Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science (International Program)

     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	Program Learning Outcomes of Plan 2 : Coursework & Research
1) K1 Create new knowledge in palliative care, gerontological nursing, or family health nursing by using advanced research methodology or innovation development. (Specific)	1) K1 Create new knowledge in palliative care, gerontological nursing, or family health nursing by using advanced research methodology or innovation development. (Specific)
2) S1 Perform skills in using digital technology and information to search, learn, and present correctly, up to date and based on technology ethic principles. (Generic)	2) S1 Perform skills in using digital technology and information to search, learn, and present correctly, up to date and based on technology ethic principles. (Generic)
3) S2 Synthesize and utilize new knowledge to respond to the needs of health and well-being of society. (Specific)	3) S2 Utilize new knowledge to respond to the needs of health and well-being of society. (Specific)
4) S3 Disseminate academic work internationally. (Generic)	4) S2 Disseminate academic work internationally. (Generic)
5) E1 Perform ethical behavior in academic and professional honesty, responsibility for oneself and others, consideration for the benefits of society and ethical actions. (Generic)	5) E1 Perform ethical behavior in academic and professional honesty, responsibility for oneself and others, consideration for the benefits of society and ethical actions. (Generic)
6) C1 Demonstrate analytical, critical, creative, and systematical thinking in analyzing and synthesizing body of knowledge. (Generic)	6) C1 Demonstrate analytical, critical, creative, and systematical thinking in analyzing and synthesizing body of knowledge. (Generic)
7) C2 Demonstrate transformational leadership in nursing aligned with health situations. (Specific)	7) C2 Demonstrate transformational leadership in nursing aligned with health situations. (Specific)

Degree Title

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 or 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:

Tuesday-Saturday (online 90%)

Duration of Admission

1^st  round : October – December 2026

2^nd  round : February – March 2027

(Classes begin in August 2027)       

Time Frame

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

Plan 1: Dissertation only	53 credits (5 students)
Dissertation	50 credits
Seminar in Doctoral Thesis	3 credits
Plan 2: Coursework and dissertation	53 credits (10 students)
The required courses	13 credits
The elective courses	4 credits
The dissertation	36 credits