About

“Building Safe & Healthy Work & Living Environment”

The PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health Programs (International Programs) are dedicated postgraduate academic and professional programs designed to respond nowadays extended requirements to learn about development of science and technologies for leading integration of various knowledge and learnings scientific, technical competencies, environmental and public health aspects into the 21st century living adaptability with healthy and safety over to adding knowledge of occupational and environmental problems, prevention, solution and other related challenges.

Key Features of our graduate programs

- MSc full-time 2-year program
- PhD full-time 3-year program

Study plan :

we gladly provide our students with diverse knowledge in occupational and environmental sciences and public health as well as academic skills seminars adopting active learning and problem-based learning approach.

Approaches & Outstanding Characteristics of the MSc / PhD programs :

1) Student-centered teaching and learning: student will have practices with small group of their peers following instructions from experienced lecturers. Team work, group and individual assignments will help students understand the knowledge they have gained from classes and practice their research skills developed throughout the programs.

2) The teaching and learning process will be conducted in English. Students will be explored to an international environment interacting with peers from different countries.

3) Our programs provide high standards of teaching in occupational and environmental sciences and public health-related areas. Our lecturers have extensive field experience with high standard technical qualifications.

4) Graduates have been employed in government and various industry settings in the occupational and environmental field and public health and safety, such as governmental officials in occupational safety, labor, and social welfare; university lecturers in public health-related areas; and specialists or researchers in academic institutions.

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Why is FPH-TU?

Qualifications of PhD Program Applicants

Prospect students should have the following qualifications :

1. Holding at least a master’s degree or equivalent from domestic or overseas educational institutions accredited by the Thammasat University Council or approved by the Thammasat University Council in accordance with graduate studies criteria.

2. Having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or equivalent.

3. Applicants must have qualifications in accordance with Article-7 of the Thammasat University Regulation Concerning Education at the Graduate Level BE 2553 (2010).

The following selection criteria are applied for admission into the MSc program :

Admission is determined by applicants’ academic records, supporting documentation on other selection criteria, results from interviews and or from written examinations and samples of written works. Prospect students should meet the following criteria:

1. Passing the Internet-based: (a) interview, and (b) written entrance exam.

2. Submission of English language proficiency test results either TOEFL, IELTS or TU-GET with a score equivalent to 550 TOFEL paper-based and the result is not being older than 2 years at the date of application.

The acceptable English language proficiency test results are as follows:

TOEFL (Paper-based)	550​
TOEFL (Computer-based)	213​​
TOEFL (Internet-based)	79​
IELTS	6.5
TU-GET	550

3. For all non-native speakers, proven English language proficiency is a precondition for program enrollment. However, at the discretion of the Curriculum Committee, candidates not meeting the minimum English proficiency score but providing evidence of other tilt factors can be accepted for enrollment.

4. Applicants must submit a brief concept paper which is intended to carry on for their research if accepted for enrolment.

5. Submission of evidence of an approved scholarship or a bank financial statement for self-funded students.

6. A valid study visa (for non-Thai citizens only).

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Enrollment criteria

Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational and Environmental Health Program
The applicant must fulfill the following qualifications.

Plan 1.1 an applicant holds a M.Sc. in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related fields. Master thesis should be relevant with the program GPA not less than 3.50.

Plan 2.2 an applicant holds a B.Sc. or equivalent fields, provided that the Bachelor program complies with the following criteria;
(1) Enrollment at least 2 of the following courses: Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Toxicology. An applicant must also have taken Statistic during the Bachelor programs.
(2) GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Not less than 2 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Health.

A student who is enrolling in the M.Sc. in Occupational and Environmental Health Program that has already taken the courses not less than 24 credits with GPA not less than 3.50, with the agreement of the academic advisor and the Program Administrative Committee to transfer to Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational and Environmental Health Program. The student is required to pass the Qualifying Examination.

In the event that students enroll in the Doctor of Philosophy of Occupational and Environmental Health but they unable to fulfill the requirements. They may submit a petition to the Program Administrative Committee to transfer to the Master Degree Program in Occupational and Environmental Health.

4. English competence standards and English competence assessment criteria of master degree students. All master degree students must have:
a TOEFL Paper-based score with a minimum of 550; or
a TOEFL Internet-based score with a minimum of 79; or
an IELTS Academic module score with a minimum of 6.5; or
a TU-GET (Thammasat University General English Test) Paper-based score with a minimum of 550 score; or
a TU-GET (Thammasat University General English Test) Computer-based score with a minimum of 79 score

5. Having a research proposal or full concept paper ready to present as one essential support document in once application

