant improvement sites, pesticide testing areas, seedling propagation farms, or plant medicine centers, ensuring a balanced development of both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.

本學程培育之植物醫生，必具備提供農民診斷鑑定、正確(合理)用藥、施肥諮詢與植物健康管理之能力，為各農業生產事業不可或缺之人才。未來配合植物醫師法之通過，在取得證照後即可擔任各地區之駐地植物醫師。面對全球化就業市場，亦足以與國際競爭。

The plant doctors trained by this program will possess the ability to provide farmers with diagnosis and identification, correct (reasonable) pesticide application, fertilization consultation, and plant health management. They will be indispensable talents for various agricultural production businesses. In the future, with the passage of the Plant Doctor Act, they will be able to serve as regional plant doctors upon obtaining certification. In the face of a globalized job market, they will also be competitive internationally.

(一)作物營養與健康管理。
1. Crop Nutrition and Health Management.

(二)作物病、蟲、草害及營養障礙診斷與健康管理。
2. Diagnosis and Health Management of Crop Diseases, Pests, Weeds, and Nutrient Disorders.

(三)防疫相關技術與實務應用。
3. Epidemic Prevention Techniques and Practical Applications.

(四)檢疫相關技術與實務開發。
4. Quarantine Techniques and Practical Development.

(五)農藥藥理與專業處方應用。
5. Pesticide Pharmacology and Professional Prescription Applications.

(六)安全農業與生態永續經營。
6. Safe Agriculture and Ecological Sustainable Management.

(七)植物醫師的養成與在職訓練。
7. Training and Continuing Education for Plant Doctors.

(八)植物醫學與安全農業之國際交流與合作。
8. International Exchange and Cooperation in Plant Medicine and Safe Agriculture.