Master of Nursing Science Program (International program)
Institution
Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University
Curriculum accreditation
1. The curriculum is approved by Burapha University Council since November 20th, 2021
2. The curriculum is approved by Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council since June 20th, 2022
Name of Curriculum
Master of Nursing Science Program (International Program)
Name of Degree
Full degree: Master of Nursing Science
Degree in abbreviation: M.N.S.
Objectives of the curriculum
Graduates will have the following competences at the end of this program's teaching and learning:
1. Possess morality, public mind, decision-making abilities, and ethics in nursing practice as well as a positive attitude about nursing profession and healthy habits and be a good role model and work well
2. Possess a thorough understanding of the subjects of nursing science and associated sciences in nursing practice
3. Possess the ability to use nursing science and associated sciences and combine the use of evidence for effective holistic practice of complicated nursing care in accordance with the law and professional ethics
4. Possess the capacity to think critically, synthetically, creatively, and analytically.
5. Be able to conduct research and develop innovations to increase the quality of nursing care
6. Be able to employ contemporary and relevant information and digital technologies in the field of health
7. Possess the capacity to form relationships. as well as effective health communication
8. Demonstrates leadership, management, and entrepreneurial abilities
9. Work on self-improvement and actively pursue information throughout one's life
Curriculum Structure and Credits
Number of credit requirements
Plan A type A 2 not less than
36 credits
Curriculum Structure
Plan A type A 2
Required courses
21 credits
Core courses
9 credits
Specific courses
12 credits
Elective courses not less than
3 credits
Thesis
12 credits
Required courses
21 credits
1. Core course
9 credits
10750165
Nursing Theory and Concepts
2(2-0-4)
10750265
Applied Statistics for Nursing Research
2(2-0-4)
10750365
Policy and Health System
2(2-0-4)
10750465
Nursing Research and Research Utilization
3(3-0-6)
2. Specific courses
12 credits
11150165
Integrated Health Sciences in Nursing*
2(2-0-4)
(*For student who study in Nursing Administration enroll course 11154365 instead)
Students enroll 4 more courses from a specialty selected pathway
10 Credits
Courses for Community Nursing Pathway
11151165
Advanced Community Nursing I
2(2-0-4)
11151265
Advanced Community Nursing II
2(2-0-4)
11151365
Advanced Community Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11161465
Advanced Community Nursing Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Pathway
11152165
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery I
2(2-0-4)
11152265
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery II
2(2-0-4)
11152365
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11162465
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Adult Nursing Pathway
11153165
Advanced Adult Nursing I
2(2-0-4)
11153265
Advanced Adult Nursing II
2(2-0-4)
11153365
Advanced Adult Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11163465
Advanced Adult Nursing Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Gerontological Nursing Pathway
11155165
Advanced Gerontological Nursing I
2(2-0-4)
11155265
Advanced Gerontological Nursing II
2(2-0-4)
11155365
Advanced Gerontological Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11165465
Advanced Gerontological Nursing Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Pathway
11156165
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing I
2(2-0-4)
11156265
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing II
2(2-0-4)
11156365
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11166465
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Pediatric Nursing Pathway
11157165
Advanced Pediatric Nursing I
2(2-0-4)
11157265
Advanced Pediatric Nursing II
2(2-0-4)
11157365
Advanced Pediatric Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11167465
Advanced Pediatric Nursing Practicum II
3(0-9-3)
Courses for Nursing Administration Pathway
11154165
Human Resource Management in Nursing Organization
2(2-0-4)
11154265
Health Service Management in Health Care Organization
2(2-0-4)
11154365
Leadership and Management in Nursing Organization
2(2-0-4)
11154465
Nursing Administration Practicum
3(0-9-3)
11164565
Health Care Quality Management Practicum
3(0-9-3)
Elective courses not less than
3 credits
10760165
