Mahidol University Educational Philosophy:
Master of Science Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Program Educational Philosophy:
“Provide comprehensive learner-centered approach to produce nutrition and dietetics professional graduates with lifelong skills”
Course Type: Normal
Level: Master’s Degree
Degree Name
In Thai: วิทยาศาสตรมหาบัณฑิต (โภชนาการและการกำหนดอาหาร) : วท.ม. (โภชนาการและการกำหนดอาหาร)
In English: Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) : M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Objectives
To produce graduates who have the characteristics, knowledge and skills as follows:
- Behave according to morality, ethics, and professions related to nutrition and dietetics
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
- Search, analyze, and synthesize nutrition and dietetic information using critical thinking, academic process, and research methodology approach
- Exhibit leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork skills and respect for human diversity
- Utilize and disseminate nutrition and dietetic knowledge using statistical techniques, effective communication, and information technology with appropriate platforms
Program Learning Outcome (PLO):
- Express behaviors of morality, ethics and professionalism
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics to promote health and wellness of individuals or groups
- Implement effective nutrition and dietetic interventions to individuals and groups
- Conduct research in nutrition and dietetics and interpret results accurately
- Manifest leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork skills, and respect for human diversity
- Effectively demonstrate mathematical and statistical techniques in evaluating nutrition and dietetics problems/situations
- Proficiently disseminate data related to nutrition and dietetics using appropriate communication and information technology skills
Program Structure
Prerequisite Courses: no credit
Required Courses: 18 credits
Elective Courses: not less than 6 credits
Thesis: 12 credits
Total: not less than 36 credits
Contact person
Program director: Associate Professor Wantanee Kriengsinyos, PhD, RD, CDT.
E-mail: wantanee.krieng@mahidol.edu
Tel: +66 (0) 2800 2380 ext 319
Program Secretary: Pradtana Tapanee, PhD, RD, CDT.
E-mail: pradtana.tap@mahidol.edu
Tel: +66 (0) 2800 2380 ext 427
Program Secretary: Aree Prachansuwan, PhD, RD, CDT.
E-mail: aree.prc@mahidol.edu
Tel: +66 (0) 2800 2380 ext 426
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University
Master of Science Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Address: 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Rd., Salaya,
Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
E-mail: pradtana.tap@mahidol.edu
Telephone: +66 (0) 2800 2380 ext. 427
E-mail: aree.prc@mahidol.edu
Telephone: +66 (0) 2800 2380 ext. 131