Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(BIOCHEMISTRY)
Additional advantages of the programme
Our department has long been recognized as having a leading programme in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is the first
department in Thailand to offer graduate degrees in Biochemistry. Based on Thai university ranking for the year 2005 by Thai
Commission on Higher Education (CHE), the department has highest ranked-graduate programme of Biochemistry in the country.
Many of our faculty members have been honored with international, national, and university awards. Research activities are always
rigorously pursued and are published in international journals every year. Our alumni are currently key players in various Thai scientific
communities and industries.
Admission Requirements
Plan 1: Research only
Plan 1.1: For students with a Master's degree
1) Applicants must hold a Master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, chemistry, biological sciences, health sciences or related fields from institutions accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4-point scale.
3) Applicants must have at least one publication in an international peer-reviewed journal listed in Scopus database.
4) Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
5) Applicants whose qualifications differ from item 2) and item 4) may apply with approval from the Program Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2: Coursework and research
Plan 2.1: For students with a Master's degree
1) Applicants must hold a Master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, chemistry, biological sciences, health sciences or related fields from institutions accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4-point scale.
3) Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
4) Applicants whose qualifications differ from items 2) and 3) may apply with approval from the Program Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2.2: For students with a Bachelor's degree
1) Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any area of science, pharmaceutical science, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or other health sciences from institutions accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4-point scale.
3) Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
4) Applicants whose qualifications differ from items 2) and 3) may apply with approval from the Program Committee and the 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 |
9
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
3
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
36
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
48
|
Credits |
Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree |
|
Required Courses |
13
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
11
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
Job option after graduation
- A biochemist and molecular biologist in both public and private sectors
- A knowledge transfer specialist in biochemistry, molecular biology or other related fields in academic or research institutes
- An analyst in the fields relating to biochemistry and molecular biology in both public and private sectors