The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Program and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Molecular Biology
The graduate programs in molecular biology is run jointly supervised and taught by 6 preclinical science departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University including the Departments of Anatomy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, and Physiology. The aim of our program is to train researchers, to advance the country's knowledge-base, to foster innovation, and boost Thailand's competitiveness on the global stage.
Furthermore, our Faculty has established excellence centers in nanotechnology, neuroscience, and electron microscopy. New divisions have also been established to facilitate research, including the central laboratory division, laboratory animal housing unit, isolation units, and other equipment for research in molecular biology.
Duration of study
Master degree Program: 2-5 academic years
Doctoral degree Program: 3 - 8 academic years for a candidate holding a Bachelor's degree and 3 - 5 academic years for a candidate holding a Master's degree
Admission requirements
For M.Sc. program:
A candidate must be studying in the final year at the bachelor level, or hold a degree in B.Sc. in biological sciences (Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related area) or a bachelor's degree in clinical and health sciences (Nursing, Medical technology, Physical therapy or related area) with GPA of at least 2.50. A candidate with GPA less than 2.50 may also apply with permission from the Program Director.
For Ph.D. program:
Plan 1.1
1. A candidate must hold a degree in M.Sc. in biological or health sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physiology, Medical technology or related area) with GPA of at least 3.75 and must be awarded the degree within the past 3 years.
2.A candidate must hold a degree in M.Sc. in biological or health sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physiology, Medical technology or related area) for more than 3 years. The candidate is also required to have research experiences with at least 1 publication in a peer-reviewed international journal. Notably, the publication must not be as part of the research for fulfilling a degree of previous study.
Plan 2.1
A candidate must be studying in the final year at the M.Sc. level, or hold a degree in M.Sc. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physiology, Medical technology or related area.
Plan 2.2
A candidate must be studying in the final year at the bachelor level, or hold a degree in B.Sc. in biological sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or related area) or a bachelor's degree in clinical and health sciences (Nursing, Medical technology, Physical therapy or related area) with GPA of at least 3.00. Students with GPA of less than 3.00 may also apply with permission from the Program Directors.
Admission periods
First admission period: November - December
Second admission period: April - May
Please visit the university's admissions website for application forms and further details: http://admission.swu.ac.th
Contact information
Program Director: Associate Professor Kosum Chansiri
Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
114 Sukhumvit 23 Rd., Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel. 662-6495000 Ext. 4204, 4605
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