A two-year program that focuses on the measurement and evaluation of human motion, exercise physiology, advanced motor control, and applied biomechanics with applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Instruction in Health Research Methods and Statistics is included. Graduates will have developed and enhanced their research skills.
Name of the Curriculum: Master of Science Program in Movement and Exercise Sciences (International Program)
Name of the Degree:
(Full) Master of Science (Movement and Exercise Sciences)
(Abbr.) M.S. (Movement and Exercise Sciences)
Tuition Fees
Period of Payment Semester
- Thai Citizen: 120,000 (30,000 Baht per semester)
- Non-Citizen 160,000 (40,000 Baht per semester)
*Thesis outline on the interested topic with the screening of a potential advisor within the department is required upon application. Send the file at least 5 days before the deadline to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Qualification:
Master's Type 1 (research only)
- In accordance with the Chiang Mai University Announcement for admission
- Graduated in the following disciplines or equivalent, i.e. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Medical Technology, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Public Health or other branches through the approval of the Program Executive Committee
- A person of Thai nationality or other nationalities who can study in this course in English
- Having a cumulative grade point average for a bachelor's degree of not less than 2.75 or equivalent or have research experience. For example, published articles or other works as approved by the Program Executive Committee
- In case of insufficient basic knowledge, the program administration committee may advice to take additional bachelor's degree courses such as basic science and physiology without credits.
- Minimum English score required for enrolment:
Master's Type 2 (course work and research)
- In accordance with the Chiang Mai University Announcement for admission
- Graduated in the following disciplines or equivalent, i.e. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Medical Technology, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Public Health or other branches through the approval of the Program Executive Committee
- A person of Thai nationality or other nationalities who can study in this course in English
- Having a cumulative grade point average for a bachelor's degree of not less than 2.50 or equivalent or have research experience. For example, published articles or other works as approved by the Program Executive Committee
- In case of insufficient basic knowledge, the program administration committee may advice to take additional bachelor's degree courses such as basic science and physiology without credits.
- Minimum English score required for enrolment:
* The score must not be less than the specified percentage from the total score
The selection of successful applicants is performed in a comprehensive manner by examining the result of the English test, the certificate of academic records, the written statement of reasons for application, and an interview by the Administrative Committee of the Program.
Remarks: "Provisional Acceptance" may also be offered to certain applicants who do not meet all requirements based on the program committee's decision.
MES-Program coordinator contact
- Program coordinator name: Sauwaluk Dacha, Ph.D., P.T.
- Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Curriculum Structure
| Master's Type 1 (research only) | Master's Type 2 (course work and research) |
| Degree requirements: a minimum of 36 Credits A. Course Work - None. B. Thesis 36 Credits 1. Master's Thesis courses 36 Credits C. Non-credit courses 1. Graduate School's requirements - English score 2. Program's requirements 2.1. Academic seminar - Registration every semester, each one by a non-credit course. Evaluation of the seminar with the letters S/U. 2.2. In case of inadequate basic knowledge, academic committee may require to undertake extra-undergraduate courses without credits. D. Academic activities 1. Student must participate in at least 80 percent of academic seminars scheduled in each semester and presents a seminar on a topic related to his/her thesis as well as reports thesis progression once per semester, for at least 4 semesters. 2. The whole or part of a thesis must be published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed international journal or published in English in Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Tier 1 journal or obtain a patent which is related to his/her thesis with the student's name being listed as the first author in at least one of the publications. 3. Student must present the whole or part of his/her thesis work either in an oral or a poster form in an academic conference at least one paper. 4. Student must report thesis progression to the Curriculum Administrative Committee every semester. 5. Student must report the thesis progression, using the graduate school format, to the Graduate school every semester, for approval by the Chairman of the Graduate Study Committee. |
Degree requirements: a minimum of 37 Credits A. Course Work a minimum of 25 Credits 1. Graduate courses a minimum of 25 Credits 1.1. Field of concentration courses a minimum of 22 Credits 1.1.1. Required courses 16 Credits 1.1.2. Elective courses a minimum of 6 Credits 1.2. Other courses a minimum of 3 Credits 1.2.1. Required course 3 Credits 1.2.2. Elective courses - The student may enroll other graduate course(s) under the agreement of the advisor. 2. Advanced undergraduate courses - In case the student lacks some basic knowledge which is necessary for education, the student must enroll in some advanced undergraduate course(s) under the recommendation of program administrative committee. B. Thesis 12 Credits 1. Master's Thesis courses 12 Credits C. Non-credit course 1. Graduate School's requirements - English score 2. Program's requirement - In case of inadequate basic knowledge, academic committee may require to undertake extra-undergraduate courses without credits. D. Academic activities 1. Student must participate in at least 80 percent of academic seminars scheduled in each semester and reports thesis progression starting from the first semester of the second year onwards. 2. The whole or part of a thesis must be published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed international journal or published in English in Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Tier 1 journal or published in full paper in international Conference Proceedings with the student's name being listed as the first author in at least one of the publication. 3. Student must report thesis progression to the Curriculum Administrative Committee every semester. 4. Student must report the thesis progression, using the graduate school format, to the Graduate school every semester, for approval by the Chairman of the Graduate Study Committee. |