Doctor of Pharmacy Program (International Program)
The Pharm.D. Program (International Program) aims to produce pharmacy graduates who are knowledgeable, competent, and suitable for their professional roles. The program uses the principles of Outcomes-Based Education (Program Learning Outcomes: PLOs), emphasizing achieving educational outcomes. This approach has led to the creation of Smart Classrooms, which enhance communication between professors and students, allowing for immediate collection of student feedback, understanding, and issues. Consequently, Smart Classrooms play a crucial role in stimulating the learning process of students.
The program also focuses on instilling moral integrity, ethics, and positive attitudes towards the pharmacy profession at community, national, and international levels. Graduates will possess diverse skills in pharmaceutical care, with an emphasis on personalized medicine for general and special populations, along with an entrepreneurial mindset. These competencies are aligned with national and international laws and standards, enhancing graduates' competitive advantage in their careers.
Type of the program: Bachelor's degree in professional program (6-year program)
Name of Institution Mahidol University
Campus/Faculty/Department Phayathai Campus/Faculty of Pharmacy
Degree Level: Bachelor's degree, 6-year program
Type of the program: Bachelor's degree in professional program
Total Credits Required: Not less than 223 credits
Language: English
Admission: Thai and international high school students graduated in Thailand or foreign countries
Study Site Location
1st Year :
The first year of study is taught at Mahidol University International College, Salaya Campus,
Mahidol University.
2nd to 5th Year : The second to sixth years of
study are taught at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Phayathai Campus, Mahidol University.
6th
Year :
Professional Practices and Clerkships are provided at designated practice sites.
Study guide
1st Year : Students begin with foundational subjects like General Chemistry and Cell Biology, complemented by courses in Organic Chemistry and Biological Statistics. They hone their academic writing and research skills while exploring ethics and moral reasoning. Diverse societies' impact on healthcare is examined, alongside fostering a positive mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Practical skills in statistics and research presentation are emphasized, along with communication and leadership development.
2nd Year : Students focus on foundational professional courses essential for pharmacy practice. They explore microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, and pharmacy practice. Practical skills are honed through laboratory sessions in drug control and microbiology, while they begin learning about patient assessment and pharmacology.
3rd Year : Students delve into intermediate-level subjects essential for their pharmaceutical careers. They engage with courses covering medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, and pharmaceutical technology, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience, particularly in areas like medicinal plants, drug control, and quality assurance. Additionally, students begin preparing for real-world scenarios through the Early Exposure Internship program, where they voluntarily immerse themselves in hospital and factory settings to apply their growing expertise in practice.
4th year : Students delve into subjects such as Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, Government Affairs and Public Regulation for Health Products, Evidence-based Phytotherapy, Diet Therapy, Pharmacotherapy in Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases, Pharmacotherapy in Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy in Special Population, Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacometrics, and Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacometrics Laboratory. These courses enhance their knowledge and skills in specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
After completing the fourth year, students undergo compulsory practical training in hospitals and pharmacies during the summer. This practical training consists of two shifts, each lasting 22-25 days, with a minimum of 200 hours per shift. Following the first shift, students prepare for the professional license examination (PLE-CC1-2), which is a crucial step towards their professional development and licensure.
5th Year : Students engage in advanced coursework covering various aspects of pharmacy practice. They study subjects like business management, clinical toxicology, personalized medicine, and pharmaceutical product assessment. Additionally, they undertake a Special Project. At the end of the first semester, they sit for the professional license examination (PLE-CC1-2).
6th Year : Participate in professional practice: Undertake Pharmaceutical Care practical shifts, including four mandatory and three elective shifts, totaling at least 1,600 hours.
**Clerkship settings may be either domestic or international settings. In case of international setting, additional fee may be charged.
Sit for the specialized professional license examination (PLE-PC1-2/IP1-2).
Graduates who fail the exam will not receive a professional license fee.
Graduates from the Pharmaceutical Care track cannot work in hospitals without passing the exam.
Tuition Fees
- Thai students 230,000 THB / Semester
- Non-Thai Students 300,000 THB / Semester
Career Opportunities after Graduation
The graduates may pursue the following careers:
1. Hospital Pharmacist: Responsible for drug product selection for the hospital, drug dispensing, advising patients on drug use, patient counseling for any drug-related problems, and extemporaneous compounding of drug preparations for individual patients.
