Program Title

Master of Science in School health (International Program)

Name of Degree

Full name Master of Science (School Health)

Abbreviation M.Sc. (School Health)

Responsible Unit

Faculty of Tropical Medicine

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Philosophy and objective

Philosophy of the Program

The course emphasized on providing graduate students with a good level of knowledge in important diseases of school children, promotion of health care and school health, school environmental management ; school health management including knowledge in school health research to fortify children and youth in physical, mental, spiritual developments which are essential factors for Thai society and mankind.

Objectives of the Program

1. To learn about current challenges affecting school health, including but not limited to: general health, nutrition, epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental impact, and to plan and conduct further research in these areas.

2. To be able to recognize problems and plan, implement manage, and evaluate the impact of school health development projects.

3. To engage I collaborative and participative projects with various stakeholders, and effectively share school health knowledge with the wider public.

4. To apply statistical tools and information systems to analyze and assess health data, and to efficiently present data and results of ongoing research to stakeholders.

5. To understand the unique ethical challenges and demands facing school health professionals, and act according to the highest academic and professional ethical standard.