Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Engineering
(International Program / Revised Program 2018)

Program

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Program	Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Engineering (International Program)
Educational Philosophy of Silpakorn University	“ To provide educational achievement for learners through Outcome-Based Education (OBE), leading to graduates with the ability to integrate art and sciences, and create value to the society”
Philosophy	To produce graduates with creativity and ability to apply knowledge and technology from interdisciplinary fields of pharmaceutical technology and engineering, and also create new body of knowledge from integrating these interdisciplinary subjects
Life-Long Learning of Our Program	“Research skills”
Objective	1) To produce professionals who can advance research in pharmaceutical engineering, and bring about self developments in discipline, moral, and code of conduct 2) To create new knowledge, theory, technology based on interdisciplinary integration that will support sustainable domestic industries, and also international industries

Applicant qualifications

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Requirements of a study plan as the followings 1) Graduates of a Bachelor degree in pharmacy, health sciences, sciences, or engineering program with a “very good” level of GPA 2) Graduates of a Master degree in pharmacy, health sciences, sciences, or engineering program with a “very good” or “good” level of GPA 3) English examination result according to the committee of Higher Education council or to the announcement of Silpakorn University as of standard English proficiency test for the admission of doctorate study 4) Accordance with Silpakorn University’s 2007 Regulations on Graduate Study and/or later revision (see Appendix A) and/or updated amendment 5) Graduates of a Bachelor or Master degree in pharmacy, health sciences, sciences, or engineering program with qualifications as required by Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program 6) Other qualifications may also apply as reviewed by Committee of Faculty of Pharmacy

Program structure

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1) Plan 1.1

Core courses (non-credit)	7	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

2) Plan 1.2

Core courses (non-credit)	7	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	72	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

3) Plan 2.1

Core subjects	7	Credits
Elective courses not less than	5	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	36	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

4) Plan 2.2

Core subjects	13	Credits
Elective courses not less than	11	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

Teaching Management

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Teaching Management	Arrange teaching on official days and times
Length of study	Plan 1.1 and 2.1  3-year program Plan 1.2 and 2.2  4-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

Career paths options after graduation

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1) Lecturer, academic, consultant, or researcher in governmental organization or industrial sector related to pharmacy 2) Researcher in engineering division or research and development division or quality control laboratory of private company or related industrial sector

Remedial Courses (Non-credit) 6 credits

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Student who did not earn a degree in pharmacy must also need to take remedial courses as suggested by advisor and curriculum committee. However, the credits earned from these courses will not be counted as cumulative credits of the program

551 708	Principles of Pharmaceutical Engineering	3*(3-0-6)
551 742	Basic Theory in Industrial Pharmacy	3*(3-0-6)

Plan 1.1

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There are 48 credits for thesis and 7 credits for additional non-credit courses that will be assessed as S/U as follows

Core Courses (Non-credit) 7 credits

550 535	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Engineering	3*(3-0-6)
551 681	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1*(0-3-0)
551 682	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1*(0-3-0)
551 683	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1*(0-3-0)
551 684	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 911

Thesis

48 Credits

Plan 1.2

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There are 72 credits for thesis and 7 credits for additional non-credit courses that will be assessed as S/U as follows

Core Courses (Non-credit) 7 credits

550 535	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Engineering	3*(3-0-6)
551 681	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1*(0-3-0)
551 682	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1*(0-3-0)
551 683	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1*(0-3-0)
551 684	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 72 credits

550 912

Thesis

72 Credits

Remark * non-credit courses, assessed as S/U

Plan 2.1

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Course work is not less than 12 credits and 36 credits of thesis as follows

Core Courses 7 credits

550 535	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(3-0-6)
551 681	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1(0-3-0)
551 682	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1(0-3-0)
551 683	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1(0-3-0)
551 684	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1(0-3-0)

