Revision: 2023
Overview of the program
Name of the degree
Master of Science (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 in teaching and/or conducting international standard laboratory experiments independently. Our graduates are expected to be able to work as a team with professionalism, integrity and ethics.
Program educational objectives (PEOs)
PLO1: Demonstrate professional integrity and ethical conduct.
PLO2: Demonstrate knowledge from core subjects in Microbiology and Immunology.
PLO3: Independently design and conduct experiments to solve research problems using appropriate experimental techniques and scientific knowledge.
PLO4: Demonstrate a committed and respectful attitude towards learning, working with others, and attaining personal development.
PLO5: Critically process data using suitable analytical or statistical tools.
PLO6: Demonstrate informational and communicational literacy by showing the ability to effectively peruse diverse sources of information and databases.
PLO7: Efficiently communicate scientific ideas in both written and oral formats.
Academic plans
Research only track
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thesis | 36 |
| Total | 36 |
Course in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| *SCMI 798 | Thesis | 36 (0-108-0) |
Coursework and Research track
Overview
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required courses | 14 |
| Elective courses | No fewer than 10 |
| Dissertation | 12 |
| Total | No fewer than 36 |
Courses in the curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCID 502 | Cell Science | 2 (2-0-4) |
| SCID 510 | Immunological Methods | 1 (0-2-1) |
| 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 615 | Current Topics in Immunology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 616 | Current Topics in Bacteriology and Mycology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 617 | Current Topics in Virology# | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCMI 618 | Current Topics in Parasitology# | 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 627 | Microbiology and Immunology Seminar II | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 511 | Molecular Microbiology | 3 (3-0-6) |
| *SCMI 521 | 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 511 | Gene Technology | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 1 (0-2-1) |
| SCID 516 | Biostatistics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GRID 521 | Research Ethics | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (Lect - Lab - Self) |
|---|---|---|
| SCMI 698 | Thesis | 12 (0-36-0) |
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
