Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Master of Science Program in Thai Traditional Pharmacy is strategically designed to bridge traditional wisdom with modern science, contributing significantly to the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting health, sustainable industry, and the preservation of biodiversity. The curriculum produces researchers and experts who can scientifically validate and develop traditional herbal medicines. This makes the program a cornerstone for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by providing evidence-based, safe, and effective traditional healthcare options. It is a strong driver for SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through its focus on developing innovative herbal products and standardizing production processes, which enhances the technological capabilities and economic value of the herbal medicine industry. By emphasizing the quality control of raw materials and the sustainable use of plant resources, the program aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). As an advanced research-based degree, the program is a pillar of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and embodies the collaborative spirit required for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is central to promoting good health by advancing the scientific understanding and application of Thai traditional pharmacy. The curriculum equips graduates with the knowledge to research, develop, and ensure the quality of herbal medicines for anti-aging, disease prevention, and treatment, directly contributing to the well-being of all ages.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 811 | Advance Thai Traditional Pharmacy | Directly supports good health by providing an advanced understanding of traditional pharmacy, including herb-drug interactions, which is crucial for ensuring the safe use of herbal medicines (Target 3.8). |
| PS387 834 | Pre-clinical and Clinical Study of Herbal Drug | Contributes to health and well-being by providing the skills to scientifically validate the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines through rigorous clinical studies (Target 3.b). |
| PS387 843 | Toxicology of Herbal Medicines | Aligns with good health by focusing on the safety of herbal medicines, reducing the risk of illness from harmful substances (Target 3.9). |
| PS387 844 | Thai Traditional Pharmacy for Anti-Aging and Prevent Diseases | Promotes healthy lives and well-being by focusing on the use of traditional pharmacy for disease prevention and health promotion across the lifespan (Target 3.4). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a Master of Science program, this curriculum is a pillar of quality education, offering advanced and specialized training in Thai traditional pharmacy. It is designed to equip students with the research, technical, and communication skills necessary for high-level employment in academia and industry, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and scientific advancement.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 815 | Proposal and Manuscript Writing | Directly supports Target 4.4 by providing students with advanced technical and research communication skills required for relevant, high-level employment in the field. |
| PS387 891 / 892 | Seminar in Thai Traditional Pharmacy I / II | Enhances lifelong learning opportunities (Target 4.3) by training students in critical analysis and communication of scientific literature, essential for continuous professional development. |
| PS387 898 / 899 | Thesis | Represents a capstone lifelong learning opportunity where students conduct original research, thereby acquiring superior technical skills for employment and contributing new knowledge to the field (Target 4.4). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The program supports sustained economic growth by producing highly skilled graduates who can drive innovation and productivity in the high-value herbal medicine and natural product industries. By focusing on industrial-scale production and product development, the curriculum contributes to economic diversification and the creation of high-skilled jobs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 840 | Formulation and Industrial Thai Traditional Pharmacy | Promotes sustained and inclusive economic growth (Target 8.1) by fostering innovation and R&D in the herbal pharmaceutical sector, a key high-value industry. |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: This program is a nexus of innovation for the traditional medicine industry. It focuses on the entire product development pipeline, from raw material analysis to industrial formulation, enhancing scientific research and upgrading the technological capabilities of the sector to foster a more resilient and innovative industry.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 814 | Extraction Methods and Quantitative Analysis | Supports Target 9.5 by enhancing scientific research and upgrading technological capabilities through the application of advanced analytical techniques for quality control. |
| PS387 840 | Formulation and Industrial Thai Traditional Pharmacy | Contributes to upgrading industrial infrastructure by teaching the process of developing new herbal products from concept to industrial-scale production (Target 9.4). |
| PS387 841 | Purification of Herbal Substances and Structure Elucidation | Promotes innovation by focusing on the isolation and identification of new bioactive compounds from natural sources, which is fundamental to drug discovery (Target 9.5). |
| PS387 845 | Medicinal Plant Tissue Culture Techniques | Drives innovation by teaching advanced biotechnological methods for the sustainable production of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds (Target 9.5). |
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionAlignment Summary: The curriculum strongly promotes responsible production patterns by emphasizing the rigorous quality control and standardization of herbal medicines. It also promotes the sustainable use of natural resources through botanical biotechnology, ensuring that the production of herbal medicines is both safe and environmentally conscious.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 832 | Crude Drugs Specification | Directly aligns with Target 12.4 by teaching the methods for quality control and standardization of raw materials, ensuring the sound management of natural resources and chemicals. |
| PS387 837 | Botanical Biotechnology | Supports the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources (Target 12.2) by developing biotechnological methods for the conservation and propagation of medicinal plants. |
SDG 15: Life on LandAlignment Summary: This program contributes to the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems by providing expertise in ethnobotany and botanical biotechnology. It promotes the conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants, which are a critical component of biodiversity, and develops methods for their cultivation and preservation.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 839 | Research from Traditional and Indigenous Resources | Supports the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems (Target 15.1) by documenting and preserving traditional knowledge related to medicinal plants. |
| PS387 845 | Medicinal Plant Tissue Culture Techniques | Contributes to halting biodiversity loss (Target 15.5) by providing biotechnological tools for the propagation and conservation of rare and endangered medicinal plant species. |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The research-intensive nature of this program inherently fosters partnerships for sustainable development. Through seminar and thesis work, students engage with the global scientific and traditional medicine communities, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder collaborations vital for addressing the complex challenges of global health and biodiversity conservation.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS387 891 / 892 | Seminar in Thai Traditional Pharmacy I / II | Enhances the global partnership for sustainable development by having students engage with and present on the latest global research, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing (Target 17.6). |
| PS387 898 / 899 | Thesis | Represents a significant contribution to global partnerships (Target 17.17) by creating new, publishable knowledge that is shared internationally to help solve critical challenges in traditional medicine and health. |