Academic Institution: Mahidol University, Faculty of Pharmacy
Duration: Two (2) years (academic year 2014-2015). Pre-Requisite Course will start in April 2014.
Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Marshalls Islands, Micronesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Island, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda and Vanuatu.
Objectives:
This program is designed to educate and train students in the skill required for research or professional practice in a variety of areas requiring pharmaceutical expertise. It enables pharmacists to acquire and apply specialized knowledge in professional pharmaceutical sciences and practice for teaching and research.
Course Synopsis & Methodology:
The course consists of lectures, laboratory practice, field work and thesis research. All students have to study: core subjects 7 credits, required subjects 15 credits, elective subjects at least 6 credits and thesis 12 credits. However, the Master of Science in pharmacy program in Clinical Pharmacy required 19 credits for core courses; elective subjects at least 6 credits and thesis 12 credits.
Course Content/ Study Topic
Core Courses: 7 credits including Biostatistics, Research Methodology in Pharmacy, Seminar I & II, Required Courses: 15 credits for 7 majors including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Administration, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Elective course: at least 6 credits
Thesis: 12 credits
Qualifications:
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria
1. Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science, with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.50 or equivalent.
2. Pass the English Proficiency Examination offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, or other qualified institutions or have a TOEFL score of 500 or more, or an IELTS score of 5.5 or more.
3. Be in a good health
Documents Required:
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Three (3) copies of the TICA Application Form affixed with photographs.
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Two (2) references and two (2) copies of each
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Three (3) copies of transcripts of studies (Mark sheets) in English.
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English language certificate, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Institute of Foreign Affairs Test (INFA Test) and its two (2) copies.
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Health certificate
Closing Date For Nominations:
November 30, 2013
Late or incomplete applications/documents will not be considered.
Contact:
Mahidol University, Faculty of Pharmacy
Tel: (662) 6448677-91 Fax: (662) 3544326
Website: www.pharmacy.mahidol.ac.th