HISTORY

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences was established in 1996. It is located in Piyachart, Ratchasuda Buildings and Main stadium, Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus),Pathumthani (approximately less than an hour from Bangkok). Currently, the Faculty
consists of six graduate programs:

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences (International program) 
2. Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (International program)
3. Medical Technology program
4. Physical Therapy Program
5. Master of Science Program in Forensic Science
6. Master of Arts Program in Modern Development in Sport

The Graduate Program offers Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Master degree in medical technology, Master degree in Physical Therapy Program, Master of Science Program in Forensic Science and Master of Arts Program in Modern Development in Sport. All the academic programs have been established with the firm commitment that they will be nationally beneficial for developing and generating the much-needed health professionals and researchers in the fields of health sciences and applied sciences. The graduate program is designed to provide a multidisciplinary educational and training environment that will prepare them for independent research and teaching careers. It is centered in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, where investigative collaborations among basic and clinical scientists are fostered. The program emphasizes concepts and state-of-the-art techniques of molecular and cellular medicine. Students may choose a discipline of study from the several research areas/programs offered by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

PHILOSOPHY

The development of the country in several aspects relies to a large extent on the application of scientific principles and on the exploration and use of advanced technology. Thailand is at a juncture where it is essential to prepare the country for the advancement of science and technology at all levels. Thammasat University has had the commitment to develop its education system and research in these fields. In pursuance of this mandate, the following faculties have been established at Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, since 1986: Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, and Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology. These faculties are fully equipped with materials and human resources, and strongly supported by the University in fulfilling the primary task of developing undergraduate programs as a pre-requisite to further strengthening research and manpower development in the fields of basic and applied sciences, including information technology, bioinformatics and health sciences. The Graduate Program initiated by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, was approved by the Ministry of University Affairs in accordance with the stipulations of the National Development Plan Number 8, covering the period 1997-2002. The main objective of the program is to alleviate the current personnel shortage in the field of biomedical sciences (basic and applied biological and health sciences), in 2009, 2015, 2016 and 2023 the Graduate Program established Master degree in Medical Technology, Master degree in Physical Therapy Program, Master of Science Program in Forensic Science and Master of Arts Program in Modern Development in Sport, respectively. In both research and education sectors. The graduate program has commenced with the firm commitment that it will be nationally beneficial for developing and generating the much-needed human resources in these fields.