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)
PEO 1: Work conscientiously with professional integrity and ethical standards.
PEO 2: Possess conceptual knowledge of Microbiology, Immunology and other related subjects and apply the knowledge when conducting scientific research.
PEO 3: Take the initiative in designing scientific experiments with critical and deep understanding of the research topic and generate new knowledge and/or innovations in the fields of Microbiology and Immunology.
PEO 4: Display leadership in the conduct of scientific research.
PEO 5: Analyze and process scientific data using appropriate statistical tools, and effectively convey the data using information and communication technologies.
Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs) of the program
Graduates should be able to:
ELO 1: Demonstrate professional skills and ethical conduct
ELO 2: Efficiently communicate principle concepts of Microbiology/Immunology in written and oral format
ELO 3: Independently perform international-standard laboratory experiments in the field of Microbiology/ Immunology
ELO 4: Interpret, analyze, and describe research data especially in the field of Microbiology and Immunology
ELO 5: Formulate hypotheses and design relevant experiments based on information from credible scientific sources
ELO 6: Generate novel knowledge in the field of Microbiology and Immunology that is published in international journals
| ELO | Bloom’s Taxonomy Level | PEO | Knowledge | Skills | Application and responsibility | AUN-QA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Hard | Soft | Specific | Generic |
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| ELO1 | Application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| ELO2 | Evaluation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| ELO3 | Application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| ELO4 | Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| ELO 5 | Syntdesis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| ELO 6 | Synthesis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
Course-Program ELOs mapping
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ELOs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Require Courses | ||||||||
| GRID 521 | Research Ethics | 1 | R | |||||
| SCID 502 | Cell Science | 2 | R | P | ||||
| SCID 518 | Generic skills in science research | 1 | I | I | ||||
| SCMI 514 | Immunology | 1 | P | R | P | |||
| SCMI 518 | Microbiology | 3 | R | P | ||||
| SCMI 624 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology I | 1 | P | P | ||||
| SCMI 625 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar I | 1 | R | R | R | |||
| SCMI 626 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology II | 1 | P | R | R | |||
| SCMI 627 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar II | 1 | R | R | R | |||
| SCMI 602† | Advanced Immunology$ | 3 | R | R | R | R | ||
| SCMI 605† | Microbial Genetics$ | 3 | R | R | R | R | ||
| SCMI 603† | Advanced Parasitology$ | 3 | R | R | R | R | ||
| SCMI 604† | Advanced Virology$ | 3 | R | R | R | R | ||
| SCMI 628† | Microbiological and Immunological Research Innovation | 1 | R | M | M | M | ||
| SCMI 799 | Dissertation (for students holding a B.Sc.) | 48 | M | M | M | M | M | M |
| SCMI 699† | Dissertation (for students holding an M.Sc.) | 36 | M | M | M | M | M | M |
| Elective Courses | ||||||||
| SCID 500 | Cell and Molecular Biology* | 3 | I | |||||
| SCMI 511 | Molecular Microbiology* | 3 | P | P | ||||
| SCMI 519† | Techniques in Microbiological/Immunological Research* | 1 | P | P | I | |||
| SCMI 512 | Molecular Sequence Analysis* | 2 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture techniques* | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 510 | Immunological Methods* | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 511 | Gene Technology | 1 | P | P | P | |||
| SCID 507† | Microscopic Technique | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 508† | Biomolecular and Spectroscopy Techniques | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 509† | Separation Techniques | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 512† | Receptor Binding and Enzyme Kinetic Assays | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 506† | Concepts of Molecular Bioscience | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| SCID 514† | Animal Experimentation in Biomedical Research | 1 | R | P | R | |||
| GRID 603 | Biostatistics | 3 | R | |||||
All courses, except SCMI699, are opened to students with a bachelor’s degree. Those labelled with “†” are offered to students with a Master’s degree as the minimum requirement. However, they can enroll in other courses offered by graduate programs of Mahidol University with approval from the program director, major advisor, or program administrative committee.
