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.