Curriculum
Information on the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
1. Study Plan
Plan 2 - Coursework and Thesis
(1) Plan 2.1 (For Master's Degree Holders)
(2) Plan 2.2 (For Bachelor's Degree Holders)
2. Field of study
(1) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Technology
(2) Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Products
(3) Drug Utilization and Health Outcomes Research
(4) Management in Pharmacy and Health Service
3. Number of Acceptances: 5
4. Program Implementation
Course Schedule:
Official Days and Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM.
Outside of Official Days and Times
Monday to Friday from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
Saturday to Sunday from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
The program follows a bi-semester system and offers instruction in both Thai and English.
5. Expenses
For applicant who has received master’s degree
Thai student (whole program) 172,800 THB
- per semester 28,800 THB
Foreign students (whole program) 253,800 THB
- per semester 42,300 THB
For applicant who has received bachelor’s degree
Thai student (whole program) 276,000 THB
- per semester 27,600 THB
Foreign students (whole program) 411,000 THB
- per semester 41,100 THB
This fee does not include a delayed registration fees, student maintenance fees, English proficiency test, or university development fee for foreign students.
6.Applicant Qualifications
The qualifications of applicants must be in accordance with rules and regulations of Thammasat University for Graduate Studies, 2561 B.E. (Items 22-23) as follows:
Article 22 University students must possess general qualifications and must not possess the prohibited characteristics as follows:
(1) must complete minimum study requires in the Program Specification
(2) must not be diagnosed with serious illness or be in the condition that may pose serious obstacles to studying
(3) must not be those who acted against good morals or possess seriously inappropriate behaviors
(4) must not be terminated from the University or other higher institutions due to a disciplinary cause within 10 years prior to the application for admission
Other than the aforementioned qualifications and prohibited characteristics, applicants to an academic program shall possess specific qualifications stipulated in the Program Specification, and in accordance with the University admission announcement.
Article 23 Qualifications stipulated in the Program Specification according to Article 22 (1) shall be in accordance with Graduate Study Program standard criteria of Office of the Higher Education Commission as well as possess qualification as follows:
1. Completed a bachelor's degree program or equivalent, including: Bachelor of Science in all fields, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science, or other related fields from a University Council-accredited educational institution; or
Completed a master's degree program or equivalent, including: Master of Science in all fields, Masters of Pharmacy, Masters of Nursing Science or other related fields from a University Council-accredited educational institution.
2. have the GPA required for the course and have experience or achievement as required for the students in each study plan as follows:
Plan 2 - Coursework and Thesis This plan emphasizes research, aiming to produce a high-quality thesis that contributes to academic and professional advancement. It also includes additional coursework.
Plan 2.1 (For Master's Degree Holders): Applicants must complete 36 credits for the thesis and 12 credits for coursework, totaling 48 credits. They must have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.25, or if the GPA is below 3.25, they must have at least one research article published as the first author, corresponding author, or co-author in an internationally recognized database accepted by the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC).
Plan 2.2 (For Bachelor's Degree Holders): Applicants must complete 48 credits for the thesis and 24 credits for coursework, totaling 72 credits. They must have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.50.
For students currently enrolled in the Master of Science (Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences) program (Plan 1 - Academic Track) at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University, who wish to transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (Plan 2.2), the following qualifications are required:
1) Must have completed a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, such as a Bachelor of Science in any field, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing, or other related fields, from an institution accredited by the University Council, and have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.50 at the Bachelor's level.
2) Must be a student who has registered for a total of 12 credits as specified in the curriculum plan during the second semester of the first academic year, and have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.50.
3) Must submit a written request to transfer from the Master's program to the Doctoral program within the second semester of the first academic year. Additionally, approval from the curriculum management committee is required to authorize the transfer.
7. Admission process
7.1 Applicant must pass the paper and interview examinations
7.2 Applicant must submit English proficiency test score of TU-GET (How to apply for TU-GET), TOEFL or IELTS. The English proficiency test must not be longer than 2 years on the application date.
7.3 Applicant must follow the conditions in Thammasat University Notification on application for admission to study at Faculty of Pharmacy in Master of Science Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy.
8. Curriculum Structure, Courses, and Credits
8.1 Total Credits
Plan 2 is a research-focused program with a high-quality thesis that contributes to academic and professional advancement, as well as additional coursework. The total number of credits required for the entire program is as follows:
Plan 2.1 requires a total of 48 credits (for students who have completed a Master's degree).
Plan 2.2 requires a total of 72 credits (for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree).
8.2 Curriculum Structure
Plan 2 (Coursework and Thesis)
Plan 2.1 (For students who have completed a Master's degree) requires the completion of 36 credits for the thesis and 12 credits for coursework, totaling 48 credits.
(1) Joint compulsory courses 3 Credits
(2) Compulsory courses for each major 3 Credits
(3) Elective courses 6 Credits
(4) Thesis 36 Credits
Total 48 Credits
Plan 2.2 (For students who have completed a Bachelor's degree) requires the completion of 48 credits for the thesis and 24 credits for coursework, totaling 72 credits.
(1) Joint compulsory courses 6 Credits
(2) Compulsory courses for each major 6 Credits
(3) Elective courses 12 Credits
(4) Thesis 48 Credits
Total 72 Credits