Faculty of Pharmacy Mahidol University

What Faculty of Pharmacy Mahidol University does

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (คณะเภสัชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล) is a 55-year-old public academic department within Mahidol University, a Thai state research university under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Headquartered in Ratchathewi, Bangkok, it operates with 294 total staff (113 academic, 181 support) and offers a 6-year Thai-track Doctor of Pharmacy, a 6-year International Pharmacy Program launched in academic year 2567, and Master's and Doctoral programs across pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, health technology assessment, and social/administrative pharmacy.

Its commercial portfolio extends well beyond teaching. The Center of Analysis for Product Quality (CAPQ) runs ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited chemical, microbiological, and herbal testing for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-industry clients. Complementary service units include the Drug Information Center (with 500 THB annual memberships and CPE-bearing publications), the Dermocosmetic Testing Center, the Medicinal Plant Information Center (MPIC) under collaboration with NSTDA, the Community Pharmacy Practice site, the Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia journal, and a donation system offering tax-deductible giving with tiered souvenirs. Conference and continuing pharmacy education programs run through an e-registration platform and feed a recurring revenue stream alongside the testing business.

Revenue is generated through five streams: tuition and fees (Thai and international), conference and training services, fee-based laboratory testing, donations, and Drug Information Center subscriptions. Graduate international tuition ranges from 160,000 THB (Master's, Thai students) to 1,560,000 THB (Doctoral Plan 2.2, international students), and the faculty holds AUN-QA certification for all three graduate programs and the Thailand Quality Class (TQC) 2567 national award. The unit is state-owned with no private equity or venture exposure, and its strategic direction is set by a Dean and seven Vice-Deans covering administration, finance, planning/quality, research/innovation, education, graduate studies/IT, and international relations/corporate communication.

Name

Faculty of Pharmacy Mahidol University

Legal name

คณะเภสัชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล (Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University)

Website

https://pharmacy.mahidol.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University is a 55-year-old Thai public pharmacy school offering a 6-year Pharm.D. (Thai and international tracks), graduate programs, and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing and information services for the pharmaceutical, herbal, and cosmetics industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU), Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical testing services
• Continuing pharmacy education
• Drug information services
• Pharmaceutical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate program tuition, including international pharmacy program. Tuition fees vary by program and nationality (Thai vs international students).
2. Conference and Training Services: Revenue from continuing pharmacy education (CPE) conferences, workshops, and short courses. CPE scores are submitted to the pharmacy council within 30 days after events.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: Fee-based quality analysis and testing services for pharmaceutical products, herbal products, cosmetics, and food through CAPQ. Services include chemical analysis, microbiological testing, and herbal product testing.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Donation system accepting funds for student scholarships, facility development, and student activity support. Donors receive tax deduction benefits and souvenirs based on donation thresholds.
5. Drug Information Center Membership: Annual membership subscription at 500 THB providing access to drug information publications, CPE credits, and pharmaceutical knowledge resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University is a state-funded academic institution that delivers pharmaceutical education (6-year Pharm.D., International Pharm.D., Master's and Doctoral programs), conducts pharmaceutical research, and operates paid academic services including ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory testing (CAPQ), drug and medicinal-plant information services, cosmetics testing, CPE conferences and short courses, and a community pharmacy practice drugstore. These offerings serve Thai and international students, pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers, practicing pharmacists, and the general public.

Product overview

Faculty of Pharmacy Mahidol University operates as an academic institution offering pharmaceutical education, research, and various specialized services. Its product portfolio includes academic publications (Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia journal, Drug Information Journal), quality testing services (CAPQ with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification covering chemical, microbiology, and herbal product testing), information centers (Drug Information Center, Medicinal Plant Information Center), clinical services (Community Pharmacy Practice), conference management (E-Registration Service), and public education resources (Knowledge Repository). These services support the faculty's educational mission while providing pharmaceutical industry support through testing, information, and professional development offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MUPY-CAPQ (Center of Analysis for Product Quality): Quality analysis center for pharmaceutical products, traditional medicine, and herbal products
• Drug Information Center (DIC)
• MUPY Dermocosmetic Testing Center
• MedPlant Center (MPIC)
• Community Pharmacy Practice Center

