หลักสูตรพยาบาลศาสตรดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาพยาบาลศาสตร์ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science is an international program that aims at expanding the body of knowledge in nursing science to meet the challenges of the ever-changing world. The program also focuses on bringing about a better quality of life to the people as well as raising the bar for the nursing profession to the international standards. The program intends to produce highly-qualified and skilled graduates who can integrate the many facets of nursing science into a holistic approach to the development of “health and living literacy”. Moreover, to achieve their goals, students will learn to build cooperation among the public and private sectors. Our graduates will play crucial roles in healthcare policy-making while maintaining ethical integrity to their professions to bring healthcare to international standards.

The curriculum is designed as a ‘Hybrid Model’ comprising classroom lectures and online learning through information and communication technology (ICT) of the future and interactive learning via social media/network with instructors as facilitators. We want our students to develop their skills in sustainable ways and bring about knowledge and change to public healthcare. We want to shape our students to be lifelong learners and independent researchers.

Graduates of the program can use their acquired knowledge to enhance their nursing career or pursue a teaching career at undergraduate and graduate levels. They can also work as researchers in the fields of nursing science, medical science, and/or public health. They can also work as a nursing administrator.

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

Faculty of Nursing
Chulalongkorn University

11th Floor, Borommaratchachonnanisisattaphat Building

Rama I Road, Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand