Program in Parasitology and One Health

November 15, 2024

Course name:

1.1 Master of Science Program in Parasitology and One Health

(International Program)

1.2 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Parasitology and One Health

(International Program)

Course Duration:

15 weeks/semester

Study Options:

M.Sc.	Ph.D.
Plan 1 Type A1 (2 years)	Plan 1.1 (3 years)
Plan 1 Type A2 (2 years)	Plan 2.1 (3 years)
Plan 2 (1 year and 6 month)	Plan 2.2 (4 years)

Coursework/Subject

(M.Sc. program) PLAN 1 TYPE A2

Core Course: 11 Credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD567 713	Laboratory Techniques in Medical Sciences	2(0-6-3)
MD567 714	Medical Science Research Methodology	3(2-3-6)
MD647 701	Medical Parasitology and Entomology	4(3-3-8)
MD647 703	Experimental Parasitology	3(1-6-5)
MD648 891	Seminar in Parasitology I	1(1-0-2)
MD648 892	Seminar in Parasitology II	1(1-0-2)
Thesis: 17 Credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD648 899	Thesis	17 Credits

Elective Courses: No fewer than 8 credits Students may select courses with the approval of their academic advisor from the following courses or from other graduate-level courses that the Department of Parasitology may offer later, or from other related graduate-level courses with the approval of the program’s executive committee and the departmental committee.
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD567 712	Cells and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 702	Advanced Parasitology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 704	Molecular Technique in Parasitology	2(0-6-3)
MD647 705	Special Topics in Parasitology	2(2-0-4)
MD647 706	Immunology of Parasitic Infections	2(2-0-4)
MD647 707	Medical Malacology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 708	Medical Entomology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 709	Zoonosis	2(0-6-3)
MD647 710	Application of Geoinformatics in Health Science and Medical Research	3(1-6-5)
MD647 711	Parasite Epidemiology and Biostatistics	2(1.5-1.5-4)
MD647 712	Clinical Parasitology	2(0-6-3)

(M.Sc. program) PLAN 2

Core Courses: 9 Credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD647 713	Parasitology for Public Health	4(3-3-8)
MD647 714	Special Project	3(0-6-3)
MD648 893	Seminar in Parasitology for Public Health I	1(1-0-2)
MD648 894	Seminar in Parasitology for Public Health II	1(1-0-2)
Independence Study: 6 credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD648 897	Independence Study	6 credits

Elective Courses: No fewer than 21 credits Students may select courses with the approval of their academic advisor from the following courses or from other graduate-level courses that the Department of Parasitology may offer later, or from other related graduate-level courses with the approval of the program’s executive committee and the departmental committee.
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD647 702	Advanced Parasitology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 703	Experimental Parasitology	3(1-6-5)
MD647 704	Molecular Technique in Parasitology	2(0-6-3)
MD647 705	Special Topics in Parasitology	2(2-0-4)
MD647 706	Immunology of Parasitic Infections	2(2-0-4)
MD647 707	Medical Malacology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 708	Medical Entomology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 709	Zoonosis	2(0-6-3)
MD647 710	Application of Geoinformatics in Health Science and Medical Research	3(1-6-5)
MD647 711	Parasite Epidemiology and Biostatistics	2(1.5-1.5-4)
MD647 712	Clinical Parasitology	2(0-6-3)

(Ph.D. program) plan 1.1

Core Course:
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD649 991	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences I	1(1-0-2) (Not counted for credit)
MD649 992	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences II	1(1-0-2) (Not counted for credit)
MD649 993	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences III	1(1-0-2) (Not counted for credit)
Dissertation: 48 Credits
MD649 996	Dissertation	48 Credits

(Ph.D. program) plan 2.1

Core Course: 10 credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD647 701	Medical Parasitology and Entomology	4(3-3-8)
MD647 702	Advanced Parasitology	3(3-0-6)
MD649 991	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences I	1(1-0-2)
MD649 992	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences II	1(1-0-2)
MD649 993	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences III	1(1-0-2)

Elective Courses: No fewer than 2 credits Students may select courses with the approval of their academic advisor from the following courses or from other graduate-level courses that the Department of Parasitology may offer later, or from other related graduate-level courses with the approval of the program’s executive committee and the departmental committee
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD567 712	Cells and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
MD567 713	Laboratory Techniques in Medical Sciences	2(0-6-3)
MD567 714	Medical Science Research Methodology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 703	Experimental Parasitology	3(1-6-5)
MD647 704	Molecular Technique in Parasitology	2(0-6-3)
MD647 705	Special Topics in Parasitology	2(2-0-4)
MD647 706	Immunology of Parasitic Infections	2(2-0-4)
MD647 707	Medical Malacology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 708	Medical Entomology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 709	Zoonosis	2(0-6-3)
MD647 710	Application of Geoinformatics in Health Science and Medical Research	3(1-6-5)
MD647 711	Parasite Epidemiology and Biostatistics	2(1.5-1.5-4)
MD647 712	Clinical Parasitology	2(0-6-3)
MD647 713	Special Project	3(0-6-3)

Dissertation: 36 credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD649 998	Dissertation	36 credits

(Ph.D. program) plan 2.2

Core Courses: These are the main courses that students in the program must register for, totaling 18 credits, consisting of the following courses or other courses that may be offered later with the approval of the program’s executive committee.
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD567 713	Laboratory Techniques in Medical Sciences	2(0-6-3)
MD567 714	Medical Science Research Methodology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 701	Medical Parasitology and Entomology	4(3-3-8)
MD647 702	Advanced Parasitology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 703	Experimental Parasitology	3(1-6-5)
MD649 991	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences I	1(1-0-2)
MD649 992	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences II	1(1-0-2)
MD649 993	Seminar in Parasitology and Medical Sciences III	1(1-0-2)

