Doctor of Philosophy Program in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
(Curriculum Update 2018)

Program

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Program	Doctor of Philosophy Program in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Philosophy	Developing pharmacists who are able to create knowledge and innovation in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, these pharmacists also have a morality, ethics, professional ethics, and a good attitude which enhance guiding people in the society in developing a good health system
Objective	1) To produce Ph.D. graduates who have the knowledge and capability in creating a knowledge or innovation in social and administrative pharmacy in order to developing pharmaceutical system or national health system 2) To produce Ph.D. graduates who have an analytical and research skill, they are able to analyse the problem and develop the plan of action systemactically so as to enhance problem solving and the development of health system. Also, these Ph.D. graduates have a morality, ethics and communicate effectively.

Qualifications of Applicants

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Plan 1.1 1) Completed a Bachelor’s of pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy or Master degree in a relelvant field 2) Have a cumulative of grade point average (GPA) not less than 3.25 3) Have a working experience in the field of pharmacy or a relevant field for at least 5 years 4) Have an experience in conducting the researchers which have published a peer-reviewed journal article. This journal article must not be a part of the research for graduation at various level 5) Have knowledge in social and administrative pharmacy; for example, being a lecturer in the conference or publishing a journal article. The evidence should be given

Plan 1.2 1) Completed a Bachelor’s of pharmacy 2) Have a cumulative of grade point average (GPA) not less 3.20 or have an excellent academic performance 3) Have a working experience in the field of pharmacy or a relevant field for at least 5 years 4) Have an experience in conducting the researchers which have published a peer-reviewed journal article. This journal article must not be a part of the resaerch for graduation at various level 5) Have a knowledge in social and administrative pharmacy; for example, being a lecturer in the conference or publishing a journal article. The evidence should be given

Plan 2.1 1) Completed a Bachelor’s of pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy or Master degree in a relelvant field 2) Have a cumulative of grade point average (GPA) not less than 3.25

Plan 2.2 1)Completed a Bachelor’s of pharmacy 2) Have a cumulative of grade point average (GPA) not less than 3.20

For all the study plans above 1) Have the result of English proficiency test according to the criteria set by the Highere Education Comission or complies with the announcement of Silpakorn University on English Competence Standards of Doctoral Degree program. 2) 3Comply with all the qualifications specified in the regulation of Silpakorn University on graduate studies in B.C.2550 and/or with subsequent changes 3) Have other qualifications which will be justified by Faculty committees

Course structure

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1) Plan 1.1 (For applicants who completed Master degree)
*Research-based program (Thesis)

Thesis (equivalent to)

48

Credits

2) Plan 1.2 (For applicants who completed Undergraduate degree)
*Research-based program (Thesis)

Thesis (equivalent to)

72

Credits

3) Plan 2.1 (For applicants who completed Master degree)
*Research-based program with additional subjects

Thesis (equivalent to)

36

Credits

4) Plan 2.2 (For applicants who completed Undergraduate degree)
*Research-based program with additional subjects

Thesis (equivalent to)

48

Credits

Teaching Management

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Teaching and Learning activities	Teaching and learning activities are held on an official date and time
The length of the program	Plan 1.1 and 2.1  3-year program Plan 1.2 and 2.2  4-year program
Teaching and learning facilities	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

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1) Working as a pharmacist in both public and private organization within the field of pharmaceutical area 2) Lecturers, Academics, Scientists in both public and private organization in the field of pharmaceutical area 3) Academic in both public and priave organization with in the the field of pharmaceutical area

Plan 1.1

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Core Subjects (No credit being counted), 7 credits

550 533	Advanced Research Methodology in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3*(3-0-6)
551 661	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy I	1*(0-3-0)
551 662	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy II	1*(0-3-0)
551 663	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy III	1*(0-3-0)
551 664	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy IV	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 914

Thesis

(equivalent) 48 Credits

Plan 1.2

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Core Subjects (No credit being counted), 7 credits

550 533	Advanced Research Methodology in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3*(3-0-6)
551 661	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy I	1*(0-3-0)
551 662	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy II	1*(0-3-0)
551 663	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy III	1*(0-3-0)
551 664	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy IV	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 72 credits

550 915

Thesis

(equivalent) 72 Credits

Note * refer to register without credits and the study result is S or U

Plan 2.1

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Core Subjects (No credit being counted), 7 credits from the following courses

550 533	Advanced Research Methodology in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3*(3-0-6)
551 661	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy I	1*(0-3-0)
551 662	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy II	1*(0-3-0)
551 663	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy III	1*(0-3-0)
551 664	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy IV	1*(0-3-0)

Core courses, 6 credits

550 594	Health System and Health Policy Analysis	3(3-0-6)
550 598	Health Resources and Technology Management	3(3-0-6)

Elective subjects at least 6 credits from the following courses

550 532	Innovation Management in Health	3(3-0-6)
550 539	Qualitative Research for Health System Management	3(3-0-6)
550 591	Special Topics in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
550 592	Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment	3(3-0-6)
550 593	Healthcare Marketing Research	3(3-0-6)
550 595	Application of Medical Sociology in Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
550 597	Applied Statistics for Health and Social Sciences Research	3(3-0-6)
550 599	Project Management	3(3-0-6)
550 839	Sociology for Pharmacy Services	3(3-0-6)

Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits

550 915

Thesis

(equivalent) 36 Credits

Plan 2.2

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Core Subjects (No credit being counted), 7 credits from the following courses

550 533	Advanced Research Methodology in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3*(3-0-6)
551 661	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy I	1*(0-3-0)
551 662	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy II	1*(0-3-0)
551 663	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy III	1*(0-3-0)
551 664	Seminar in Social and Administrative Pharmacy IV	1*(0-3-0)

Core courses 12 credits

550 531	High Performance Organization Management	3(3-0-6)
550 594	Health System and Health Policy Analysis	3(3-0-6)
550 597	Applied Statistics for Health and Social Sciences Research	3(3-0-6)
550 598	Health Resources and Technology Management	3(3-0-6)

Elective courses 12 credits from the following courses

550 532	Innovation Management in Health	3(3-0-6)
550 539	Qualitative Research for Health System Management	3(3-0-6)
550 591	Special Topics in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
550 592	Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment	3(3-0-6)
550 593	Healthcare Marketing Research	3(3-0-6)
550 595	Application of Medical Sociology in Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
550 599	Project Management	3(3-0-6)
550 839	Sociology for Pharmacy Services	3(3-0-6)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 916

Thesis

(equivalent) 48 Credits

Note * refer to register without credits and the study result is S or U