Ph.D. Program in Immunology (International Program), as part of the Faculty and University,
is dedicated to maintaining an alignment with the University’s and the Faculty’s missions. The
programs contribute to education by providing outstanding education and professional training in
the field of Immunology and Biosciences, thereby promoting long-term career success and
satisfaction. The Ph.D. program in Immunology aims to train the next generation of
independent immunologist to tackle a major public health issue in which immune system
contributing or therapeutic factor. In this regard, the objectives of our program have been
defined.
Mahidol University
Vision: To be a World-Class University
Mission: To excel in health, sciences, arts, and innovation with integrity for the betterment of Thai society and the benefit of mankindFaculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Vision: To be a medical institute of the Kingdom, striving towards international excellence
Mission: To produce high quality medical graduates and medical personnel of all levels, and specialist medical personnel. The hospital’s mission also includes research, the promotion of an academic environment and, within an ethical framework, the provision of quality medical services that are modern and meet international standards while fitting the needs of Thailand.
Department of Immunology
Vision: To be good partner in Immunology, towards international excellence.
Mission: To provide high quality education, service and researches of international standards that answering the needs of the country.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Ph.D. students are required to fulfil a coursework that be taken mostly during the first year.
After finishing coursework, all graduate students are required to conduct research under the
supervision of their advisors.
Ph.D. students must pass their Qualifying Examination (QE) before being an allowance to sit in
Dissertation Proposal Examination. Qualifying Examination should be taken on the first semester of
the second year.
Dissertation Proposal Examination, after passing QE, should be taken within the second
year of their studies.
It is advisable that students should sit in the dissertation defense in the Year 3, Semester 2 or
Year 4 Semester 2 for student who enrolled with a bachelor’s degree or a master degree respectively.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
CREDITS REQUIRED
Ph.D. Program – Hold Bachelor’s degree
| Required Courses |
18 credits |
| Elective Courses |
at least 6 credits |
| Dissertation |
48 credits |
| 72 credits |
Ph.D. Program – Hold Master’s degree
| Required Courses |
7 credits |
| Elective Courses |
at least 5 credits |
| Dissertation |
36 credits |
| 48 credits |
COURSEWORK
All students should consult with their major advisors to choose elective courses that may be relevant and beneficial for their research project.
During coursework, students are required to maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.
STUDY PLAN FOR Ph.D. STUDENTS
| SIID 501 Molecular and Cellular Basis Of Biomedicine* (3) | ||
| SIIM 501 Immunology (2)
SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3) |
SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research (1)SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology (2) SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology (3) SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II (2) Elective course (≥ 1) |
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| SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development (2) | ||
| SIIM 799 Dissertation (6)
Qualifying Examination |
SIIM 799 Dissertation (6)
Dissertation Proposal Examination |
|
| SIIM 799 Dissertation (9) | SIIM 799 Dissertation (9) | |
| SIIM 799 Dissertation (9) | SIIM 799 Dissertation (9)
Dissertation defense |
|
*Equivalent to SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology, Numbers in ( ) indicate credits of each course.
| Elective course (≥ 5) | SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology (3)
SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II (2) |
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| SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development (2) | ||
| SIIM 699 Dissertation (9)
Qualifying Examination |
SIIM 699 Dissertation (9)
Dissertation Proposal Examination |
|
| SIIM 699 Dissertation (9) | SIIM 699 Dissertation (9)
Dissertation defense |
|
Numbers in the ( ) indicates credits of each course.
TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY
According to the Ph.D. Program specification, Ph.D. program in Immunology allows you to award the
degree in 3 or 4 years for those holding a Master’s or a Bachelor’sdegree respectively.
called “MU-lab Pass”. The certificate of having passed MU-lab pass test should be attached to the Eporfolio
system before sitting a dissertation proposal examination. Access to the MU-lab Pass here:
https://mux.mahidol.ac.th/courses
After passing proposal, progress on your lab work should be submitted to the program using
GR42 Form (Report and Assessment of a Student’s Progress and Research Performance).
Only Thai students, if your English proficiency score does not meet the requirement for
graduation, students should register to take the English proficiency test or attend English courses
provided by Language Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. Students should
meet the English proficiency requirement within the first Semester of Year 1.
Please refer to the link below to view the English Competence Assessment Criteria and
Courses to be taken: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/engstandard2558.pdf
For details of English course offered please refer the website:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/language-center.php
