Philosophy

The Thammasat Faculty of Public Health’s Master of Public Health in Global Health (MPH-GH) Program is a member of a global consortium of universities (see exchange program below) that share a vision of transforming public health approaches to be responsive to current and emerging opportunities and challenges in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. This policy aligns with Thammasat University’s vision and mission, emphasizing quality academic work and research to prepare graduates who will be able to support the development of Thailand, the region, and beyond.

In the 21st century, our social ecologies are deeply interconnected. The globalization of trade, technology, and employment has created new economic opportunities for some, but at the cost of high levels of inequality between and within countries. Climate change threatens ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity on which human life depends. Climate change amplifies the risks of extreme weather, large-scale displacement, food insecurity, and social and political instability. All of this exacerbates marginalization such that entrenched poverty and social inequity drive mass migration, human trafficking, and regional conflicts. Governance and service delivery systems worldwide face challenges in addressing systemic discrimination and exclusion.

The rapid development of AI and related technologies presents complex ethical and governance dilemmas that may have far-reaching consequences for the concentration and use of power, its transparency and accountability, its impact on systems of governance and social structures, and, ultimately, human rights.

The Program defines global health as an area of research and practice committed to applying overtly rights-based approaches ( inclusive of cultural, social, and demographic diversity), interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches for reducing health disparities within societies and across geopolitical borders. These approaches require experts and practitioners from multiple disciplines collaborating internationally, nationally, and locally in policy, service delivery, education, and research to bring about transformative change.

The global consortium of universities’ priorities include strengthening the components of international development. This is done by developing educational programs that give graduates from both high-income and low and middle-income countries the knowledge and skills needed for the practice of Global Health and gain employment in international, interregional, and non-government organizations and/or in their national government agencies.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the MPH-GH Program are expressed as competencies that students are expected to achieve that have following characteristic merit: GREATS.

Program Learning Outcomes

Each course has specific learning objectives that contribute to the PLOs.

Study Tracks

• Regardless of the chosen study track, the total required credits for the Master’s degree are the same. (i.e., 36 credits). The difference between Independent Study and Thesis credits is balanced by 6 credits of additional coursework in the Independent Study track.
• Although the thesis research study track would be a logical choice if you have plans for advanced studies (i.e., doctoral degree), opting for an Independent Study does not exclude you from advanced studies. Your Advisor will guide you in making informed choices on options relevant to your career aspirations.

Special Activities

Field Activities

The Global Health Consortium offers several exchange opportunities to students of the member programs. These are:

1. Online obligatory interactive exchange courses such as MGH4001 Foundations of Global Health 1 and MGH4005 Foundations of Global Health 2 are conducted in collaboration with Maastricht University in the Netherlands and McMaster University in Canada.
2. Global health major courses in the second semester can be substituted by an elective track of study in the Netherlands at Maastricht University, which consists of two modules:
   1. Redesigning Policy Practices in Global Health, which consists of the following three courses:
      • MPH0005 Global Health Policy Analysis
      • MPH0006 Global Health Economics
      • MPH0007 Global Health Management
   2. Implementing Innovations on a Global Scale, which consists of three courses, namely:
      • MGH4010 Globalization and Transferability
      • MGH4011 Health in Times of Crisis
      • MGH4012 Medical Mobility

Learning Symposium

The MPH4007 Learning Symposium is a compulsory course held at Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal, India. Throughout this symposium, students engage in three primary activities and several cultural excursions in the program.

How to Apply

Important Reminders

• If required, take the English proficiency test early to ensure that official scores arrive before the application deadline.
• Be sure that your full name, as given on your application, appears on all documents submitted on your behalf (e.g., diplomas, transcripts etc.).
• If you have changed your name since completing your education (e.g., by marriage), please provide proof of name change.
• The TU Graduate Admissions Office does not alter submitted applications. We will accept transcript updates or an updated CV listing (e.g., new appointments, or publications). Please send the updated documentation as PDF attachments (no Microsoft Word documents or JPEG files) to oip-admissions@fph.tu.ac.th

Career Opportunities with an MPH Global Health Degree

The MPH Global Health degree, combined with your educational background and past work experience, provides a strong foundation for launching your professional career. Graduates of the TU Global Health program can expect to become public health professionals who bring a global health perspective at senior levels to:

• National ministries, their authorities, and institutions
• National and international academic / research institutions
• International Organisations
• Non-Governmental Organisations
• Regional political associations and their institutions

However, most international organisations require at least 10 years of work experience in a specific field for career posts. Despite this, temporary or short-term employment opportunities with international organisations can be valuable for building your CV and professional network. If you aim to work at an international organisation, starting with a local NGO or government agency for a few years can be a strategic step. Alternatively, humanitarian organisations frequently seek qualified staff, and major agencies advertise job openings on the Jobs page at ReliefWeb. For more insights, watch the video clip: Career Opportunities in Global Health.

Student Demographics

Typical Alumni Careers