Prospective Students
Admission Period: Round 1st 01 November 2017 - 15 January 2018 |
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Programme Code 2033DG00 |
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)หลักสูตร ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาสรีรวิทยาการแพทย์ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) |
Major | - |
Level | Doctoral Degree Programme |
Faculty/Institute | FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL |
Website | http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th |
Expected number of students | 8 |
1. Admission Requirements
A candidate must:
- have got a Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary medicine, Pharmacy, Science, or related areas, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50; OR
- have got a Master's degree in Science or related areas, such as Physiotherapy or Nursing, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50; AND
- be a current students in M.Sc. (Physiology) who wish to transfer to Doctoral degree level and passed at least 2/3 of the required courses at the M.Sc. level with a minimum cumulative GPA 3.50. The transfer must be together approved by the Master and Doctoral Program Committees including the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- provide at least two letters of recommendations issued by advisor or supervisor and/or the educational portfolio.
- submit a certificate of English proficiency with minimum admission score:
- IELTS - at least 3 or
- TOEFL INTERNET BASED - at least 32 or
- TOEFL ITP (test arranged by Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University) - at least 400
Important Notes:
- English proficiency score must be taken within 2 years up to the admission date.
- MU English Competence Standards: www.grad.mahidol.ac.th
- MU English proficiency tests, please contact the Language Center, Faculty of Graduate Studies. Tel. 0-2441-4125 ext. 221-222
- Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies under exceptional circumstances.
2. Examination Schedule
วันเสาร์ 3 กุมภาพันธ์ 2561 | |
เวลา: | 9.00 - 12.00 น. |
สถานที่: | ประกาศสถานที่สอบข้อเขียน วันพุธ 31 มกราคม 2561 ที่ www.grad.mahidol.ac.th |
มี การสอบข้อเขียน โดยมีรายละเอียดดังนี้
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3. Required Documents
All documents must be scanned with a scanner machine into PDF format (maximum size 2 MB). Except a photo must be in JPEG format.
- English proficiency score certificate
- Degree certificate / Letter certifying that the applicant is in the final year waiting for graduation
- Academic transcript / Grade report
4. Application Process
ดูรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมที่นี่ ขั้นตอนการสมัครเข้าศึกษา
5. Curriculum Structure
Plan 2 | |||
For students with a Bachelor | |||
Required Courses | 20 | Credits | |
Elective Courses not less than | 4 | Credits | |
Dissertation | 48 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 72 | Credits | |
For students with a Master | |||
Required Courses | 3 | Credits | |
Elective Courses not less than | 9 | Credits | |
Dissertation | 36 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 48 | Credits | |
For current Master | |||
Required Courses (Transfer credits from Master | 18 | Credits | |
Required Courses (Additionally required for Doctor | 2 | Credits | |
Elective Courses not less than | 4 | Credits | |
Dissertation | 48 | Credits | |
Total not less than | 72 | Credits |
Plan 2
Required Courses | Credit | ||
SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 | ||
SIPS509 : MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I | 3 | ||
SIPS510 : MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II | 3 | ||
SIPS514 : SEMINAR AND LITERATURE REVIEW | 1 | ||
SIPS520 : SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ANALYSIS | 1 | ||
SIPS522 : PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTATION | 2 | ||
SIPS523 : ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SIPS524 : PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND TEACHING IN PHYSIOLOGY | 1 | ||
SIPS601 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I | 1 | ||
SIPS602 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II | 1 | ||
SIRE502 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2 | ||
Elective Courses | Credit | ||
SIPS518 : CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS | 2 | ||
SIPS519 : LEARNING STYLES AND BRAIN-BASED LEARNING | 2 | ||
SIPS521 : PHYSIOLOGICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 | ||
SIPS603 : BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE | 2 | ||
SIPS604 : ION CHANNEL PHYSIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SIPS606 : ADVANCED RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY | 2 | ||
SIPS607 : CELLULAR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 2 | ||
Dissertation | Credit | ||
SIPS699 : DISSERTATION | 36 | ||
SIPS799 : DISSERTATION | 48 |
6. Job Option after Graduation
- Instructor - Researcher - Research Project Manager
7. Additional Information
The researches of this program will emphasize on:
1. Cellular electrophysiology: Study of ion channelopathy using heterologous expression systems
including stem cells; endothelial ion channels in health, disease, response to herbal extracts and drugs
and mechanisms; neurophysiology and patch clamp.
2. Cardiovascular research: Endothelial signaling and dysfunction; vascular smooth muscle contraction;
cardiac biomarkers; cardiovascular autonomic function assessment; heart rate variability; baroreflex
sensitivity.
3. Endocrine research: Hormones and metabolic disorders; physiology and pathophysiology of type 2
diabetes mellitus including searching for new agents for treatment; functional study of Thai MODY;
appetite regulation; obesity; puberty.
4. Gastrointestinal research: Gastrointestinal motility assessment; gastrointestinal hormones.
5. Neuroscience research: Mechanisms of learning and memory; effects of chronic cerebral
hypoperfusion on learning and memory; new approach to find a possible cure of memory-afflicted
diseases; neuropathic pain and electrical stimulation treatment; discovery of biomarkers in neurological
diseases: development of NeuromyelitisOptica diagnostic assay.
6. Renal research: Regulation of water channel in human; urine concentrating mechanism; regulation of
membrane transporters in human kidney.
7. Respiratory research: Postnatal airspace development (alveolarization); animal models of emphysema;
functional studies of genes implicating significant roles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and asthma.
8. Nano safety research: Effects of silver nanoparticles on cell proliferation and differentiation.
Additional advantages of the programme
The program has emphasized on physiological researches which can be applied to medical sciences.
Job option after graduation
- Instructor
- Researcher
- Research Project Manager
8. Details of Scholarship
9. Estimated Tuition Fee
10. Contact the Programme
Program Director
Asst. Prof. Sorachai Srisuma, MD, PhD
Email : sorachai.sri@mahidol.ac.th
Srisavarindira Building, Floor 13, Department of Physiology,
Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital
Tel: 0 2419 8770, 0 24198510 Fax: 0 2411 5009
Program Coordinator
Ms. Soontaree Meechamnan, MEd |