Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(NEUROSCIENCE)
Additional advantages of the programme
The Neurosciences Program at Mahidol University has signed MOU contracts with several
prominent Universities in the UK, USA, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austral;ia, etc.
Admission Requirements
Plan 1 Research Only
1.1 For students with Master's Degree
1) Must hold a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience or related fields which has been accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Must have a GPA of no less than 3.50
3) Must pass an English Proficiency test according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
4) Must have at least 1 research publication as first or corresponding author, or at least accepted for publication, in a quality international peer-reviewed journal. Research article must not be part of the applicant's own graduate studies.
5) Must have a research proposal to proceed toward graduation in the doctoral degree program in Neuroscience and a propose name of major advisor whom intends to do research with.
6) Applicants with other qualifications indicated in 2), 3) and 5) may be considered by the Program Director, Program Committee, and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2 Coursework and research
2.1 For students with Master's Degree
1) Must hold a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience or related fields which has been accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Must have a GPA not less than 3.50
3) Must pass an English Proficiency test according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
4) Applicants with other qualifications indicated in 2)-3) may be considered by the Program Director, Program committee, and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2 Coursework and research
2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree
1) Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in medical science or related fields which has been accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
2) Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50
3) Must pass an English Proficiency test according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
4) Applicants with other qualifications indicated in 2)-3) may be considered by the Program Director, Program committee, and the Dean of 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 2.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Prerequisite Course |
No Credit |
|
Required Courses |
6
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
6
|
Credits |
|
Thesis |
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 |
|
Thesis |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
Job option after graduation
- A Neuroscientist
- A Researcher
- A consultant in Neuroscience related fields
- A specialist in Neuroscience related fields
