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Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology (MMIP)

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HIGHLIGHTS

4

YearS Full-time

Duration

Thailand’s Best University
State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
Campus in the Heart of Bangkok

ADMISSION

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CONTACT PROGRAM

Graduate Program in Medical Microbiology (International Program)

Faculty of Medicine

Chulalongkorn University

+66 2256 4132 ext. 114
grad.medmicro@gmail.com

Overview

The Ph.D. Program in Medical Microbiology (International Program) offered by the Chulalongkorn Graduate School was launched in 2016 as a response to globalization. The program aims to produce graduates who have integrated knowledge in the field of medical microbiology including local and tropical diseases native to Thailand, novel disease-causing micro-organisms, re-emerging infectious diseases, the ever-increasing communicable zoonotic diseases in Thailand and neighboring countries.

Apart from theoretical knowledge, the curriculum will develop students to have practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world in laboratory researches or field operations. Students will also be highly capable in proactive and reactive problem-solving as well as preventative measures. They will also be ready to pursue an in-depth approach to the field if they desire so in the future. Students’ researches involving human and animal trials need approval from the Advising Committee to ensure ethical practice.

WHY this program
at Chula

1 Thailand’s Best University

Chulalongkorn University has been ranked as Thailand’s best university, according to the Best Global Universities 2020 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, while being the 522^nd best university in the world, the 81st in Asia, and 6th in Southeast Asia. Chula also ranked first in the nation in three subjects: Chemistry, Material Science, and Physics and came in second for Biology and Biochemistry, Clinical Medicine, Engineering, and Immunology.

2 State-of-the-Art Research Facilities

As MMIP is a multidisciplinary program, our students will have access to the world-class, state-of-Art microbiology research facilities at the faculties of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Science, and Veterinary Science.

3 Campus in the Heart of Bangkok

Centrally located in downtown Bangkok, Chulalongkorn’s campus is within walking distance from public transportation. Outstanding services and facilities, including advanced research and teaching facilities, world-class athletic facilities, central and special libraries. IT connectivity and high-standard international housing are available to serve the community.

Career Opportunities

With a degree in medical microbiology, graduates can work as:

University professor teaching microbiology, applied microbiology, or immunology
Researcher or scientist in hospitals or research institutes
Research projects coordinator at research institutes or organizations
Specialist in chemical or scientific equipment companies.

Admission

Refer to Chulalongkorn Graduate School’s Admission page for details and up-to-date information.

Usually, applications are accepted in 2 rounds for the first semester :

First round: February – March
Second round: April – May.

For the second semester, applications are accepted in early September to mid-November (September 1^st – November 15^th for the academic year 2020). Please check with the program for up-to-date dates and details.

Qualification of applicants

For Thai applicants

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with honors in biological sciences, or related fields or are in the final year of the universities accredited by the Office of the Civil Service Commission;
Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in biological sciences, or related fields or are in the final year of the universities accredited by the Office of the Civil Service Commission and have published academic paper(s).
Applicants who are civil servants must receive official permission to enroll in the Program.
Applicants must have an English proficiency score of at least 45 for CU-TEP, 450 for TOEFL, or 4.0 for IELTS. However, students who are admitted with the minimum scores (both for Ph.D. and master’s degree) may be required to retake the test(s) or take additional English language courses.
Applicants are considered eligible for admission by the Program Committee.

For more details on admission criteria and how to apply, please contact the program office.

For Non-Thai applicants

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with honors in biological sciences, or related fields with a GPA of at least 3.25 (on a 4-point scale).
Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in biological sciences and have published academic paper(s).
Applicants must have an English proficiency score of at least 45 for CU-TEP, 450 for TOEFL, or 4.0 for IELTS.
Applicants are considered eligible for admission by the Program Committee.