* = recommended elective courses
# = choose 1 out of 4
I = ELO is introduced and assessed
P = ELO is practiced and assessed
R = ELO is reinforced and assessed
M = Level of mastery is assessed
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ELOs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Basic Course | ||||||||
| SCID 500 | Cell and Molecular Biology* | 3 | ◯ | |||||
| Intermediate Courses | ||||||||
| SCID 502 | Cell Science | 2 | ⬤ | ◐ | ||||
| SCID 518 | Generic Skills in Science Research | 1 | ⬤ | ◯ | ||||
| SCMI 514 | Immunology | 1 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◯ | |||
| SCMI 518 | Microbiology | 3 | ⬤ | ◐ | ||||
| SCMI 511 | Molecular Microbiology* | 3 | ◐ | ◐ | ||||
| SCMI 501 | Techniques in Microbiological/Immunological Research* | 1 | ◐ | ◐ | ◯ | ⬤ | ||
| GRID 521 | Research Ethics | 1 | ⬤ | |||||
| SCMI 519† | Advanced techniques in Microbiological/Immunological Research* | 1 | ◐ | ◯ | ◐ | ◐ | ||
| SCMI 512 | Molecular Sequence Analysis* | 2 | ⬤ | ◐ | ⬤ | |||
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture techniques* | 1 | ⬤ | ◐ | ⬤ | |||
| SCID 510 | Immunological Methods* | 1 | ⬤ | ◐ | ⬤ | |||
| Advanced Courses | ||||||||
| SCMI 624 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology I | 1 | ◐ | ◐ | ||||
| SCMI 625 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar I | 1 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◐ | |||
| SCMI 602† | Advanced Immunology$ | 3 | ◐ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ◐ | |
| SCMI 605† | Microbial Genetics$ | 3 | ◐ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ◐ | |
| SCMI 603† | Advanced Parasitology$ | 3 | ◐ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ◐ | |
| SCMI 604† | Advanced Virology$ | 3 | ◐ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ◐ | |
| SCMI 626 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology II | 1 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | |||
| SCMI 627 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar II | 1 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ||
| SCMI 628† | Microbiological and Immunological Research Innovation | 1 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ⬤ | |
| Qualifying Examination (QE) | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ⬤ | |||
| Doctoral Degree Thesis Proposal | ⬤ | ⬤ | ◯ | ⬤ | ⬤ | |||
| SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 48 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| SCMI 699† | Dissertation | 36 | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ |
All courses, except SCMI699, are opened to students with a bachelor’s degree. Those labelled with “†” are offered to students with a Master’s degree as the minimum requirement. However, they can enroll in other courses offered by graduate programs of Mahidol University with approval from the program director, major advisor, or program administrative committee.
$ = for students with a bachelor’s degree, choose 2 out of 4; for students with a Master’s degree, choose 1 out of 4
* = recommended elective courses
◯ = Course outcomes, contents, teaching and learning approaches are partially aligned with the indicated ELO at the basic level
◐ = Course outcomes, contents, teaching and learning approaches are partially aligned with the indicated ELO at the intermediate level
⬤ = Course outcomes, contents, teaching and learning approaches are fully aligned with the indicated ELO
Admission Requirement
Hold a B.Sc. or an M.Sc degree or equivalent in one of the following areas or related fields: Microbiology, Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Public Health, Food Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, and Biosciences, with a GPA of ≥ 3.5 from institutions recognized by Office of the Higher Education Commission
If English is not your first language, you are required to provide an official language certification taken within the last 2 years to demonstrate your proficiency in English at the level set by the Faculty of Graduate studies, Mahidol University.
- IELTS (score of at least 3)
- TOEFL-IBT (score of at least 32)
- TOEFL-IPT (score of at least 400, by Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University)
- MU GRAD TEST (score of at least 36)
Applicants whose credentials differ from the above requirements may apply to the program upon the permission of the Administrative Program Committee in concurrence with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate studies.
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.
Semester System
Semester
Credit Assignment
The number of credits (lecture–lab–self study) assigned to each learning activity is as follows:
- One credit of lecture or discussion is equal to 15 hours per semester
- One credit of laboratory or practice is equal to 30 hours per semester
- One credit of thesis is equal to 45 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 less than credits assigned in the study plan and no more than 15 credits per semester. The exemption can be made by the Program Director.
Program structure for students from B.Sc.