Nursing Management
3(2-3-4)
10760265
Teaching in Nursing
3(2-3-4)
10760365
Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development
3(2-3-4)
11160465
Family and Illness
3(3-0-6)
11160565
Health Behavior and Heath Promotion and Prevention
3(3-0-6)
*Students can select the other courses at the graduate level which offered in Burapha University or other institutions under the approval of the committee of the program Thesis
12 Credits
11169965
Thesis
12(0-0-36)
Day and Time of Instruction
Instructions are operated during regular business hours and after hours
Qualifications of the Intakes
1. In accordance with university qualifications on graduate education
2. Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent and have a professional license in Nursing and midwifery. For non-Thai national, the applicants must complete the bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent as well as holding nursing profession license which was approved by professional nursing council or the responsible organization or certified by the Nursing Regulatory Authority in the applicant's country
3. Possess nurse experience at least one year until the date of application
4. The results of English proficiency test scores according to the Burapha University’s requirement
5. In the case that the qualification is not in accordance with 1 to 4, admission is at the discretion of the curriculum board
Scholarships
1. Thesis research scholarship
2. Scholarship as the lecturers of Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University
Facilities
1. There are suitable educational facilities and classrooms for graduate studies, as well as adequate and ready-to-use audio-visual equipment.
2. Students get access to an adequate office or study space. It is appropriate and beneficial to student learning.
3. There is a teacher's office that is appropriate, proportionate, and favorable to working and advising students.
4. In accordance with the curriculum, there are specialized nursing laboratories. With sufficient equipment to practice advanced skills
4.1 Laboratory of Science and Health Sciences
4.2 Advanced Simulation Laboratory
5. There are enough computers for all students to conduct particular research.
6. Burapha Univesity’s library provides current books in nursing, health sciences, and other curriculum-related courses as well as electronic books in nursing profession, Thai and English journals, electronic databases of scientific, medical, and nursing publications, and domestically and globally research database which can be searched at any time
7. There is a source of nursing practice for master's degree students based on their field of study and related disciplines, and there are enough patients/service receivers for practice
# | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
1 | 10750165 Nursing Theories and Concepts | 2(2-0-4) |
2 | 10750265 Applied Statistics for Nursing Research | 2(2-0-4) |
3 | 11150165 Integrated Health Sciences in Nursing Or 11154365 Leadership and Management in Nursing Organization |
2(2-0-4) |
4 | 1115xxxx Theory course number 1 from a selected pathway | 2(2-0-4) |
Total | 8 |
# | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
1 | 10750365 Policy and Health System | 2(2-0-4) |
2 | 10750465 Nursing Research and Research Utilization | 3(3-0-6) |
3 | 1115xxxx Theory course number 2 from a selected pathway | 2(2-0-4) |
4 | 1115xxxx Practical course number 1 from a selected pathway | 3(0-9-0) |
Total | 10 |
# | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
1 | 1116xxxx Practical course number 2 from a selected pathway | 3(0-9-3) |
2 | 111xxxxx Elective course | 3(3-0-6) |
3 | 11169960 Thesis | 6(0-0-18) |
Total | 12 |
# | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
1 | 11169965 Thesis | 6(0-0-18) |
Total | 6 |
- Complete Thesis Paper
- Taking Oral Thesis Defense
- Revised Thesis paper and submit to Graduate School
- Published Thesis in a Peer-Review Journal
Program learning outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1
Morality and Ethics: Demonstrate integrity in your behavior, nursing practice ethics, research ethics, and academic ethics
PLO 1.1
Nursing practice in accordance with professional ethics and the protection of patients' or service users' rights
PLO 1.2
Analyze and make decisions in health care based on morality, ethics, and professional standards
PLO 1.3
Profession-related legal and ethical guidance
PLO 2
Knowledge and Practical Skills: Nursing practice for complex, holistic health problems and needs using related science and empirical evidence emphasizing human values under the law and professional ethics
