Medical Technology
(International Program)
Master of Science in Medical Technology
(International Program)
Philosophy
The Master of Science in Medical Technology program is designed in compliance with National Plan of Development for Higher Education, Philosophy of Higher Education, Philosophy of Mahidol University and the world current situation concerning disruptive technology and innovation. The program will prepare students to be capable of upgrading the academic development and new technology in the field of medical technology, medical sciences or other related fields. Students will be equipped with intensive professional knowledge and skills, in order to solve public health problems and to improve quality of life of the people. In addition, students will be able to carry out research works in order to develop better clinical laboratory services, enhance the understanding of diseases, and improve medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Distinctive features of the program
The Master degree in Medical Technology is designed to produce highly competent scholars and professionals capable of upgrading the academic development and new technology in the field of medical technology and other health-related fields in order to find solutions for the public health problems of the country and to improve the quality of life of the people. In addition, graduates will promote study and research work in order to develop better clinical laboratory services. The faculty has a broad spectrum of expertise and provides training opportunities in a wide range of disciplines.These include hematology, clinical microbiology, virology, immunology, clinical biochemistry, host-parasite interactions, and free radicals in biology, regulation of gene expression and genetic study, molecular biology, medical laboratory equipment and imaging technology.
Expected program learning outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of the program, student will be expected to achieve the indicated PLOs through variety of learning method and assessed both during the learning process and final thesis defensive examination. The award of M.Sc. is based on the evidence of students demonstrate the achievement of the expected learning outcomes (PLOs) as follows;
| PLOs | The graduates of the program will be able to: |
| 1 | Possess moral standards and ethics in academic, research, and medical technology profession |
| 2 | Integrate knowledge in medical technology profession and related fields to approach problem solving and improve work quality |
| 3 | Conduct research to solve problem and improve work quality in medical technology |
| 4 | Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills |
| 5 | Demonstrate effective communication skills in academic and research to exchange and share knowledge to public in both national and international levels |
| 6 | Demonstrate effective information technology and data analytics in health sciences research |
(1) Plan 1 Research only
(2) Plan 2 Courses work and Research
Plan 2.1. For students with Master Degree in Medical Technology or other related field
Admission Requirements
The requirements admission of each study plan are as follow.
Plan A1 (Research based) A student must:
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Health Science or other related disciplines from academic institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2. Have cumulative GPA not less than 3.25
3. Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
4. Have at least 1 year working experience in medical technology or other related fields
5. Have at least 1 original research publication or academic work in the field of medical technology or other related fields with peer reviewed national or international journal
6. A student who does not meet qualification criteria no. 2-5 could apply to the program if the permission is granted by the Administrative Program Committee in concurrence with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
Plan 2 Applicant (Course work and research based) A student must:
A student must
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Health Science or other related discipline from academic institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2. Have cumulative GPA not less than 2.50
3. Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
4. A student who does not meet qualification criteria no.2-3 could apply to the program if the permission is granted by the Administrative Program Committee in concurrence with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
Faculty of Graduate Studies : https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/
For more information please contact
1) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakda Yainoy
Program director
E-mail : sakda.yai@mahidol.ac.th
2) Asst. Prof. Dr. Tienrat Tangchaikeeree
E-mail : tienrat.tan@mahidol.ac.th
3) Asst. Prof. Dr. Veda Prachayasittikul
Secretary of the program
E-mail : veda.pra@mahidol.ac.th
