Significance of program

The Master of Science in Tropical Medicine, M.Sc. (Trop. Med.), is one of our leading international programs offered to Bachelor of Science graduates, whose first degree was in a related subject. Master of Science in Tropical Medicine students are given opportunities to develop skills and knowledge across the broad areas of Tropical Medicine. Specialized training for specific skills and knowledge are also provided to individuals in their chosen area of expertise. The program focuses on the development of good attitude towards the profession and society and the development of commitment to future productive careers as lecturers, employees in government or private sectors or as researchers. The program graduates are expected to be an important human resource of an international standard. They will be a key strength in improving public health at national and regional levels.

Objectives of Program

At the end of the course, M.Sc. (Tropical Medicine) graduates should have -

1. A high moral standard and ethics: Graduates will possess academic and professional ethics and be able to diagnose problems with moral and ethical principles and reasoning as well as be able to guide the others ethically.
2. Knowledge and intellectual skills: Graduates will be knowledgeable of tropical diseases both theoretically and practically and be able to apply research techniques in exploring and presenting the knowledge related to tropical diseases. They will use existing information in effectively solving problems related to tropical diseases and be able to synthesize research results as well as plan and conduct their own research.
3. Interpersonal relationship skills and responsibility: Graduates will understand the importance of being responsible for assigned tasks and be able to work with others well, both as the leader and as a member of the group.
4. Analytical, communication and Information Technology skills: Graduates will be able to choose appropriate technology to clearly communicate information and present situations, problems or research results to the others in an informed and appropriate way.

Table Characteristics mapping of the ELOs and the Thai Qualification Framework for Higher Education (TQF)

M/E = Moral/ethics
K/I = Knowledge I/intellectual skills
R/R = Interpersonal relationship/responsibility skills
A/T = Analytical skills / communication and information technology

PEOs formulated based on the missions and visions of FTM and MU. PEOs are as follows:

PEO1: Professional ethics and integrity with responsibility in their profession and community (ELO 1, 2, 3)
PEO2: An incorporate of knowledge and skill in their professional practices and research for new knowledge (ELO 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
PEO3: Application of relevant knowledge in the planning, design, analysis of Tropical Medicine research (ELO 9, 13, 15)
PEO4: An advance leadership and team working skill (ELO 10, 11, 12)
PEO5: Development of oral and written communication skills as appropriate (ELO 14, 15)

Program Specification

At the end, the course provides the information in the program specification is comprehensive and up-todate

Name of program: Master of Science in Tropical Medicine Program. The program has been offered since 1968. The courses are offered in English. The Program is taught fully in English by the lecturers of FTM. This program is also taught by visiting professors and visiting lecturers from world famous institutes/ universities such as Oxford University, Cambridge University.