Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University

Program details
Course list

Program

Program	Master of Science Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy	The center of research and research to create new knowledge in pharmaceutical science for the quality of life of people
Objective	1) To produce graduates with research and academic knowledge and support including research and research related to pharmaceutical science 2) To produce graduates who are leaders and endless seeking knowledge by themselves, have skills and practical experience, able to pioneer academic work to effectively support the needs and quality competition of society and economy by having a proactive relationship with other public or private organizations

Qualifications of Applicants

1) For Plan A Type A 1

1) Graduating with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree Or
2) Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree Or other related fields and has experience in one of the following areas
2.1) Have experience in research or study in areas related to science Pharmacological Or
2.2) Have at least 1 year work experience related to pharmaceutical science with a certificate from the department
3) Have qualifications as considered by the faculty committee. Deems appropriate to be accepted to study
4) Must meet all the requirements of Silpakorn University's regulations on graduate studies 2007 (Appendix A) and / or which are subsequently changed

2) For Plan A Type A 2

1) Graduating with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, Bachelor of Science, Or other related fields
2) Be qualified as the faculty committee considers it appropriate to accept admission
3) Must meet all the requirements of Silpakorn University's regulations On graduate studies 2007 (Appendix A) and / or which are subsequently changed

Course structure

1) Plan A Type A 1

Core Subjects (No credit being counted)	5	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	36	Credits

2) Plan A Type A 2

Core subjects	5	Credits
Elective subjects not less than	13	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	18	Credits

Note Changing the study plan is at the discretion of the course committee. And in accordance with the regulations of Silpakorn University On graduate studies 2007 (Appendix A) and / or which are subsequently changed

Teaching Management

Teaching Management	For the special program, teaching and learning activities will be held during weekend.
Length of study	2-year program
Study Venue	Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University Sanam Chandra Palace Campus, 6 Ratchamankanai Road., Phra Pathom Chedi Sub-district, Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom 73000 Thailand

Careers that can be assembled after graduation

1) Instructors and researchers in public or private agencies related to pharmaceutical science
2) Scientists or scholars in laboratories for quality control of production and research and development in various departments

For students who do not have a bachelor's degree from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Program

For students who do not have a bachelor's degree from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Program must study more subjects, not including credits, amount 1 course

551 801

Pharmaceutical Sciences

4*(4-0-8)

1) Plan A Type A 1

Core Subjects (No credit being counted) in the amount of 5 credits, consisting of the following courses

550 521	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3*(3-0-6)
551 621	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1*(0-3-0)
551 622	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits

550 714

Thesis

(equivalent) 36 Credits

Note * means courses studied without counting credits

2) Plan A Type A 2

Core subjects account for 5 credits, consisting of the following courses

550 521	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(3-0-6)
551 621	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1(0-3-0)
551 622	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)

Elective subjects at least 13 credits by choosing from the following courses

Biopharmaceutical Sciences Subject Group

561 401	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
561 403	Instrumentation in Molecular Biology	1(1-0-2)
561 502	Advanced Human Physiology	3(3-0-6)
561 503	Cellular and Molecular Biology for Biopharmaceuticals Development	2(2-0-4)
561 505	Applied Microbiology	2(2-0-4)
561 506	Applied Immunology	2(2-0-4)
561 507	Molecular Virology	2(2-0-4)
561 531	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	2(1-3-2)
561 532	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)
561 533	Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 534	Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	2(1-3-2)
561 535	Applied Microbiology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 601	Signal Transduction	2(2-0-4)
561 602	Biological Assay	2(2-0-4)
561 603	Advanced Application of Drug Biotransformation	3(3-0-6)
561 604	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	1(1-0-2)
561 605	Current Topics in Advanced Biopharmaceutical Sciences	1(1-0-2)
561 606	Advanced Immunology	3(3-0-6)
561 631	Bioinformatics in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(2-3-4)
561 632	Biological Assay Laboratory	1(0-3-0)

Pharmacy Chemistry Subject Group

564 501	Advanced Instrumental Method of Analysis	4(2-6-4)
564 502	Advanced Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(3-0-6)
564 503	Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds	3(3-0-6)
564 504	Advanced Drug Design	3(3-0-6)
564 505	Special Problems in Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(1-6-2)
564 506	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Chemistry	2(2-0-4)

Pharmacology and Toxicology Subject Group

565 603	Systemic Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 604	Advanced Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 605	Advanced Toxicology	3(3-0-6)
565 702	Research Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(1-3-2)
565 703	Receptor Pharmacology and Signal Transduction	3(3-0-6)
565 706	Principle and Applications of Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 802	Current Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 803	Special Problems in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(0-6-0)
565 804	Genetic Technology and Gene Therapy	3(2-3-4)

Herbal and Natural Products Science Subject Group

551 604	Development of Pharmaceutical Products from Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
551 607	Natural Bioactive Compounds	3(2-3-4)
551 610	Community Pharmacognosy	3(2-3-4)
566 401	Medical Herbs	3(2-3-4)
566 501	Chemistry of Natural Products	4(3-3-6)
566 502	Separation Techniques for Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
566 503	Advanced Research in Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 712	Analysis of Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 732	Biotechnology for Medicinal Plants Research	3(2-3-4)

Physical Sciences Subject Group

551 701	Theoretical Aspects of Dosage Form Design	3(3-0-6)
551 714	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology I	3(2-3-4)
551 715	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology II	3(2-3-4)
551 716	Biomaterials in Drug Delivery System	3(2-3-4)
551 719	Cosmetic Sciences and Technology3(2-3-4)
567 401	Principle in Pharmaceutical Technology	3(3-0-6)
567 402	Instrumental Application in Physicochemical Characterization	4(2-6-4)
567 403	Introductory Polymer Sciences for Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(3-0-6)
567 404	Colloidal Sciences and Nanotechnology	3(3-0-6)
567 405	Current Topics in Physical Science and Technology	3(1-6-2)
567 406	Special Problems in Physical Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences	2(1-3-2)
567 407	Packaging Technology	2(2-0-4)

Dissertation (equivalent) 18 credits

550 709