Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing Science

Qualifications of Applicants

Track 1.1 (Research only) & 2.1 (Coursework & research) for applicants holding a master’s degree 

1. Hold a master’s degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.50 (on a 4-point scale);
2. Meet Chula’s English Proficiency requirements;
3. Possess at least one year of professional nursing experience;
4. Hold a nursing license (first level) and a midwifery license (first level), or a nursing and midwifery license (first level); and 
5. Applicants for Track 1.1 must have at least one publication in a national or international journal (s) to be considered.
6. Other qualifications according to the Graduate School’s annual announcement or approval by the Ph.D. program administrative committee.

Track 2.2 (Course work & research) for applicants holding a bachelor’s degree 

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science (Nursing) with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4-point scale;
2. Meet Chula’s English Proficiency requirements;
3. Possess at least one year of professional nursing experience;
4. Hold a nursing license (first level) and a midwifery license (first level), or a nursing and midwifery license (first level); and
5. Have evidence of scholarly work or are approved by the Ph.D. program administrative committee.
6. Other qualifications according to the Graduate School’s annual announcement or approval by the Ph.D. program administrative committee.

Note: Non-Thai applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing or equivalent and hold a nursing license issued by the responsible authorities in their countries. Unlicensed applicants must have a certificate of license application approved by the Nursing Regulatory Authority in their countries.

For online application, please visit Chulalongkorn Graduate School’s Admission Page.  Please submit the following documents via email to pongthanatcu@gmail.com. 

Required documents 

1. Application form with a current photograph;
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae. Involvement in professional or civic organizations, along with any awards, honors, publications, presentations,  and continuing educational experiences should be included;
3. For international applicants, a report of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score ≥ 525 or the Test of English Proficiency of Chulalongkorn University score (CU-TEP) ≥ 67 or  IELTS  ≥ 5.5;
4. Official transcripts, from each college or university applicant has attended since high school.  A transcript that shows transferred credits is official only for credits taken at that institution. (It is not an official transcript for the transferred credits);
5. A copy of identification document (passport/Thai identification card);
6. A scanned copy of the certificate of applicant’s last degree;
7. A copy of the current registered nurse (RN) license. 
8. A 3-page, double-spaced, essay describing rationales for pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing, areas of interest and concerns, and aspirations following graduation, including scholarly experiences, such as the initiation of, or the collaboration on research projects;
9. Examples of academic achievements: publications, certificates, etc.;
10. Three references from individuals who can attest to applicant’s personal and intellectual traits. At least one should be from applicant’s previous instructor, the others can be from supervisors.

For further information please contact 

Associate Professor Dr. Areewan Oumtanee, 

Tel: +66 2218 1363, Email: areeday@yahoo.com 
or visit the Faculty of Nursing website.

Application Information

1. All application materials must be PRINTED or TYPED and sent via Chulalongkorn Graduate School’s Admission Page.
2. Applications fee 1,100 Baht (Payable to:  Account Name Faculty of Nursing, Bangkok Bank, Account No. 152-068468-7)

Send the documents via e-mail to pongthanatcu@gmail.com