Prospective Students
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)
Level | Doctoral |
Faculty | FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
Website | http://www.sc.mahidol.ac.th |
Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(BIOLOGY)
Additional advantages of the programme
- All qualified students will obtain scholarship for the first year.
- The graduates can apply for job in both government and private sectors.
Admission Requirements
Plan 1.1 For student with Master's Degree 1. Holding a master's degree in biology, life sciences or related academic fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 2. Having at least 1 published or accepted research article that is indexed in accepted journal database (e.g. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, or Thai Citation Index tier 1) in which the prospective student is the major author and/or corresponding author
or patent in which the prospective student is a major contributor 3. Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 4. Having a research plan and letter of acceptance issued by a prospective academic advisor 5. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as specified by Graduate School regulation 6. Applicants whose credentials differ from qualification in 3 to 5 may be able to apply to the program if the permission is granted by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Plan 1.2 For student with Bachelor's Degree 1. Holding a bachelor's degree in biology, life sciences or related academic fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 2. Having at least 1 published or accepted research article that is indexed in accepted journal database (e.g. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, or Thai Citation Index tier 1) in which the prospective student is the major author and/or corresponding author
or patent in which the prospective student is a major contributor 3. Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 4. Having research plan and letter of acceptance issued by prospective academic advisor 5. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as specified by Graduate School regulation 6. Applicants whose credentials differ from qualification in 3 to 5 may be able to apply to the program if the permission is granted by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Plan 2.1 For student with Master's Degree 1. Holding a master's degree in biology, life sciences or a related academic field which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 2. Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as specified by Graduate School regulation 4. Applicants whose credentials differ from qualification in 2 to 3 may be able to apply to the program if the permission is granted by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Plan 2.2 For student with Bachelor's Degree 1. Holding a bachelor's degree in biology, life sciences or related academic fields which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 2. Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.25. 3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as specified by Graduate School regulation 4. Applicants whose credentials differ from qualification in 2 to 3 may be able to apply to the program if the permission is granted 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 | |
Total not less than | 48 | Credits | |
Plan 1.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree | |||
Dissertation | 72 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 72 | Credits | |
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree | |||
Required Courses | 6 | Credits | |
Elective Courses not less than | 6 | Credits | |
Dissertation | 36 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 48 | Credits | |
Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree | |||
Required Courses | 18 | Credits | |
Elective Courses not less than | 6 | Credits | |
Dissertation | 48 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 72 | Credits |
Job option after graduation
- Researchers and specialists in biology in government, private sectors, and non-profit organizations
- Specialists in biology in middle and high schools, and institutes of higher education
Course Requirements
Plan 1
Dissertation | Credit | ||
For students with Bachelor's degree | |||
SCBI899 : DISSERTATION | 72 | ||
For students with Master's degree | |||
SCBI898 : DISSERTATION | 48 |
Plan 2
Required Courses | Credit | ||
For students with Bachelor's degree | |||
SCBI585 : TRENDS AND ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI586 : SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI587 : ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI609 : MOLECULAR GENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI616 : INTEGRATED BIOLOGY FOR FRONTIER RESEARCH | 2 | ||
SCBI618 : ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SCBI641 : ADVANCED RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SCBI642 : DOCTORAL RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SCBI643 : ADVANCED DOCTORAL RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCID518 : GENERIC SKILLS IN SCIENCE RESEARCH | 1 | ||
For students with Master's degree | |||
SCBI616 : INTEGRATED BIOLOGY FOR FRONTIER RESEARCH | 2 | ||
SCBI618 : ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SCBI640 : RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SCBI642 : DOCTORAL RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SCBI643 : ADVANCED DOCTORAL RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY | 1 | ||
Elective Courses | Credit | ||
For students with Bachelor's degree | |||
SCBI501 : MOLECULAR ENTOMOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI502 : MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI506 : INSECT TAXONOMY | 3 | ||
SCBI530 : CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI532 : BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOBIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI539 : TECHNIQUES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION | 2 | ||
SCBI545 : CYTOGENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI546 : POPULATION AND ECOLOGICAL GENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI581 : SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SCBI589 : ECONOMIC INVERTEBRATES | 3 | ||
SCBI594 : ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCBI607 : EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI617 : BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY DESIGN AND DEMONSTRATION | 1 | ||
SCBI637 : MOLECULAR ECOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI644 : BIOECONOMY | 1 | ||
SCID502 : CELL SCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCID503 : SYSTEMIC BIOSCIENCE | 3 | ||
SCID506 : CONCEPTS OF MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCID508 : BIOMOLECULAR AND SPECTROSCOPY TECHNIQUES | 1 | ||
SCID510 : IMMUNOLOGICAL METHODS | 1 | ||
SCID513 : ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES | 1 | ||
SCID514 : ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | 1 | ||
For students with Master's degree | |||
SCBI501 : MOLECULAR ENTOMOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI502 : MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI506 : INSECT TAXONOMY | 3 | ||
SCBI532 : BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOBIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI545 : CYTOGENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI546 : POPULATION AND ECOLOGICAL GENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI581 : SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SCBI589 : ECONOMIC INVERTEBRATES | 3 | ||
SCBI594 : ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCBI607 : EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS | 3 | ||
SCBI617 : BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY DESIGN AND DEMONSTRATION | 1 | ||
SCBI637 : MOLECULAR ECOLOGY | 3 | ||
SCBI644 : BIOECONOMY | 1 | ||
SCID502 : CELL SCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCID503 : SYSTEMIC BIOSCIENCE | 3 | ||
SCID506 : CONCEPTS OF MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE | 2 | ||
SCID508 : BIOMOLECULAR AND SPECTROSCOPY TECHNIQUES | 1 | ||
SCID510 : IMMUNOLOGICAL METHODS | 1 | ||
SCID513 : ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES | 1 | ||
SCID514 : ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | 1 | ||
Dissertation | Credit | ||
For students with Bachelor's degree | |||
SCBI799 : DISSERTATION | 48 | ||
For students with Master's degree | |||
SCBI699 : DISSERTATION | 36 |
Programme Lecturer
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EKGACHAI JERATTHITIKUL (PROGRAMME DIRECTOR)
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ARUNEE AHANTARIG
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SURANG CHANKHAMHAENGDECHA
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CHALITA KONGRIT
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR JENJIT KHUDAMRONGSAWAT
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR METHA MEETAM
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PARINDA THAYANUKUL
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PATOMPONG SAENGWILAI
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PHURT HARNVORAVONGCHAI
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PRINPIDA SONTHIPHAND
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PUEY OUNJAI
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SUPEECHA KUMKATE
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WACHAREEPORN TRINACHARTVANIT
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ALISA DAMNERNSAWAD
- LECTURER PAHOL KOSIYACHINDA
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SIRAVIT SITPRIJA
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR THITINUN SUMRANWANICH
- LECTURER TOEMTHIP POOLPAK
- LECTURER WARUT SIRIWUT
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INTANON KOLASARTSANEE
- LECTURER KULAPORN BOONYAVES