— Mission & Vision
About Us
The Department of Tropical Hygiene, established in 1960 under the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, offers graduate programs and short courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, and skin disease control. Home to Southeast Asia’s first postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Infectious Diseases (DTID), we prepare leaders to tackle global health and pandemic threats.
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Publication per year
85
Students currently enrolled
25
Training courses
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— What We Offer —
Our Services
Consultation
Expert advice on epidemiology, biostatistics, GIS and study design for researchers and health professionals.
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Short Course & Training
Intensive short courses and professional training programs designed for real-world impact.
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Teaching
Graduate programs (MSc & PhD) and academic instruction in tropical hygiene and health informatics.
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— News & Updates
Latest News
News
September 24, 2026
Tropical Medicine Students Visit the Department of Tropical Hygiene
The Department of Tropical Hygiene welcomed students from the Tropical Medicine (TM) Program for a visit to learn more about the department, its faculty members, research, and various projects. During
— Upcoming Events
— BHI Orientation
BHI Orientation Day 2026
BHI students gathered at JK Commons on 15 August 2026 for Pro-Tips, a lunchtime meet-up, and a VR & Avatar Station.
Recommended Programs
Explore our flagship graduate programs — BHI and BSTM — and start your journey in tropical health.
— Our Global Community —
Students by Nationality
235 students from 19 nationalities across Asia and beyond
— Latest Publications
Research Impact
Peer-reviewed research from our faculty that shapes policy and practice across the region.
— Facilities & Services —
Use Our Research Facilities
State-of-the-art laboratories and shared facilities — open to students, researchers, and external collaborators.
Studio Room
Fully-equipped wet lab for molecular and field-based tropical disease research.
— CONNECT WORLD —
Collaboration & Linkage
— Student Voices
What Our Students Gained
The biostatistics training completely changed how I analyze field data. I now lead my own research projects with confidence.
Nattaya P.
MSc, Tropical Hygiene
The BHI program gave me real-world informatics skills. Within months I was building health data dashboards for my hospital.
Areeya S.
PhD, Health Informatics
Mentorship here is exceptional. The faculty pushed me to present at an international conference in my first year.
