Doctor of Philosophy

Program Specification

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital takes the opportunity to revise our Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmacology and New Drug Development (international program) to meet with the current market demands of next-generation pharmacologists.  Apart from emphasizing the importance of ethical conducts and social responsibilities in pharmacological research, our curriculum will prepare PhD graduates with agile and adaptive problem-solving skills under a rapidly evolving research environment.  Leveraging on our well-equipped research infrastructure, well-funded research programs and strategic location within the largest quaternary-care medical center in Thailand, we can offer our PhD students internationally competitive research opportunities in diverse topics.  Our coursework helps to reinforce their skills in critical thinking, quantitative sciences, and proposal writing, to prepare students to become independent researchers in the future.  Last but not least, we also offer plenty of opportunities for students to advance their communication skills both in oral and written forms through intramural and international conferences. 

Program Learning Outcoms

1. Demonstrate morals and ethics related to pharmacological research and/or practice

2. Demonstrate as knowledgeable leaders in solving real-world problems in new drug development

3. Create new knowledge or invention in pharmacology and new drug development using appropriate methodologies and statistical skills 

4. Synthesize new insights in pharmacology and new drug development from critical contemplation of prior scientific work            

5. Demonstrate interpersonal, inter-professional teamwork, life-long learning and leadership skills in pharmacological related practice

6. Apply advanced information technology skills for professional communication in both oral and written forms