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D.) Six-year undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy program offered in Thai, with two specialization tracks (industrial pharmacy and pharmaceutical care), combining foundational science, pharmaceutical practice, and clinical/community/hospital clerkships. For Thai high-school graduates admitted via TCAS.
• International Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D., International Track) Six-year international Doctor of Pharmacy program taught in English, launched in academic year 2567 with 30 inaugural students, emphasizing pharmaceutical practice, personalized medicine, and entrepreneurial mindset. For international and Thai students seeking an English-medium pharmacy degree.
• Master's and Doctoral Graduate Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's and Doctoral programs in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Health Technology Assessment, Social and Administrative Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, available in Thai and international (English) formats. Tuition is per-semester with Thai vs. international student tiers (e.g., Master's International 310,000-350,000 THB total; Doctoral up to 1,560,000 THB total). For Thai and international Bachelor's-degree holders.
• Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Conferences, Workshops and Short Courses Conferences, workshops, and short courses offering continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits, covering topics such as pharmacogenomics, cosmetics safety assessment, PCR techniques, and ISO standards. CPE scores are submitted to the Pharmacy Council within 30 days of each event. For licensed pharmacists seeking license renewal and professional development.
• CAPQ Product Quality Testing Services Fee-based ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, food supplements, and herbal products across three divisions: Chemical (raw materials, drug products, supplements), Microbiology (sterility, microbial limit), and Herbal (biological activity). For pharmaceutical, food-supplement, and herbal-medicine manufacturers requiring quality assurance and regulatory-compliance testing.
• Center for Testing Cosmetics and Dermopharmaceuticals Testing services for the efficacy and safety of cosmetics and dermopharmaceutical products according to international standards. For cosmetics manufacturers seeking product safety validation.
• Drug Information Center Annual Membership Annual subscription (500 THB/year) providing access to drug information publications, CPE-eligible articles, weekly drug news, e-books, and Q&A medication-counseling services. For pharmacists and general public seeking evidence-based drug and herbal-medicine information.
• Community Pharmacy Practice (Drugstore) Quality-certified community pharmacy on the Phayathai campus providing pharmaceutical care services, with pharmacists available to advise the public on health issues and medication use, also used as a student clerkship site. For the general public seeking medication counseling and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57 published research works in 2569 (57 in 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026International student exchange partnership under the Bhe Saj Sawasdee Program (Year 2). Six pharmacy students from UKM participated in cultural and academic exchange at MUPY from July 27 to August 7, 2026. Program aims to promote academic exchange in pharmacy and public health, enable students to learn about Thai healthcare systems and pharmacy practice, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and strengthen international academic networks.
• Malaysian Pharmacists SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026The Dean of MUPY was invited as international speaker at the Malaysian Pharmacists Society National Pharmacists Convention 2026. Delivered plenary lecture on 'Educating the Modern Pharmacist: A Century of Change in Global Pharmacy Training' and parallel session presentations on innovative teaching methods and pharmacogenomics services. Participated in ASEAN panel discussion on strengthening pharmacy practice across the region.
• National Taiwan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Delegation visit from National Taiwan University College of Pharmacy to strengthen international collaboration in professional pharmacy practice education. MUPY hosted the delegation to explore cooperation opportunities in pharmacy education and practice training.
• Office of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership under the agreement between Mahidol University and NSTDA for the Thai Medicinal Plant Information Center. The center compiles and provides medicinal plant information in print and electronic formats, supporting herbal medicine research and public education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Thailand's other leading pharmacy faculty, originally established alongside MUPY in 1968 and transferred to Chulalongkorn. Both compete for the same Thai pharmacy student pool and government research funding.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Pharmacy: Malaysia's leading pharmacy faculty and MUPY's active Bhe Saj Sawasdee exchange partner; comparable in curriculum, research output, and ASEAN regional positioning.
• Prince of Songkla University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Southern Thailand's principal pharmacy school, offering Pharm.D. and graduate programs with similar curriculum structure and AUN-QA-aligned standards; competes in the same TCAS admission system.
• National Taiwan University College of Pharmacy: Taiwan's premier pharmacy school and a recent MUPY collaboration partner; comparable graduate research programs and serves as a benchmark for Asian pharmaceutical education standards.
• Khon Kaen University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Northeastern Thailand's main pharmacy faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences; another TCAS competitor for domestic students.
• Chiang Mai University Faculty of Pharmacy: Major Thai pharmacy faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences; competes with MUPY for domestic students, faculty talent, and research grants.

Broad incumbents

• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top US pharmacy school known for pharmaceutical sciences research and Pharm.D. education; relevant comparable for MUPY's international program structure and research output expectations.
• University of Tokyo Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Asia's top-ranked pharmaceutical sciences faculty with much larger scale and research budget; serves as an aspirational benchmark for MUPY's graduate and international programs.
• UCL School of Pharmacy: One of the world's leading pharmacy schools with deep research and global partnerships; relevant benchmark for MUPY's international pharmacy program aspirations.

Regional players

• King Saud University College of Pharmacy: Leading pharmacy school in the Middle East with similar mix of education, research, and testing services; useful regional comparable outside ASEAN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pharmacistmu
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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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