Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences (International Program)

1. 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)
PHILOSOPHY
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences, Walailak University is an
interdisciplinary program that provides advanced study and research training
opportunities for a variety of areas 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
Our course focuses on research expertise based on dissertations in a wide range
of areas within health sciences under the supervision of professional staff in a variety
of health science fields, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, allied health sciences,
and public health. In addition, the Ph.D. course provides scientific training to support
students’ research dissertations through seminars and intensive workshops or courses,
including conceptual foundations of health sciences, research methodology, ethics of
scientific research, and scientific communication (including writing, speaking, and
visual presentation). Graduates in the Ph.D. in Health Sciences are required to have
two publications in international academic journals and deliver an oral presentation in
an international conference.

2. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
1. The course is taught in accordance with the United Kingdom Professional
Standards Framework (UKPSF). All lecturers in the course are certified for
teaching standards and learning support.
2. The curriculum has course lecturers who have expertise in various fields.
3. The curriculum has prepared study and research plans for individual students
and has a system and mechanism for supervising, following up, and helping
students to be able to graduate within 3 academic years for students in types 1.1
and 2.1 and 4 academic years for students in types 1.2 and 2.2.
CAREER PATH
1. Lecturers or academicians in educational institutions or government officials
and private organizations, both domestic and abroad
2. Researchers in health sciences in educational institutions or government
officials and private organizations, both domestic and abroad
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Total credits throughout the curriculum
Type 1.1 Not less than 48 credits
Type 1.2 Not less than 72 credits
Type 2.1 Not less than 48 credits
Type 2.2 Not less than 72 credits
FEE
• Tuition fee per year 300,000 Thai Baht for Thai student
• Tuition fee per year 375,000 Thai Baht for International student
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
1. All received applications will be assessed and ranked against the eligible criteria
for the available quota by the University committee.
2. The outcome will be circulated after the selection process is finalized.

3. GRADUATIONCRITERIA
1. Two published papers, or at least accepted for publication, in international
scientific journals.
2. 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.
1. Awarding body/Institution
Walailak University
2. Teaching institution
Walailak University
• The Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment Building
• Research Institute for Health Sciences Building
3. Details of the accreditation by a professional or statutory body
Office of the Higher Education Commission: OHEC
4. Name of the final award
Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) / Ph.D. (Health Sciences)
5. Program title
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Sciences (International Program)
6. Expected Learning Outcomes of the program
PLO1 (Generic) Comply with ethical principles and ethics in conducting research.
PLO2 (Specific) Design research processes to create new knowledge in health
sciences.
PLO3 (Specific) Create new knowledge by analyzing and synthesizing health
science research results.
PLO4 (Generic) Possess good time management in conducting research.
PLO5 (Specific) Provide knowledge from health science research by writing and
presenting academic articles.
PLO6 (Generic) Integrate information technology in data collection for research.

4. 7
. Admission criteria and requirements for the program
1) For those enrolled in types 1.1 and 2.1, you must have completed a master’s degree
or the equivalent in science or another related field. You could also be studying in
your last semester of a master’s degree program or the equivalent in science or
another related field.
2) For those enrolled in types 1.1 and 2.1, you must have a cumulative grade point
average throughout their master’s degree studies of at least 3.50 or equivalent or have
at least one research paper published in a journal accredited by the Office of the
Higher Education Commission, or have other qualifications as approved by the
committee of the College of Graduate Studies.
3) For those enrolled in types 1.2 and 2.2, you must have a bachelor’s degree or the
equivalent in science or another related field. You could also be studying in your last
semester of a bachelor’s degree program or the equivalent in science or another
related field.
4) For those enrolled in types 1.2 and 2.2, you must have a cumulative grade point
average throughout their bachelor’s degree studies of at least 3.00 or equivalent or
have at least one research paper published in a journal accredited by the Office of the
Higher Education Commission (OHEC), or have other qualifications as approved by
the committee of Graduate Studies.
5) Applicants must meet the English proficiency test score requirements set by the
committee of the College of Graduate Studies.
6) Applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Walailak University
regulations for graduate education in the semester system for the year 2022.
8. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal
• Following the announcement of the Ministry of Education and regulation of
Walailak University.
9. Reference points used to provide information on program outcomes
• 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

5. Total credits throughout the curriculum 48 credits
1) Required subject category
- Core subject
- Seminar
0 credit
0 credit
4* credits
2) Elective subject category 0 credit
3) Thesis subject category 48 credit
Total credits throughout the curriculum 48 credits
1) Required subject category
- Core subject
- Seminar
9 credits
9 credits
4* credits
2) Elective subject category 3 credits
3) Thesis subject category 36 credits
Type 1.1
Type 1.2
10. Program structure and requirements including levels, courses, credits, etc.
Total credits throughout the curriculum
Type 1.1 Not less than 48 credits
Type 1.2 Not less than 72 credits
Type 2.1 Not less than 48 credits
Type 2.2 Not less than 72 credits

6. Type 2.2
Total credits throughout the curriculum 72 credits
1) Required subject category
- Core subject
- Seminar
9 credits
9 credits
8* credit
2) Elective subject category 15 credits
3) Thesis subject category 48 credits
Note: * means credits are not counted but must have an S grade.
Students can enroll subjects corresponding to the thesis topic by choosing from
the subjects that be opened in the university or other universities. Furthermore,
this has to do follow the advisor’s suggestions and the approval of the Faculty of
Graduate Studies Commission.
11. Date on which the program specification was written or revised
The Program was approved by the Council of Walailak University on November
12, 2022.
Total credits throughout the curriculum 48 credits
1) Required subject category
- Core subject
- Seminar
9 credits
9 credits
4* credits
2) Elective subject category 3 credits
3) Thesis subject category 36 credits
Type 2.1