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Study plan

36-month Program: Thesis Dissertation Track
Year 1
Plan 1.1				Plan 2.2
Semester 1/20xx	Aug-Dec	Qualifying Examination	1 credit	Compulsory seminar	1 credit
		Compulsory seminar	1 credit	Core compulsory	9 credits
		Core compulsory	6 credits	Compulsory in concentration	3 credits
		Thesis Dissertation	6 credits	Total 13 credits
		Total 13 credits
Semester 2/20xx	Jan-May	Compulsory (not counted credits)	3 credits	Compulsory in concentration	3 credits
		Thesis Dissertation	9 credits	Compulsory in concentration	3 credits
		Thesis Dissertation	9 credits	Compulsory in concentration	3 credits
		Total 12 credits		Elective course Qualifying Examination	3 credits
				Total 12 credits
Year 2
Semester 1/20xx	Sep-Dec	Thesis seminar -1 (not counted credits)	1 credit	Qualifying Examination round 2 (If have any) Thesis seminar -1	1 credit
		Thesis Dissertation	9 credits	Thesis Dissertation	6 credits
		Total 9 credits		Total 6 credits
Semester 2/20xx	Jan-May	Thesis seminar -2	1 credit	Thesis seminar -2	1 credit
		Thesis Dissertation	9 credits	Thesis Dissertation	9 credits
		Total 9 credits		Total 9 credits
Year 3
Semester 1/20xx	Sep-Dec	Thesis seminar -3	1 credit	Thesis seminar -3	1 credit
		Thesis Dissertation	9 credits	Thesis Dissertation	9 credits
		Total 9 credits		Total 9 credits
Semester 2/20xx	Jan-May	Thesis Dissertation	6 credits	Thesis Dissertation	9 credits
		Total 6 credits		Total 9 credits
Year 4 Especial Plan 2.2
Semester 1/20xx	Sep-Dec			Plan 2.2
				Thesis Dissertation	9 credits
				Total 9 credits
Semester 2/20xx	Jan-May			Thesis Dissertation	6 credits
				Total 6 credits
	(Admission with MSc graduate)       Required Core-Courses (not counted credits) 13 credits       Thesis Dissertations 48 credits (Admission with B.Sc. graduate)       Core compulsory 9 credits       Required Core-Courses (not counted credits) 1 credit       Compulsory in concentration 12 credits       Elective course 3 credits       Thesis seminar -1 (not counted credits) 1 credit       Thesis seminar -2 (not counted credits) 1 credit       Thesis seminar -3 (not counted credits) 1 credit       Thesis Dissertations 48 credits
	Study duration       6 semesters (minimum)       12 semesters (maximum)
	Tuition fee       Plan 1.1 student with a Master’s degree or equivalent:       Within 48 credits Approximate tuition fee 190,800 THB       Plan 2.2 student with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent:       Within 72 credits Approximate tuition fee 254,400 THB

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Course of Graduate Programs in Occupational and Environmental Health

Plan 1.1
Compulsory course	Compulsory course (not counted credits)	OE 661 Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar OE662 Thesis seminar – 1 OE663 Thesis seminar – 2 OE664 Thesis seminar – 3
Compulsory course	Compulsory elective course (choose 3 subjects from 5 subjects)	OE601 Statistics and Research Methodology OE611 Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology OE631 Occupational and Environmental Health OE602 Advanced Statistics for Occupational and Environmental Health Research OE621 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology
Thesis		OE 901 Thesis
Plan 1.1
Compulsory course		OE601 Statistics and Research Methodology OE611 Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology OE631 Occupational and Environmental Health
Compulsory course	Compulsory course (not counted credits)	OE661 Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar OE662 Thesis seminar – 1 OE663 Thesis seminar – 2 OE664 Thesis seminar – 3
Compulsory in Occupational Health and Safety	Compulsory in concentration	OE621 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology OE632 Occupational and Environmental Sampling and Analysis OE633 Workplace Exposure Assessment and Control
Compulsory in Occupational and Environmental Health	Compulsory in concentration	OE621 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology OE651 Environmental Health Technology OE652 Environmental and Health Impact Assessment
Elective courses		OE602 Advanced Statistics for Occupational and Environmental Health Research OE612 Molecular Epidemiology OE634 Risk Assessment and Management OE635 Air Pollution and Control OE641 Safety Engineering OE642 Safety, Health and Environmental Management OE643 Human Factors and Ergonomics OE644 Task Analysis and Design OE645 Occupational Biomechanics OE652 Environmental and Health Impact Assessment OE653 Waste Management OE654 Water and Waste Water Management OE655 Disaster Management
Thesis		OE 901 Thesis

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Requirements for Graduation

1. Students must pass qualifying examination (QE) before thesis registration. Student status will be dismissed if they cannot pass QE within 3 times.

2. Pass English competence standards and English competence assessment criteria of master degree students as the program and the Graduate Studies Regulation, Thammasat University announced.

3. Complete the thesis/thematic paper and successfully defend it.

4. Have at least 2 articles published or accepted for publication in an international journal (Peer review).

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Contact Us

E-mail : edu.inter@fph.tu.ac.th

Please contact with Miss Wannakan Lohathut.
E-mail: wannakangig@fph.tu.ac.th