Elective Courses: No fewer than 6 credits Students may select courses with the approval of their academic advisor from the following courses or from other graduate-level courses that the Department of Parasitology may offer later, or from other related graduate-level courses with the approval of the program’s executive committee and the departmental committee.
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD567 712	Cells and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
MD647 704	Molecular Technique in Parasitology	2(0-6-3)
MD647 705	Special Topics in Parasitology	2(2-0-4)
MD647 706	Immunology of Parasitic Infections	2(2-0-4)
MD647 707	Medical Malacology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 708	Medical Entomology	2(1-3-4)
MD647 709	Zoonosis	2(0-6-3)
MD647 710	Application of Geoinformatics in Health Science and Medical Research	3(1-6-5)
MD647 711	Parasite Epidemiology and Biostatistics	2(1.5-1.5-4)
MD647 712	Clinical Parasitology	2(0-6-3)

Dissertation: 48 credits
Course ID	Subject	Credits
MD649 999	Dissertation	48 credits

PLOs

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of Master of Science Program in Parasitology and One Health
Plan 1	Plan 2
1. Explain the knowledge of parasitology and entomology, including the relationships and impacts of parasites on humans, animals, and the environment, to foster a correct understanding of One Health and enable the integration of this knowledge with other disciplines.	1. Explain the knowledge of parasitology and entomology, the impacts of parasites on humans, animals, and the environment, to understand One Health, and apply this understanding to integrate and address health problems in a holistic manner within the profession.
2. Possess the skills to correctly perform various procedures related to parasites and entomology to assist in conducting research and diagnosing parasitic infections and insect-borne diseases.	2. Possess the skills to perform procedures related to parasites and entomology, to be used in conducting independent studies and diagnosing parasitic infections and insect-borne diseases in humans, animals, and those contaminating the environment accurately.
3. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in parasitology and entomology to effectively conduct research.	3. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in parasitology and entomology to apply in conducting independent studies.
4. Conduct research to apply existing knowledge and publish the results in national or international journals.	4. Carry out independent study projects to develop the ability to solve problems or advance work in the professional field.
5. Possess lifelong learning skills, such as using information technology like computers to gather, manage, and analyze data, in order to develop oneself for academic and research work.	5. Possess lifelong learning skills, such as the ability to independently search for information and learn using computer and information technology, in order to develop oneself and advance in the professional field.
6. Possess English communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to effectively present research work.	6. Possess English communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
7. Possess analytical thinking skills in academic and research work to assist in conducting research and foster an entrepreneurial mindset.	7. Possess analytical thinking skills in academic work to systematically develop work and solve problems, while promoting an entrepreneurial mindset.
8. Possess morals, ethics, and academic professionalism in both professional work and research, as well as adhere to relevant laws and regulations, such as not plagiarizing others’ research.	8. Possess morals, ethics, and academic professionalism in both academic work and research.
9. Possess leadership skills, including responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in academic work, research, and various activities.	9. Possess leadership skills, including responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in academic work, experimental studies, and various activities.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of Doctor of Philosophy Program in Parasitology and One Health

1. Explain the complex knowledge of parasitology and entomology, including the relationships and impacts of parasites on humans, animals, and the environment, as well as the correct understanding of One Health. This knowledge should be integrated with other related disciplines, such as pathology, pharmacology, etc.

2. Possess the skills to correctly perform complex procedures related to parasites and entomology in order to conduct research or diagnose parasitic and vector-borne diseases.

3. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in parasitology and entomology to create research topics, plan research, conduct research, and solve problems systematically.

4. Conduct research, including creating research questions, planning research, solving problems systematically, summarizing research, and generating new research to create new knowledge. This knowledge can lead to innovations or new innovations and be published in internationally recognized journals.

5. Possess lifelong learning skills, such as the ability to independently search for information using computers and information technology to collect, manage, and analyze data. Use this knowledge for academic and research work. Continuously conduct research or participate in academic conferences to enhance knowledge and professional advancement.

6. Possess English communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to be able to present academic or research work at national or international conferences.

7. Possess analytical and synthetic thinking skills in academic and research work, and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

8. Possess morals, ethics, and academic professionalism in both professional work and research, as well as adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

9. Possess leadership skills, including responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in academic work, research, and various activities.

Tuition fees

M.Sc. program (25,000 TBH/semester), Ph.D. program (30,000 TBH/semester) and additional fees 15,000 TBH/semester (only international student)

Scholarship

Many different types of scholarship are available for outstanding

students including scholarships from

1) Faculty of Medicine, KKU

2) Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Research Center, KKU

3) KKU scholarship for ASEAN and GMS countries

4) Graduate School, KKU

5) The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. program.

Details of scholarships are available on the website of the Graduate School

of Khon Kaen University and the Graduate Section, Faculty of Medicine

(https://kku.world/tbjx0)

Staffs

1.	Prof. Thidarut Boonmars
2.	Prof. Paiboon Sithithaworn
3.	Prof. Wanchai Maleewong
4.	Prof. Somchai Pinlaor
5.	Assoc. Prof. Thewarach Laha
6.	Assoc. Prof. Porntip Laummaunwai
7.	Assoc. Prof. Apiporn Thinkhamrop
8.	Assoc. Prof. Oranuch Sanpool
9.	Assis. Prof. Chatanun Eamudomkarn
10.	Assis. Prof. Nuttanan Hongsrichan
11.	Assis. Prof. Opal Pitaksakulrat
12.	Dr. Nattapon Ekobol
13.	Dr. Apisit Chaidee