Master of Science Program in Pharmacy and Health Innovation (International Program)
Name of University Walailak University
Responsible Agency School of Pharmacy
Program Approval Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science,
Degree Title Full Name Master of Science (Pharmacy and Health Innovation) (International Program)
Abbreviated Name M.Sc. (Pharmacy and Health Innovation) (International Program)
Program Title Master of Science Program in Pharmacy and Health Innovation (International Program)
Program Learning Outcomes, PLOs
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Domains | Levels (Bloom’s Taxonomy) |
1. Apply theories and knowledge in pharmacy and health sciences to solve health science problems and develop health science innovations. | Cognitive | Applying |
2. Apply research methodologies and statistical principles to solve problems and develop health science innovations. | Cognitive | Applying |
3. Analyze data and empirical evidence to solve problems and develop health science innovations. | Cognitive | Analyzing |
Psychomotor | Articulation | |
Affective | Valuing | |
4. Create and communicate scholarly outputs from academic and research studies at an international academic level. | Cognitive | Creating |
Psychomotor | Naturalization | |
Affective | Organization | |
5. Apply information technology tools in research to solve problems and develop health science innovations. | Cognitive | Applying |
Psychomotor | Precision | |
Affective | Responding | |
6. Apply ethical principles in academic and research activities, including plagiarism prevention, proper citation, and respect for intellectual property rights. | Cognitive | Applying |
Affective | Characterization | |
7. Evaluate and manage research activities with discipline and responsibility to ensure timely completion. | Cognitive | Evaluating |
Psychomotor | Naturalization | |
Affective | Characterization | |
8. Create original research with academic leadership, focusing on discovery and generation of new knowledge. | Cognitive | Creating |
Psychomotor | Naturalization | |
Affective | Organization | |
9. Apply teamwork and leadership skills to collaborate effectively as both a leader and a follower. | Cognitive | Applying |
Affective | Organization |
Applicants’ Eligibilities
Type A1
– Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, or have evidence that they will graduate with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in Pharmacy, Health Science, or Science from an institution recognized by the Office of the Higher Education Commission and/ or the Office of the Civil Service Commission
– A grade point average of no less than 3.00
– English examination result according to the announcement by the College of Graduate Studies, Walailak University
Type A2
– Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, or have evidence that they will graduate with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in Pharmacy, Health Science, or Science from an institution recognized by the Office of the Higher Education Commission and/ or the Office of the Civil Service Commission
– A grade point average of no less than 2.50
– English examination result according to the announcement by the College of Graduate Studies, Walailak University
Learning Path
Program structure | Plan 1 Academic Type 1 | Plan 1 Academic Type 2 |
1) Required courses: 1.1 Core Courses 1.2 Major Courses 1.3 Seminar Courses | – 6* – 2* | 24 9 13 2 |
2) Thesis | 36 | 12 |
3) Curriculum Activities Section | – | – |
Total | 36 | 36 |
* non-credits but must have a satisfaction grade (S)
Course
Plan 1 Academic Type 1
1) Required courses * Core Course | ||
| PHI68-331 | Seminar in Pharmacy and Health Innovation I | 1(0-3-2)* |
| PHI68-332 | Seminar in Pharmacy and Health Innovation II | 1(0-3-2)* |
| PHI68-111 | Research Methodology in Pharmacy and Health Innovation | 3(3-0-6)* |
| PHI68-112 | Research Tools in Pharmacy and Health Innovation | 3(3-0-6)* |
| * non-credits but must have a satisfaction grade (S) | ||
| 2) Thesis 36 credits | ||
| PHI68-341 | Thesis | 36 credits |
Type A2
| 1) Required courses 8 credits | ||
| PHI68-113 | Research Methodology in Pharmacy and Health Innovation | 3(3-0-6) |
| PHI68-114 | Academic Writing in Pharmacy and Health Innovation | 3(2-3-6) |
| PHI68-115 | Research Tools in Pharmacy and Health Innovation | 3(3-0-6) |
| PHI68-121 | Innovative Process and Development | (3-0-6) |
| PHI68-122 | Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty Products Development 4 | (4-0-8) |
| PHI68-123 | Evidence-Based Health Products and Law 3 | (3-0-6) |
| PHI68-124 | Health Technology and Health Innovation Assessment 3 | (3-0-6) |
| 2) Seminar courses 2 credits | ||
| PHI68-333 | Seminar in Pharmacy and Health Innovation 1 | 1(0-3-2) |
| PHI68-334 | Seminar in Pharmacy and Health Innovation 2 | 1(0-3-2) |
| Students are required to enroll at least 6 credits from the courses in the program | ||
| 2) Thesis 12 credits | ||
| PHI68-342 | Thesis (Plan 1 Academic Type 2) | 12 credits |
Year / Semester | Course Focus (with codes) | Learning Level / Purpose | Integration with PLOs |
Year 1 – Semester 1 | PHI68-111, PHI68-112, PHI68-113, PHI68-331, PHI68-333, | Basic: build core disciplinary knowledge, research literacy, academic integrity, and ethical grounding | Mainly PLO1 (knowledge), PLO2 (research methodology), PLO6 (ethics) |
Year 1 – Semester 2 | PHI68-332, PHI68-334, PHI68-114, PHI68-115, PHI68-121, PHI68-122, PHI68-123, PHI68-124 and CGS68-032 | Intermediate: apply methods and tools in discipline contexts; strengthen IT/digital capability and innovation; practice scholarly communication | Mainly PLO3 (evidence analysis), PLO4 (communication), PLO5 (IT/digital), PLO7 (research management) |
Year 2 – Semester 1 | PHI68-341 and PHI68-342 | Advanced: deepen specialized methodology; communicate research to academic and professional audiences; prepare for thesis execution | PLO1–PLO9 (all domains integrated) |
Year 2 – Semester 2 | PHI68-341 and PHI68-342 | Integrated: synthesis knowledge, skills, ethics, and personal attributes into independent research and innovation outputs | PLO1–PLO9 (all domains integrated) |