Curriculum evaluation of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the current curriculum of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, Faculty of Veterinary Science,
Mahidol University, with respects to context, input, process, product and the impact of the curriculum. This evaluative research was based on the CIPPI model. The data were collected by using questionnaire using a rating scale and included 169 graduates and 84 employers in the academic year 2558 to 2562. The data were analyzed by using percentage (%), mean ( ) and standard deviation (S.D.).
The conclusions were as follows. For the context of the curriculum, the graduates showed their appropriate opinions at the high
level ( =4.19). The input, process and the product of the curriculum aspect were at the highest level ( =4.26, 4.21 and 4.31 respectively). In addition, the employers showed their appropriate opinions at the highest level in the impact of the curriculum factor ( =4.29). There is a suggested need for increasing the perception about the role of the advisor and more activities among the advisors and students, and organize more teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of students.