The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing Science (International Program) engages the Faculty of Nursing at Thammasat University in an interactive relationship with leading nursing institutes, including Case Western Reserve University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Florida Atlantic University, University of Missouri, University of Alabama at Birmingham in the U.S. and National Defense Medical Center, and National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. These institutions confer and participate with one another in formulating a framework within which to execute the program of study and to arrange for the exchange of instructors and students by specifying the various conditions for the initial phase of the program.

     It is the conviction of the Faculty of Nursing at Thammasat University that, in providing a continuing education that incorporates a body of learning at the doctoral level, emphasis should be directed toward the output of high-level graduate researchers whose work centers on palliative care, geriatric care, family health, and health promotion and disease prevention. Further, graduates achieve potential in the area of health management and administration at an international level. Graduates must be knowledgeable of the health system, health policy, and continuing quality improvements. Graduates must have a world view and perspective within a global context in this era of global capitalism, functioning both economically, socially, culturally, and politically, with ethics and within international law. Graduates must maintain awareness of advances in the technology in the modern world, which extend to shifting populations and the rapid transmission of data and information. Our program prepares nursing graduates for capability of performing as leaders in effecting healthcare change, which means the improved quality of life of the people living in their own localities, with a subsequent positive impact on the quality of life of people in the world.

 Program Learning Objectives: PLOs                                                                                                                          

   Program Learning Outcomes of Plan 1: Research only

1) Create new knowledge in nursing by using advanced research methodology or innovation development in palliative care, gerontological nursing, and family health nursing.

2) Perform analytical, critical, creative, and systematical thinking.

3) Perform skills in using digital technology and information to search, learn, and present appropriately.

4) Generate new knowledge and provide recommendations to improve health and well-being of society.

5) Perform leadership skills by giving recommendations to improve health policy through networks and related healthcare sectors.

6) Perform ethical behavior in academic and professional honesty, responsibility for oneself and others, consideration for the benefits of society and ethical actions.

7) Demonstrate skills in publishing academic work internationally.

   Program Learning Outcomes of Plan 2: Coursework & Research

1) Create new knowledge in nursing by using advanced research methodology or innovation development in palliative care, gerontological nursing, and family health nursing.

2) Perform analytical, critical, creative, and systematical thinking.

3) Perform skills in using digital technology and information to search, learn, and present appropriately.

4) Perform skills with new knowledge to respond to the needs of health and well-being of society.

5) Perform leadership skills by giving recommendations to improve health policy through networks and related healthcare sectors.

6) Perform ethical behavior in academic and professional honesty, responsibility for oneself and others, consideration for the benefits of society and ethical actions.

7) Demonstrate skills in publishing academic work internationally.

Full Degree Title:  Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing Science)

Degree Initial:  Ph.D. (Nursing Science)

Strength of the Program                                                                                                                                                          

1) This is the first Ph.D. program in Nursing in Thailand that focuses on palliative care and family health.

2) Doctoral students will have a chance to learn from various experienced professors from Thammasat University, and collaborative institutes.

3) Doctoral students will have the opportunity to conduct their dissertations with international academics related to area of interest.

Academic System                                                                                                                                                                   

The duration of each semester is described as follows:

Semester 1:  August-December

Semester 2:  January-May

Study period:                                                                                                                                                                               

Friday-Saturday (online 90%)

Duration of Admission                                                                                                                                                               

1^st  round (From now – December 30th, 2024)

2^nd  round (February-March)

(Classes begin in August 2025)       

Time Frame                                                                                                                                                                        

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing Science is an approximately 3 - year program.

Plan 1: Dissertation only and Plan 2: Coursework and dissertation

Requirements for Undertaking the Program of Study

            The requirements for those entering the program of study are based on Thammasat University Regulations on Graduate Studies A.D. 2010/ B.E. 2553, Article 7. They are also based on the Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Nursing Sciences (TQF. 1) and the following requirements:

1) The applicant must have competed study toward a master’s degree in nursing science or equivalent in a related field, either within Thailand or abroad, from an accredited educational institution with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 3.00 (out of 4.00).

2) If the applicant has completed a master’s degree in another health science, the student must take nursing theory courses and nursing practical courses. If the student has experience in either teaching or clinical work, the student needs to take only the theory courses.

3) The applicant must have conducted research and have had her/his research published in academic journals of international or, at a minimum, national standing.

Selection of Candidates for the Program of Study

1) Those entering the Program must pass an interview examination.

2) The applicant must have taken one of the following exams: TU-GET, TOEFL or IELTS. No more than two years shall have lapsed between the time of the test results and the time of the application to the Program.

     2.1 Applicants must have a TU-GET Paper-based score no lower than 550 or TU-GET Computer-based score no lower than 79 or a TOEFL Paper-based score no lower than 550, or a TOEFL Internet-based score no lower than 79, or an IELTS score no lower than 6.5.

     2.2 If the applicant has an English language test score lower than those stated in article 2.1, he or she may be accepted conditionally to the program. These applicants must have a TU-GET Paper-based score no lower than 400 or TU-GET Computer-based score no lower than 32 or a TOEFL Paper-based score no lower than 400, or a TOEFL Internet-based score no lower than 32, or an IELTS score no lower than 4.5. These students that are conditionally admitted then must pass the requirements of article 2.1 before graduating from the program.

3) An applicant whose origin is a foreign country where the official language is English shall be exempt from the required submission of English-language test results.

4) An applicant that graduates from an English program less than two years from the time of his/her application to the Program shall be exempt from the required submission of English-language test results.

5) Other conditions will be set in accordance with the acceptance announcement for applicants for graduate study at Thammasat University and for the Faculty of Nursing.

Application Documents                                                                                                                                                        

1) A completed application form for the Faculty of Nursing. The blank form can be downloaded at Application form

2) A grade transcripts of your Master’s degree

3) A certified copy of your Registered Nurse license

4) A certified copy of your Nursing and Midwifery Council member card

5) A certified copy of your Citizen ID card (or a passport for foreign nationals)

6) TU-GET, TOEFL or IELTS test score (no more than two years shall have lapsed between the time of the test results and the time of the application to the Program)

7) Research papers and a copy of your master’s thesis published in academic journals of international or, at a minimum, national standing

8) Two recent 1.5 inch photographs (color)

9) The three original recommendation letters. The blank form can be downloaded at Recommendation letters (Close up tightly)

• The D. students are eligible to apply for the doctoral scholarship for research. This fund is for the monthly expense and travel expense for one trip of academic paper presentation in a foreign country. (https://research.tu.ac.th/uploads/research_admin/pdf/tu_research_fund/tu_PhD_fund/TU_PhD_Fund_ENG-66.pdf)

https://research.tu.ac.th/tu-research-funds#content-11

• Publication awards https://research.tu.ac.th/award