Elective Courses 5 credits minimum

551 704	Colloidal Sciences and Nanotechnology	3(3-0-6)
551 706	Hygiene and Safety in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	3(2-3-4)
551 708	Principles of Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(3-0-6)
551 716	Biomaterials in Drug Delivery System	3(2-3-4)
551 726	Pharmaceutical Material Science	2(2-0-4)
551 727	Advanced Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(2-3-4)
551 729	Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Process	3(2-3-4)
551 731	Statistical Modeling and Analysis	2(2-0-4)
551 735	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Engineering	2(2-0-4)
551 739	Manufacturing Resource Management	4(3-3-6)
551 743		3(2-3-4)
551 745	Regulatory Affairs in Industrial Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
551 746	Sterile Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Product	2(2-0-4)
551 747	Material Sciences for Pharmaceutical Industry	2(2-0-4)
551 748	Computer Simulation in Pharmaceutical Engineering	2(2-0-4)

Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits

550 910

Thesis

36 Credits

Plan 2.2

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Course work is not less than 24 credits and 48 credits of thesis as follows

Core Courses 13 credits

550 535	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(3-0-6)
551 681	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1(0-3-0)
551 682	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1(0-3-0)
551 683	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering I	1(0-3-0)
551 684	Special Problem in Pharmaceutical Engineering II	1(0-3-0)
551 708	Principles of Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(3-0-6)
551 742	Basic Theory in Industrial Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)

Elective Courses 11 credits minimum

551 704	Colloidal Sciences and Nanotechnology	3(3-0-6)
551 706	Hygiene and Safety in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	3(2-3-4)
551 708	Principles of Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(3-0-6)
551 716	Biomaterials in Drug Delivery System	3(2-3-4)
551 726	Pharmaceutical Material Science	2(2-0-4)
551 727	Advanced Pharmaceutical Engineering	3(2-3-4)
551 729	Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Process	3(2-3-4)
551 731	Statistical Modeling and Analysis	2(2-0-4)
551 735	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Engineering	2(2-0-4)
551 739	Manufacturing Resource Management	4(3-3-6)
551 743		3(2-3-4)
551 745	Regulatory Affairs in Industrial Pharmacy	3(3-0-6)
551 746	Sterile Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Product	2(2-0-4)
551 747	Material Sciences for Pharmaceutical Industry	2(2-0-4)
551 748	Computer Simulation in Pharmaceutical Engineering	2(2-0-4)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 911

Thesis

48 Credits

However, students can take couses in other programs available inside or outside the country if necessary for their specific work or profession with an approval from Faculty Committee of Faculty of Pharmacy. As part of the preparatory program to increase applicant’s fundamental knowledge, student may be required to take extra designated courses by academic advisor and/or Faculty Members Responsible for the Program. These subjects cannot be counted towards accumulation of course credits in the program

Program Learning Outcomes(PLOs)

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PLOs	generic	specific
1 Ethics and morality: On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to
1.1 Performs self-discipline and punctuality	✓
1.2 Adhere to code of ethic for researcher of National Research Council of Thailand	✓
2 Knowledge in pharmaceutical engineering: On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to
2.1 integrate the interdisciplinary knowledge including pharmaceutical, and engineering for solving the research problems		✓
2.2 design a novel mean for solving the research problems in industries or create the novel knowledge in pharmaceutical engineering (creativity)		✓
3 Competency and cognitive skills in working on research or solving problems in pharmaceutical engineering: On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to
3.1 search, analyze, summarize and/or evaluate information in pharmaceutical engineering		✓
3.2 apply knowledge and skills for solving problems		✓
3.3 systematically develop a good research question/topic and select instruments and tools for conducting research works		✓
3.4 demonstrate ability to draw logical conclusion and implication from the analysis of an issue or research problem		✓
4 Interpersonal skills, able to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and responsibility: On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to
4.1 demonstrate communication skills to convey information to public	✓
4.2 Demonstrate responsibility for assigned work	✓
5 Information technology, numerical analytical skill and communication including speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English: On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to
5.1 apply mathematic and statistic for evaluating research data	✓
5.2 analyze and interpret data both quantitatively and qualitatively	✓
5.3 use a wide range of available numerical, information, and communication technologies	✓
5.4 demonstrate ability to communicate with academic audiences through speaking, listening, and writing research report including thesis and journal publication	✓
5.5 demonstrate presentation through the use of body language, tone of voice and presentation slide or visual aid	✓

Curriculum mapping and skill matrix for coursework and co-curricular activity

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- Curriculum mapping and skill matrix for coursework and co-curricular activity