Doctoral Degree Programme - Department of Physiology

Degree Designation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY)

Additional advantages of the programme

The program has emphasized on physiological researches which can be applied to medical sciences.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Graduate Program in Medical Physiology focuses on student-centered teaching and learning approaches to promote life-long learning, experiential learning and continuous development with students’ experience (constructivism) of medical physiology knowledge and research which can be applied for innovation in an attempt to improve and promote academic excellence, research excellence, health-related service for thai and international population with moral, integrity, ethical and professional manner.

Job option after graduation

Expert, academic personnel in biomedicine particularly in medical physiology at level of higher education
Researcher, laboratory supervisor in biomedicine particularly in medical physiology
Research scientist or research & development personnel in biomedicine particularly in medical physiology

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

By the end of the study, doctoral graduates are able to

Respond consistently on the basis of ethical principles in academic or professional contexts.
Demonstrate the thorough understanding of a substantial body of medical physiology including its latest developments that potentially impact on the area of inquiry.
Apply a detailed and leading- edge knowledge of medical physiology in the creative analysis of an area of interest.
Act professionally with full responsibility to improve personal effectiveness and facilitation in group activities.
Disseminate new insights of medical physiology via oral and written format to peers, academic and professional audiences with the aid of information technology and appropriate knowledge in the principle of mathematics/ statistics in order to apply to medical physiological research.
Conduct extensive and independent research in medical physiology that expands the frontiers of knowledge in the field of an area of interest.

Study Plan 1 .1 for students who hold Master’s degree and study the dissertation only

Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
Students must complete dissertation (48 credits) as stated in the curriculum.
Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Students must pass the qualifying examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
Students must participate in and pass skill development activities of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/softskills/en/)
Students must submit their dissertation and pass the defense examination by following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies; and the oral dissertation defense must be open to public.
Dissertation or part of dissertation are required to publish at least 2 articles in an international academic journal accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission and listed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. The student’ s name must be the first author or a corresponding author.

Study Plan 2.1 for students who hold Master’s degree and study coursework and dissertation

Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
Students must complete 48 credits in total as stated in the curriculum composed of coursework (at least 12 credits) and dissertation (36 credits) with a minimum cumulative-GPA of 3.00.
Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Students must pass the qualifying examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
Students must participate in and pass skill development activities of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/softskills/en/)
Students must submit their dissertation and pass the defense examination by following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies; and the oral dissertation defense must be open to public.
Dissertation or part of dissertation are required to publish at least 1 article in an international academic journal accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission and listed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. The student’s name must be the first author or a corresponding author.

Study Plan 2.2 for students who hold Bachelor’s degree and study coursework and dissertation

Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
Students must complete 72 credits in total as stated in the curriculum composed of coursework (at least 24 credits) and dissertation (48 credits) with a minimum cumulative-GPA of 3.00.
Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Students must pass the qualifying examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
Students must participate in and pass skill development activities of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/softskills/en/)
Students must submit their dissertation and pass the defense examination by following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies; and the oral dissertation defense must be open to public.
Dissertation or part of dissertation are required to publish at least 1 article in an international academic journal accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission and listed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. The student’s name must be the first author or a corresponding author.

Instructors of the Graduate Program

Associate Professor REAWIKA CHAIKOMIN, MD, PhD (Program Chair)
Professor RUNGROJ KRITTAYAPHONG, MD
Associate Professor AIKKARACH KETTAWAN, PhD
Associate Professor BENJAMAS CHUAYCHOO, MD, PhD
Associate Professor CHAILERD PICHITPORNCHAI, MD, PhD
Associate Professor CHANTACHA SITTICHAROON, MD, PhD
Associate Professor CHATCHAWAN SRISAWAT, MD, PhD
Associate Professor KINGKAEW PAJAREYA, MD
Associate Professor NARAWUT PAKAPROT, MD, PhD
Associate Professor PANAPAT UAWITHYA, MD, PhD
Associate Professor PEEMONGKON WATTANANON, PhD
Associate Professor PITTAYA DANKULCHAI, MD
Associate Professor PORNJIRA PARIWATCHARAKUL, MD
Associate Professor SAKDA KHOOMRUNG, PhD
Associate Professor SOMSIN PETYIM, MD, PhD
Associate Professor SORACHAI SRISUMA, MD, PhD
Associate Professor SUWATTANEE KOOPTIWUT, MD, PhD
Associate Professor TRIPOP LERTBUNNAPHONG, MD
Associate Professor WATTANA WATANAPA, MD, PhD
Associate Professor WERANUJ ROUBSANTHISUK, MD
Associate Professor AREE WANASUNTRONWONG, PhD
Assistant Professor JIRAPORN JITPRAPAIKULSAN, MD
Assistant Professor MUTITA JUNKING, PhD
Assistant Professor PORNPOJ PRAMYOTHIN, MD
Assistant Professor SOMPOL TAPECHUM, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor SUKONTHAR NGAMPRAMUAN, PhD
Assistant Professor THANAPORN RUNGRUANG, PhD
Assistant Professor YODYING DANGPRAPAI, MD, PhD
Lecturer THAKSAON KITTIPASSORN, MD, PhD

