Walailak University

Walailak University was arranged to cooperatively study with School of Science and School of Engineering and Technology.

Office of the Higher Education Commission: OHEC

Master of Science (Materials Science and Innovation)/

M.Sc. (Materials Science and Innovation)

Master of Science Program in Materials Science and Innovation (International Program)

PLO1 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of pertinent areas of materials science and innovation related to their field of interest.

PLO2 Exhibit an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles and applications of the various instrumentation, techniques and/or software critical to their research projects.

PLO3 Properly collect, analyse, assess, and evaluate the data gathered in their experiments to make logical, reasonable, and valid scientific arguments.

PLO4 Effectively communicate the fundamental aspects of their field of interest as well as their research ideas and experimental results, both in oral and written form.

PLO5 Work efficiently in a highly dynamic, multi-cultural and interdisciplinary environment.

PLO6 Acquire sufficient skills and competencies needed to embark on a professional career.

PLO7 Always conduct themselves ethically and responsibly in the pursuit of their scientific and professional objective.

Be a Thai national or a foreigner with a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or other related fields in accordance with the rules of Walailak University regulation on Graduate Studies, B.E. 2563 (2020) for international programs in the bi-semester system.

1. Type A1 (Thesis only)

• A cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.25 or its equivalent, or 
• A cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.00 and having at least one related research paper published in an academic journal.

2. Type A2 (Coursework and Thesis)

• A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.50 or its equivalent, or
• A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.00 or equivalent and a cumulative grade point average in the major related to the course of not less than 2.75 or its equivalent; or
• A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.00 or equivalent. and having work experience related to the course for not less than 1 year with a certificate from an agency or supervisor; or
• Approved by the Graduate Program Committee 

3. Applicants for postgraduate studies must pass the English language proficiency requirements as announced by the Walailak university regulation.

• Applicants for postgraduate studies who are domiciled primarily in English or come from a country where English is the official language or Thai students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an English-speaking country are exempt from taking foreign language examinations deemed to have met the condition of English as a foreign language; or
• Applicants for postgraduate studies must have an English language test score that is not less than 2 years old on the test date, i.e., TOEFL (Paper Based) is not lower than 450 or its equivalent will be accepted as an ordinary student.
• Applicants for postgraduate studies must have an English language test score that is not less than 2 years old on the test date, i.e. TOEFL (Paper Based) not lower than 400-449 or its equivalent will be accepted as an ordinary student with the condition. They must participate in the English Language Proficiency Development Program that organized by the Graduate School. And must take the test until a TOEFL (Paper Based) English language score is not lower than 450 or its equivalent before graduation. The student is responsible for the cost of participating in the project.

Following announcement of the Ministry of Education and regulation of Walailak University.

• Website: https://grad.wu.ac.th/

• Curriculum Book of the Program (มคอ.2) 

• Announcement of the Ministry of Education​

• Announcement of Higher Education

• Regulation of Walailak University

10.1 Total credits throughout the curriculum

Type A1 Not less than 36 credits

Type A2 Not less than 36 credits

10.2 Curriculum structure

Type A1 Total credits throughout the curriculum 36 credits

• Compulsory courses:

Fundamental research skills 6* credits

Seminar                            2* credits

• Thesis 36 credits

* Credits are not counted, but grades at an S level are required.

Type A2 Total credits throughout the curriculum 36 credits

• Compulsory courses:

Fundamental research skills 6** credits

Seminar                            2* credits

• Thesis           36 credits

* Credits are not counted, but grades at an S level are required.

• Compulsory courses:

Fundamental research skills 6** credits

Seminar                            2 credits

Advanced research skills          4 credits

• Elective courses: 6 credits
• Thesis 18 credits

** Credits are counted and the grade is required as an S level.

The Programme was approved by the Council of Walailak University on 12^th September 2020.