Curriculum Name
Thai : หลักสูตรปริญญาโท
English : Master’s Degree Program
MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN
IMMUNOLOGY (International Program)
Department of Immunology
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
WHY SHOULD YOU DO M.Sc. STUDY WITH US?
- Study at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, the top research university and ranked as one of the top ‘s 150 universities for medical studies by the QS World University Rankings.
- Learn the practical skills you need for a career in Immunology laboratory and research through coursework, workshops and hands-on practical sessions.
- Study with high-caliber faculties and researchers in Immunology from leading universities and institutes under our international research network.
- Prepare students to become researchers in Immunology by strengthening knowledge, creativity, critical thinking and experimental research skills.
- Develop communication and team working skills through laboratory-based research thesis project.
KEY INFORMATION
RESEARCH AREAS
Students are given opportunities to carry out a research project for their thesis in the following areas.
Immunology and Molecular Biology of Important Infectious Disease
Molecular pathogenesis, virulence factors of the organisms, immune responses, immune evasion, vaccine development, development of diagnostic tests and diagnostic kits, development of monoclonal antibodies and their applications.
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- Dengue hemorrhagic fever
- Leptospirosis
- Melioidosis
- Pythiosis
- Scrub typhus
- Salmonellosis
Immunology and Molecular Biology of Non-infectious Diseases
Underlying molecular pathogenesis, discovery biomarkers, development of diagnostic tools, development of therapeutic methods.
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- Allergic diseases
- Cancer
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma)
- Immunodeficiency diseases
- Neuro-muscular diseases
- Renal diseases
- Thalassemia
Biotechnology and Translational Medicine
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- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Omics study in genetic diseases
- Genetically engineered protein and monoclonal antibodies
- Stem cells: culture, purification and genetic manipulation
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INSTITUTES
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
- The Institute of Cancer Research (Sutton Site), UK
- University of Edinburgh, UK
- University of Leicester, UK
- University of California at Davis, USA
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
- Institute of Health Biosciences, University of Tokushima Graduate School, Japan
- Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan
- University of Bern, Switzerland
Careers Path
Research scientist in the government and private organization, Further study at the higher degree level, product specialist etc.
Scholarship
Eligible Siriraj graduate students can apply for the Siriraj Graduate Scholarships, the Siriraj Graduated Thesis Scholarships, and the Graduate Scholarship Program for International Students from Neighboring Countries. Scholarships from external sources are also available.
FACULTY MEMBERS
The M.Sc. Program in Immunology has full-time lecturers with various expertise’s under Department of Immunology and many lecturers within the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. Under of international collaboration network, we also have visiting professors and researchers from our collaborative institutes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, and Agriculture, Pharmacy or those related to Immunology.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
- Passed the English proficiency test according the Faculty of Graduate Studies criteria, 2-year validity up to the application date.
- Must pass interview required by the program
Remarks: Exemption from one of the above mentioned requirements may be granted by the Program Committee as the case may be.
For enquiries
Immunology Graduate Office
