Medical School Preparation Programme (Pre-Med)
Programme Description
Entry Requirements
• Completion of Year 11 of high school or equivalent
• Mathayom 5
• Minimum age: 16.5
• Mathayom 5
• Minimum age: 16.5
Fees (Academic Qualification):
690,000 THB
Fees Payment:
• Deposit 100,000 THB (Non-refundable)
• Tuition Fees: Total fees deduct deposit to be paid before programme start date
• Tuition fees are non-refundable once the class start date has passed.
Fees Payment:
• Deposit 100,000 THB (Non-refundable)
• Tuition Fees: Total fees deduct deposit to be paid before programme start date
• Tuition fees are non-refundable once the class start date has passed.
Fees (Med Prep Package) :
305,000 THB
Fees Payment:
• Deposit 100,000 THB (Non-refundable)
• Tuition Fees: Total fees deduct deposit to be paid before programme start date
• Tuition fees are non-refundable once the class start date has passed.
Fees Payment:
• Deposit 100,000 THB (Non-refundable)
• Tuition Fees: Total fees deduct deposit to be paid before programme start date
• Tuition fees are non-refundable once the class start date has passed.
Start dates
January 2025
Overview
Programme structure
Future Careers
Entry requirements
Start dates
Fees and scholarships
Overview
Who is this programme for?
Students preparing for their medical school applications. They should consider several essential components, including academic grades, shadowing experience, a well-organized portfolio, preparation for multiple mini-interviews, the medical school entrance exam, and proficiency in the IELTS.
Programme structure
Year 1
- AS-Levels (Year 1) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
During your first year, you will complete the AS-Level curriculum in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. - Portfolio Building
Your portfolio is an essential element of your application to study medicine in Thailand. It must demonstrate your ability to engage with research journal articles and produce well-crafted literature reviews. This showcases your commitment to staying informed about the latest developments in your field, both as a student and a future medical practitioner. Dr. Tanat Chinbunchorn will lead a 30-hour programme designed to enhance your skills in reading academic journals, writing literature reviews, and creating a meaningful portfolio entry based on your learnings. - Hospital Shadowing Experience (i)
This initial 1-week shadowing experience will introduce you to the inner workings of a hospital department. You will complete specific tasks that will allow you to integrate this experience into your portfolio. - Community-Based Project
You have the option to undertake a community-based project, which can serve as an additional valuable component of your portfolio. Your tutor will provide guidance on selecting a suitable project and crafting a reflective account of your experience.
Year 2
- A-Level (Year 2) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
In the second year, you will complete your A-Level studies in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, culminating in your final exams. - Hospital Shadowing Experience (ii)
In this second 1-week shadowing experience, you will have the opportunity to select a specific hospital department based on your area of interest. This experience will allow you to produce a portfolio entry that reflects your chosen specialisation. As with the first shadowing experience, you will be assigned tasks that contribute to creating a robust portfolio to complement your A-Level qualifications. - MMI (Multiple Mini-Interviews) Preparation
As you progress into the second year, the focus will shift from portfolio building to preparing for the Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMIs). These interviews will assess your ability to navigate ethical dilemmas, discuss the contents of your portfolio, and demonstrate your medical acuity under pressure, such as performing basic sutures or interpreting an EKG. Dr. Tanat Chinbunchorn will provide targeted training in these three areas to ensure you feel confident and prepared for the MMIs. - UCAT (30 hours) & TBAT (40 hours) Exam Preparation
You will engage in extensive preparation for the UCAT and TBAT exams, working through a variety of past questions to build your confidence. The preparation will also cover fundamental aspects of physics, which are integral to the exams, with guidance from your tutor. - IELTS Preparation (50 hours)
A comprehensive 50-hour IELTS preparation course will equip you with a range of strategies to maximise your test score. The course will be delivered by an expert tutor who specialises in IELTS and has been trained by an IELTS examiner. - University Counselling
One of our expert team of university counsellors will help you choose a university course that best meets your needs and make the required university application.
Future Careers
Future Careers
- Cardiologist
- General practitioner
- Endocrinologist
- Microbiologist
- Nephrologist
- Surgeon
- Obstetrician
- ENT Specialist
- Parasitologist
- Pathologist
- Dentist
- Pharmacist
- Veterinary
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
This program is open to students with the following educational record or qualifications.
- Completion of Year 11 of high school or equivalent
- Mathayom 5
- IGCSE
- AS
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or direct admission test
Start dates
January 2025
Fees and scholarships
Programme fees
690,000฿ (Academic Qualification)– 2025 tuition fees
305,000฿ (Med Prep Package) – 2025 tuition fees
Scholarship up to 200,000 THB
Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
Programme Director
Dr. Tanat Chinbunchorn
Work Experience
- Dr. Tanat Chinbunchorn served as the technical lead and research physician at the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre and the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Bangkok, Thailand. His research primarily focuses on implementation science through key populations-led health services (KPLHS) in HIV treatment and prevention, transgender health, scaling up HIV services, and their regionalization in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Dr. Chinbunchorn also led the “Princess PrEP” project, Thailand’s first and largest PrEP program delivered by trained KP-lay providers. He also oversees the country’s first same-day initiation of antiretroviral service at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic and the differentiated service delivery for ART in provinces with a high HIV burden. He provides high-quality technical assistance in facilitating private-public partnership models for HIV services, contributing to Bangkok’s efforts as a fast-track city to end AIDS. He earned his medical degree with first-class honors from a joint program between the University of Nottingham, UK, and Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand.
- Dr. Chinbunchorn holds a Master’s degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the Global Health and Population program. He was awarded the prestigious Rose Service Learning Fellowship at Harvard and conducted research on the uptake of PrEP in the U.S. alongside faculty from The Fenway Institute and Harvard Medical School. He was also a semi-finalist at Harvard University’s Presidents Innovation Challenge, an annual competition for students and select alumni pursuing ventures that push boundaries in their fields, and received the Sastry Innovation Award in the process.
- Dr. Chinbunchorn is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, majoring in International Development, on a full scholarship.
