Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Additional advantages of the programme
The future prosperity of Thai agro-industries and pharmaceutical-industries will depend a great deal
upon strength in the science of biotechnology. The Department of Biotechnology at Faculty of
Science,Mahidol University grew up as a unique multidisciplinary center to promote the application of
a wide range of basic knowledge in biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetic engineering
and bioprocess engineering. Many students have graduated and joined in the effort to develop
Thailand as employees in government and private organizations involved in production, quality control,
quality assurance, research and development in agro-industries and pharmaceutical-industries. In
addition to providing quality graduates, the Department is one of the important research centers which
emphasizes recent applications of biotechnology in areas relevant to the development of Thailand.
Admission Requirements
Plan 1 (Research only)
Plan 1.1: For students with Master's degree
(1) Holding a Master's degree in Biotechnology or other related fields, which are accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
(2) Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Having at least one international publication in a peer-reviewed journal, proceeding of an international conference, patent, or petty patent in the field of Biotechnology or other related fields, in which the prospective student is the major contributor (first author or corresponding author).
(4) Having an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
(5) Applicant with qualifications different from the requirements (2) and (4) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Plan 2 (Coursework and research)
Plan 2.1: For students with Master's degree
(1) Holding a Master's degree in Biotechnology or other related fields, which are accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
(2) Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Having an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
(4) Applicant with qualifications different from the requirements (2) - (3) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Plan 2.2: For students with Bachelor's degree
(1) Holding a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or other related fields, which are accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
(2) Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
(4) Applicant with qualifications different from the requirements (2) - (3) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Curriculum Structure
| Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
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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 |
21
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
3
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
Job option after graduation
- Researcher in the field of biotechnology at academic institutions or research organizations of the government and private sector
- Innovation developer in the biotechnological industry
- Technopreneur in the biotechnology industry
