Admits

10/year

spans 3 years

Tuition fees
Plan 1.1
24,000
THB/semester

Plan 1.2
25,000
THB/semester

This program is dedicated to producing doctoral graduates in pharmaceutical sciences capable of conducting high-level scientific research and innovation with integrity and ethical conduct. It focuses on developing scholars and researchers who can independently discover new knowledge, contributing to national and international recognition in various pharmaceutical fields. This includes social pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry, natural products, pharmaceutical technology, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance society’s and the country’s development.

The program’s importance lies in generating capable research personnel across multiple health science or medical disciplines. Research outcomes are intended to benefit the health system and public health development, emphasizing scientific, technological, and pharmaceutical innovations. This initiative supports the country’s competitive edge internationally, enriching the knowledge base for applicable and sustainable development, and fostering innovations in pharmaceutical sciences recognized both nationally and internationally.

Career prospects for graduates include university lecturers, scientists and researchers in educational and health science institutes, and specialists (consultants) in both public and private sectors, including the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries.

Expected learning outcomes (ELOs) are:

ELO1: Understand and articulate the core content and critical theories in pharmaceutical sciences.

ELO2: Engage in continuous learning and knowledge seeking.

ELO3: Creatively integrate and apply pharmaceutical knowledge and related disciplines.

ELO4: Design and conduct research to creatively address complex problems, advancing research concepts and methodologies.

ELO5: Plan and execute tasks responsibly and efficiently, adapting to collaborative work settings.

ELO6: Communicate effectively with both academic and broader communities.

ELO7: Present and publish research findings in English, both orally and in writing.

ELO8: Utilize information technology and statistical/mathematical knowledge for effective research inquiry, analysis, and interpretation.

ELO9: Conduct research and academic duties responsibly and ethically.

Admission involves a selection exam for bachelor’s or master’s degree holders across various disciplines, aiming for further studies at the doctoral level. The Graduate School and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences manage these exams throughout the academic year for enrollment in either the first or second semester. More information and applicant qualifications can be found at the Graduate School, Naresuan University.