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
- Medical Bioinformatics Analyst
- Medical Bioinformatics Researcher
- Medical Bioinformatics Specialist
- Genomic Data Analyst
- Clinical Genomic Scientist
- Precision Medicine Specialist
- Machine Learning Engineer in Healthcare
- Research Scientist in Biotechnology or Pharmaceuticals
- Academic Researcher
- Product Manager in Genomics Technology
Curriculum Structure
Plan 1.1 (Thesis only)
- Thesis 36 credits
- Total not less than 36 credits
Plan 1.2 (Coursework and Thesis)
- Prerequisite Courses — non-credits
- Required Courses — 16 credits
- Elective Courses — not less than 8 credits
- Thesis — 12 credits
- Total not less than 36 credits
Study Plan
Preparation Courses (non-credits)
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SIRE 604 Preparatory Course in Molecular & Cellular Biology for Medical Bioinformatics — 1 credit
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SIRE 605 Preparatory Course in Computer Science for Medical Bioinformatics — 1 credit
Year 1 / Semester 1
Plan 1.1 (Thesis only)
SIRE 798 Thesis — 9 credits
- Explore research areas and identify potential thesis topics
- Conduct preliminary literature review
- Identify and appoint Thesis Supervisor
- Develop initial research concept
Plan 1.2 (Coursework and Thesis)
- SIRE 504 Programming in Bioinformatics — 3 credits
- SIRE 511 Linux and Bioinformatics Data Skills — 2 credits
- SIRE 516 R Programming for Bioinformaticians — 1 credit
- SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research — 1 credit
- Elective course — 2 credits
Total — 9 credits
Year 1 / Semester 2
Plan 1.1 (Thesis only)
SIRE 798 Thesis — 9 credits
- Conduct comprehensive literature review
- Develop research framework and methodology
- Prepare dissertation proposal
- Proposal examination (Proposal Defense)
Plan 1.2 (Coursework and Thesis)
- SIRE 503 Medical Bioinformatics — 3 credits
- SIRE 505 Medical Genetics — 2 credits
- SIRE 506 Design and Analysis in Genetic Studies of Human Diseases — 2 credits
- SIRE 509 Seminar in Medical Bioinformatics I — 1 credit
- Elective courses — 3 credits
Total — 11 credits
Year 2 / Semester 1
Plan 1.1 (Thesis only)
SIRE 798 Thesis — 9 credits
- Conduct research / experiments / data collection
- Perform data analysis and interpretation
- Draft thesis chapters
Plan 1.2 (Coursework and Thesis)
- SIRE 510 Seminar in Medical Bioinformatics II — 1 credit
- SIRE 698 Thesis — 6 credits
- Conduct research / data collection
- Perform data analysis and interpretation
- Write and revise thesis
- Dissertation Defense (Final Defense)
- Elective courses — 3 credits
Total — 10 credits
Year 2 / Semester 2
Plan 1.1 (Thesis only)
SIRE 798 Thesis — 9 credits
- Complete full thesis draft
- Revise thesis based on advisor feedback
- Submit final thesis
- Dissertation Defense (Final Defense)
Plan 1.2 (Coursework and Thesis)
- SIRE 698 Thesis — 6 credits
- Conduct research / data collection
- Perform data analysis and interpretation
- Write and revise thesis
- Dissertation Defense (Final Defense)
Total — 6 credits