Admission Requirements

Plan 1.1 applicants for studying the dissertation only

Holding a Master’s degree in Physiology, Medical Physiology, Health Sciences, Sciences ( all major) , Dental surgery, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing science, Physical therapy, Veterinary medicine or related fields, etc. which are accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 or equivalent.
Having publication in an international academic journal at least 1 article during the past 5 years. The applicant’s name must be the first author or corresponding author or owner of intellectual property, invention or innovation.
Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Qualifications different from 2. and 4. may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Graduate Program Committee under exceptional circumstances

Plan 2.1 applicants for studying the coursework and dissertation

Holding a Master’s degree in Physiology, Medical Physiology, Health Sciences, Sciences ( all major) , Dental surgery, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing science, Physical therapy, Veterinary medicine or related fields, etc. or related fields, etc. which are accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 or equivalent.
Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Qualifications different from 2. – 3. may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan 2.2 applicants for studying the coursework and dissertation

Holding a Bachelor’ s degree in Sciences (all major) , Dental surgery, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing science, Physical therapy, Veterinary medicine or related fields, etc. which are accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 or equivalent.
Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies. (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency)
Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Graduate Program Committee under exceptional circumstances

English Proficiency Criteria

https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=english-proficiency

How to Apply & Online Admission

https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=howToBeStudent

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1.1 For students with Master’s Degree
	Dissertation	48	Credits
	Total not less than	48	Credits

Plan 2.1 For students with Master’s Degree
	Required Courses	7	Credits
	Elective Courses not less than	5	Credits
	Dissertation	36	Credits
	Total not less than	48	Credits

Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor’s Degree
	Required Courses	20	Credits
	Elective Courses not less than	4	Credits
	Dissertation	48	Credits
	Total not less than	72	Credits

Course Requirements

Plan 1

Dissertation		Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
For students with Master’s Degree
	SIPS898 : DISSERTATION	48 (0-144-0)

Plan 2

Required Courses		Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
For students with Bachelor’s Degree
	SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE	3 (2-2-5)
	SIPS522 : PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTATION	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS530 : FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS531 : NEUROSCIENCE I	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS532 : MEDICAL ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS533 : MEDICAL CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS534 : MEDICAL RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS535 : MEDICAL GASTROINTESTINAL AND URINARY TRACT PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS536 : NEUROSCIENCE II	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS537 : INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS601 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS602 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS608 : CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS609 : ADVANCED SKILLS IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS610 : ADVANCED MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH	1 (0-2-1)
For students with Master’s Degree
	SIPS601 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS602 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II	1 (1-0-2)
	SIPS608 : CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS609 : ADVANCED SKILLS IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS610 : ADVANCED MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH	1 (0-2-1)
Elective Courses		Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
For students with Bachelor’s Degree
	SIPS603 : BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS604 : ION CHANNEL PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS606 : ADVANCED RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS607 : CELLULAR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
For students with Master’s Degree
	SIPS603 : BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS604 : ION CHANNEL PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS606 : ADVANCED RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
	SIPS607 : CELLULAR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY	2 (2-0-4)
Dissertation		Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
For students with Bachelor’s Degree
	SIPS799 : DISSERTATION	48 (0-144-0)
For students with Master’s Degree
	SIPS699 : DISSERTATION	36 (0-108-0)