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Prospective Students


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM) 

Level Doctoral
Faculty FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL
Website http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th

Degree Designation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(IMMUNOLOGY)

Additional advantages of the programme


- Two Senior Research Scholars from Thailand Research Fund
- Immunology and Molecular Biology in Medicine

Admission Requirements

Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree
1. Must graduate with a Master's degree in immunology or other related fields such as medical science, microbiology, medical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc. from an institution accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission with a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.50.
2. Have experience in conducting research projects as a principal investigator or co-investigator under topics on immunology, microbiology, medical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or other related biosciences for more than 5 years, having at least 1 research article published or accepted to be published in international peer-reviewed journals within 5 years. It must not be a research article that is used in requesting graduation for a degree at any level at domestic and international educational institutions.
3. Have a research plan to be conducted for Ph.D. graduation. In this regard, the applicant may propose the main dissertation advisor whom he/she wishes to work with. In case that the proposed research plan is under collaboration between Mahidol University and agencies outside the university, it should have a mutual agreement between the two agencies regarding ownership of the research paper.
4. Have an English proficiency test score that meets the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
5. Those who have qualifications other than items 1 - 4 may be eligible for the selection process at the discretion of the administrative committee of the Immunology Program and Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree 
1.  Must graduate with a Master's degree in immunology or other related fields such as medical science, medical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, agricultural science, etc. from an institution accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission with a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.50.
2. Have an English proficiency test score meeting the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
3. Those who have qualifications other than item 1 and 2 may be eligible for the selection process at the discretion of the administrative committee of the Immunology Program and Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree
1.  Must graduate with a Bachelor's degree in immunology or other related fields such as medical science, medical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, agricultural science, etc. from an institution accredited by the Office of Higher Education Commission with a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.50. 
2. Have an English proficiency test score meeting the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
3. Those who have qualifications other than item 1 and 2 may be eligible for the selection process at the discretion of the administrative committee of the Immunology Program and Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree
Dissertation 48            Credits
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree
Required Courses 7            Credits
Elective Courses not less than 5            Credits
Dissertation 36            Credits
Total not less than 48            Credits
Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree
Required Courses 19            Credits
Elective Courses not less than 5            Credits
Dissertation 48            Credits
Total not less than 72            Credits

Job option after graduation

The graduates will be specialized in immunological skills and other related biosciences and are able to work in various positions, such as

- Researchers/academic staff at research institutes, government sectors and industrial organizations.
- Experts in immunology at research and development unit in government and business sectors.

Course Requirements

Plan 1

Dissertation Credit
   For students with Master's degree
SIIM898 : DISSERTATION 48

Plan 2

Required Courses Credit
   For students with Bachelor's degree
SCMI602 : ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY 3
SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3
SIID503 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOMEDICINE 2
SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM611 : MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM621 : SEROLOGY AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3
SIIM622 : IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT 2
SIIM625 : SEMINAR IN FRONTIER IMMUNOLOGY 2
   For students with Master's degree
SCMI602 : ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY 3
SIIM622 : IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT 2
SIIM625 : SEMINAR IN FRONTIER IMMUNOLOGY 2
Elective Courses Credit
   For students with Bachelor's degree
MGMG749 : BUSINESS PLANNING 3
SIID505 : STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICINE 2
SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2
SIIM623 : MODERN TOPICS IN MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY 3
   For students with Master's degree
MGMG749 : BUSINESS PLANNING 3
SIID505 : STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICINE 2
SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2
SIIM623 : MODERN TOPICS IN MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY 3
Dissertation Credit
   For students with Bachelor's degree
SIIM799 : DISSERTATION 48
   For students with Master's degree
SIIM699 : DISSERTATION 36