PLO 2.1
Analyze nursing science and the sciences related to nursing practice in various fields
PLO 2.2
Evaluate health issues and develop sophisticated, all-encompassing health care. This includes applying quality and safety concepts to health care
PLO 2.3
Nursing practice based on the integration of nursing science and allied sciences, empirical data, and contemporary technology in the treatment of patients or clients with complex situations, stressing human values and being sensitive to service users' cultural variations
PLO 2.4
Use suitable digital tools and technology to evaluate nursing outcomes
PLO 3
Intellectual Skills: Research and innovation in nursing, as well as public dissemination of work
PLO 3.1
Be able to think critically and methodically
PLO 3.2
Conduct research and innovation based on empirical evidence analysis/synthesis, as well as the use of statistics and digital technologies in research to improve the quality of nursing care
PLO 3.3
Research and innovation dissemination by giving a presentation at an academic conference or publishing in national and/or international periodicals
PLO 4
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility: Leadership, initiatives to improve nursing quality in specific areas, and nursing profession
PLO 4.1
Demonstrate leadership ability to collaborate with the health team and individuals concerned in nursing excellence
PLO 4.2
Culturally sensitivity to provide positive outcomes for patients or service users
PLO 4.3
Accept responsibility for continuing
PLO 5
Numerical Analysis, Communication, and Information Technology Skills: Using digital technology and information in health communication, nursing, research, and the development of new products to raise the standard of nursing care
PLO 5.1
Have knowledge of digital technologies and information in looking for information and analyzing data credibility to enhance nursing care quality
PLO 5.2
Analyze and process data for risk management and monitoring
PLO 5.3
Capable of communicating in both Thai and English with patients, service users, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary teams
Master of Nursing Science Program (International Program)
NO.
Detail
Amount (Thai Baht)
1
Tuition and service for international students
- 82,500 Baht x 4 regular semesters
330,000
2
University charge for international students
- 20,000 Baht x 4 regular semesters
80,000
Total
410,000
Total payment per each semester
Semester 1 = 102,500 Baht
Semester 2 = 102,500 Baht
Semester 3 = 102,500 Baht
Semester 4 = 102,500 Baht
Remark
• The payment of the tuition and service fees must be in Thai Baht.
• The payment will be varied based on the exchange rate.
• Students need to prepare extra money for conducting their master thesis.
• Students who are unable to complete the degree program within 2 years (4 regular semesters) are required to pay the additional fees to maintain their status(Approximately 6,000 Thai Baht).
Other payment
• Student registration fee costs 2,000 Baht
• Degree certificate fee costs 2,200 Baht
• Dormitory fee is about 2,500 - 8,000 Baht; the cost depends on: type of the room, how far from university/how many persons stay in each room.
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Chintana Wacharasin
Tel : 038-102892
email : duangjaivat@yahoo.com, duangjai@buu.ac.th
(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Pornchai Jullamate
Tel : 038-102809
email : pornchai@buu.ac.th
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Pornpat Hengudomsub
Tel : 038-102807
email : pornpat12@yahoo.com, pornpath@buu.ac.th
(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Jinjutha Chaisena Dallas
Tel : 038-102867
email : jinjuthatawan@gmail.com, jinjutha@buu.ac.th
(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Khemaradee Masingboon
Tel : 038-102835
email : Khemarad@hotmail.com, khemaradee@buu.ac.th
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Nujjaree Chaimongkol
Tel : 038-102222
email : nujjaree@buu.ac.th
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Niphawan Samartkit
Tel : 038-102835
email : niphawan@buu.ac.th
(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Naiyana Piphatvanitcha
Tel : 038-102853
email : naiyana_p2005@hotmail.com, naiyana@buu.ac.th
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Chanandchidadussadee Toonsiri
Tel : 038-102844
email : stoonsiri@hotmail.com, siriporn@buu.ac.th
(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Saifone Moungkum
Tel : 038-102832
email : saifone@buu.ac.th
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