1. Course name:
– Doctor of Philosophy Program in Anatomy (Ph.D. in Anatomy)
2. Course Duration:
3. Study Options: 3 options
3.1 Plan 1.1 (48 credits): For students who have finished MSc in anatomy from the MD KKU (GPA ≥ 3.25)
3.2 Plan 2.1 (49 credits): For students who have finished MSc in anatomy from other University (GPA ≥ 3.25)
3.3 Plan 2.2 (74 credits): For students who have finished MSc in other fields or bachelor degrees of medicine, dental medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, or veterinary medicine (GPA ≥ 2.75)
4. Coursework/Subject
| Total credits | Plan 1.1 (48 credits) | Plan 2.1 (49 credits) | Plan 2.2 (74 credits) |
| Required courses | 3 (No-grade count) | 5 | 18 |
| Elective courses | – | 8 | 8 |
| Dissertation course | 48 | 36 | 48 |
4.1 Plan 1.1 Required courses 3 credits (No-grade count)
| MD617991 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY I | 1 | credit |
| MD617992 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY II | 1 | credit |
| MD617993 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY III | 1 | credit |
4.2 Plan 2.1 Required courses 8 credits
| MD617712 | Cells and Molecular Biology | 3 | credits |
| MD567713 | Laboratory Techniques in Medical Sciences | 2 | credits |
| MD617991 | Seminar in Advanced Anatomy I | 1 | Credit |
| MD617992 | Seminar in Advanced Anatomy II | 1 | credit |
| MD617993 | Seminar in Advanced Anatomy III | 1 | credit |
4.2 Plan 2.2 Required courses 18 credits
| MD617718 | TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY | 2 | credits |
| MD617723 | MICROANATOMY | 3 | credits |
| MD617724 | NEUROANATOMY | 3 | credits |
| MD617726 | HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT I | 3 | credits |
| MD617727 | HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT II | 4 | Credits |
| MD617991 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY I | 1 | credit |
| MD617992 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY II | 1 | credit |
| MD617993 | SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ANATOMY III | 1 | credit |
4.3 Elective courses for Plans 2.1 and 2.1 (8 credits)
| MD567712 | CELLS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 | credits |
| MD567713 | LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | 2 | credits |
| MD567714 | MEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 3 | credits |
| MD617728 | PRINCIPLE OF RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ANATOMY | 1 | credit |
| MD617729 | LABORATORY IN TISSUE PREPARATION FOR LIGHT MICROSCOPE | 1 | credit |
| MD617730 | LABORATORY IN TISSUE PREPARATION FOR SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE | 1 | credit |
| MD617731 | LABORATORY IN TISSUE PREPARATION FOR TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE | 1 | credit |
| MD617732 | LABORATORY IN IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY | 1 | credit |
| MD617733 | LABORATORY IN BASIC PROTEIN SEPARATION | 1 | credit |
| MD617734 | CURRENT TOPICS IN ANATOMY | 1 | credit |
| MD617735 | TEACHING TECHNIQUES IN ANATOMY | 1 | credit |
| MD617736 | LABORATORY IN IMMUNO-ELECTRON MICROSCOPY DAB TECHNIQUE | 1 | credit |
| MD617737 | LABORATORY IN IMMUNO-ELECTRON MICROSCOPY NANOGOLD TECHNIQUE | 1 | credit |
4.4 Dissertation
| MD617996 | Dissertation | 48 | credits |
| MD617998 | Dissertation | 36 | credits |
| MD617999 | Dissertation | 48 | credits |
5. Program learning
outcomes (PLOs): 9 PLOs
PLO1: Know and understand the principles and important theories in the field of pure anatomy and to integrate with in other science fields related
PLO2: Understand research process and/or innovation in the anatomical field and other science fields related
PLO3: Have research skills to apply in research works and/or innovation in the anatomical field and other related fields
PLO4: Able to carry out research and to systematically demonstrate understanding in solving of academic problems or developing new knowledge in the anatomical fields including being able to summarize research results to be published in international journals
PLO5: Have self-learning and lifelong learning skills to collect, investigate, manage, analyze and synthesize the research data in the field of anatomy by using computers and informative technology and modern managements
PLO6: Use English language skills in studying and searching the academic information as well as communications in terms of listening, speaking, reading and writing appropriately and can present the research results at academic conferences or publish in the international journals
PLO7: Use skills of systemic, creative, and critical thinking including capability to provide academic comments and suggestions
PLO8: Have morals, ethics, and academic and research ethics in the anatomy field with appropriate behaves
PLO9: Perform professional skills such as leadership and interpersonal relationships with flexibility to unpleasant situations and having ability to participate the anatomical research and related works.
6. Tuition fees
– 30,000 Thai baht (approximately 882 USD)/ semester
7. Scholarships:
– Faculty of Medicine (invitation research and tuition fees)
– GRADUATE SCHOOL KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY
– National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) grants from major advisors
– etc.
8. Staffs:
| 1 | Jariya Umka Welbat | (Ph.D. [Biomedical sciences], University of Nottingham) |
| 2 | Sitthichai Iamsaard | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 3 | Parichat Prachaney | (Ph.D. [Histopathology], Queen Mary University of London) |
| 4 | Wanassanun Pannangrong | (Ph.D. [Neuroscience], Khon Kaen University) |
| 5 | Somsuda Somintara | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 6 | Nongnut Uabundit | (Ph.D. [Neuroscience], Khon Kaen University) |
| 7 | Wiphawi Hipkaeo | (Ph.D. [Medical Science], Kanazawa University) |
| 8 | Tarinee Sawatpanich | (Ph.D. [Biomedical Science], Srinakharinwirot University) |
| 9 | Waraporn Sakaew | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 10 | Nichapa Phunchago | (Ph.D. [Neuroscience], Khon Kaen University) |
| 11 | Tawut Rudtanatip | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 12 | Supatcharee Arun | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 13 | Surang Chomphoo | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 14 | Apiwat Sirichoat | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 15 | Arada Chaiyamoon | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 16 | Rarinthorn Samrid | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 17 | Anusara Aranarochana | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 18 | Thewarid Berkban | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 19 | Thanyaporn Senarai | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 20 | Prapaporn Jattujan | (Ph.D. [Anatomy and structural biology], Mahidol University) |
| 21 | Nataya Sritawan | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 22 | Nareelak Tangsrisakda | (Ph.D. [Anatomy], Khon Kaen University) |
| 23 | Wanchana Phromkrasae | (Ph.D. [Molecular & cellular interactions], Cote dAzur University) |
| 24 | Areeya Jiamjunyasiri | (Ph.D. [Medical Science], Tokyo Medical & Dental University) |
9. Contact Details:
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Mittraphap Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen 40002
