Master of Nursing Science (International Program)



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


1st Semester
# 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
2nd Semester
# 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
3rd Semester
# 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
4th Semester
# Course Title Credits
1 11169965 Thesis 6(0-0-18)
Total 6
5th Semester until graduation

    - 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)

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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

Ph.D. (Nursing)

Tel : 038-102892
email : duangjaivat@yahoo.com, duangjai@buu.ac.th

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(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Pornchai Jullamate

Ph.D. (Nursing)

Tel : 038-102809
email : pornchai@buu.ac.th

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(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Pornpat Hengudomsub

Ph.D. (Nursing)

Tel : 038-102807
email : pornpat12@yahoo.com, pornpath@buu.ac.th

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(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Jinjutha Chaisena Dallas

Ph.D. (Nursing Science)

Tel : 038-102867
email : jinjuthatawan@gmail.com, jinjutha@buu.ac.th

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(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Khemaradee Masingboon

D.S.N.

Tel : 038-102835
email : Khemarad@hotmail.com, khemaradee@buu.ac.th

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(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Nujjaree Chaimongkol

Ph.D. (Nursing)

Tel : 038-102222
email : nujjaree@buu.ac.th

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(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Niphawan Samartkit

ปร.ด. (การพยาบาล)

Tel : 038-102835
email : niphawan@buu.ac.th

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(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Naiyana Piphatvanitcha

Ph.D. (Nursing)

Tel : 038-102853
email : naiyana_p2005@hotmail.com, naiyana@buu.ac.th

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(Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Chanandchidadussadee Toonsiri

ปร.ด. (สังคมศาสตร์การแพทย์และสาธารณสุข)

Tel : 038-102844
email : stoonsiri@hotmail.com, siriporn@buu.ac.th

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(Asst. Prof. Dr.) Saifone Moungkum

Ph.D. (Nursing Science)

Tel : 038-102832
email : saifone@buu.ac.th

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Nursing Faculty of Burapha University 169 Long-Hard BangsaenRoad, Tambon Saensook, Amphur Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
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