| Program Learning Outcomes | Courses |
| 1. To
generate morally and ethically sound research. | Epidemiology I & II, Research methodology, Thesis |
| 2. To
design research studies in response to the needs of stakeholders. | Computer and database management, Journal appraisal, Research methodology, Field work, Thesis |
| 3. To use
information technology to search health-related information for research | Epidemiology II, Statistics, Advanced statistics, Journal appraisal, Research methodology, Thesis |
| 4. To
relate theoretical health concepts into research through critical appraisal of
the evidence. | Epidemiology I & II, Statistics, Advanced statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Field work, Thesis |
| 5. To
generate community-based, community-oriented, community-participating field
research. | Epidemiology I & II, Advanced statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Field work, Thesis |
| 6. To
appropriately appraise research findings amidst the evolving state of knowledge
in epidemiology. | Statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Computer and database management, Field work, Thesis |
| 7. To
demonstrate mastery of principles of epidemiology and statistics in relation to
health research. | Epidemiology I & II,Advanced statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Field work |
| 8. To analyze data with clear presentation advocating appropriate usage of the findings. | Epidemiology I & II,Advanced statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Field work |
| 9. To produce research article(s) translatable to policy and practice. | Epidemiology I & II,Advanced statistics, Research methodology, Journal appraisal, Field work |
Quality Assurance of the Master Study
This process is substantiated by the following strategy.
Candidates selected must show evidence of their academic potential as written in the prerequisite.
The student must maintain close contact with the supervisor to develop the proposal, collect data, analyze and interpret the data and prepare the thesis.
Publication in an indexed journal is an important benchmark for a research career. Publication of parts of the thesis demonstrates its scientific merit. A thesis no part of which has been published must include a manuscript which is ready to be sent for publication. This manuscript will be judged by the examiner.
External examiners are invited to participate in the examination of the thesis.
Candidates should publish at least one manuscript for the thesis.
Candidates need to pass TOEFL examination with a score of 500 or above or having an equivalent English examination results or the English examination conducted by Department of Foreign Language, Prince of Songkla University as the qualification of the university.