- The program registration shall follow the Graduate School Khon Kaen University (GS-KKU) rules. Please visit the Graduate School website, complete the application, prepare documents, and follow the admission process. ⇒ https://app.gs.kku.ac.th/gs/en/
- The course directors might arrange the online interview and written examination upon request.
KKU Scholarship for ASEAN and GMS Countries’ Personnel: For more information, please visit the International Affairs Division website at https://iad.kku.ac.th/
Note:
Deadline for application: 31 JANUARY 2025
For more information, please contact
ASST.PROF.DR. SUPAWICH MORKMUED
(email: supamo@kku.ac.th)
Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and International Affairs
MISS CHUTIKARN PHOLSAKSAI
(email: chupho@kku.ac.th)
International Relations Officer
Khon Kaen University – Faculty of Dentistry
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Master’s Degree
The degree has a total course of 40 credits minimum. It can be divided into two plans:
Plan A is a research-oriented program, and may be one of two types:
—Type A 1: consists of a thesis course with a minimum credit of 40. The program may assign the study of some courses or non-credit courses but the results should be up to the standard specified by the program.
—* Type A 2: consists of a thesis course with a minimum credit of 12, and other coursework with a minimum credit of 28. The total credits for the whole program should be 40 credits for the minimum. (Faculty of Dentistry opens only Type A 2).
Plan B is a non-thesis program but requires at least 3 credits and no more than 6 credits for an independent study. The total credits for the whole program should be 40 credits for minimum including the independent study. The program, however, requires a Comprehensive Examination. Most programs are in the Thai curriculum (otherwise, stated).
Doctoral Degree
**Doctoral Degree (please consult the course director)
- Plan A type 1.1, 2.1 = 3 years (For those holding a Master’s Degree)
- Plan A type 1.2, 2.2 = 4 years (For those holding a Bachelor’s Degree)
The total number of credits for the whole program should not be less than 72 credits for those who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Diploma. Those with a Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma should attempt a minimum of 48 credits. The degree can be divided into two types:
Plan A Type 1 is a research-oriented program which expands academic knowledge into new areas. The program may assign the study of some courses or non-credits courses but the results should be up to the standard specified by the program.
—Type 1.1 For those holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma, required to complete a minimum of 48 credits for a thesis.
—Type 1.2 For those holding a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, required to complete a minimum of 72 credits for a thesis.
*The thesis in both Type 1.1 and 1.2 must contain the same quality and standards.
Plan A Type 2 is a research-oriented program which requires the students to complete a thesis that is highly academically qualified, and there should be coursework.
—Type 2.1 Those holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits for a thesis, and study other coursework 12 credits for the minimum.
—Type 2.2 Those holding a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, are required to complete a minimum of 48 credits for a thesis and study other course work 24 credits for the minimum.
*The thesis in both Type 2.1 and 2.2 must contain the same quality and standards.
To be considered by the director of each program upon application.
An applicant:
1. Has general requirements according to the regulation for the application of the Graduate School, Khon Kaen University B.E. 2548.
2. Must successfully completed a D.D.S degree or equivalent degree from an accredited dental institution by the Ministry of University Affairs and civil organization.
3. For Thai nationality, applicants must have a license to practice dentistry from the Dental Council of Thailand. The International applicants must be approved for a temporary license to practice under the KKU staff’s supervision.
4. One year of dental work experience.
*Condition for M.Sc. in Dentistry (Major in Pediatric Dentistry): At least 3 years working experiences.
5. Has a good academic record and has the GPA at least 2.75/4.00 or equivalent.
6. Has TOEFL score 500, IELTS score 5.5 or equivalent test result. The result is to be active during the admission process. (Within 2 years after the test date).
7. Should not be over 45 years old of age.
(N.B. The administrative committee shall consider an applicant’s qualification, the item 2. – 7. based on an individual’s attached record/documents.)
