Doctor of Philosophy Program in Veterinary Science

Thai Course Name : หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฏีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิทยาศาสตร์ทางการสัตวแพทย์ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)

English Course Name : Doctor of Philosophy Program in Veterinary Science (International Program)

Thai Degree Name : ปรัชญาดุษฏีบัณฑิต (วิทยาศาสตร์ทางการสัตวแพทย์) ชื่อย่อ : ปร.ด. (Ph.D.)

Majors (four are offered)

1. เวชศาสตร์สัตว์เลี้ยงเป็นเพื่อน (Companion Animal Medicine)
2. เวชศาสตร์การผลิต (Production Medicine)
3. พยาธิวิทยา (Pathology)
4. วิทยาการระบาด (Epidemiology)

Number of credits taken throughout the course

• Plan 2: lecture and thesis
• Plan 2.2: for those who already hold a bachelor's degree could pursue the study for not less than 74 credits

Program specification

1. Program: Doctor of Philosophy Program
2. Language : English
3. Admission: both Thai and international students could apply to the program.
4. Cooperation with other institutions: none
5. Granting degrees to graduates: granting only one degree in one major of study.

Post-Graduation Career Opportunities

1. Veterinarian at Professional Level
2. Expert or researcher in veterinary science
3. Consultant to organizations related to veterinary science

Philosophy of the Program

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Veterinary Science aims to produce PhD graduates who are experts in the veterinary field and research, possessing both broad and in-depth knowledge. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in analytical and creative thinking, serve as exemplary role models with a strong sense of responsibility towards themselves and society, and adhere to professional ethics and standards. They will be adept at integrating and synthesizing new knowledge by coordinating and applying veterinary science alongside other disciplines to address complex problems, benefiting humans, animals, and the environment through a One Health approach.

The program's highlighs!

The program accepts only applicants who hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree for admission into the PhD program. This prerequisite ensures that graduates will possess specialized expertise in veterinary medicine, equipping them to advance into professional veterinary careers upon completion of their studies.

Objective

Upon graduation, our PhD graduates will possess the knowledge and abilities as follows:

1. Morality, ethics, and leadership in conduct comply with the standards of academic ethics and veterinary profession ethics.
2. Knowledge and ability to integrate academic and professional knowledge to create new knowledge and develop research to become a specialist in veterinary science.
3. Analyze, critique, and write research proposals by selecting appropriate research methods and designing experiments to test hypotheses in accordance with ethical principles for the use of animals.This approach aims to yield accurate and beneficial conclusions for the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
4. Exhibit responsibility and interpersonal skills to appropriately express and interact with others to be a leader and follower of the team to work effectively.
5. Possess communication skills to effectively disseminate and present knowledge, utilizing current and appropriate information technology.
6. Specializing in advanced veterinary procedures.

Education Management System

1. -
2. Summer Semester : None
3. Comparison of credits in the semester system: none

The duration of the study, according to the study plan, is 5 years.

Program implementation

1. Learning and teaching schedule Learning and teaching schedule on official days and hours
2. Qualification of the applicants

   2.1 Graduated from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, majoring in veterinary medicine, from a local or foreign university certified by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.

   2.2 Have a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.50.

   2.3 Have at least 2 years of veterinary professional experience or have received systematic clinical skills enhancement (internship).

   2.4 Obtained a first-class veterinary professional license from the professional council.

   2.5 Applicants with qualifications that do not meet the above criteria may be considered for admission at the discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Number of credits taken throughout the course : Not less than 74 credits

Program specification

Organize education according to the announcement of the Ministry of Education on Graduate level curriculum standards 2005, graduate level curriculum 2005, doctoral program type 2 as follows:

Research projects of the program

The program's research guidelines are as follows:

1. Epidemiology and various factors affecting the occurrence of diseases in animals
2. Pathogenesis of the diseases.
3. Development of the techniques and the diagnosis methods for animal diseases and abnormalities.
4. Dairy production efficiency in the tropical areas
5. Laboratory diagnosis of pathology
6. Medicine in sports horses
7. One Health

Application information