M.Sc. (MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY)
M.Sc. Programs in Immunology (International Program), as part of the Faculty and University, has set the program objectives to align with the University’s and the Faculty’s vision and mission. The main aim of the M.Sc. Program in Immunology is to educate and train students to become a researchers/academic staff in the field of immunology and biosciences. Additionally, it is to delivery of education and training to individuals wishing to continue their studies to doctoral or PhD level. It is expected that graduates from the program will boost research activities as well as participate in research communities and fulfil the demand of socio-economic development of Thailand and the foreign students’ countries. In this regard, the objectives of our program have been defined.
VISION AND MISSION
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 mankind
Faculty 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
M.Sc. students are required to fulfil a coursework that can be taken mostly during the first year. After finishing coursework, students are required to conduct research under the supervision of their advisors.
In Year 2 Semester 1, M.Sc. students are recommended to present their thesis proposal for approval from their thesis proposal committee.
In Year 2 Semester 2, it is advisable that students should sit in their thesis defense when the manuscript is ready for publication in proceedings or scientific journals.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
CREDITS REQUIRED
| Required Courses |
12 credits |
| Elective Courses |
at least 12 credits |
| Thesis |
12 credits |
| 36 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 the coursework, students are required to maintain an overall GPA at least 3.0.
STUDY PLAN FOR M.SC. STUDENTS
| SIID 501 Molecular and Cellular Basis Of Biomedicine* (3) | ||
| SIIM 501 Immunology (2) SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3) Elective course ( ≥ 6) |
SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology (2) SIIM 619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Elective course (≥ 6) |
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| SIIM 698 Thesis (6) Thesis Proposal Examination |
SIIM 698 Thesis (6) Thesis defense |
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*Equivalent to SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology
Numbers in ( ) indicate credits of each course.
TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY
According to the study plan, it is intended students to award the degree in 2 years, as showing
you in the figure below.
