Revision: 2023
Overview of the program
Name of the degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology and Immunology)
Philosophy
Our program is committed to produce graduates that have the ability to integrate knowledge in the fields of Microbiology, Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics and apply their knowledge and skills to create new scientific ideas and/or innovations. Our graduates are expected to be excellence in research, display leadership and work with professionalism, integrity and ethics.
Program educational objectives (PEOs)
PLO1: Demonstrate professional integrity, ethical conduct, and the ability to logically deliberate controversial ethical issues.
PLO2: Demonstrate applicable knowledge from core subjects in Microbiology and Immunology.
PLO3: Take the initiative in designing, conducting, and supervising scientific experiments using analytical problem-solving skills as well as critical and creative thinking skills.
PLO4: Formulate hypotheses and design relevant experiments based on information from the scientific literature.
PLO5: Identify and critically appraise new information that is relevant to a Microbiology- or Immunology- related question.
PLO6: Demonstrate a committed and respectful attitude towards learning, working with others, and attaining personal development.
PLO7: Critically process data using suitable analytical or statistical tools.
PLO8: Demonstrate informational and communicational literacy by showing the ability to effectively peruse diverse sources of information and databases.
PLO9: Efficiently communicate scientific ideas in both written and oral formats.
Academic plans
Research only track
Curriculum structure for students with a Master’s degree
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 48 |
| Total | 48 |
Course in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 898 | Dissertation | 48 (0 - 144 - 0) |
Curriculum structure for students with a Bachelor’s degree
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 72 |
| Total | 72 |
Course in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 899 | Dissertation | 72 (0 - 216 - 0) |
Coursework and Research track
Curriculum structure for students with a Master’s degree
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required courses | 8 |
| Elective courses | No fewer than 4 |
| Dissertation | 36 |
| Total | No fewer than 48 |
Courses in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 602 | Advanced Immunology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 603 | Advanced Parasitology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 604 | Advanced Virology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 605 | Microbial Genetics# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| *SCMI 629 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCMI 630 | Research Methodology in Microbiology and Immunology | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| *SCMI 520 | Basic Concepts in Molecular Sequence Analyses | 1 (1-0-2) |
| *SCMI 601 | Applied Research Internship | 2 (0-90-0) |
| SCID 506 | Concepts of Molecular Bioscience | 2 (2-0-4) |
| SCID 507 | Microscopic Technique | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 508 | Biomolecular and Spectroscopy Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 509 | Separation Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 512 | Receptor Binding and Enzyme Kinetic Assays | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 514 | Animal Experimentation in Biomedical Research | 1 (0-2-1) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 699 | Dissertation | 36 (0-108-0) |
Curriculum structure for students with a Bachelor’s degree
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required courses | 17 |
| Elective courses | No fewer than 7 |
| Dissertation | 48 |
| Total | No fewer than 72 |
Courses in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCID 502 | Cell Science | 2 (2-0-4) |
| SCID 518 | Generic Skills in Science Research | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCMI 514 | Immunology | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCMI 518 | Microbiology | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 602 | Advanced Immunology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 603 | Advanced Parasitology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 604 | Advanced Virology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 605 | Microbial Genetics# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 624 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCMI 625 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar I | 1 (1-0-2) |
| *SCMI 629 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCMI 630 | Research Methodology in Microbiology and Immunology | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 511 | Molecular Microbiology | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 512 | Molecular Sequence Analysis | 2 (1-2-3) |
| *SCMI 520 | Basic Concepts in Molecular Sequence Analyses | 1 (1-0-2) |
| *SCMI 601 | Applied Research Internship | 2 (0-90-0) |
| SCMI 626 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology II | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCID 500 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCID 506 | Concepts of Molecular Bioscience | 2 (2-0-4) |
| SCID 507 | Microscopic Technique | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 508 | Biomolecular and Spectroscopy Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 509 | Separation Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 510 | Immunological Methods | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 511 | Gene Technology | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 512 | Receptor Binding and Enzyme Kinetic Assays | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 514 | Animal Experimentation in Biomedical Research | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 516 | Biostatistics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 48 (0-144-0) |
Admission and graduation requirements
Selection method
Applicants are selected based on academic and research credentials and are interviewed by the faculty members of the department. International students will be interviewed online by appointed faculty members of the department and must provide a proof of financial support during the study period. Final judgement will be made under the consideration of the Administrative Program Committee in concurrence with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate studies.
Evaluation
Student evaluation is in accordance with the rules and regulations of Mahidol University. (See http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th for details)
Other information
Semester system
Semester
Credit assignment
The number of credits (lect–lab–self) assigned to each learning activity is as follows:
- One credit of lect (lecture) or discussion is equal to 15 hours per semester
- One credit of lab (laboratory) is equal to 30 hours per semester
- One credit of self (self-study) is equal to 30 hours per semester
Language
English is used in teaching, learning as well as in the assessment processes.
Registration
Students must register as full-time students.
In each semester of their academic year, students must register for no fewer than the credits assigned in the study plan and no more than 15 credits per semester. Exemption can be made by the Program Director.
Contact us
Assoc. Prof.Arunee Thitithanyanont
Ph.D and M.Sc program director
E-Mail : arunee.thi@mahidol.edu
Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Phone : (662) 201-5673 Fax : (662) 644-5411
Faculty of Graduate Studies Mahidol University
Phone : (662) 441-4125 Fax : (662), 441-9737
