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Doctor of Philosophy Program is run on Semester System. |
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Computation of credits |
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The lecture or discussion consuming 15 hours per semester is equal to 1 credit hour. |
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The laboratory or practice consuming 30 hours per semester is equal to 1 credit hour. |
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The dissertation consuming 45 hours per semester is equal to 1 credit hour. |
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| Program Start |
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The first Monday of June each year. |
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| Language |
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English is used in the instruction and dissertation writing. |
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| Duration of Study |
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A candidate holding a Bachelor’s degree must take no longer than 8 academic years to pursue a Doctoral degree. |
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A candidate holding a Master’s degree must take no longer than 6 academic years to pursue a Doctoral degree. |
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| Registration |
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Students must register as a full time students. |
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Students must register no less than 9 credits but no more than 15 credits per regular semester, or up to the recommendation of the advisors. |
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| Number of Students Enrolled |
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The Faculty of Tropical Medicine accepts 20-30 students each year. |
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| Educational Fee |
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Tuition Fee: 7,000 US$ |
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Research supplies fee: 120,000 Baht per year payable upon thesis registration
Thai candidates should request further information from the Bangkok School of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine. |
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Cost of Living: The estimated cost of living in Bangkok, including food and accommodation is approximately US$ 350-550 per month. |
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| Evaluation and Graduation Requirements |
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Evaluation |
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Student’s evaluation is in accordance with the rules and regulations of Mahidol University.
(See details : www.grad.mahidol.ac.th) |
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Graduation Requirements |
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Plan 1 |
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Pass English Proficiency Examination with a TOEFL score not less than 500 (paper-based) or 173 computer-based or IELTS score not less than 5.5 before qualifying examination. |
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Pass the qualifying examination. |
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Complete the dissertation and pass dissertation defense required for graduation according to regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University 2006. |
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At least one publication or the manuscript has been accepted for publication in international peer-reviewed journal according to the regulation of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University |
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Plan 2 |
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A student holding a Bachelor’s degree must take no less than 30 credits of course work and 48 credits of dissertation; total credit for the program not less than 78 credits, with GPA not less than 3.00 |
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A student holding a Master’s degree (plan II) must take no less than 12 credits of course work and 36 credits of dissertation; total credit for the program not less than 48 credits |
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Total GPA for the program not less than 3.00 |
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Pass English Proficiency Examination with a TOEFL score not less than 500 (paper-based) or 173 computer-based or IELTS score not less than 5.5 |
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Pass the qualifying examination. |
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Complete the dissertation and pass dissertation defense required for graduation according to regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University 2006. |
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At least one publication or the manuscript has been accepted for publication in international peer-reviewed journal according to the regulation of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University |
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| Last updated: April 1, 2009 |
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