Curriculum Structure (according to the Ministry of Education Announcement titled “Standard Criteria for Graduate Studies 2005”, with specified plan A(2) curriculum):
- Required Courses 19 credits
- Elective Courses at least 5 credits
- Dissertation 48 credits
Total no less than 72 credits
Duration of the program
5 years
Study Plan
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCID 502 | Cell Science | 2(2-0-4) | GRID 521 | Research Ethics | 1(0-3-1) |
| SCID 502 | Generic skill in Science Research |
1(1-0-2) | SCMI 602 | Advanced Immunology |
3(3-0-6)* | |
| SCMI 514 | Immunology | 1(1-0-2) | SCMI 605 | Microbial Genetics |
3(3-0-6)* | |
| SCMI 518 | Microbiology,Elective Courses |
3(3-0-6) | SCMI 624 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology |
1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits | SCMI 625 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar |
1(1-0-2) | ||
| Elective Courses |
1 credit | |||||
| Total | 10 credits | Total | 4-10 credits | |||
| Summer | ||||||
| SCMI 603 | Advanced Parasitology | 3(3-0-6)* | ||||
| SCMI 604 | Advanced Virology | 3(3-0-6)* | ||||
| Total | 0-6 credits | |||||
| 2 | SCMI 626 | Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology II |
1(1-0-2) | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 6(0-18-0) |
| SCMI 627 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar II |
1(1-0-2) | ||||
| SCMI 628 | Microbiogical/Immunological Research Innovation |
1(1-0-2) | ||||
| Elective Course | 1 credit | |||||
| Qualifying Examination |
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| Total | 4 credits | Total | 6 credits | |||
| 3 | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) |
| Total | 7 credits | Total | 7 credits | |||
| 4 | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) |
| Total | 7 credits | Total | 7 credits | |||
| 5 | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) | SCMI 799 | Dissertation | 7(0-21-0) |
| Total | 7 credits | Total | 7 credits | |||
* Students select to enroll 1 of these 4 courses.
Course sequence
Ph.D. curriculum structure for students from a B.Sc. Some of the courses may need the foundation or knowledge provided by earlier courses as indicated by the red arrows.
Program structure students from M.Sc.
Curriculum Structure (according to the Ministry of Education Announcement titled “Standard Criteria for Graduate Studies 2005”, with specified plan A(2) curriculum):
- Required Courses 7 credits
- Elective Courses at least 5 credits
- Dissertation 36 credits
Total no less than 48 credits
Duration of the program
3 years
Study Plan
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elective Courses | 5 credits | SCMI 602 | Advanced Immunology | 3(3-0-6)* | |
| SCMI 605 | Microbial Genetics | 3(3-0-6)* | ||||
| Total | 5 credits | Total | 0-6 credits | |||
| Summer | ||||||
| SCMI 603 | Advanced Parasitology | 3(3-0-6)* | ||||
| SCMI 604 | Advanced Virology | 3(3-0-6)* | ||||
| 2 | SCMI 628 | Microbiogical/Immunological Research Innovation | 1(1-0-2) | SCMI 699 | Dissertation | 9(0-27-0) |
| Qualifying Examination |
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| SCMI 699 | Dissertation | 9(0-27-0) | ||||
| Total | 10 credits | Total | 6 credits | |||
| 3 | SCMI 699 | Dissertation | 9(0-27-0) | SCMI 699 | Dissertation | 9(0-27-0) |
| Total | 9 credits | Total | 9 credits | |||
* Students select to enroll 1 of these 4 courses.
Course Sequence
Ph.D. curriculum structure for students from an M.Sc. Some of the courses may need the foundation or knowledge provided by earlier courses as indicated by the red arrows.
Evaluation and Graduation Requirements
Evaluation
Student evaluation is in accordance with the rules and regulations of Mahidol University. (See http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th for details)
Graduation Requirements
- Students holding a bachelor’s degree must register for no less than 24 credits of coursework and 48 credits of thesis. Total credits acquired must be no less than 72 credits
- Students holding a master’s degree must register for no less than 12 credits of coursework and 36 credits of thesis. Total credits acquired must be no less than 48 credits
- All students must:
- obtain an accumulative GPA of at least 3.00
- meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
- pass a written qualifying examination
- pass the professional and personal skills development according to the rules and regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
- present their thesis and pass the oral thesis examination according to the regulations of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
- obtain at least one publication or a manuscript that has been accepted for publication in an international peer-reviewed journal according to regulations of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
Contact us
Dr. Suradej Siripattanapipong
Ph.D. and MS.C Program Director
E-Mail : Suradej.sir@mahidol.ac.th
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