The M.Sc. in Epidemiology provides students with strong foundation in research and critical thinking in public health and epidemiological sciences. Students share most of their coursework with doctoral students during the first year, and undertake a master-level thesis work in their second year, with primary data collection in their country of origin.
The Programme encourages students to publish in peer-reviewed prior to or soon after the thesis defense, which strengthens their research profile. Graduates of the Programme are actively working at government agencies, universities, and the private sector in positions such as research assistant, researcher, statistician, data manager, data analyst, data quality control, and clinical research coordinator. The skills acquired in the study of epidemiology are readily transferable to other fields, and graduates of the Programme also pursue careers in health sciences, social science, education, and health economics. Many graduates of the program go on to study for their doctoral degrees, both in Thailand and overseas.
During Phase I, the student catches up on coursework in Research Methodology and related subjects, and develop a research proposal suitable for a Master's thesis. At the end of this Phase, the student is required to present the research proposal to demonstrate readiness to carry out thesis research.
During Phase II, the student carries out thesis data collection. The student works primarily in their home country under the supervision of a faculty member.
During Phase III, the student writes up the thesis and prepare for M.Sc. Thesis Defense Examination.
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| 347-551 | Medical Statistics and Statistical Computing | 4 credits |
| 352-521 | Epidemiological Methods I | 3 credits |
| 352-522 | Appraisal of Articles in Journals * | 1 credits |
| Total | 7 credits | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| 352-524 | Seminar in Research Methodology | 3 credits |
| 352-525 | Epidemiological Methods II | 3 credits |
| 352-526 | Advanced Medical Statistics and Medical Data Analysis | 3 credits |
| 352-527 | Field Work Research | 2 credits |
| Total | 11 credits | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| 352-529 | Thesis | 9 credits |
| Total | 9 credits | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| 352-529 | Thesis | 9 credits |
| Total | 9 credits | |
Grand Total 36 credits* Enrolling in a course without receiving a grade or credit for that course (audit course)
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The detail of thesis credit as follow:
| No. | Progress | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Proposal examination | 9 credits |
| 2. | Thesis examination | 9 credits |
| Total | 18 credits |
Per year tuition fees payable to Prince of Songkla University.
| First year (course work) | $6,000 |
| Each subsequent year | $6,000 |
| First year only | |
| Establishment costs | $250-500 |
| Field work | $200-400 |
| First and subsequent years | |
| Health insurance per year | $250 |
| Living expenses per year (foods, accommodation, local transportation, etc.) | $4,500-6,000 |
| English tuition (optional) | $500 |
| Note For Thai Nationals | |
| Tuition Fee 90,000 Baht per year | |
| Scholarship is available. | |
