About the M.Sc. Programme in Epidemiology
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.
Admission Requirements for the M.Sc. (Epidemiology) Programme
- Bachelor's degree in health professions such as medicine, public health, nursing or other related fields. At least one year of work experience in health services preferred.
- Fair to good command of English to carry out study, research and publication.
Arrangement of the Master curriculum
The curriculum is divided into 3 phases.
Phase I
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.
Phase II
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.
Phase III
During Phase III, the student writes up the thesis and prepare for M.Sc. Thesis Defense Examination.
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Programme Outlines - M.Sc. Epidemiology (International Programme)
| 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 |
Tuition and Fees (US Dollars)
Per year tuition fees payable to Prince of Songkla University.
| First year (course work) | $6,000 |
| Each subsequent year | $6,000 |
Establishment costs and living expenses etc. payable to the students
The budget for these costs may vary according to the funding agency. We recommend the following preparation:
| 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 / year |
| Scholarship is available. | |
Research expenses
Depending on the topic of research, the student generally needs approximately $4,000 to $6,000 as the budget for their thesis research.
Admission policy and procedures
Please see the HOW TO APPLY page
Immigration requirements for study in Thailand
All foreign nationals entering Thailand must process valid passports. Visas are required for a stay of longer than three months. Participants are advised to apply for non-immigrant visas at the Consular Section of the Royal Thai Embassy in Their Country of Residence.
Career Options for M.Sc. graduates
- Epidemiologist in the Section of Disease Prevention and Control of Ministry of Public Health or other government agencies
- Researcher in the field of health sciences, social science, education, health economics or public health as research assistant, researcher, statistician or data manager, data analyst, data quality control, clinical research coordinator
- Public health officer