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Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences (International Program)
SCHOOL/COLLEGE
THAI: บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย
ENGLISH: College of Graduate Studies
PROGRAM
THAI: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)
ENGLISH: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences (International Program)
DEGREE
THAI: ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ)
ENGLISH: Doctor of Philosophy Program (Health Sciences)
PILOSOPHY
PILOSOPHY
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences, Walailak University is an interdisciplinary program that provide advanced study and research training opportunities for a variety area of Health Sciences. This Program is a research-based degree leading to dissertations and publications. The Ph.D. program is constructed to provide students with an understanding of research principles and practices and skills to conduct independent basic and applied research. The students have the potential to collaborate with international research networks in the area of interest
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE
Our course focuses on the research expertise based on dissertations in a wide range areas of health sciences under supervision of professional staffs in variety of health science fields, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, allied health sciences and public health. In addition, The PhD Couse provides the scientific training to support students’ research dissertations through the seminars and intensive workshops or courses, including conceptual foundations of health sciences, research methodology, ethics of scientific research and scientific communication (in writing, speaking and visual presentation). The graduate in PhD in Health Sciences requires two publications in international academic journals and an oral presentation in an international conference.
CAREER PATH
CAREER PATH
Researchers and academic staffs in government and non-government institutes
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Type 1.1 – Ph.D. Program (for Master Degree Holder) | |
Required courses: Seminar I – III | 6 (non-credit) |
Thesis | 60 credits |
Duration | 3 years |
Type 1.2 – Ph.D. Program (for Bachelor Degree Holder) | |
Required courses: Seminar I – IV | 12 (non-credit) |
Thesis | 90 credits |
Duration | 4 years |
FEE
FEE
Tuition fee per trimester 100,000 Thai Baht for Thai student
Tuition fee per trimester 125,000 Thai Baht for International student
REQUIREMENT TO APPLICATION
REQUIREMENT TO APPLICATION
Study Plan. Type 1.1 (For Master’s degree holders)
- Applicants must have a master’s degree in sciences or other related fields.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPAX) is not less than 3.50.
- Required English score of 500 points of TOEFL ITP or be equivalent (see English comparison table)
- At least one research work was published in the journal that is certified by OHEC.
- Other qualifications as approved by the Commission of Graduate Studies of Program.
Study Plan. Type 1.2 (For Bachelor’s degree holders)
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in sciences or other related fields.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPAX) is not less than 3.50.
- Required English score of 500 points of TOEFL ITP or be equivalent (see English comparison table)
- At least one research work was published in the journal that is certified by OHEC.
- Other qualifications as approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Commission of Program.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
- Fully Funded Scholarships
- Ph.D. Excellence Scholarships – Tuition Fee Waiver *Successful candidates are responsible for accommodation, transportation and living expenses.*
- Partial Tuition Fee Scholarships
SELECTION PROCESS
- All received applications will be assessed and ranked against the eligible criteria for the available quota by the University committee.
- Outcome will be circulated after the selection process is finalized.
GRADUATION CRITERIA
- Two published papers, or at least accepted for publishing, in international scientific journals.
- The thesis work or its part must be presented at a national or international academic conference (or symposium).
The information to be included in the program specification is listed below.
Walailak University
Walailak University
- The Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment Building
- Research Institute for Health Sciences Building
Office of the Higher Education Commission: OHEC
Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
/ Ph.D. (Health Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences (International Program)
- PLO1 To be able to create new knowledge in health sciences by researching and scientific research.
- PLO2 To be able to analyze and synthesize research data in health sciences.
- PLO3 To have health science problem solving skills according to scientific research methodology and the ethical standard framework for research.
- PLO4 To be able to use information technology to manage and present academic information.
- PLO5 To have the skills to present academic productivity at international academic conferences.
Following regulation of Walailak University on graduate studies, 2017
- Study Plan. Type 1.1 (For Master’s degree holders)
Applicants must have a master’s degree in sciences or other related fields.
Cumulative grade point average (GPAX) is not less than 3.50.
At least one research work was published in the journal that is certified by OHEC.
Other qualifications as approved by the Commission of Graduate Studies of Program.
- Study Plan. Type 1.2 (For Bachelor’s degree holders)
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in sciences or other related fields.
Cumulative grade point average (GPAX) is not less than 3.50.
At least one research work was published in the journal that is certified by OHEC.
Other qualifications as approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Commission of Program.
- Applicants must have the English exam results in accordance with the criteria of the University Graduate Studies Commission.
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
Total credits throughout the curriculum
Type 1.1 Not less than 60 credits
Type 1.2 Not less than 90 credits
Curriculum structure
Type 1.1 Total credits throughout the curriculum 60 credits
- Required subject category
– Seminar 6* credits
(*Credits are not counted, but grades at an S level are required.)
- General subject category 0 credits
- Thesis subject category 60 credits
Type 1.2 Total credits throughout the curriculum 90 credits
- Required subject category
– Seminar 12* credits
(*Credits are not counted, but grades at an S level are required.)
- General subject category 0 credits
- Thesis subject category 90 credits
Students can enroll subjects corresponding to thesis topic by choosing from the subjects that be opened in the university or other universities. Furthermore, this has to do follow advisor’s suggestions and the approval of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Commission.
The Programme was approved by the Council of Walailak University on 20th October 2018.