2. Clinical Pharmacist: Involved in the selection of drugs and dosage regimens, monitoring drug efficacy and safety according to disease(s), age, gender, and the excretory functions of the kidneys and liver of patients. Also provides drug information to the healthcare team and patients upon request.
3. Community Pharmacist: Engages in primary care by analyzing symptoms and selecting appropriate drugs for treatment, monitoring drug use in chronic diseases, and promoting health within the community.
4. Family Pharmacist: Cares for patients at their homes, verifying drug use and storage, monitoring the effectiveness of drug use in chronic diseases of bedridden patients, referring patients back to hospitals if necessary, and promoting health within the community.
5. Clinical Research Associate Pharmacist: Conducts research on drug effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, drug non-adherence, incidence of adverse drug events, and related topics.
6. Academic Pharmacist: Provides lectures, writes publications or textbooks to disseminate updated knowledge.
7. Medical Science Liaison Pharmacist: Delivers knowledge on treatments and information about new products to prescribers and related professionals. 8. Independent Work or Business Owner: Manages independent drug stores, chain drug stores, health product businesses, clinical research companies, drug product registration companies, or import/export companies for drugs, cosmeceuticals, or nutraceuticals.
Important note: Majority of the careers listed above may require pharmacy license which the pharmacy licensure examination/application need to follow the specific qualification determined by pharmacy professional bodies or regulations in each country.
Admission
Students from schools in Thailand and overseas
Educational qualifications :
- Studying or graduating from Thai High Schools (M.6) without a specified study plan OR Studying or graduating from International High Schools with Grade 12 in the American system OR Year 13 in the English system OR Obtaining a certificate equivalent to the criteria set by the Ministry of Education, in accordance with the Ministry of Education regulations regarding the comparison of domestic and foreign educational qualifications at the level of basic education B.E. 2563 (documents confirmation).
- High school transcripts must include four science-mathematics subjects, which should include: 1) Chemistry 2) Biology 3) Physics, and 4) Mathematics.
Test scores are as follows :
- A cumulative grade point average (GPAX) of 3.00 or above.
- For Graduate Students, a cumulative grade point average (GPAX) must be shown for 6 semesters.
- For Current Students, a cumulative grade point average (GPAX) must be shown for 4 semesters (Academic Year 2021 and 2022).
- A total score of the IB Diploma must be greater than or equal to 35 points out of 45 points. Alternatively, a total score of International A Level must be at least ABB in three subjects from the science-mathematics subjects: 1) Chemistry, 2) Biology, 3) Physics, and 4) Mathematics. However, applicants studying under the Basic Education Core Curriculum may not be required to present a total score of the IB Diploma or International A Level.
Remarks : Graduates or current students in the final year of high school with other foreign curriculums are also eligible to apply. Consideration and approval will be under the Admission Committee of the Doctor of Pharmacy Program (International Pharmacy School), Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University Academic Year 2024
The standardized test scores are as follows
Knowledge standardized test scores:
- The Biomedical admission test (BMAT) score: No minimum score is required. OR The SAT Subject
- Test (SAT II) score is at least 650 in each of three subjects: 1) Biology M 2) Chemistry 3) Physics or Mathematics 2.
** Please be informed that standardized test scores may be revised due to the suspension of these tests. However, valid scores obtained prior to the suspension remain eligible for application. The new standardized test scores will be announced at a later date, as per Mahidol University.
English language standardized test scores:
- A TOEFL Internet-based (TOEFL - iBT) score of at least 79 OR an IELTS Academic Test score of at least 6.5
** All of these international knowledge standardized test scores and English language standardized test scores from section 2.4 should be dated within two years from the test date to the interview date. **
| Application: | Applicants' qualifications and application rounds should be referred to direct
admission followed by International Pharmacy School, Faculty of Pharmacy,
Mahidol University (https://pharmacy.mahidol.ac.th/en/study-undergradinterprograminfo.php). |
| Admission Coordinator: | Ms. Parnphat Gaterath International Pharmacy School, Faculty of Pharmacy 447 Sri Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Phone: +66-2-354-3748 Ext. 1507 / +66-80-267-6367 E-mail: parnphat.gat@mahidol.ac.th |
Other Faculty Information
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Facebook: Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol
University.