Qualifications of Prospective Students
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, computer science, or relevant fields from academic institutes which accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
- Have a cumulative GPA not less than 2.50
- Pass an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Other exceptions may be considered by the Program Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
Career Prospects
- Data analyst for medical bioinformatics
- Medical bioinformatics researcher
- Medical bioinformatics specialist
Curriculum Structure
Preparation courses non-credits
Required courses 16 credits
Elective courses not less than 8 credits
Thesis 12 credits
Study Plan
Preparation Courses (non-credits)
- SIRE 507 Fundamental Computer Science for Biologist 1 credit
- SIRE 508 Fundamental Genetics for Computer Scientist 1 credit
Year 1 / Semester 1
- SIRE 504 Programming in Bioinformatics 3 credits
- SIRE 506 Design and Analysis in Genetic Studies of Human Diseases 2 credits
- SIRE 511 Linux for Bioinformatics 2 credits
- SIRE 512 Data Management and Database 2 credits
- Elective course 1 credit
Year 1 / Semester 2
- SIRE 503 Medical Bioinformatics 2 credits
- SIRE 505 Medical Genetics 2 credits
- SIRE 509 Seminar in Medical Bioinformatics I 1 credit
- Elective course
Year 2 / Semester 1
- SCID 518 Generic in Science Research 1 credit
- SIRE 510 Seminar in Medical Bioinformatics II 1 credit
- SIRE 698 Thesis 4 credits
- Elective courses 3 credits
Year 2 / Semester 2
- SIRE 698 Thesis 8 credits
